OlderSat, 27 December 2008 at 9:47 pm
Orlando Bloom is Deus Ex Machina
Orlando Bloom rides off on his “Beverly Hills Ducati” motorcycle as he leaves a church on Saturday (December 27) in Los Angeles.
The 31-year-old British actor wore a jacket from Deux Ex Machina, which literally means “god from the machine.” Back in May, Orly shopped at Sydney’s bike store Deus Ex Machina in Australia.
Afterwards, Orly reportedly went out with Aussie model girlfriend Miranda Kerr and got into a fender bender.
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at least you do that 325, unlike 321 who writes the same shite over and over again that everyone is just jelous of his relationship and that must be the reason for everything.
As for his career, which is far more interesting than his relationship, it might be stalled, but saying its just for this reason or just for that reason is just as speculative as saying his relatioship is all fake. It might look like crap at the moment, but only he knows the real story. Maybe not everyone is willing to offer him roles right now, but there are roles to be had, and the right one will come along….he’s an actor and there are people who do like his acting and dont find him abyssmal. I hope for his sake he is done with the blockbusters and the trilogies. They catapulted him to stardom, and like 323 said, at least we have heard of him. Actors, all of them, have ups and downs, good times and bad. There is not one single actor working where they themselves or the general public havent lost interest for a time. Even guys like Tom Hanks had rough periods in their career. Orlando is only in his early 30’s. He;s got plenty of years to have more highs and more lows. I think the media that use him as their punching bag of ‘what not to do’ are just doing the same thing they always do of kicking people when they are down. Should we be surprised by that? No. But giving credibility to those media outlets by quoting them and taking their words as proof of anything is really just like believing gossip in a way. When Orlando is back on the upswing, those same sources will again be trying to kiss his ****. Fans might be fickle, but media is worse.
I just honestly don’t understand how anyone could use him as a bad example of a young actor’s career.
After his explosion onto the scene with the premiere of Fellowship, he has made nothing but quality choices. He didn’t do stupid movies that bank on his looks, he made excellent choices.
Black Hawk down gave him a chance to work with Ridley Scott, even if it was a tiny part.
The Calcium Kid, with its silliness, was never stupid. It was really quite a good comedy.
Ned Kelly was very good, and he did an excellent job as Joe. To quote a critic, he “quietly stole the show from Heath Ledger”.
He didn’t think that he wanted to do Pirates, but Geoffrey Rush told him that it could open doors for him, so he took the part of Will Turner. He was perfect for the part. Athletic, daring, innocent and handsome, Will was the perfect counterpoint to Captain Jack. Without that straight man/funny man balance, Jack would have gotten tiresome much more quickly than he did. And boy did he.
Troy was the only movie that he did where his looks were highlighted. He made Paris believably spoiled, vain and narcissistic. Remember, he made heroic Legolas, Joe and Will believable, too. That shows his talent. He is able to become the character, and make him believable, no matter his situation. Troy also gave him another chance to work with great co-stars, but I think that it would have been a better movie with a stronger director. One not so enamored with Brad’s ego.
Haven was a great experiment. It would have been better in the hands of a more experienced director. I think that Frank just bit off a bit more than he could chew, dealing with the intersecting storylines. But Orlando was amazing as Shy. Sweet, goodhearted, beautiful Shy, driven to hatred and violence. He didn’t have to be the upright hero, for a change, and he was fantastic.
Kingdom of Heaven was a really great movie. Those of you who condemn “fangirls” for going back to the Director’s Cut, are missing out on one of what some critics have called Ridley’s finest pieces of work. Orlando didn’t think that he was ready for this role, but Ridley had faith in him. He gave a beautiful performance as Balian. Haunted by the past and thrust into situations that he wasn’t prepared for, but valiantly trying to always do the right thing. This film also gave him another chance to work with Ridley, and fantastic co-stars.
Elizabethtown could have been so much better. If you had read the script, you would know that it was meant to be a movie about the relationship between a father and a son. What was made was something completely different, but that is hardly Orlando’s fault. Drew could have been a very interesting character if they had really focused on him, and his emotions and feelings of loss, instead of trying to turn it into a Rom-Com. Him being forced to use an American accent, made his lines come out a bit stiff, but when he wasn’t speaking, and just acting, he was fantastic. The play of emotions across his face says more than any script could ever convey. The scene when he was with his father in the casket comes to mind. Watch it without sound, and you know exactly what he is thinking. That is real acting.
I’m sure that he could have done without POTC 2 &3, but he was contractually obligated to do them. But he still made the best of them. He made Will’s slide to the ‘dark side’ completely believable, even with a script that was convoluted and weak. Again, the play of emotions across his face is incredible. He can say more with his eyes most other actors out there. These films also helped set him up for the rest of his life. Because of Will, he is able to finance stories that he believes in. Small stories that Hollywood may ignore, but would make great films. They also gave him the opportunity to tread the boards. He got very good reviews for In Celebration, from hard nosed West End critics. They couldn’t care less that he is a ‘Movie star’, quite the opposite I would imagine. And I’m sure that they would have torn him to pieces given the slightest opportunity. He didn’t, and they liked him.
The Red Circle sounds like an interesting movie, and if it hadn’t been delayed, it would probably be almost ready to premiere. The chance to work with someone of Johnny To’s caliber is, however, worth the wait.
Fools Rush In was a wonderful book, and I’m hoping for a wonderful movie. Liam Neeson and Javier Bardem seem to agree, and it seems to be a go for this summer.
The Rory Stewart film may, or may not happen. Who knows with the movie industry? But once again, Orlando is mentioned in association with a quality piece of work.
See. Not a ‘Dude where’s My Car’ in the bunch.
Sorry, long post. Continued…….
Continued…..
If I were the agent for an up and coming, young, male actor, I would use Orlando’s career as an example of how to do things right. He always chose quality, never the paycheck. He once made the comment that what you said ‘no’ to, was sometimes more important that what you said ‘yes’ to. And that he sometimes felt bad for saying ‘no’ to someone offering his a ton of money for a part. To me, that implies that someone offered him a big paycheck to do a movie like ‘Dude’. They probably wanted to play off his fame and looks, something that he never did.
Reporters who are using him as a bad example simple don’t know what they are talking about. They should be using someone like Ashton Kutcher, not Orlando, as an example of a career gone awry. They must not be paying attention. And those “fans” who are giving credence to these reporters seem to want to wish him failure. They can’t really agree with their statements, because they just aren’t valid. They are just mad at Orlando for some reason, and are using anything they can to lash out at him. Even if it isn’t true.
Orlando has had a great career, and I’m looking forward to the rest of it. I certainly don’t believe that it is over.
Yeah. What she said. Thanks Kay for that articulate post.
ya thanks kay. Your post was great. Too bad very few will listen to what it says, but thanks for taking the time to say it anyway.
Well, at least you both made your points with something to back it up, and did not hurl insults. We can agree to disagree. I do think, however, that in order to make a comeback, he would need more talent than he has, hopefully he has spent some of the recent break on working on his skills. Yes, he had wonderfult opportunties with great directors, but IMO he was not able to rise to the challenge. I too think avoiding blockbusters, and doing some indie films would be best, and he may have made a mistake with jumping into big pictures before he was ready. The only way I see him making a comeback is by doing what he is, and that is pursuing indie films that he believes in and will produce. Nothing is impossible, but there are so many actors out there and I think many of them are far more talented then he is, so it will be very difficult for him to do it. He certainly cannot rely on the pretty boy looks, because it appears to me that he hasn’t aged that well. He has yet to find his niche. I agree he didn’t do teeny bopper type stuff, and that was wise, but he was so raw just out of acting school, and to me in showed in his performances.
For 321
If you are “…….jealous much over his relationship with Miranda Kerr…..get over it!!!!!!“ I have only this advice but for you. I was not talking about his relationship, I was talking about his acting career. It is you opinion that is so talented . My opinion is different. Why would “any actor kill to achieve what OB achieved? Didn’t you notice a lot of young, talented, handsome actors achieving a lot and making high? Because they are working, improving themselves, developing skills. And what is OB doing on this field? Nothing. He is going from one to another celebrity event. You can find his pictures only in paps pictures. What is he doing as an actor. Commercials. For hair gel and Japanese cars. What are you talking about? One of the most successful actors???!!! HE WAS THAT. HE IS NO MORE THAT. If he continues like this, he will very soon be ex actor. The very promising one who did not end in the way he could. Because, new kids are coming. And your blind adoration is not going to change the facts.
He took a role on the stage to help hone his skills, and is working on a movie that is meaningful to him.
These “celebrity events” that he has been photographed attending have all been charity functions. He has also been photographed in his private life, yes, but that has happened since day one of his fame.
And how do you know that he hasn’t been working on his craft all of the times that he has disappeared from the cameras? Because there aren’t pictures? That’s ridiculous.
As another person said. he has worked non-stop for over nine years, and has only been off for one. He has two projects in the works, and possibly a third.
You seem very angry that he has taken some time to re-focus his career. I think that it is the smartest thing that he could have done. Let the ‘teen idol’ die, and come back as a new creation. As for these “new kids”, well, talk to me in 10 years to see if you remember any of their names. I bet that most will be looong gone.
“Why would “any actor kill to achieve what OB achieved? ”
Let’s see…..
-Worked with some of the best directors in the world.
-Worked with some of the best co-stars in the world.
-Gained the respect of these actors and directors.
-Enough respect in the industry itself, to not only get a film made, but to have actors like Javier Barden (an actor that he has never worked with) trust him enough to sign for a role in a movie tha the is helping produce.
-Earned enough money to allow him to pick and chose only roles that speak to his heart.
-Now working behind the camera as well as in front of it.
-Worked on films that will be watched for decades to come.
-Loved by millions.
Yeah, you’re right. What young actor would want that????
*rollseyes*
Tom Hanks,Brad Pitt ,Johnny Depp and I could go on and on took breaks even of more than two years and I didn’t see their fans react like these
How do you know how their fans reacted? Been keeping tabs on everyone, must be getting up there in the age group, “Tom Hanks”, his career started over 20 years ago. Or are you just so clarvoiyant, you know everything.
I deeply apologize to all Orlando Bloom fans who are living in the past. You can not stand the fact that yours beloved actor , although he needs no more money because he is rich enough for ten lives, is playing in the commercials. And attending events- pay me , I will be there. You are talking about past. Always about past. And you are speculating about future, that OB is working behind the camera as well as in front of it.. When did he do it, where? What about the Red circle? Nothing is sure. About “Fools…” nothing is certain . It is all still in the air. And you talk like this movies are in post production. No offense, but it is not fair to Johnny Depp and Tom Hanks to be compared with OB. Yet. And about new kids: who can say and be sure that anybody would know for Orlando Bloom in ten years. Only because of the LOTR and POTC? If he remains on that, I am not sure. New trilogies will come, new actors. Making breaks for years and coming back is not easy in the strong competition.
“These “celebrity events” that he has been photographed attending have all been charity functions.”
Do you mean like the parties for GQ, Vanity Fair, Luau opening? Or do you mean like the one he got paid to attend in LA for a Dubai Hotel built by violating human rights? Or the other similar event in London to support the troubling building practices in Dubai? Or his paid appearance In Moscow to drive around in Land Rovers? Which charities are those, the “Orlando Bloom Bank Account Fund”?
to 333
Most of the events you are talking about were not charity for the celebrities who came. The organizers pay them well for that . Do not be naïve. I appreciate OB work for UNICEF, but this is only real charity he is doing.
@337 Yes, OB can be compared to Tom Hanks and Johnny Depp in that department. Do you think that TH and JD or any other actor have always had it easy, that they have never gone through bad moments in their careers? Nobody can know if OB will be known in ten years, but hanging a medal to the new Brit actors when they have started on the business 5 minutes ago and OB has managed to be there for several years is ridiculous.
@338. If you knew how many of the things you own and in general consume were done by violating human rights you would probably not be able to stand it. Don’t point your finger at others only because they are public figures and you are confortably hidden behind anonymity.
And there’s nothing wrong with attending parties. I am all for the “don’t live to work, work to live” motto.
@339 Sure, and many celebrities that give money to charity foundations do it to avoid taxes. To me, what counts about what he’s done is the Antarctic documentary and the UNICEF work. However, those charity events you mention would be ignored without celebrities, why else would their presence be necessary?
Nobody is canonizing him, but when something is well done, it is well done.
You’re right, he has gone to a lot of parties. But why not? Should he stay home all of the time? Or does he have a right to have a good time? I say party on, Orlando! Do it while you are still single!
And also, You are talking about his past. Well, aren’t all of the actors talking about their past? None of us know what will happen in the future, not even for Johnny Depp. Fools Rush In is suppused to start filming this summer. May it be delayed again? Sure. But you could say the same thing about any movie. You can’t put that on the shoulders of just Orlando, though. You could just as easily blame Liam Neeson or Javier Bardem if it delayed again. They are in the movie too. Or is it only Orlando that will carry the blame in your eyes?
No, there’s nothing wrong with going to parties, no one said there was, but that isn’t the issue. #333 stated that :
“These “celebrity events” that he has been photographed attending have all been charity functions.”
which is completely false. He has been to charity functions but he has also been to parties and paid appearances, so the events he’s attended have NOT all been charity functions as #333 claimed.
But everything else they said is true. I guess that you are ignoring that, right? Since it disagrees with your opinion.
I was pointing out the obviously false claim in #333’s effort to deify St Orlando of Canterbury, but since you care so much about the opinions about the remainder of #333’s post, here it is:
“He took a role on the stage to help hone his skills”
-He took a role on the stage, that’s obviously true. Was it to hone his skills? It may have been and if it wasn’t the reason for taking the role he should have used it for it while he had the opportunity. He did take the role on stage to do something different, he has stated that he wanted to do something that took him away from the elf and pirate roles he had spent years in. It may have also have been an effort to be taken more seriously, also an effort to break away from the elf and pirate roles. So while “honing his skills” may have been part of the reasons for taking a stage role, there were other reasons as well.
“and is working on a movie that is meaningful to him.”
-How do you know what is meaningful to him? You’re making assumptions.
“These “celebrity events” that he has been photographed attending have all been charity functions. ”
-As has been pointed out, completely untrue. He does attend charity events but offsets them with self-serving paid appearances.
“He has also been photographed in his private life, yes, but that has happened since day one of his fame.”
-Well, yes, there is photographic evidence of his private life being photographed.
“And how do you know that he hasn’t been working on his craft all of the times that he has disappeared from the cameras? Because there aren’t pictures? That’s ridiculous.”
-And how you know that he has been working on his craft during the times he has disappeared from the cameras. Equally ridiculous. Not saying that he is not, but there’s no proof either way. Although it would be nothing but beneficial for him if he was getting acting lessons.
“As another person said. he has worked non-stop for over nine years, and has only been off for one. He has two projects in the works, and possibly a third.”
-Nothing confirmed, nothing but talk, rumors, speculation. Lots of projects get talked about only never to come to fruition. He may be trying to have some projects in the works, but until they are actually filmed and released, it’s all speculation.
“You seem very angry that he has taken some time to re-focus his career. ”
-This is all directed at another poster.
“I think that it is the smartest thing that he could have done. Let the ‘teen idol’ die, and come back as a new creation. ”
-Agree that the ‘teen idol’ status needs to die in order for him to see any career longevity, but wonder if he is capable of more. But that remains to be seen.
“As for these “new kids”, well, talk to me in 10 years to see if you remember any of their names. I bet that most will be looong gone.”"
-I think that the comparison to the “new kids” who have taken over the “teen idol” status is irrelevant, they’re not competing for the same parts or projects. A better comparison is to the other actors in his age range, a group filled with names like Leo, Jake, James, Casey, Dominic, Tobey. Those guys are pretty well established, have been around for a while and have schedules full of projects. Those are the guys Orlando is competing against for roles and since Orlando has none and the rest are all busy, it looks like we’ll be remembering their names for the next few years at least.
“Leo, Jake, James, Casey, Dominic, Tobey.”
-Leo is in a class by himself. NO ONE in his age group can be compared to him. Especially not the names that you mentioned.
-Jake has only one credit in production (just like Orlando) The Prince of Persia (which was a role that is heavily rumored that Orlando turned town) is in post production, and has been delayed for a year. I guess that’s Jake’s fault then, right???
-James? James who? Macavoy? he has only one credit last year, and another in preproduction, which according to you means that it will never happen.
-Dominic? Cooper maybe? He has only one credit this year, and that is An education. A role that Orlando walked away from.
-Tobey, again, one credit this year, another ‘in production’ (see above).
Are these really the examples that you are holding up? They don’t seem too busy if you ask me.
Forgot one…
Casey Affleck. Is that the ‘Casey’ you mean? He hasn’t made a movie since 2007. He is filming one now, and another is is ‘pre-producton, but once again, using your logic, it will never happen.
Wow, and you accuse others of being angry. Why so defensive? Those are just a few of the names in the same age bracket that Orlando is competing against for roles. Those guys are all working and none have to shed any “teen idol” status to be taken seriously. As they have plenty of Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations and wins amongst them, they’re already being taken seriously.
I’m not going to claim to know him, but as to the question ““and is working on a movie that is meaningful to him.”
-How do you know what is meaningful to him? You’re making assumptions.”, I will say this. He once said that if “life isn’t about humanity, then I don’t know what it’s about”. If you had read the book, you would know that the book speaks about humanity, and the effect of war on the human condition. To me, that means that the subject of this move is very meaningful to him. Plus the fact that he is putting his own money behind it to get it made, that must mean something. This movie is not going to be a big profit machine. He isn’t doing it for fame or fortune, it must be important to him.
I’m not being defensive, I am answering a question. There is a big difference. I guess that you realized that you messed up with those comparisons and don’t have a better come back than to claim that I am defensive.
But I did find this one funny…”Those guys are all working and none have to shed any “teen idol” status to be taken seriously.”
I take it you aren’t talking about Leo, because he had to drop out for over a year to drop the ‘teen idol’ status, too. The others have NEVER BEEN TEEN IDOLS! That’s a bit different, huh? Sure they have been popular, but none on the level of Orlando, or early Leo.
I just think that you are being ridiculous when you write Orlando off so soon. No one knows what will happen in the future, but to seem to wish nothing but bad luck on someone will only bring bad luck to yourself. karma is not forgiving.
You’re still making assumptions. Politically and socially relevant films garner critical attention. I can make the assumption that he has a big ego and wants to do a film that will get him more respect that he has gotten for swinging a sword around and a war conflict story is the way to do that given the attention those types of films and roles get by critics and award ceremonies. You don’t know that the story is “meaningful to him” any more than I know that doing something to gain praise is meaningful to him, they’re all assumptions.
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