Friday, June 17, 2011

5 Reasons Why I Love Rebecca Hall

I watched Dorian Gray today for only one reason: it has Rebecca Hall in it. For many people, the name Rebecca Hall isn't familiar. But I can guarantee you that she has been in at least one movie you've seen. Unless you completely missed The Prestige or The Town in which case you are totally missing out on something special.

Anyway, Rebecca Hall is one of my most favourite actresses. I just think she's the cat's pyjamas. And like last week's entry Cillian Murphy, Hall is severely underrated. Which is probably why I love her so much.

1. Her performance in The Town.


The Town is largely an ensemble piece featuring some brilliant performances across the board, especially from the Oscar nominated Jeremy Renner. Sure, Renner has a stand-out performance, Blake Lively was particularly interesting with her different sort of role and Pete Postlethwaite was terrifying in his few short scenes. But the person I loved the most out of all of them was my girl Rebecca Hall. She didn't have a very flashy role, but she was quietly compelling and proved that she was a very good leading lady. Now, let's all hope that after this movie she'll get more great offers like this, because, after all, she is so awesome.

2. She's a stage actress.


There's something about a stage actress which I really like. I don't know what it is, but acting on stage takes a hell of a lot of talent, considering the whole thing gets done in one night. Rebecca has been in a lot of stage productions in her career, particularly because her father is a renowned stage director. Which is cool, because it certainly does sound like she's achieved a lot on the stage, and she's also managed to juggle a good film career into that.

3. She's a very natural looking actress.


You know how there are some actresses who always look like actresses - all glossy with their hair looking perfect and make-up smothered over them? When I look at Rebecca, she's always struck me as a naturally beautiful girl. To be honest, she is very plain, but she's so well defined, I'm actually quite jealous of her. She's quite statuesque, she has quite a large mouth, her eyes are a beautiful brown and her hair is so nice and relaxed. I wouldn't say that she looks like a 'movie star', but just a nice, plain actress.

4. Her body of work is goooooooood.


Rebecca hasn't starred in a lot, but as I've said, it's hard to miss a movie with her in it, because she's been in some good ones. She started her film career with Brit comedy Starter for 10, which also starred other brilliant Brits James McAvoy and Alice Eve. In that same year she went straight to the top with a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's The Prestige. And you all know how amazing Chris Nolan is, so this role was pretty huge for her. Two years later she scored a Golden Globe nomination for her leading role in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Even though I didn't much like the film, this is where I completely fell in love with her. Following that was Frost/Nixon, Dorian Gray and also Red Riding, which got her a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress. Of course, 2010 brought The Town, and also the lovely indie comedy Please Give, where she plays one of the nicest characters on Earth. And rounding out her boomer career (for the time being) is Everything Must Go, co-starring Will Ferrell. Seriously, you have no reason not to watch her. It's not like her films are hard to find, or anything.

5. I'm sure she radiates niceness.


Seriously, every time I see her, she looks like she could be the kindest person ever. I was just watching some interviews with her, and she seems like she's a lovely person, so sweet and so relaxed. Her smile probably has enough wattage to light up Dannevirke. This could just be me comparing her to her lovely character in Please Give (who is an incredibly selfless person, someone who I envy greatly), but I find it impossible not to love her. She's a gorgeous, genuine actress, who spreads happiness around all of her movies. My goodness, I love her.

Please tell me I am not the only one who loves Rebecca Hall! Have you seen any of her movies? Were you impressed by her in any of them?

24 comments:

  1. Nice read. Vicky Christina Barcelona was a nice film and she was really good.

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  2. The Town was a very good movie. I like Affleck as a director. Vicky Christina Barcelona I'm not too sure about, don't know if I like it or not. But both Hall and Johanssen were very good in it.
    She is an actress that keeps her head down and out of the limelight and I like that in a Hollywood star.

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  3. OMFGITSROHIT - Thanks! She was lovely in that movie.

    Brent - I loved The Town as well, and Affleck is a very talented director. I didn't really like Vicky Cristina Barcelona, but then again, I'm not a huge fan of Woody Allen. I like that about her too. She really is set for big things if she continues to do that!

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  4. I love Rebecca Hall as well! She really does come off as just a natural, sincere person. I've always thought she looks like a de-glammed Scarlett Johansson so it's interesting they've appeared in two films together. Loved her in RED RIDING and PLEASE GIVE- and everything, really!

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  5. Reasons I hate Rebecca Hall... Her performance in The Town.

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  6. Rebecca Hall is a great actress and deserves much more recognition than she gets.

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  7. You're definitely correct on this one. Rebecca Hall is not only gorgeous, she's also a great actress and always gives interesting performance. She does a good job in a possibly cliched role in The Town and is also strong in the Prestige.

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  8. Alex - She is awesome! I actually read someone saying the exact same thing...nevertheless, she and Scarlett work quite well together. I haven't seen Red Riding yet (I am soon) but I absolutely loved her in Please Give, she was so lovely. I can't really pick out a favourite performance of hers!

    Mr. Xploit, Esquire - Yeah, I hate her for the exact same reason *eyeroll*

    Kevyn - Definitely!

    Dan - Most definitely! Her performances in The Town and The Prestige were top efforts

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  9. I've seen most of the movies she's in, but my fav performance from her so far is from Vicky Christinia Barcelona. She played the conflicted in love part so well

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  10. She was awesome in Vicky Cristina Barcelona!

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  11. Good call! She's a top actress and beautiful to boot!

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  12. Saw Vicky Cristina Barcelona last night and thought Rebecca Hall was the best thing about it... Never seen her before and was just bowled over.

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  13. I saw Red Riding the other night and can't get her small but sensuous performance out of my head. What a terrific looking woman! Those lips! Those eyes!

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  14. I watched Dorian Gray today for only one reason: it has Rebecca Hall in it
    amazing and beautiful..............

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  15. I discovered her in "awakening". Nice movie and great performance of Rebecca Hall. I love her too, she is great, beautiful, awesome! She is my favourite actrices! She is natural, she is talented, great smile, magnetic eyes. I felt in love. How can I meet her? ...... Lorenzo (florence,Italy)

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  16. I also felt in love. I agree with you Steeve for the same 5 reasons.. Larry

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  17. The most charming and atractive actress right now. I love the smile, her lips, the eyes, the performances, the way she looks, she dress, her voice, her accent.. I wanna meet her!!! Any suggestion? Larry/Italy

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  18. Absolutely fantastic! Awesome. Impossible not to feel in love with her..lorenzo/florence/ italy

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  19. Rebecca Hal is great actress, she needs more exposure and promotion. She has performed in serious role, classics role, fun, love, funny and stages. Hoping she can play in next Iron Man 4, James Bond, or action movie like The Tomb Rider. Agree, We love her much. Ardo- Indonesia

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  21. You are not alone, I am too gaga when it comes to her. The most astounding thing about her is that, I have never been able to put a finger on her traits and say with conviction, that's what makes her so appealing. Perhaps her realistic elan, her humble imperfection and her not being an archetype for the typical sorts of traits that so many of these actresses are known for brings the ineffable charm that she posseses. At the same time feel a little bad for her, being grossly underrated and overlooked.

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  22. Can't stomach this girl, don't understand the appeal.

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