Audrey Hepburn comments
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MerchantIvoryFan — 15 years ago(August 09, 2010 08:06 AM)
Emma is the polar opposite of Audrey that's why she said what she said. She didn't even try to see Audrey as an actress.
Audrey was never that "cute little girl" that someone on here mentioned. This woman was shockingl1c84y stunning and had a totally different look than the blonde bombshells of the time that was so popular. She was cultured, stunning with imperfect features and very talented. She is far from perfect as she had her share of men that could rival Grace Kelly. She was regal in all her movies and that's what people are picking up on when they say "she's the same" She was royal (daughter of a Baroness) and knew struggle the likes Emma Thompson would never know. Emma should know better than to bash someone. She did this all because she wants people to see her version of My Fair Lady. Not a good move. -
Excitable-Boy — 15 years ago(August 09, 2010 12:18 PM)
I'll never understand why people feel the need to come to the defense of a long dead "legend".
It's one thing if you're a fan, but many take it personally when someone takes even a slightly critical slant toward their favorite actor.
It's the same hero-worshiping I see with other so-called "5b4icons"; James Dean, Elvis, John Wayne (and in the case of both Wayne and Hepburn, frankly, they were limited in their abilities i.e. not very good)
Certainly, they had presence, style and distinction - But I don't believe they were ever particularly talented thespians. I understand that's my opinion, but I doubt I'll ever be convinced of their
talent
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I'll concede to the fact that Thompson's comments were tactless and ill-worded But theres no need to call for the woman's head on a plate just because she badmouthed precious Audrey.
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mmitsos-1 — 15 years ago(August 13, 2010 11:30 PM)
Maybe she felt that Hepburn's performance was just so god awful in the film (which it was), that it slipped out. She rebounded by saying that she was sure that she was a completely fine human being (something to that effect), but just didn't think she was a good actress in THAT FILM. I don't think she was talking about her entire career, because she seemed to imply that she hadn't SEEN her other, or many of her other, films.
I think it's refreshing when someone in the acting community says something honest about members of their "club". Emma's honest, and correct, and I don't see anything wrong with that. -
cowy4 — 15 years ago(August 09, 2010 12:02 PM)
Audrey was a movie star kind of like alot of our movie stars of today that cant really act, but we still love them. Hepburn really didnt even make many films but the ones she did make were hits. She was a true glamorous movie star and well loved for her humanitarian work and her hit classic films. Elizabeth Taylor wasnt that great either or Natalie Wood, but I loved them the most!!
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FANatic-10 — 15 years ago(August 10, 2010 12:25 AM)
To Emma's defenders who want to downgrade Audrey's talents, she was pretty damn good in "The Nun's Story", "Wait Until Dark" and "Two for the Road", among others. And, talented though she may be, Emma would not have brought anywhere near the panache Audrey showed in "Sabrina", "Charade" or "Breakfast at Tiffany's" if she had played those roles. She can slam her in "My Fair Lady" if she wants, but it was a big error in judgement for her to debase her entire career and appeal. All she did was make herself look bad.
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TimesplitterNL — 15 years ago(August 10, 2010 02:58 AM)
Audrey was a really great actress with a lot of class and charm.
This Emma wants to be in the publicity i guess with these kind of remarks.
I guess she never watched all of Audreys movies, otherwise you wouldnt say this stuff. -
phantomfan47 — 15 years ago(August 10, 2010 01:41 PM)
Emma Thompson just proved that she lacks the elegance and class that Audrey Hepburn possessed. Audrey was slim and beautiful while Emma is fat and homely. Audrey was a far better actress and humanitarian than Emma ever will be. Emma's bland in all of her performances while Audrey glowed. Any respect I had for Emma disappeared with her tasteless, crass remarks!
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mmitsos-1 — 15 years ago(August 13, 2010 09:34 PM)
phantonmfan47, you're a complete idiot. "Emma is fat and homely. Audrey Hepburn was "slim" and "beautiful".
Sorry, she was charming, but hardly beautiful. You call her "slim"? I wonder what you call emaciated then. She had the "figure" of a ten-year-old boy. Guys who love 80-pound women are usually found to be latent homosexuals. (chew on thatI'm just waiting for your dumb retort).
"Emma's bland in all her performances.".Another dumb remark. -
3_Beekman_Place — 15 years ago(August 10, 2010 08:22 PM)
I agree and just decided not to see the new Nanny McPhee movie! Everyone has different tastes. Personally, I find some of the worst acting in those British/Merchant Ivory/Sense & Sensibility/period dramas. I guess it's a British thing soooo bland! (though I love British comedy!)