When it comes to making movies, there are a lot of factors that come into play. Many categories of effort, technique, and experience make a film come to life, including cinematography, sound, plot, acting, and directing. And any shortcoming in any of these categories can derail the movie from what was envisioned.
Acting, however, plays a crucially vital role as it is the major ingredient in selling a character — and the film in turn — to the audience. Any deviation in the representation of a character could send the wrong message and leave a void in the storyline. Some cogent messages may just lie in the subtleties of the performance of an actor or actress. The perception of a concept, idea, or story in the world of film depends heavily on the effectiveness with which the characters are delivered by the actors or actresses. This is why many of us who watch films may have certain actors or actresses that we like to call "my favorites"—because they often deliver.
To commemorate International Women's Day, I will be talking about a certain actress that I have found to be impeccable in all her career as an actress in our time. Accolades to @franchalad for inspiring this post with his #womeninfilm initiative, which he shared a few days ago.
The first time I say her in a film was around 2019 when Birdbox had just been released. I watched Birdbox and I was sold right away, not just by the applaudable story and it's execution, but also by this actress that I found her performance to be impeccable. She endeared herself to with that film for her ability to, you know, play her role effectively. And maybe because she'd pretty too. But I digress...because she could be my mother with her age.
I saw her then and never forgot her name. How could I? It stuck to my head like a glue made in Area 51. And it was just my first time seeing her performance. So I thought...
Who is this actress I speak of?
Sandra Bullock, yes, is the actress that has taken the spot as my favourite actress. But you may have already known that if you have watched Birdbox as she played the protagonist of the story, Melanie.
She has been in the industry for over 30 years now and has played roles in many films ever since. However, there are only about six of them in which she plays crucial roles that I have watched.
I thought the first time I had seen her was in that film, Birdbox, until I looked her up and found that she played a lead role, alongside Keanu Reeves, in the 1994 action/thriller film, Speed. Although I probably watched it in 2010 or thereabouts, I remember just how much I loved the show, and it was for obvious reasons; reasons that are applicable to many as the film still remains one of the top rated classics.
I don't remember much, but I won't forget how much I loved the film and all that it had to offer because everything hit just right for me, particularly the performances of the lead actors, Sandra and Keanu.
Sandra Bullock is one actress that I can say is versatile in her craft. Her craftsmanship with different types of roles is worth noting and elaborating on. It is no surprise to see her thrive in the film industry and become an irrefutable personality.
In Ocean's 8, we see her take on a role that shows her ability to take on roles that are distinct from one another and still perform as though they were different people. She practically gave life to the film with her dexterous acting, alongside the other talented actresses in the film.
When it comes to telling a story non-verbally, Sandra Bullock does it so well. Her body language, facial expressions, and gestures do a great deal to convey messages. There is so much depth in the way she shows emotions that are in perfect sync with the scenes. #pun-unintended.
The 2021 film The Unforgivable is another film that made me love Sandra even more. It is difficult to express just how flawless her performance was. It is something that must be witnessed firsthand to truly be appreciated. Her performance in this film drew me in and left me feeling deeply connected to her character. You can read my review on it here.
Undoubtedly, the many trophies Sandra has won do not exist on her shelf just for show. She is my favorite actress, and I admire her very much.
Her love for the film industry is undying, and her passion for acting is unwavering. However, unfortunately (for me), she may be retiring from TV for a while to focus more on herself and her family.
There are two films she starred in that I haven't watched yet: The Lost City and Bullet Train. When I do watch them, I sure will come back and talk about them and her performance in them again, of which I expect nothing less than exceptional.
Cuando se trata de hacer películas, hay muchos factores que entran en juego. Muchas categorías de esfuerzo, técnica y experiencia hacen que una película cobre vida, incluida la cinematografía, el sonido, la trama, la actuación y la dirección. Y cualquier deficiencia en cualquiera de estas categorías puede descarrilar la película de lo que se imaginó.
La actuación, sin embargo, juega un papel crucialmente vital, ya que es el ingrediente principal para vender un personaje, y la película a su vez, a la audiencia. Cualquier desviación en la representación de un personaje podría enviar un mensaje equivocado y dejar un vacío en la trama. Algunos mensajes convincentes pueden residir simplemente en las sutilezas de la actuación de un actor o actriz. La percepción de un concepto, idea o historia en el mundo del cine depende en gran medida de la eficacia con la que los actores o actrices interpretan los personajes. Esta es la razón por la que muchos de nosotros que vemos películas podemos tener ciertos actores o actrices a los que nos gusta llamar "mis favoritos", porque a menudo cumplen.
Para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujer, hablaré de cierta actriz que me ha parecido impecable en toda su trayectoria como actriz en nuestros días. Elogios a @franchalad por inspirar este post con su iniciativa #womeninfilm, que compartió hace unos días.
La primera vez que la digo en una película fue allá por 2019, cuando se acababa de estrenar Birdbox. Vi Birdbox y me vendió de inmediato, no sólo por la historia aplaudible y su ejecución, sino también por esta actriz que encontré su actuación impecable. Se hizo querer con esa película por su capacidad de, ya sabes, interpretar su papel con eficacia. Y quizás porque también era guapa. Pero divago...porque podría ser mi madre con su edad.
La vi entonces y nunca olvidé su nombre. ¿Cómo podría? Se me pegó a la cabeza como un pegamento fabricado en el Área 51. Y era la primera vez que veía su actuación. Así que pensé...
¿Quién es esta actriz de la que hablo?
Sandra Bullock, sí, es la actriz que se ha hecho con el puesto de mi actriz favorita. Pero puede que ya lo supieras si has visto Birdbox, ya que interpreta a la protagonista de la historia, Melanie.
Lleva más de 30 años en la industria y ha interpretado papeles en muchas películas desde entonces. Sin embargo, sólo he visto unas seis en las que interpreta papeles cruciales.
Pensaba que la primera vez que la había visto fue en Birdbox, hasta que la busqué y descubrí que interpretó un papel principal, junto a Keanu Reeves, en la película de acción y suspense Speed, de 1994. Aunque probablemente la vi en 2010 o por ahí, recuerdo lo mucho que me encantó, y fue por razones obvias; razones que son aplicables a muchos, ya que la película sigue siendo uno de los clásicos mejor valorados.
No recuerdo mucho, pero no olvidaré lo mucho que me encantó la película y todo lo que tenía que ofrecer porque todo encajó a la perfección para mí, en particular las actuaciones de los actores principales, Sandra y Keanu.
Sandra Bullock es una actriz de la que puedo decir que es versátil en su oficio. Su destreza en distintos tipos de papeles es digna de mención. No es ninguna sorpresa verla prosperar en la industria del cine y convertirse en una personalidad irrefutable.
En Ocean's 8, asumió un papel que demuestra su capacidad para interpretar papeles distintos y seguir actuando como si fueran personas diferentes. Prácticamente dio vida a la película con su destreza interpretativa, junto a las otras talentosas actrices del filme.
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Cuando se trata de contar una historia de forma no verbal, Sandra Bullock lo hace muy bien. Su lenguaje corporal, sus expresiones faciales y sus gestos contribuyen en gran medida a transmitir mensajes. Muestra emociones muy profundas en perfecta sincronía con las escenas. #pun-unintended.
La película de 2021 Lo Imperdonable es otra película que me hizo amar a Sandra aún más. Es difícil expresar lo impecable que fue su actuación. Es algo que hay que presenciar de primera mano para apreciarlo de verdad. Su actuación en esta película me cautivó y me hizo sentir profundamente conectada con su personaje. Puedes leer mi crítica aquí.
Sin duda, los muchos trofeos que ha ganado Sandra no están en su estantería sólo para aparentar. Es mi actriz favorita y la admiro mucho.
Su amor por el cine es eterno y su pasión por la interpretación, inquebrantable. Sin embargo, por desgracia (para mí), puede que se retire de la televisión durante un tiempo para centrarse más en sí misma y en su familia.
Hay dos películas que protagonizó que aún no he visto: La ciudad perdida y Tren bala. Cuando las vea, seguro que volveré a hablar de ellas y de su actuación en ellas, de la que no espero menos que algo excepcional.
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Es difícil pensar en mejor actriz y no pensar en Sandra Bullock. Ella sin duda es una de las mejores.
Excelente selección. Debo pensar en mi favorita :)
Saludos.
Oh sí. He llegado a enamorarme de ella. Me alegro de que compartas el mismo interés por sus brillantes obras. ¿Cuál es tu película favorita de ella? ¡Saludos!
sin duda es una de las mejores actriz que puede desempeñar distintos papeles y encarnar ese personaje para regalarnos una excelente actuación.
Oh sí. Ella es bastante talentosa de hecho. gracias por leer.
Oh, Sandra Bullock was one of the best actresses I've known as well. Especially, when I watched the movie, The Unforgivable. She showed a wonderful performance and her level of acting skill was superb. !PIZZA
The Unforgivable is one of my highest-rated films that I have reviewed here. And it is mainly because of her performance.
I'm curious. Are you much of a fan for movies?
Thank you for reading, and for the tokens.
She is a beautiful actress, I remember her in the movie Speed, with which she became famous, although I don't like all her movies, there are some romantic comedies that I never liked. The two movies that you have not seen, I saw them months ago, in Bullet Train her character is small, very secondary in the other if she is the protagonist. I liked both of them. The only thing I criticize her are the surgeries she has done on her face, they stretch her skin hahaha.
Romantic comedies really aren't my thing, so I happen to have missed all of Sandra's.
I had no idea she had surgery done on her face. It does explain the stretch I regularly see. Good thing she's great at her job.
I may be wrong. I frequently am. I think of you as a person more into genres of thriller and crime, and less of romcom.
Thank you for reading, and for commenting.
I watch all genres, of course, my favorites are dramas, thrillers, crime, horror, but I also watch romantic comedies, a few days ago I saw a Spanish one: Eres Tu. It's on Netflix, it's funny.
As nkem is not really a fan of movie 🍿, especially oyibo movie, I don't even know her🤦...if it's one of these Nollywood actors, I would have had something to chip in about the actress, nevertheless, from your review about her, she is just good with this skill. My gender is trying....I love women who represent us well 👍😊..
Let me come and be going 🤸🚶🚶
😄 it's okay, Nkem. Everyone has their interests and opinions, and they are all valid.
I am not into Nollywood films. But I do watch a few of them once in a while. Assuming I had said Genevieve now, you would have been able to tell me more about her.
Speaking of Nollywood films. Even though you don't watch films that much, who can you say is your favourite actress, and actor too?
Leave me oo 😂🤦
Okay...my favourite actor is Andy okeke
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Sandra Bullocks is very good at her performance..indeed she should be stacking great awards
I've watched quite a number of her movies and she's really good
Indeed she is.
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