In the new action movie "Gamer" video games merge with reality, and gamers can control their lives real people without getting up from the couch. It's a bit like modern Hollywood: teenage boys rule the world.
Executor leading role in Gamer, rose to stardom thanks to this demographic feature, which played to his advantage in the films 300, Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla and the 2001 television series Attila.
But he truly revealed himself as a heartthrob. He was called a full-fledged sex symbol after his roles in the 2007 film “P.S. I Love You" and this summer's romantic comedy "The Ugly Truth."
In a Hollywood increasingly short of stars, charismatic Gerard Butler classified as rising star Class A. This is an unusual fate for the 39-year-old actor, who once almost became a lawyer. After ruining his reputation with endless partying, he was fired and immediately reconsidered his life and career.
This fall he will star opposite Jamie Foxx in Law Abiding Citizen, the first film he has produced. He also recently filmed The Bounty with Jennifer Aniston in New York, where he lives most time.
- What was it like for you? Last year when did fame come to you so quickly?
I was simultaneously learning to adapt to slightly different realities regarding my career, how I was perceived by industry peers and the public, and how I was looked at when I was just walking down the street. At the same time, I was trying to cope with it, and then feel comfortable and enjoy it.
- Looks like you can handle fame. You masterfully sarcastically denied tabloid reports about an affair with Jennifer Aniston.
This got me into a lot of trouble once in the UK when they asked me about James Bond. I'm so tired of people constantly asking me about James Bond, and this was before Daniel Craig got the role. They asked, “So is this true about James Bond?” and I said, “Yes, I’m in talks with (producer) Barbara Broccoli. I told her that if Anne Widdecombe played a Bond girl, I would take it." And Ann Widdecombe was already over seventy years old, she had a lot extra pounds and little hair. I thought it would be funny, but the next day the Scottish newspapers left only one part and said: “J. Erard Butler will be the next James Bond." And then you start to think: “Should I completely forget about my sense of humor?”
- Have you noticed any changes in the scenarios that are offered to you?
What I noticed is, firstly, that the scripts have become much more High Quality, and secondly, they have become much more diverse. Not all action, not all comedy, and not all romantic comedy. I get all kinds of scripts from heavy dramas to dark comedies and even musicals.
- Do you bow down to anyone? acting career especially?
Paul Newman, Steve McQueen could play dramatic roles with a really cool approach to them, while also playing comedic roles... career path which I would like for myself, more modern version, this is Mel Gibson's career.
- Movies like 300 and Gamer promoted a brutal vision of bad boy masculinity that you don't see in most movies today. Is this a topic that fascinates you?
I consider myself a real man, and naturally bring masculinity to these roles. Mike Chadway in The Naked Truth, for example, could have been played by several different ways… But I also think I'm drawn to roles where guys get to talk about the mythical struggles of men and what it means to be a man.
- You also became a sex symbol, and you don’t attach this role of great importance, although you admit that it is winning.
I laugh at this because it's better to be appreciated than the other way around. If someone brushes it off and refutes it, then they are either crazy, simply dishonest, or overly arrogant... When you say this, my natural reaction is, “Well, I don’t really think so.” But again, I think so sometimes, with some discount.
- Your desire to become a lawyer is probably already a thing of the past.
Yes, I have nightmares about this every night! Why am I still not practicing law? (Laughs.)
-You were so close to it. It must have been bright a turning point.
The most incredible turning point. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I was seven days away from qualifying after seven years of work, and I gave up. I could no longer turn a blind eye to my dissatisfaction with the way I was living my life. But I was also freed in many ways from what felt like a prison sentence for the soul. Obviously, I was created to become what I became.
Gerard Butler, the 39-year-old actor talks to Katie Maloy about falling in love, being homesick and the ugly truth about men.
Gerard Butler is at that sweet spot of fame where he balances, seemingly happily, between superstar status and vague rumors about him. Loaded with starring roles over the last 5 years (Phantom of the Opera, 300, RocknRolla), the former Scottish lawyer - still a Scot, albeit with an American accent - has the luxury of simply strolling the streets of Los Angeles with his little pug, Lolita. doggy for big man"), already famous enough to be stopped by the paparazzi, the actor's pals, and a crazy woman who offers him a success candle and a prediction that he will produce his next picture. “I produced my last one,” he sweetly informs her.
Butler's life is not complete without dark side. According to press reports, he is awaiting a court date regarding the incident in which he allegedly assaulted a photographer. By law, he cannot comment on this widely. He says some paparazzi are "horrible" - they're the ones "who try to make you miserable to make money," which is exactly what he has a problem with.
At 39, Butler considers his relatively recent success difficult to define (measurable). “Who do you think I am?” - he laughs. But his stock will rise after the release." Naked truth", a romantic comedy in which he starred opposite Katherine Heigl. The plot is based on how differently men and women view relationships, he says.
Question: Do you think women have any idea about the ugly truth about men?
Butler: If women could hear what men were saying when they weren't around, it would all be over. You would all become gay or take a vow of chastity. There is that sensual, superficial, carnal aspect which is the worst side of men. And this part is like, “Don’t talk too much on a date, laugh at what I say and don’t expect anything to come of it. But then they too can fall head over heels in love.
Question: And you?
Butler: Love is something I've definitely experienced a couple of times. It didn't work out, it made me mad, but I absolutely want to experience it again. It's all about fucking timing. A couple of years ago people said, "You're young, you're single, you couldn't be in a better position." Two years later they say: “Oh, you’re already that age.” What's happened? Did I spill acid on my face?
Question: But you have a reputation as Hollywood's new ladies' man.
Butler: I really had a lot of fun. Now I take things more seriously, I don't play the fool like I did before. It was much more fun when
I was not under surveillance (I could go under radar). Now going on a date means it will be widely covered in the press. I'd be lying if I said my personal life is great at the moment. She's actually quite pathetic.
Question: Undoubtedly, fame has increased your demand. If in real life everything goes for six points, then with popularity it’s at least eight.
Butler(laughs): I think it was always 8 and a half. In general, I think what helped me in my profession (game) was the lack of confidence in my appearance and attractiveness while I was growing up. I think it got me into trouble, but it also taught me how to be an idiot, to be funny. Good looking guys were cool, but I certainly never felt that way.
Question: Perhaps this has changed now?
Butler: There is nothing better than that when people value you highly, but this is not the most. Fans are fantastic and they give value to your career, but that doesn't mean you want to marry them. They put you on a pedestal and it's very hard to date someone like that.
Question: And then there are glory hunters.
Butler: Such people do not fit into my ideal girl at all.
Question: Before you went into acting, you were fired the day before you qualified as a lawyer because of your binge drinking. Are the wild times over?
Butler: Drinking was a huge problem for me. At that time, it seemed that all dreams were destroyed, and drinking served as support (support). I was a crazy drunk, jumping off buildings, hanging off bridges. But they helped me - I haven’t drunk for 12 years. I cleaned up, except for coffee and Coca-Cola.
Question: do you miss Scotland?
Butler: More and more. Not being with your family leaves you feeling empty, you are not as confident on your feet as you would like. It's good (calm) to be at home.
Question: Are you still looking for something?
Butler: I always look forward. But I have a secret inner confidence that everything will be very good.
Thanks for the information and translation ok(from SORTED MAG - UK - JAN/FEB 2012)
Despite the fact that Gerard Butler was chosen by the magazine's readers Empire one of the 100 sexiest stars in movie history, he's not only a pretty face.
Speaking about his experience as a movie star, he admits: “It's not the worst thing that can happen to you when women have that impression of you. It's flattering. It's nice when you pass by beautiful girl on the street and she smiles (broadly) back at you. But the reality is that I am not a womanizer, and I appreciate the opportunity to have heart-to-heart conversations with women, some of whom are my best friends.”
He still views women as something of a mystery. mystical power. “There is something unknown and mysterious about a woman, and I really like that. Women have a completely different outlook on life than men, and this is what is so attractive about them, among many other things. What excites me the most is the opportunity to understand a woman and be grateful to her for the sensuality and romance that she brings into your life. Nothing makes me feel better (nothing else makes me happy) than being with a woman who can just melt your heart with just one look (the way she looks at you).”
He is credited with many affairs with Hollywood beauties outside the film set, but he tries to ignore all the rumors as much as possible. In fact, he is more interested in living his full life than being a so-called celebrity Casanova.
“I know exactly what I want from life, what is real and what is not. I'm quite driven and obsessive in my profession, but I also know how to have a good time outside of work, so for me being famous is not the point, not what I'm obsessed with. I try to differentiate my professional activity and leisure with friends. I have learned from my own bitter experience that you must know exactly what you want in order to understand who you really are. I like to be constantly on the move and moving forward.”
A film by one of the best French directors, Francois Ozon, has been released.
Chloe has the full package psychological problems: she is an unwanted child, she has questions for her mother, she lives with a cat, her stomach constantly hurts, for which she turns to a psychologist, with whom she eventually falls in love. And then it begins: the heroine, like Alice in Wonderland, gets lost in the dark recesses of her suspicions, complexes, guesses and, ultimately, self-dislike. However, her adventures are quite exciting. Francois Ozon insists that the genre of his film is a sexual thriller.
“Relationships in a couple are always difficult,” says Francois Ozon. - It’s always very interesting to reveal this complexity and understatement in films. Even for couples who are doing well, freedom is always needed in a relationship, imagination and fantasy are important. And I think you should always have some secret, you don’t need to share everything. The secret could also be some kind of second life, albeit an imaginary one.”
The intrigue of the film is built around the twins for a reason. “The theme of twins is very cinematic,” explains the director. - Many people at least sometimes wish they had a twin. After all, they always have so many stories and anecdotes. And many twins talk about some kind of almost mystical connection that remains between them even at a distance.”
Warning: Ozone is for adults. Everything is here - and fantasies are on the verge of perversion, inner world not only women. And for men, Ozone raises the theme of dominance and a sense of one’s own uniqueness, provided that there is exactly the same copy.
Gerard Butler: exclusive interview
The disaster film “Geostorm” is being released in Russia. Starring Hollywood star Gerard Butler
"Geostorm" topped the Russian film box office this weekend. Interestingly, this is the directorial debut of Dean Devlin - the man who, over the past 20 years, has written the scripts for the films Independence Day, Godzilla, Universal Soldier, Stargate and, of course, Geostorm. This is a story about the near future in the spirit of today. The plot is based on the main themes that are being discussed in the USA - the fight against global warming, hacker attacks, the development of space technologies by the Americans and the Chinese (there is not a single Russian cosmonaut on board the ISS. The root of all evil is hidden somewhere in the White House. Gerard Butler starred in the leading role, unusual for this actor, the role of a scientist. The actor gave exclusive interview Channel One.
“I love disaster films,” the actor admitted. - When I'm on film set I feel like I’m in space.” Gerard Butler noted that he was interested in trying himself in a new, unusual role - a father with a child. The main message of the film, according to the actor, draws attention to the interaction between man and nature and reminds of the need to carefully manage the planet and its resources.
Russian cinema in the world
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards have announced the nominees. Among the contenders for awards are four Russian films
Good news for fans of Russian cinema. Asian Oscar® - Asia Awards Pacific Screen Awards - announced the nominees, including four Russian films. The award recognizes films created by representatives of the Asia-Pacific region, which unites 58 countries and is home to 3/4 of the world's population.
Among the candidates for awards are four Russian paintings: Andrei Zvyagintsev and his “Dislike” are competing for the prize for achievements in the field of directing. In the category "best fiction film" - "The Meek" by Sergei Loznitsa. Natalya Meshchaninova and Boris Khlebnikov can receive a prize for the script for the film "Arrhythmia", and the film "A Bag Without a Bottom" by Rustam Khamdamov can be awarded a prize for achievements in the field of cinematography. The results will be known on November 23, when in Australia, in the city of Brisbane, the award ceremony of the 11th rather young Prize will take place Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
