Movie THE DANISH GIRL

[Natalia]

Did anyone see this? Quite a touching film. I loved the bits filmed at The Royal Theatre, Copenhagen. A ballerina who is a friend of the main character figures in the action. The Sylph's tutu is very important.

I hope that this film earns at least an Oscar or two.

[dirac]

Thanks, Natalia. At the risk of snark, it was only a matter of time before somebody cast Redmayne as a girl. However, it's certainly a timely and interesting subject. I didn't know ballet figured in the movie, so that certainly is an added attraction. Alicia Vikander used to study ballet seriously and she's talked about it.

[cubanmiamiboy]

I saw it as soon it came out. Redmayne is good in the role, although after some time one can detect quite a repetitive pattern of faces and mannerisms. I liked it though.

[dirac]

Alicia Vikander took home the Academy Award for best supporting actress. I have a question for those who've seen the movie: was she really in a supporting role, or was this one of those instances where a lead was shoehorned into the category?

[mimsyb]

Alicia Vikander took home the Academy Award for best supporting actress. I have a question for those who've seen the movie: was she really in a supporting role, or was this one of those instances where a lead was shoehorned into the category?

Probably option two. She seemed to be the lead female in the film more than support. (if you don't ultimately count Redmayne). Probably a case of a of a more probable win as Supporting Actress than in the already crowded Lead Actress field. She was very good whatever category one wishes to put her into.

[dirac]

Thanks, mimsyb. I suspected as much. I’m sure Vikander was just fine. I do like to see the supporting awards go to the genuine article and not to leads, though. Stars already get so much attention in comparison to their colleagues and the supporting awards are one of their few showcases.