When most people think of Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, they probably think of Hagrid from the "Harry Potter" film series, or as the semi-villainous Valentin Zukovsky facing off against James Bond in "GoldenEye," but I immediately think of the Curator from Rian Johnson's 2008 film "The Brothers Bloom." Johnson has a pretty incredible filmography that includes the controversial "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and the universally beloved "Knives Out," but "The Brothers Bloom" has always been my favorite of his movies. The film is underrated, Coltrane's performance is underrated, and it's time that someone (me!) does something about it.
Robbie Coltrane was the kind of performer who gave his roles his all, imbuing every character he played with a part of himself. "The Brothers Bloom" walks a tonal tightrope that requires totally earnest performances, and Coltrane's Curator helps hold the entire thing together. He plays a minor role that ends up being surprisingly unforgettable,...
Robbie Coltrane was the kind of performer who gave his roles his all, imbuing every character he played with a part of himself. "The Brothers Bloom" walks a tonal tightrope that requires totally earnest performances, and Coltrane's Curator helps hold the entire thing together. He plays a minor role that ends up being surprisingly unforgettable,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
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