But these roles only scratch the surface of his lengthy filmography.
Broadbent leads the cast in this one as the spiritedW.S.
Gilbert, part of the legendary theatrical duo Gilbert and Sullivan.
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The performance is grounded in small, telling gestures and expressions.
It helps thatMike Leigh’s script gives the actor a lot to work with.
Broadbent has many memorable lines here, like his assertion that frivolities should be treated with the utmost seriousness.
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Overall,Topsy-Turvyisa witty, lavish movie, jam-packed with thoughtful statements on artistry and self-delusion.
9’Another Year' (2010)
“Life’s not always kind, is it?
“Another Yearis another Mike Leigh film andone of his best.
Here,Broadbent is restrained and understated, playing Tom as warm and resilient.
The other performances are similarly terrific, especiallyLesley Manvilleas the deeply unhappy Mary.
Together, they elevate this quiet drama into a moving, devastating character study.
It adds up to a slice-of-life film that is moving, poignant, and wise.
“The Damned Unitedcenters on the legendary but controversial football managerBrian Clough(Michael Sheen).
His rapid rise and fall quickly became the stuff of sporting legend.
Broadbent has a supporting role asSam Longson, the no-nonsense chairman of Derby County Football Club.
For his efforts, he received a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Broadbent also has a small part inEdgar Wright’sbrilliant buddy-cop comedy.
The lead cast members, includingTom HanksandHalle Berry, play multiple characters with distinct personalities and stories.
5’Brooklyn' (2015)
Directed by John Crowley
“Home is home.
She soon finds herself torn between continents, unsure of where she ought to forge her future.
Broadbent appears as Father Flood, an Irish priest who provides essential support for Eilis.
In other words, the role plays to the actor’s strengths.
Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, and Julie Walters also star.
4’Moulin Rouge!'
Broadbent’s portrayal is wonderfully theatrical, perfectly suited to Luhrmann’s vibrant, over-the-top style.
His infectious enthusiasm and relentless ambition bring a touch of humor and irony to the project.
Broadbent’s efforts won him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor.
3’Life Is Sweet' (1990)
“It’s only funny if you’re laughing.
It’s not action-packed, but it resonates deeply.
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The highlights are Broadbent andTimothy Spallas the volatile, hyperactive Aubrey.
Thanks to their efforts,Life is Sweetis far more than the sum of its parts.
It’s one of the director’s most beloved films for a reason.
He’s eccentric and slightly vain, with a weakness for connections and prestige.
Broadbent is John Bayley, Iris’s devoted husband.
“I think thats why I got an Oscar,“he has joked.
“People realised that one of them must have been acting.”
Those who only know Broadbent from movies likeHarry PotterandHot Fuzzought to give it a try.
While the story is not groundbreaking, the performances make it compelling.
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David Mitchell’s novel gets the big screen treatment with Cloud Atlas, a sci-fi action adventure epic that stars several actors as protagonists across multiple storylines. Six tales in all are told as actors play different characters in each one; from a dystopian Korea to a space-faring adventure, one soul is tossed between bodies as they experience several different lives.
Based on the novel by Colm Tóibín, Brooklyn stars Saoirse Ronan as Eilis, a young Irish woman who emigrates to America during the early 1950s. Settling in Brooklyn, New York, Eilis meets and falls in love with a young Italian-American man named Tony, but their relationship is tested when Eilis must return to Ireland after a family tragedy. Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, and Julie Walters also star.
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Moulin Rouge! follows Christian, a young writer in Paris, who falls in love with Satine, the star courtesan of the Moulin Rouge cabaret. As they begin a passionate affair, they must hide their love from the jealous Duke, who is funding Satine’s next show.
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As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as “the property of the Half-Blood Prince” and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort’s dark past.
