![]() It calls for reform in both the healthcare system and a reassessment of our own prejudices towards and treatment of older people. Moreover, it addresses the neglect and disrespect society has for the elderly. ![]() The irony of the movie’s premise and the elderly people’s parody-action sequences are balanced with an ominous tone, moody lighting and terrifyingly-realistic Egyptian mummy.įor all its silliness and pop culture pastiche, Bubba Ho-Tep is a tear-jerking drama about ageing and coming to terms with one’s own mortality. However, the late Ossie Davis boasts the film’s funniest lines, in his stalwart assertion he’s definitely JFK. It’s clearly a part Campbell was born to inhabit. The Evil Dead’s Bruce Campbell is as flawlessly believable as Elvis as Austin Butler is in the most-recent biopic. In what Roger Ebert described as “delightful wackiness,” Bubba Ho-Tep excels in drama, horror and comedy equally, creating a unique fantasy mythology unto itself. This alternate history monster-comedy’s based on the novella by Joe R. That said, many other seminal comedies from this decade have swept under the radar, been unfairly criticised or remain beloved by a cult following.Īn invalid claiming to be Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) and an African American man who believes he’s JFK (Ossie Davis) must save their nursing home from a reanimated ancient Egyptian mummy they call ‘Bubba Ho-tep’ (Bob Ivy). Every year of the decade was jam-packed with iconic classics from the Frat Pack, the Apatow Mafia, the Farrelly Brothers, Mike Myers, Todd Philips and Adam McKay, to name a few. After 11 years together, however, the couple announced their split on September 26, 2016.The 2000s were without a doubt an explosive halcyon for comedies, with Will Ferell reigning as the heavyweight champion. She and longtime boyfriend, Liev Schreiber, have two sons together. She dated fellow Australian Heath Ledger from 2002 to May 2004. Naomi, a vegetarian, currently resides in Los Angeles. The talented actress' most recent projects include the drama Demolition (2016), the sci-fi sequel Allegiant (2016), the horror flick Shut In (2016), the drama 3 Generations (2017) with Elle Fanning, the thriller The Book of Henry (2017) and family drama The Glass Castle (2017). Vincent (2014), opposite Bill Murray, for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. She also turned in an incredible performance in St. She received a second nomination in 2013 for her leading role in The Impossible (2012). In 2004, Naomi received a big career boost when she was nominated for an Oscar for her leading role in 21 Grams (2003). Her luck continued with a strong performance in the telefilm, The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer in 1999, and a multi-award winning performance in David Lynch's telefilm-turned-feature Mulholland Dr. She returned to features in the late '90s, landing a supporting role in the well-received drama Dangerous Beauty. With a film career that was going nowhere fast, she took refuge in television films like Sleepwalkers and Children of the Corn IV. Inspired by Kidman's success in Hollywood, Naomi ventured to the States to make her fortune, but her dreams were cut short with parts in films that ranged from being largely ignored by the viewing public like Gross Misconduct (1993), to the big budget bomb, Tank Girl (1995). Although she had landed a couple of small roles on the large and small screens, her first noticed role was in the Aussie flick, Flirting (1991), starring Nicole Kidman and Thandie Newton. Naomi subsequently started acting in school plays.įollowing school, Watts worked as assistant fashion editor at a fashion magazine in Sydney and began taking acting lessons at The Actor's Center on the side. Watts acquired the acting bug at an early age while watching her stage actress mother perform. Born in Shoreham, England, Watts moved to Australia when she was 14 years old.
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