COLIN FIRTH ANS A SINGLE MAN INTERVIEW

Colin Firth talks about his kiss with Matthew Goode in A Single Man, relating to the spirituality of his character, feedback from the gay community, and missing filming the movie.

[@lauraopper2571]

Would this interviewer ask a homosexual person if they had a couple of stiff drinks before they kissed a straight person? What a stupid question! And Mr. Firth did a great job of explaining that this movie is about loss, not sexulity. What a brilliant man.

[@slayerchick303]

I didn't think I could love Colin Firth any more than I already did until he said, "Didn't need to. Matthew Goode is one of the best kissers." Then his later statement of "Frankly, I'm lucky to get to kiss anyone that young." I just adore Colin Firth. He is so classy. I was thrilled to see him win the BAFTA for this and I sincerely hope that he wins the Academy Award as well!

[@tashazalinski5250]

Colin is such an excellent speaker and he really highlights the elements of the film that I loved during this interview. As a bisexual person who has struggled with both anxiety and depression, I cannot emphasise enough how amazing and realistic the portrayal of mental health and suicidal tendencies is in A Single Man. Colin Firth really does a brilliant job at showing this on the screen as well. Additionally, just as Colin said, the way George's sexuality and his relationship is shown is truly fantastic. It's known to the audience and is an important part of his identity while not taking over the whole film, much like in real life. We see George as a three dimensional person, not a political statement or stereotype. I absolutely adore everything about it. It certainly is my favourite film.

[@soilofk]

thats how a straight secure man sounds like!!!! great film and Colin made it even better!!!

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Colin is the most perfect actor for this role! Tom Ford made him look absolutely impeccable and irresistible. Imo, A single man is my favourite Colin Firth movie.

[@ArtistInOz]

I really enjoyed this interview. I could listen to this very talented and interesting man talk for hours.....most fascinating to hear how much this character meant to him. I thought that A SIngle Man was an excellent movie, and for me it was his outstanding performance that made it so. It's a pity he didn't get the Oscar that year, he deserved it. So glad to see he finally got one this year...Bravo!

[@Kathleen5429]

ArtistInOz Totally agree with you. I couldn't have said it better.

[@undercloudsandrain]

Oh you brilliant brilliant man. This film is the best film I have seen in such a long time.

[@woodslilian]

Colin Firth is a great actor and a great person. His compassion and sincerity shows in his interviews.

[@downwegoagain]

Favourite movie of all time. Colin Firth is a timeless gentleman who I am completely in love with. His acting is so incredible sincere and gut wrenching in terms of emotions beyond what people are capable of feeling on a day to day basis. He conveys the pain and angst perfectly. And brilliant, he's brilliant id everything.

[@darmastutidarmastuti]

The relationship between George and Jim it's very sweet and beautiful... Both colin and matthew are brilliant actors...❤️

[@tejo29se]

He mentions that in a lot of his interviews. I do not understand it either. To me Colin is still a young and perfect actor with lots and lots of movies ahead of him.

[@christymomma]

Just viewed on Netflix and yes I agree completely of the longing of George and want to watch this beautiful film again.

[@L2b1serval]

This movie is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Colin Firth was great in it.

[@GiantPetRat]

Colin Firth gives one of the most moving and intense performances I've ever seen put to film in A Single Man. It's such a shame Jeff Bridges was up for best actor for Crazy Heart at the same time this was released (though Jeff Bridges is so awesome, one can't be too angry about it), because I think this performance trumps the won that actually won him the Oscar a year later. This role is more complex than his in King's Speech, too.

[@csujanani]

An amazing preformance, the movie blew me away.

[@GuittaKohan]

Not a single movie I have seen by this brilliant actor has ever disappointed me. I have loved him since “Valmont”. He is my favorite actor since Jeremy Iron. Such a phenomenal performance by Colin Firth. He gets too deep into your soul.

[@charleyamadeus]

He did a perfect performance. He deserves an Oscar.

[@slayerchick303]

@jenannvick Thanks for the reply. Actually, "Brokeback Mountain" LOST at the Oscars. "Crash" beat it and it was a huge shock to everyone. I was very sad when Colin didn't win the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for this. He deserved it. But, in all fairness Jeff Bridges was fantastic in "Crazy Heart". I'm glad Colin Firth did win the BAFTA for it. That made me pretty happy. :)

[@hellophoenix]

I love this man,,,,can you imagine he is almost 50 and looks like this,,,,,,and the movie is the best movie of 2009

[@thelmagriffin5851]

Colin has played a lot of roles he has leading ladies and leading men Wow

[@Sapphonouveau]

A brilliant interview. Thank you Colin Firth for doing such an amazing film and performing so wonderfully. And Tom Ford? Let's just say that I am eagerly awaiting your next project.

[@adellerr]

I love Colin Firth! And I love this amazing film.

[@pump066]

Oh I wish The QAF's Randy Harrison sees this! He was asked also about kissing a straight man on film, and his answer was incredibly pretentious. Colin Firth on the other hand, had no problem telling the interviewer how it felt. That's professionalism for you.

[@veroXo93]

I really admires straight actors that play gay people. I think that shows they are truly good actors. :)

[@TheRevRockstar]

@chevychase While I agree that it was a stupid question to ask I think the point she was striking at was that both actors are straight so it's not their "thing". That said, the suggestion that Firth and Goode as straight men would *need* to handle such a scene with alcohol when both men are very professional, confident, and talented straight men (their sexuality simply being an afterthought at this point) should be an insult to their abilities, maturity and experience.

[@RadioactiveChris]

it's cool when a hetero actor/actress gets recognition for playing a gay character so convincingly, but how come gay actors don't receive the same level of praise when they portray straight characters so well? btw good interview

[@MrAkihiros]

Colin Firth just have too much class for this sordid woman/interview.

[@Gwisemua]

Don't ask me why but I so LOVE when, at 1:13, he says: "Nooo, you're the first". Cute. :)

[@pffortes]

In the last scene of this segment Colin Firth reminds me of a younger Michael Caine both in the voice and mannerisms.

[@SiljeM91]

I'm really looking forward to see this film. I know I'm a bit behind, but better late than never, right? :)

[@ericnfan]

@undercloudsandrain love how open minded colin is and veryarticulate in this interview.

[@AnnetteWarren]

"I should be so lucky to kiss anyody that young" Lol Colin, I am younger than Matthew and you can kiss me anytime!

[@ellacalver]

I just think he is the most wonderful man

[@V-D.]

My right ear really enjoyed this

[@mjharden0223]

What an amazing guy.

[@desislavanik]

Incredible actor!

[@layneyzback8988]

4:06. Oml that is a adorable stutter 😍😂🖤

[@suepavon6966]

Colin 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Mycutenames]

@chevychase Yes, I have sadly found out that for some terribly coincidence movies with gay characters have almost always close-minded interviewers who say homophobic questions and remarks. :(

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Very nice....Thank you..

[@artistrekhabhatta]

Why is the interviewer asking such stupid and ignorant questions? She did the same with Julian Moore.

[@2645karan]

I'm not gay..but i love Colin firth

[@Astronautisa]

I sooooooo love him.

[@colinfirth952]

Hi Thalia🌹🌹 I want to use this medium to thank you for your love and support, for liking and commenting on my interview. Sorry I have to reply this late😊. I am so fortunate to have you as one of my Fan..I am currently carrying out a social media experiment, and would love to know how I have impacted my fans with what I do.. Colin firth loves you. You can always reach me through my personal email. [e-mail]

[@origamic1]

what is this crap about him being old!?? He's still hot :p

[@ericnfan]

@momo12312009 great comment. I like him just as he is as well. like that he said he should be so lucky to kiss anyone that young. such an aww moment. adorable.

[@nathanforry1697]

DARING HE IS.

[@PSBelectronica]

Yes!!! I like older famous men!!! The older they get,the better they look :D

[@bettyfullerton2478]

Colin is *perfect* (perfect doesn't mean flawless) :3

[@jackiewright7054]

Betty Fullerton

[@jackiewright7054]

Betty Fullerton

[@VicciSB]

Im interviewing him tonight and if you guys are so smart, what would you ask him?!

[@rimaaelita]

looooove him

[@carlesbofarullandreu497]

Magnífica entrevista

[@pennysmith5903]

The ending tho

[@altay3]

@chevychase That's a question alright. Do you think it easy for a man to kiss another man on lips?

[@carmenchacon726]

Show trailer

[@gustawsieustaw]

I wonder what Rupert Everett thinks of this movie.

[@missperfection77]

@RubberWilbur On the contrary I thought the movie tried very little. It was just a day in a man's sad life. It didn't have the political or legal buzz that Philadelphia did (but I loved that movie also). They're just very different movies with different goals. Philadelphia was more an advocacy of a right, while A single man was just a story about a broken heart.

[@GiantSandles]

"But sadly the oscars already gave it to brokback mountain." ... What? That makes no sense. I can only guess that there's some unofficial gay Oscar quota that I don't know about?

[@70titos]

Sorry Mr Colin Firth. We are not naive!!! It's the magic of cinema, nothing more and nothing less, and that makes it immoral angels and saints They are simply the magic of your eyes through the Make-up, clothes and elegant script and excellent mastery of the movements of representative and decor is amazing and finally Great soundtrack All of this is enough to make u in the magic of cinema, to see just what they want u to see They want u throw word of God behind your backs .are u ll do that ?

[@AnnetteWarren]

@ichthyornis1928 Do you think so? Shylock was talking about Jews and that they are just as anybody else. And I thought this film's theme is love regardless of whether it is between a man and a woman or a man and a man.

[@HannahCos]

@PhillAlexandros Well said

[@byHandWolf]

моему правому уху понравилось

[@ericnfan]

@chevychase that was tacky when she said that he had to of been drunk to kiss matthew goode but he handled t nicely hat no he didn't need to be and then added that matthew was a good kisser. would think colin would be a good kisser as well.

[@RPWffs]

No kiss me Colin, I'm 16!

[@PSBelectronica]

@RPWffs I'm 15! :D

[@TCt83067695]

she truly is a terrible interviewer

[@ericnfan]

sounds like the same annoying interviewer that he had to talk to that gave away what easy virtue was about and yet he remained polite to her then too. poor guy having to deal with her. she takes an important movie topic and seems to reduce it to childishness.

[@jackiewright7054]

hi colin this is jackie i am loking for a single man

[@PSBelectronica]

@bohemiandaisy9 He has been my fantasy for 1 year now,since I was 13-14 :)

[@AriaRoyce]

only 21? i thought movies shootings were like 4 months

[@jackiewright7054]

can u get back to me colin

[@MartaSpring252]

Умение показать проблемы других людей, совсем не похожих на тебя. В РАШЕ не способны на понимание чужих проблем. жестокость правит этой страной.

[@СергейКрячков-м7щ]

Я думаю это всеобщая трудность, боязнь выйти из стаи. Многие понимают, но ими правит страх, слишком много жестоких примеров.

[@ValentinaPetrova-fv6eu]

Так могут говорить о Раше не знающие и не понимающие её

[@jackiewright7054]

hi coliin

[@jackiewright7054]

can u get back to me

[@AnnetteWarren]

@ichthyornis1928 That is most certainly true!

[@artistrekhabhatta]

Julianne*

[@ericnfan]

@jkamen999 they probably relunctantly agreed to talk to her. probably didn't have a choice. their people probablytell them who to talk to.

[@longlivechristian]

@lillymarleen1968 He got it! :)

[@veiolex]

gahh iwannaeatchu

[@stanleyvannote5302]

Hi

[@RubberWilbur]

I'm sorry, but this movie just "tries to hard". I'm not buying it. Philidalphia was a much better film.