Colin Farrell

The Way Back

Heavy on pretty spectacle but light on character development

10 Dec 2010

(12A) 133min Australian filmmaker Peter Weir (Master and Commander, The Truman Show) defies most prison escape movie conventions to make a film that is heavy on pretty Lawrence of Arabia-type spectacle but light on significant character development.

Colin Farrell kicks ass in new Total Recall trailer

Updated CGI, a Biel v Beckinsale punch-up and Bill Nighy among the trailer highlights

2 Apr 2012

Fans of 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle Total Recall have had little reason to be impressed by the forthcoming remake of Arnie's second best film (it’s not a patch on T2): casting Colin Farrell in the lead alongside almost forgotten female leads…

Colin Farrell single again

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16 Feb 2009

Colin Farrell is single again. The Irish actor has been dumped by writer Emma Forrest - who began secretly dating early last year - because of his lack of commitment. An insider told In Touch Weekly magazine: "He would not introduce her to his…

Colin Farrell's wild wish

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7 Mar 2008

Colin Farrell would love to get "f***ed up" on drugs. The Irish actor - who is currently recovering from drug and alcohol addictions - admits he longs to experiment with prescription drug OxyContin and have a wild weekend. He told Britain's GQ…

Horrible Bosses

Seth Gordon's comedy rides high with the titular bosses, but is let down by their minions

13 Jul 2011

(15) 97min The blunt title of Seth Gordon’s star-packed comedy might lack finesse but it is certainly accurate: Horrible Bosses features three utterly repulsive Los Angeles-based line managers as its villains. Dr Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston) is…

Kelly Brook embarrassed by Colin Farrell

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12 Dec 2010

Colin Farrell embarrassed Kelly Brook with his flirty behaviour. The 'In Bruges' star left the model-and-actress - who has previously dated rugby star Danny Cipriani, and actors Billy Zane and Jason Statham - flustered when he tried to help her cool…

London Boulevard

Sparky, enjoyable comedy directed by The Departed and Kingdom of Heaven screenwriter

22 Nov 2010

(15) 90min A reclusive London-based actress (Keira Knightley) gives an ex con (Colin Farrell) a job as her bodyguard and ends up falling for him. Sparky, enjoyable comedy (pictured) directed by The Departed and Kingdom of Heaven screenwriter William…

Ondine

4 Mar 2010

(12A) 104min Irish trawlerman Syracuse (Colin Farrell) discovers a beautiful woman trapped in his fishing nets and offers her sanctuary. Writer and filmmaker Neil Jordan’s first original screenplay in over a decade carries echoes of his 1984 fantasy…

Crazy Heart, Tender Mercies and country music on film

17 Feb 2010

Crazy Heart is a tale of alcoholism, love, redemption and country music. It has a healthy lineage writes Paul Dale

Crazy Heart

17 Feb 2010

(15) 111min It’s another day in another shit hick town for country and western singer-songwriter Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges). The music business isn’t what it used to be; his schedule now consists of bowling hall and the back rooms of bars. Between the…

The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus

An enthralling morality tale

1 Oct 2009

Terry Gilliam has pulled a rabbit from his mad hat with his latest, a lively if flawed fantasy that looks set to reward him with one of his biggest hits. Notorious for having been interrupted by the death of Heath Ledger, the film only saw the light of…

Salma Hayek's Colin kiss

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28 Jan 2009

Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell are dating. The pair sparked rumours of a romance at the recent Golden Globes Awards ceremony, where Colin was seen cradling Salma's face and locking lips with the stunning actress. A source said: "He held her face…

Colin Farrell's pity hate

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21 Oct 2008

Colin Farrell has urged people not to feel sorry for him because of his troubled life. The 32-year-old actor - who recently revealed he has recovered from his alcohol and drug addictions - feels uncomfortable when he is pitied. He said: "Don't…

Johnny Depp's Matilda money

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15 Aug 2008

Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law have donated their earnings from new movie 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus' to Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda. The actors - who replaced Heath following his death from an accidental prescription drugs…

Colin Farrell's Forrest love

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26 Jun 2008

Colin Farrell is reportedly dating English novelist Emma Forrest. The 'In Bruges' actor has been seeing the writer for around six months, and is said to be so enamoured with his new love he has swapped alcohol-fuelled nights on the towns for cosy…

Colin Farrell marriage rumours

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19 Jun 2008

Colin Farrell has sparked speculation he is married after he was spotted wearing a wedding ring. According to reports, the Irish-born actor was seen sporting a band on the ring finger of his left hand at Los Angeles' LAX airport, leading to claims he…

Colin Farrell's pyjama visit

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16 May 2008

Colin Farrell once turned up to Ewan McGregor's house wearing his pyjamas. The Hollywood hellraiser - who stars in the upcoming Woody Allen film 'Cassandra's Dream' with Ewan - drove a big Bronco truck while dressed in his nightwear to Ewan's Los…

Colin Farrell's movie death

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13 Apr 2008

Colin Farrell says his new movie nearly killed him. The 'In Bruges' actor has revealed being forced to re-shoot one high-octane scene - in which he smokes during a car chase through the Belgian city - took its toll on his health. Colin, who plays…

Brendan Gleeson & Martin McDonagh - In Bruges

10 Apr 2008

Between filming the twin swords and sandals epics Troy and Kingdom of Heaven in Malta and Morocco in 2004, much-in-demand Dublin-born actor Brendan Gleeson nipped home to Ireland to make a short film called Six Shooter. A comparatively modest project in…

In Bruges

10 Apr 2008

CRIME/COMEDY (18) 107min A pair of mismatched professional hitmen are sent to the picturesque titular Belgian city to lie low after a job in London goes wrong. There, young philistine Ray (Colin Farrell) and older, cultured Ken (Brendan Gleeson) argue…

Colin Farrell's Google obsession

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15 Mar 2008

Colin Farrell can't stop Googling himself. The Irish actor has confessed he types his name into the internet search engine everyday, because he loves reading about himself. He said: "I'm ashamed to admit it but I was bored the other day and I…

Colin Farrell's 'gift' son

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27 Feb 2008

Colin Farrell says his son is "a gift". The Irish actor insists four-year-old James, who suffers from the neuro-genetic disorder Angelman syndrome, is "as happy as could be" and that everybody could learn something from his wonderful approach to…

Colin Farrell's Heath pain

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22 Feb 2008

Colin Farrell says it is a "painful honour" to replace late actor Heath Ledger in 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus'. The Irish actor - who will share Heath's remaining scenes in the fantasy epic with Johnny Depp and Jude Law - is honoured to have…

Woody Allen - Cassandra's Dream

Glasgow Film Festival

14 Feb 2008

With those thick-rimmed glasses, that wisp of brown hair and the deeply cut grooves in his forehead, Woody Allen owns one of the most iconic faces in American cinema. These days, at 72, it’s a little more wizened and walnut-like – presumably from all…