FabSwingers.com forum: The Danish Girl

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things.

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

No not yet,but I want to. So it was good was it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a very interesting story.

Pretty sure the film will be do it justice.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Sounds like a very interesting story.

Pretty sure the film will be do it justice. "

I'm hoping to go tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Certainly a film id love to see

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"No not yet,but I want to. So it was good was it?"

It was very good, much better than I expected. Eddie surely must get an award for another outstanding performance. Gives you an insight into the turmoil that a transgender person goes through. It is also a wonderful love story, how his wife stood by him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not seen it but he's definitely forging a fine career Mr Redmayne.

Not sure it's one I'll see in the cinema, probably wait for it on Sky.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not seen it but he's definitely forging a fine career Mr Redmayne.

Not sure it's one I'll see in the cinema, probably wait for it on Sky."

The opening shot is of a dramatic Danish coastal scene, well worth seeing on the big screen alone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Downloaded already. Not sure I'll watch it just yet. Kinda get bored of Oscar crap they produce this time of year.

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By *S RachaelTV/TS
over a year ago

Lowestoft

"Downloaded already. Not sure I'll watch it just yet. Kinda get bored of Oscar crap they produce this time of year."

Not yet but from what Redmayne was saying today sounds like a good portrayal of not just TSs but TVs motivation too.

The clip on Graham Norton on New Years eve was spookily realistic xxx

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Downloaded already. Not sure I'll watch it just yet. Kinda get bored of Oscar crap they produce this time of year."

Very cynical.

This film took over 10 years to get backing/funding to be made due to the subject

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you say Eddie, do you mean that guy Eddie wizard ?

The one that looks like Keith Lennon ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you like that film, also try the French film 'Tomboy' (2011). It's another beautiful one. And one that I, for obvious reasons, really connect with.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When you say Eddie, do you mean that guy Eddie wizard ?

The one that looks like Keith Lennon ?"

Nooooooo lol Eddie Redmayne, the actor!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Downloaded already. Not sure I'll watch it just yet. Kinda get bored of Oscar crap they produce this time of year.

Very cynical.

This film took over 10 years to get backing/funding to be made due to the subject "

True. I'll give it a go at the weekend

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"No not yet,but I want to. So it was good was it?

Really want to see it, hopefully early next week

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By *ucyfur77Woman
over a year ago

Pleasuretown

"Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things."

Not yet, but I'd love to

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things.

Not yet, but I'd love to

Enjoy

It is one of those films where you are totally involved in it, and nothing else enters your head. If I'm still thinking about it when I get home then I know it was a good film.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A group of friends suggested I tag along a go see it had no idea what it was about or what to expect.

First bit I thought just a typical love story movie till I met lily and then I found it a bit funny, entertaining and just a good watch brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Met her in Gregs once

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd love a danish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loved it. But very touching and Eddie Redmayne as always is brilliant X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things.

Not yet, but I'd love to

Enjoy

It is one of those films where you are totally involved in it, and nothing else enters your head. If I'm still thinking about it when I get home then I know it was a good film."

Loved it. He was perfect.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

My mum went to see it, her reason because she is Danish.....I do love my mum

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By *ucyfur77Woman
over a year ago

Pleasuretown

"Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things.

Not yet, but I'd love to

Enjoy

It is one of those films where you are totally involved in it, and nothing else enters your head. If I'm still thinking about it when I get home then I know it was a good film."

Tis the sign of a good movie, I will look into finding a date to go with

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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago

Altrincham

Not seen it, but deninitely one I want to watch. Great to hear that poeple seam to like it. Might even treat myself to an evening at the cinema.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I want to see it now

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By *km45Man
over a year ago

UTTOXETER

Going to see it on Sunday with my fab date

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By *zzywizzyWoman
over a year ago

Penzance

I treated myself to a cheeky matinee to watch it yesterday. Thought it was beautifully shot. Eddie Redmayne gave a wonderful performance, as did Alicia Vikander who played his wife. Well worth a look see....

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

"Loved it. But very touching and Eddie Redmayne as always is brilliant X "

Agree. Had me laughing and had me in tears. Eddie Redmayne is brilliant in this role. Deserves an Oscar.

Yes, although it's nearly 100 years ago it's a very moving film about a man who wants to be woman and the problems he faces.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I treated myself to a cheeky matinee to watch it yesterday. Thought it was beautifully shot. Eddie Redmayne gave a wonderful performance, as did Alicia Vikander who played his wife. Well worth a look see...."

Absolutely agree with this. I (her) did the same on Tuesday.

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By *zzywizzyWoman
over a year ago

Penzance

Absolutely agree with this. I (her) did the same on Tuesday.

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By *callycatMan
over a year ago

Mid Wales

Beautiful film and wonderful acting. I can't help thinking on this sad day how much we owe to individuals like Lili Elbe and David Bowie for helping us to understand the many ways in which individuals express their sexuality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things."
I hope to see it soon . x

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

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By *callycatMan
over a year ago

Mid Wales

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason. "

I'm guessing you didn't see Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything because he doesn't himself have motor neurone disease

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason. "

It would be good if they had; just like to use Black actors for roles portraying a Black legend

However, maybe there wasn't anyone Transgender who could act as well

Also, don't you think that using a somewhat famous actor, who is not transgender, focuses mainstream attention to that if a known actor is playing a Transgender character then perhaps it is because that Transgender people are part and parcel of society and not on the outskirts

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

It would be good if they had; just like to use Black actors for roles portraying a Black legend

However, maybe there wasn't anyone Transgender who could act as well

I totally get that actors should be able to portray many different roles etc but for me the importance of this story means a trans actor should have been cast, but that's just my opinion.

I wouldn't go and see Alan Rickman portray Emmeline Pankhurst either.

I doubt not selling one ticket to me will have much of an impact.

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

It would be good if they had; just like to use Black actors for roles portraying a Black legend

However, maybe there wasn't anyone Transgender who could act as well

I totally get that actors should be able to portray many different roles etc but for me the importance of this story means a trans actor should have been cast, but that's just my opinion.

I wouldn't go and see Alan Rickman portray Emmeline Pankhurst either.

I doubt not selling one ticket to me will have much of an impact. "

No, it won't make a difference. But I also see your point

However, now that this movie is here and a non-transgender actor has been cast, I will pay for the ticket as I want to support these kind of movies, even though I know I will be bored to tears with this movie. I am more of a Star Wars fan than anything which requires me to think deeply, as entertainment

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

It would be good if they had; just like to use Black actors for roles portraying a Black legend

However, maybe there wasn't anyone Transgender who could act as well

I totally get that actors should be able to portray many different roles etc but for me the importance of this story means a trans actor should have been cast, but that's just my opinion.

I wouldn't go and see Alan Rickman portray Emmeline Pankhurst either.

I doubt not selling one ticket to me will have much of an impact.

No, it won't make a difference. But I also see your point

I'm convinced that Poe is gay, or at least bi.

I hope The Danish Girl does well, I don't wish it ill, the casting can't be changed now but I won't pay to see it.

I hope it's more fun than you're expecting it to be

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *uzzybeWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

Really loved this film. Beautiful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason. "

The majority of the story is about Einar transitioning into Lili. I think they were right to pick a male actor. He played a beautiful part.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My mum went to see it, her reason because she is Danish.....I do love my mum

My mums Danish too, they can be a bit loopy those Danes!! Gotta love em!!!!

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By *ngel n tedCouple
over a year ago

maidstone

I have no interest in it, i won't watch it

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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago

Altrincham

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

It would be good if they had; just like to use Black actors for roles portraying a Black legend

However, maybe there wasn't anyone Transgender who could act as well

I totally get that actors should be able to portray many different roles etc but for me the importance of this story means a trans actor should have been cast, but that's just my opinion.

I wouldn't go and see Alan Rickman portray Emmeline Pankhurst either.

I doubt not selling one ticket to me will have much of an impact.

No, it won't make a difference. But I also see your point

I'm convinced that Poe is gay, or at least bi.

I hope The Danish Girl does well, I don't wish it ill, the casting can't be changed now but I won't pay to see it.

I hope it's more fun than you're expecting it to be

Bit of a catch 22. On one hand some of Eddie Redmayne's stature/popularity will probably attract more people to see the film, but the film may have had gravitas had a trans actor played the lead.

Of the otehr side of this is that there is no reason why a trans person couldn't pull the audience into the cinema, but to do so they need to have the chance to show what they can do, and this film was a rather nice opportunity (unfortunatly a missed one).

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason. "

Okay, since this is on the news again, I'm going to stick my neck out

Surely the corollary of this would then be that a trans person could then never play a cis-role? Surely the real result would be for a trans person to be accepted for what they are, and no-one take a blind bit of notice when they play someone of the sex that they are?

Mr ddc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nah,,i,ll avoid it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

Okay, since this is on the news again, I'm going to stick my neck out

Mr ddc"

The majority of the film is about a man...

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

Okay, since this is on the news again, I'm going to stick my neck out

Mr ddc

The majority of the film is about a man..."

Noooo, I didn't mean that film in particular, I meant in general.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason. "

Its the same for Star wars. Mark Hamill isn't even registered on the census as "Jedi".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

Its the same for Star wars. Mark Hamill isn't even registered on the census as "Jedi"."

I saw a zombie movie once......

Guess what...

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

Its the same for Star wars. Mark Hamill isn't even registered on the census as "Jedi".

I saw a zombie movie once......

Guess what...

They recruited the cast from some swingers club?

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By *afftypeMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Good film but far too long

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not seeing it, even though I want to.

The lack of someone trans in the leading role is the reason.

Its the same for Star wars. Mark Hamill isn't even registered on the census as "Jedi".

I saw a zombie movie once......

Guess what...

They recruited the cast from some swingers club?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is on my list

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By *ouple4biMMFCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

"Just been to see it, what a beautiful film. Anyone else seen it ? Opens your eyes to a lot of things."

Yes I've just watched it,it was a beautiful film. I didn't know it was a sad ending though,it really makes you think what a loss it is for partners.

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

At the time it was obviously controversial and the surgery was in its early stages and carried risks. Also how many thought he was insane, mad or schizophrenic.

A thought provoking film but beautifully filmed and Eddie Redmayne was brilliant as Lily.

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By *ouple4biMMFCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

"At the time it was obviously controversial and the surgery was in its early stages and carried risks. Also how many thought he was insane, mad or schizophrenic.

A thought provoking film but beautifully filmed and Eddie Redmayne was brilliant as Lily.

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