WDTG: Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom was one of those actors that made tweens scream and declare their everlasting love. He was the next big thing. But, where did he go? Since the last Pirates of the Caribbean installment in 2007 we have seen very little of Mr. Bloom other than a small role in the let down New York, I Love You (2009). Perhaps he’s been too busy with his supermodel girlfriend to come out of his black house (yes, he painted it black). Whatever the reason, I for one, would like to see more of him.
It is generally agreed that he was perfect as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy (left), super hott as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and embarrassing as Prince Paris in Troy (although I like to chalk that up the character itself). While his acting may seem lacking in some of his more famous blockbusters, I challenge you to check out some of his lesser known films.
It is generally agreed that he was perfect as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy (left), super hott as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and embarrassing as Prince Paris in Troy (although I like to chalk that up the character itself). While his acting may seem lacking in some of his more famous blockbusters, I challenge you to check out some of his lesser known films.In The Calcium Kid (2004) Bloom took his first leading role (the movie was never released in theatres in the US) as a milkman named Jimmy who ends up fighting in a championship boxing match. The film is a mockumentary comedy and Bloom pulled off the role with light-hearted humor and adorable amusement. 
In Haven (2004) Bloom played Shy (right), a forbidden lover scarred by the rough atmosphere of the Cayman Islands who is driven to commit a horrible crime. In this role, Bloom abandons his pretty-boy persona and shows us some emotion. Not Oscar worthy, but not bad at all.
According the wonderful IMDB.com, Orlando will play The Stain in Sympathy for Delicious, which was shown at Sundance this past January and is about a paralyzed DJ who turns to faith healing. Another project listed on Orlando’s page is the movie Main Street (2010) about a small Southern town.
Admittedly, when I was in middle school I had a collage covering an entire wall dedicated to this man. Luckily, I have since calmed down in my fandom. I can be hopeful that my old favorite Orlando Bloom will be making a comeback this year and also that he will prove once and for all that he is more than just a pretty face. Fingers crossed.
In Haven (2004) Bloom played Shy (right), a forbidden lover scarred by the rough atmosphere of the Cayman Islands who is driven to commit a horrible crime. In this role, Bloom abandons his pretty-boy persona and shows us some emotion. Not Oscar worthy, but not bad at all.
According the wonderful IMDB.com, Orlando will play The Stain in Sympathy for Delicious, which was shown at Sundance this past January and is about a paralyzed DJ who turns to faith healing. Another project listed on Orlando’s page is the movie Main Street (2010) about a small Southern town.
Admittedly, when I was in middle school I had a collage covering an entire wall dedicated to this man. Luckily, I have since calmed down in my fandom. I can be hopeful that my old favorite Orlando Bloom will be making a comeback this year and also that he will prove once and for all that he is more than just a pretty face. Fingers crossed.By: Jamie Z.
Pictures from IMDB.com
bleh hes so over
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