Kate Winslet - The Spiritual Seductress

The first time I came to know about Kate Winslet’s existence on this planet was through her very famous topless scene in the “Titanic”. That scene was my motivation to go to watch the second Hollywood Film of my life (after Jurassic Park).  Once I watched the movie, I felt that the actress had played her part well.

I never imagined at that time that the same actress will transform herself into performer of such an extraordinary caliber that will be indescribable.  If anybody has seen “The Revolutionary Road” and the ““Reader” (We all know she got an Oscar for the Reader in the category of the Best Actress. And I am surprised how she did not bag one in revolutionary Road) would know what I am talking about.

Both the films have a very somber mood and Kate has to perform some incredibly sensitive as well as ruthless scenes. Not even a moment, in those two films, I felt, that she did not live the character. She energized herself as an Aphrodite to make love to a teenager in the “Reader” and essayed the role of a depressed/ disturbed wife in “The Revolutionary Road” with equally depressing energy. Her spirituality and detached nature is very visible in her performances as she completely loses herself to bring the character alive. Her nude and explicit scenes are also completely devoid of her and completely in to the character which is quite an extraordinary feat (according to me).It felt as if she has been meditating on the roles like a Yogini.

In fact after watching The Revolutionary Road I was unable to sleep for a week. I was in contemplation if I had played the role of the wife in “The Revolutionary Road” would I have been living a normal / daily life after that (The contemplation was after an assumption that I had realized similar acting prowess). I am sure I would have had real difficulty adjusting to a daily routine after playing that role and resuming my off screen family life. Mind you she is married to the Director Sam Mendes and has one daughter too. It makes me understand the emotional stresses of an actor’s profession. It is not only a physically demanding skill but it sure plays havoc with your emotional energy (especially if the performance is on the extreme side).

The most amazing thing about her performances has been her dramatic transformation from the first film (not that she had done badly in her first film). It is quite evident that she has been improving with each film of hers, exponentially. It reiterates the infinite capability of human potential to develop his/her skill. Though, I am yet to see her in a free spirited or a comic role.

I am sure even in years to come; Kate Winslet will keep us mesmerized by her incredible work and bring the silver screen to life.

PS:  This write up is not a critical analysis of Kate Winslet. These are just my thoughts.

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