Love Actually
Firth plays General Erinmore, the commander who gives Blake and Schofield their orders to undertake the perilous mission, and his performance is totally gripping. War films might be two-a-penny, but given the film scooped three awards at the Oscars and seven trophies at the Baftas, this blockbuster is definitely one to watch.
In case you were in any doubt of Firth’s never-ending talents, this colourful, madcap musical features the actor playing the guitar while performing Abba’sis now streaming on Amazon Prime.As if a film with the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy and John Hurt wasn’t enough of a stellar line-up, this international spy thriller gives an added bonus by way of Firth’s presence in what critics have claimed is one of the best British spy movies ever made.
No decent round-up of romcoms, or indeed any round-up of Colin Firth’s best roles, could be compiled without one of the most popular and well-loved movies of all time:Based on Helen Fielding’s much-loved novel of the same name – which was itself inspired by Jane Austen’s– the film follows thirty-something Bridget , who decides to take control of her life at the start of the new year by starting a diary.
Any film that sees Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci team up together is a definite must-watch, and heartbreaking romantic dramaThe film follows musician Sam and novelist Tusker , partners of 20 years who embark on a roadtrip around England in a camper van to visit old friends, family and places from their past.