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Kate Winslet is known to depict her on-screen roles with depth, ardency, and realism. The actress has never shied away from portraying challenging characters that would demand her to make significant physical transformations or to follow rigid diets.
Winslet has done dozens of movies, many of which have achieved iconic status in the industry. In 2017, the actress starred in the American survival drama filmThe Mountain Between Usopposite Idris Elba, and both stars earned critical acclaim for their exceptional performances.
During the filming of this project, they endured many obstacles and did intense training for their respective roles. The 47-year-old actress once revealed her reason for accepting this movie, as she claimed this was a great opportunity since she had not done any film in a long time that required such physical exertion and commitment.
Kate Winslet Reveals What Intrigued Her to Star inThe Mountain Between UsFilm
Kate Winslet has continued to dominate the silver screen with her powerhouse, dramatic, and electrifying performances. Her acting legacy is unparalleled, and her talent and passion for entertaining fans have helped her ascend to great heights in the movie business. Winslet is no stranger to effortlessly pulling off complex and demanding roles.
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Her breathtaking performance in the Hany Abu-Assad-directed filmThe Mountain Between Usearned her immense praise and acclaim from critics, for she shines on the screen with her powerful depiction. In the movie, Winslet played the role of Alex Martin, a photojournalist, while her co-star Idris Elba depicted Dr. Ben Bass, a neurosurgeon. In a candid interview, theTitanicmovie actress opened up about why she accepted such a life-threatening project.
“I’m much more taken by an extreme set of circumstances than an easy, comfortable route. I like a challenge, and it’s been a long time since I’ve done a film that required such a level of physical exertion and stamina, and commitment — and also overcoming a certain degree of fear every single day. Plus, I’m a much more cold than hot sort of person. If a script says, ‘It’s a sweltering hot day on a beach in Tahiti’, I’m less interested,” she said.
Kate Winslet stated that many elements inspired and intrigued her to work on this movie, and she decided to take on the job because she had not done such a physical role in a long time.
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Kate Winslet on Her Experience Working in the Movie
During her interview, the Academy Award-winning actress revealed the challenges she and her co-star endured while filming this project in harsh and cold weather conditions. Winslet shared,
“It was the most white-knuckle ride I have ever had in my life. I would wake up in the middle of the night, in sweats, about going to work the next day. And my hands would hurt — I had been sleeping with a clenched fist and pressing my nail into my fist. Now, that is proper anxiety. So going from this unbelievably demanding character to 10,000 feet and minus 38 Celsius was like a holiday.”
Kate Winsletis one of the most hardworking actresses in Hollywood. Despite the challenges and difficulties she and her co-starIdris Elbafaced while working on this fascinating project, they both did a phenomenal job and earned critical acclaim.
The Mountain Between Usis available for renting and purchasing on Vudu.
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Source:The New York Times
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