Chiwetel Ejiofor: Redbelt

Hard to believe that it’s only been six years since British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor burst onto Hollywood’s radar in the London-set thriller Dirty Pretty Things. Since then, the actor has been on a hot streak, landing memorably roles in such high-profile movies as American Gangster, Talk to Me and Children of Men.  Despite the steady employment, Ejiofor didn’t get another chance at a leading man role until David Mamet tapped him to play the martial arts instructor at the center of his latest thriller, Redbelt.  The movie itself disappoints, but Ejiofor dominates the proceedings with his usual quiet authority.  Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another six years for his next star turn.

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