While on the set of "Hidalgo" in Montana, a reporter from Entertainment Weekly witnessed firsthand his character and humility when his wallet went missing. Mortensen lost his passport, credit cards, and some cash. He turned his trailer upside-down thrice looking for his belongings, then the reporter simply suggested that it might have been stolen. All Viggo said was he doesn't want to put it that way... somebody must have mistaken it for trash and took it out in the garbage.There are very few people nowadays who still has faith in humanity. I know I don't. Not all of the time that is. So, problematic as he was because he needs to go back to LA the that day, one of the production crew quietly approached him and gave him some gas money so he can just drive using one of the trucks to LA with his son. A common celebrity would have thrown a huge fit and threaten everyone that heads would roll if the culprit isn't caught. They would've made a big deal out of it, so would the press. But since Mortensen is good friends with almost everyone in production, they're not afraid to offer him their help because they know that he will never take offense. As a Lord of the Rings fan, I've heard so many stories about Viggo Mortensen... that lengths he would go to get into character: he struts about Wellington in New Zealand even entering restaurants with his sword still on his side. His tooth was knocked-off while filming a sword-fighting scene and asked Peter Jackson if they can just super-glue it so they can still continue filming. What dedication! His generosity to his fellow actors and the staff, and how pleasant it is to work with him, and so much more. Sometimes it makes me wonder how can there be so much positive light in just one person? I want to be like that, but I honestly don't know how.
I''ll support Viggo Mortensen every way I can. He may never read my blogs but one or two people might and hopefully I could stir some curiosity in them that would make them want to watch at least one of his movies, and make them say... that other than his many talents, Mortensen is greatly known for his kindness and generosity. I leave you you now with a clip from the extended version of The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, in the books it is called the "Houses of Healing" which happens to be my favorite chapter from the book. Though Aragorn has yet to claim his thrown as the King of Gondor, this chapter shows that there is no contest to his claim. As the old lady Ioreth mentioned, "The hands of the king are the hands of a healer." As for myself, I my heart rejoices for Eowyn the White Lady of Rohan. Her overcoming despair and finding her one true love. By the way, that's Liv Tyler singing in the background.
Go here to see the list of nominations for the Golden Globe Awards 2012. Enjoy and see you at the movies!
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