“Funny, charming and absolutely nuts.” What about that piano?
Having seen Thor: Ragnarok earlier this week, we’re delighted to say that it’s the funniest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the original Guardians of the Galaxy was released.
Aside from the superb action and breathtaking set-pieces, it’s the gags that stay with you and that’s down to two people.
1) Taika Waititi – the superb director of the brilliant Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We do in the Shadows and Flight of the Conchords.
2) Jeff Goldblum – in a remarkable career that has seen him play some very quirky, off-beat and unusual characters, his performance as the Grandmaster is probably his most ‘Goldblum-y’ role yet. We won’t ruin the film for you, but he’s worth the admission fee alone.
As is the norm with all major films, the actor made an appearance on the Graham Norton Show to promote Thor: Ragnarok and he didn’t disappoint.
We already know that Jeff Goldblum is a darling of the Internet – who doesn’t love those memes or the Facebook page The Same Photo of Jeff Goldblum Every Day?– but the star of Jurassic Park and The Grand Budapest Hotel was in flying form when he sat down on the couch next to Jack Whitehall and Gerard Butler.
Of course, very few people could get over his age or that sparkling polo neck.
It takes one cool man to pull off a polo neck.
Amazingly, in just a few days, #JeffGoldblum turns 65! 🎂 #TheGNShow
— Graham Norton Show (@TheGNShow) October 20, 2017
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To his immense credit, when he’s not talking about his new film, Goldblum was more than happy to discuss the trappings of getting older and the hair removal process that comes with it.
Jeff Goldblum currently offering the most charming description of ear hair removal on Graham Norton.
— Laura O'Brien (@lrbobrien) October 20, 2017
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Ah yes, those piano skills and the lozenges.
That cracked me up! #JeffGoldblum is a class act! Whips out a pack of lozenges mid story and gets up too play Jazz piano #GrahamNortonShow
— Cat Southall (@CatSouthall) October 20, 2017
Just when you thought Jeff Goldblum couldn’t get any cooler. He brings out the piano skills for @GregoryPorter ❤️ #Norton #GrahamNortonShow
— Laura (@Get_up_Laura) October 20, 2017
Jeff Goldblum handing out Lozenges on #GrahamNorton made me laugh. Guy is comic gold!
— Matt Salmon (@Mslamon93) October 20, 2017
People also loved his bromance with Gregory Porter.
Just when you think Jeff Goldblum couldn’t get any more Jeff Goldblum, he casually jumps on jazz piano for Gregory Porter. #GrahamNorton
— Chris Hallas (@ChrisHallas) October 20, 2017
Everyone on #GrahamNorton is talking about Hillary Clinton, like they didn't just literally see Jeff Goldblum play jazz piano 4 Greg Porter.
— BUNNY Iᑎ TᕼE ᗷO᙭ | Pilsner Urquell™️| (@ByitBx) October 21, 2017
Gregory Porter perfectly mimicking Jeff Goldblum's speech and mannerisms has made my evening. What an absolute delight! #GrahamNorton pic.twitter.com/jZ4eHrSjyD
— Paul Davidson (@elementalPaul) October 21, 2017
The overall impression?
After watching #GrahamNorton tonight, I think it's pretty obvious that the US made a huge mistake. #JeffGoldblum should be President.
— Nathan Burley (@82narn) October 20, 2017
Loved #JeffGoldblum on the graham norton show. Funny , charming and absolutely nuts.
— tracey- jo (@mscariad) October 20, 2017
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This story about his wife – who just happens to be a contortionist – just sums up the man.
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Clip via – BBC America
