You can’t fault Sir Ben Kingsley for not working hard. With over 70 films on his resume, and at least 5 slated for upcoming release, he is a most prolific artist. However, some have criticized him for taking roles in silly comedies…as if they are beneath his regal status. I say, “Go Sir Ben!” To me, nothing was funnier than seeing him spoof his own precious Gandhi image in “The Love Guru” playing guru Tugginmypudha.

And I loved him as a pot-smoking, confused, middle-aged shrink in “The Wackness.” He was remarkable as an alcoholic hit man in “You Kill Me,” delivering his droll lines with the burnout of a mid-life crisis.
He obviously enjoys his work and doesn’t seem to mind taking very small roles as well as starring ones. He also welcomes working with first time directors. But, for anyone who is missing Sir Ben the serious thespian…then watch out for “Elegy” coming this August, (click here for the trailer!) He should be rewarded with lots of award nominations for his role in this darkly, comic drama from director Isabel Coixet, it’s just the kind of film the academy loves.