enlighten me* -- a mediocre little thing by erica

I just decided I really have a lot to say on certain matters, but I have nowhere in particular to store these outrageous rants. Hope you find this witty (:

Thomas Sangster is absolutely amazing, and I'm not just saying that. Unless you watched Nanny McPhee or Love Actually, you probably won't understand his significance as an actor, so I will list that out for you. Firstly, let's take in the basics; he is a British child actor who was probably referred to as a ginger with a strange head for his auburn hair. Above that, die hard fans of Phineas and Ferb will know that he is the voice of the very quiet Ferb. Many will agree that Ferb is one of the best characters on the show, because although he speaks around once an episode, whatever he says is gold. He's humourous even when he isn't talking, but that British accent of his, mixed with his monotone quips make him a pleasure to watch, and wait for.

Sangster started off with small television roles in the 2000s, one of which being Hitler: The Rise Of Evil in 2003, where he had the rather distinctive role of a ten-year-old Hitler. His first film, Love Actually, drew attention to him, and was a start -- so to say -- to his career. While he may not have had a starring role, he had the privilege of working alongside Liam Neeson, a very famous actor who played Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and is the voice of Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia.

The next film he did was of course Nanny McPhee, which was a success for him. As more of a family film, it won viewers for enchantment and entertainment and is easily an enjoyable film for plenty of viewers. But above that (in my opinion), he starred in two episodes of Doctor Who, the longest running science fiction television series in history, the first episode airing right after JFK was shot. In those two episodes (or single episode, as they were a two-parter) Thomas is peculiarly intelligent, supposedly able to see into the future, though unliked by plenty of his classmates. Upon visiting his teacher, John Smith (who is really the Doctor in human form, with a human body, completely oblivious to being anything but human) Sangster is lured towards a pocketwatch sitting on his teacher's mantle. Curiously, he opens it, unaware it contains the Doctor's Time Lord memories and knowledge. In releasing it, he absorbs the knowledge and also attracts the episode's villains. David Tennant is a brilliant actor (the absolute favourite actor to play the Doctor in the eyes of majority), Doctor Who is a marvellous show; and for that reason, Thomas Sangster is a wonderful enough actor to be involved.

His most recent film was a title called Nowhere Boy, in which he acted alongside Kick-Ass star, Aaron Johnson. The film chronicles around John Lennon's life, Sangster playing the role of Paul McCartney.

It's positively remarkable to see there are such amazing teen actors these days, yet the most people can seem to focus on are American kids, working in films and television with less-than-stupendous plotlines. While people are getting paid more to remove their clothing on cinema screens (to make up for terrible acting, no less), there are brilliant actors definitely not getting the recognition they deserve. So this one's for you, Thomas Sangster, and I wish you all the best with your future productions!