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• You are kidding, right? - Alex Yakovlev 13:06:23 03/31/04 (6)
  In Reply to: Bruce Willis in DIE HARD #1.... posted by Chris Garrett on March 28, 2004 at 14:59:07:

  I like BW - for an "after dinner movie". But he is not an actor.
  
  

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  • Why? Cause he doesn't speak French and perform in subtitled movies? - Chris Garrett 15:50:48 03/31/04 (5)
    In Reply to: You are kidding, right? posted by Alex Yakovlev on March 31, 2004 at 13:06:23:

    Go and watch Die Hard I and tell me that isn't a performance for the ages?

    Maybe if he changed his name to Pierre Wolanda, you'd be more impressed?

    Geeze, Chris
    
    

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    • Being sarcastic? :) - Alex Yakovlev 05:41:43 04/01/04 (4)
      In Reply to: Why? Cause he doesn't speak French and perform in subtitled movies? posted by Chris Garrett on March 31, 2004 at 15:50:48:

      Dear Chris,
      There are quite few American actors that I like a lot, BW is not one of them. Simple as that. I've seen DH more than once, it is a decent action, but no actor's movie.
      And by the way - there are more British actors that I like then French ones.
      Regards,
      Alex.
      
      

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      • "I like BW - for an "after dinner movie". But he is not an actor." - Chris Garrett 15:13:46 04/01/04 (3)
        In Reply to: Being sarcastic? :) posted by Alex Yakovlev on April 01, 2004 at 05:41:43:

        Ok, so my original question still stands.

        To you, what defines a good actor?

        What are the qualities that your favorite actors/actresses possess?

        Is it mostly a matter of the 'script', or can a good actor transcend a crappy piece of writing?

        Thanks, Chris
        
        

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        • Here's my take. - Alex Yakovlev 18:39:51 04/01/04 (2)
          In Reply to: "I like BW - for an "after dinner movie". But he is not an actor." posted by Chris Garrett on April 01, 2004 at 15:13:46:

          Good actor in my book is someone who can play very different roles and be very believable while at it. If you think about it, BW had only one role in his life, never seriously attempting to play anything else. And when he did - he failed. Big time.
          Another thing that is very important to me is that an actor be picky, choosing interesting roles over potential commercial success. This is why I would never even think about calling Tom Cruise an actor, or any of his wives for that matter.
          On the other hand, look at Ms. Winslet. After "Titanic" she had tons of offers, that she discarded only to take part in something that was INTERESTING for her.
          
          

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          • That's what I thought... - Chris Garrett 07:50:45 04/02/04 (1)
            In Reply to: Here's my take. posted by Alex Yakovlev on April 01, 2004 at 18:39:51:

            Hey, lest you think that I'm 100% a BW fan, I'm not.

            He started on TV in a comedic role for Blue Moon and was more than adequate. He moved into action flicks and the example of DH, which I cited, showed that he could tip-toe with (somewhat) precision through more 'smart allacky' comedy and a gruff seriousness in one vehicle. While I'll agree that his roles can be similar, all you need to do is watch LAST MAN STANDING, THE SIXTH SENSE and THE WHOLE NINE YARDS to see that he's not a one trick pony.

            I guess since he's really never been in any 'serious' movie, he get's lumped in there with the pure action stars and overlooked?

            Anyhow, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

            Thanks for the input, Chris
            
            

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            • Re: That's what I thought... - Alex Yakovlev 08:55:37 04/02/04 (0)
              In Reply to: That's what I thought... posted by Chris Garrett on April 02, 2004 at 07:50:45:

              "I guess since he's really never been in any 'serious' movie, he get's lumped in there with the pure action stars and overlooked?"
              This is exactly what I am talking about. We are not talking about slave labor here, if he WANTED to be in a "serious" movie, he had the possibility to do it for what, 25 years now?
              I could have worked for a start-up making big bucks, but instead I chose to work for medical research. Jedem das seine.
              
              

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• Jim Varney in ERNEST GOES TO CAMP... - ephemere 22:00:38 03/28/04 (8)
  In Reply to: Bruce Willis in DIE HARD #1.... posted by Chris Garrett on March 28, 2004 at 14:59:07:

  Unapproached performance.

  Staggering film.

  Or, if we're restricted to Euro-auteurs, a powerful case could be made for Gérard Depardieu in MY FATHER THE HERO.

  Seriously now, Brando eats Quinn for breakfast (before his mid-morning snack).

  Also (seriously), check out Gary Oldman in Sid and Nancy.
  
  

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  • I could never understand the American fascination with Brando - Victor Khomenko 05:31:28 03/29/04 (7)
    In Reply to: Jim Varney in ERNEST GOES TO CAMP... posted by ephemere on March 28, 2004 at 22:00:38:

    I think he's been about some vague, titilating promise that never materialized.

    Many cite his performance in Apocalipse Now... well, the film was extremely weak, horrible and boring white elephant, except for a bried Duval's performance, and Brando there was basically a tremendous non-actor, with his wispers and nothing more. Truth is, he was shot that way because he acted so ridiculously the director just couldn't show more of him.

    He did make a couple of interesting films. The Chase was easily his most American role, and the Godfather is something to remember too. But I never felt touched by the Waterfront.
    

    
    
    
    

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    • What are you guys talking about Apocalypse Now for? - ephemere 10:19:01 03/29/04 (0)
      In Reply to: I could never understand the American fascination with Brando posted by Victor Khomenko on March 29, 2004 at 05:31:28:

      Last Tango in Paris, man.
      
      

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    • Re: He was shot that way in Apocalypse Now - rico 08:58:44 03/29/04 (3)
      In Reply to: I could never understand the American fascination with Brando posted by Victor Khomenko on March 29, 2004 at 05:31:28:

      because of his weight, not his acting. And many, including yours truly, consider the film a true masterpiece.
      
      

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      • Apocalypse Now - Troy 10:06:07 03/29/04 (1)
        In Reply to: Re: He was shot that way in Apocalypse Now posted by rico on March 29, 2004 at 08:58:44:

        Apocalypse Now is close to masterpiece territory except for Brando's scenes. You can see that Copolla ran out of script for closing the story and counted on Brando to improvise something. Brando showed up 100 pounds heavier than anyone thought he would and the Phillipine climate taxed him badly. Coppola was hoping for magic to happen that never did. Ass dragging, Brando phoned it in.

        The movie is excellent up 'til then. A classic war film, maybe the best ever made.

        The documentary about the making of AN is really good. The creation of that movie was a nightmare and lots of that angst shows up on the screen to good effect.
        
        

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        • Re: Apocalypse Now - rico 12:03:13 03/29/04 (0)
          In Reply to: Apocalypse Now posted by Troy on March 29, 2004 at 10:06:07:

          I prefer the longer cut released a couple of years ago. Though 53 minutes longer, it actually tightens up the narrative flow.

          And yes, "Hearts of Darkness" by Coppola's wife is an extraordinary documentary film. Given all that happened, it is amazing that A/N got made at all, much less turning out to be a masterpiece.
          
          

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      • Re: He was shot that way in Apocalypse Now - Victor Khomenko 10:00:57 03/29/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: He was shot that way in Apocalypse Now posted by rico on March 29, 2004 at 08:58:44:

        I didn't suggest his acting as in "acting" - the behavior more like it. Weight, yes, and I thought there was also alcohol problem - no? I recall there was a conflict, hence the behavior statement.

        It is OK that some consider it great, such disagreements are the norm in many cases.
        

        
        
        
        

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    • Re: I could never understand the American fascination with Brando - patrickU 06:18:38 03/29/04 (0)
      In Reply to: I could never understand the American fascination with Brando posted by Victor Khomenko on March 29, 2004 at 05:31:28:

      Too bad I fell the same...MB is ( was ) a good school actor, but he never could fully convince me.
      
      

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    • Brando Legend? - albee33 06:13:01 03/29/04 (0)
      In Reply to: I could never understand the American fascination with Brando posted by Victor Khomenko on March 29, 2004 at 05:31:28:

      Recall hearing on the last few films he made that he would take off his pants to the director would have to exclude his belly.
      
      

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• You are hereby awarded the Bronze Monocle for Bravery. ..n - albee33 18:05:31 03/28/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Bruce Willis in DIE HARD #1.... posted by Chris Garrett on March 28, 2004 at 14:59:07:

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