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Re: Brando is the finest film actor, period.

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In Reply to: Brando is the finest film actor, period. posted by tinear on October 7, 2005 at 14:53:48:

I don't think he is actually the rangiest actor of all time but he certainly was one of the most influencial. He more than any other actor helped usher in a new era of realism in acting. I think one need only watch a Streetcar named desire to see that transition incarnate. the old school stylized school of acting from Vivian Lee stands in stark contrast to the realism and rawness of Brando.

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Brando was great when he was younger - grinagog 23:27:48 10/07/05 (6)
but when he got older he was clearly trading on his reputation and in his later roles he needed a speech therapist (and a damn good kick in the ass) The angry, vital young man became the maestro of pose and mumble
Had James Dean lived, Brando would have always been in his shadow
Grins
- I agree with your appraisal of Dean's abilities....you have only to review his work on Giant.... - TWB 22:15:37 10/08/05 (1)
  to be convinced of his considerable talent! Remember it is a 24 year old man playing 60 something....Had he lived, Brando would not have worn the crown....
  - Conjecture is wonderful but keep in mind how old Brando was when - tinear 06:24:44 10/09/05 (0)
    he starred on Broadway in "Streetcar" and in the movie, as well.
    He also was a "kid" when he made The Wild Ones.
- Which "old" Brando? Have you seen "Last Tango?" As good - tinear 04:28:12 10/08/05 (3)
  as any performance in film.
  - Brando's impact and long career can't be compared to the small filmography of Dean ... - Jim Campilongo 08:05:18 10/10/05 (2)
    "Last Tango" "The Appaloosa" and "The Godfather", "The Wild Ones" "Streetcar" "The Fugitive Kind" ...
    His great performance of a repressed homosexual in the Army in "Reflections In A Golden Eye"
    or Terry Malloy in "Waterfront"
    and his insane and humorous reading of "Dr Moreau"
    ... his tortured presence in "Appocalyse Now"
    the multi-dimensional Cowboy "Matt Fletcher" in "One Eyed Jacks". A GREAT Western!
    - Re: Cowboy "Matt Fletcher" in "One Eyed Jacks"???? - rico 12:36:24 10/10/05 (1)
      Brando's character is Kid Rio, last name not indicated.
      - Matt Fletcher is in Appaloosa - Rio is "One Eyed" of course - oops - Three question marks would suffice - Jim Campilongo 13:33:30 10/10/05 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Cowboy "Matt Fletcher" in "One Eyed Jacks"???? posted by rico on October 1, 2005 at 12:36:24:
        
        "Matt Fletcher" is in Appaloosa - Rio is "One Eyed" of course - oops nt

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