Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by NuWave (A) on December 17, 2008 at 09:59:15

In Reply to: RE: A List of Forgotten or Underrated Performances. What Are Yours? posted by Cosmic Closet on December 15, 2008 at 13:53:35

Hoffman is heavily credited for his work in the movie, walking around saying 'K-mart' and 'drive slow on the driveway' 300 times, but I felt Cruise did the real heavy lifting. Bringing along his usual self, coupled with a building frustration that was fed at every turn made this role easily one of my favorites. The other one I think that edged Tom out slightly in the underrated category is Nick Nolte in Cape Fear. I guess the roles are a bit similar now that I think about it. A frustrated man dealing with a nutcase, and driven to near madness trying to deal with 'em.