In Reply to: Proof of Life posted by R. Hertz on June 26, 2001 at 10:48:28:
What surprised me, in spite of the advance hype, was what I considered the lack of chemistry between Crowe and Ryan. If that's electricity, I need a battery charge.Actually, the most interesting performance in the film and the most fleshed-out character was the guy who played Ryan's hostage husband -- and I can't even remember his name! Shame on me. Of all the actors, he's the one who has to portray the emotional transformation -- the before and after -- of someone who has been through such a harrowing experience. And I think he does it quite convincingly.
So, in the middle of this action/romance star vehicle for Crowe and Ryan, you discover a real story, portrayed by a real actor who knows his craft.
Kind of a nice surprise, I think.
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- Re: Proof of Life -- I'll second that. - Bruce from DC 15:22:40 06/26/01 (1)
- Re: Proof of Life -- I'll second that. - ishmael 13:12:10 08/19/01 (0)