In Reply to: Leo makes a mockery of any role by his youthfulness . . . he's the New Age Mickey Rooney. * posted by mr grits on December 18, 2004 at 10:55:44:
He's okay in some roles.But since you've brought up Leo being miscast, how about the Gangs of New York?
Though I enjoyed that movie, I still think he isn't a credible protagonist OPPOSITE THE CHARACTER PLAYED BY DANIEL DAY LEWIS.
He simple wasn't tough enough--physically or mentally. Since Leo was (mis)cast in the role of an immigrant (Irish, wasn't it?), I think Colin Farrell would have been perfect. He's Irish, he's a barroom brawler type, etc. (Agreed before it's brought up--Alexander the Great had an empire full of problems . . .)
regards, townsend
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- Re: Leo makes a mockery of any role by his youthfulness . . . he's the New Age Mickey Rooney. * - townsend 16:31:24 12/18/04 (2)
- Miscasting in Gangs as well. - Tom §. 05:39:46 12/19/04 (1)
- Re: Miscasting in Gangs as well. - vinyl-rubesque 17:10:39 12/20/04 (0)