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In Reply to: "In the Cut" posted by rico on May 10, 2005 at 14:01:48:
You seem to be on a Meg Ryan kick. I wanted to like this film, but, in the end, felt that it was too preoccupied with the sex and stereotypes to deliver a good, logical thriller. I had trouble believing that Meg Ryan, an obviously talented English teacher, would be so reckless. Kevin Bacon's role was clearly underwritten, and when he is on the screen, he acts so goofy and manic guess dating a serial killer would be an improvement. Made me wonder why Ryan was with him in the first place. But then, Bacon's name would not be on the marquee.The black student that Ryan tutors has no place in the film, as he is nothing more than a plot device to suggest some unrealized carnal instinct between the two of them. I suspect the producers casted a black actor to make him seem more mysterious, as though Ryan was walking dangerously on the edge of forbidden fruit. I suspect that his how many Hollywood producers view black men.
Jennifer Jason Leigh seems to be in the film as nothing more than a cheerleader for Ryan's seedier thoughts. And I found Ruffalo somewhat repulsive. He has an ability to create the impression of being a little unbalanced and unpredictable without using the words which would remove all doubt. Here, he is so explicit and forward with his language that his charm was lost on me.
The opposite of Against the Ropes. I can see why someone would dislike that film, and I did not have high hopes when I watched it. But I enjoyed it. And Ryan looked good. I had higher hopes for In the Cut, but was disappointed. I have seen Ryan without makeup, and she does not look good. I have heard an actor comment the same. But when she has makeup, she still looks very good.
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