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Originally posted by fotze@Aug 13 2004, 09:42 AM
I go the other way with actors portraying mentally handicapped. I am of the opinion that it is not very difficult to do.
By the way, anyone see that weirdo Danish movie "The Idiots" about that cultlike group of people who act ######ed to get free stuff. Weirdest movie ever.
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I agree wholeheartedly. Sean Penn's performance in Mystic River is ten times more difficult to acheive than his performance in I Am Sam. Of course there are exceptions, and there are many great performances by acotrs portraying disabled or handicapped people (#5 on my list, for example), but for the most part, it's an exercise in excessiveness. I'm a fan of more subtle, layered acting. Just my opinion though, I suppose.