The thread title’s not exactly accurate, but my actual question was too wordy to fit.
The question is:
• Actors you think put in good performances despite only doing the part for the money, or only doing the part due to contractual obligations •
An example of each for me is, Sir Alec Guinness as Obi Wan Kenobi was one of the best parts of the first STAR WARS film for me. He was a rock solid presence as everyone else was in high gear doing their things.
But, he only did it cuz the pay was good, and didn’t think much of the part or the movie, going by letters he wrote at the time.
Keanu Reeves only did THE WATCHER to avoid a lengthy legal dispute. Long story short, he claims his signature was forged on the contract and so he was obligated to do it. But really, i liked that performance. He really hit that vibe of serial killers being charming, ingratiating themselves into someone’s space w.out them even realizing it and getting them to lower their guard despite themselves.
So, you guys got any?
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07-10-2020, 07:02 PM #1Ultimate Member
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Actors who put in good performances despite themselves
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07-10-2020, 07:39 PM #2Astonishing Member
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Samuel L. Jackson. He loves acting and is a delight in everything he's in.
Robert Picardo, he came to my attention in Star Trek: Voyager. It was a medicare to terrible show, yet he put in his all in every scene. Became a favourite character quickly. In other performances he holds up to that standard.
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07-10-2020, 08:22 PM #3Ultimate Member
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Not what I was asking, but ty.
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07-10-2020, 10:55 PM #4Captain Bringdown
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Betsy Palmer in the first Friday the 13th
She thought the script was trash and only took the job because she needed a new car. Yet she delivered an iconic performance and I'm sure is a big reason Friday the 13th became the franchise it is.
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07-11-2020, 02:20 AM #5Ultimate Member
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Holy crap, really?
Originally Posted by Guy_McNichts
She wound up w. a new car and a defining role, as ppl likely think of FRIDAY THE 13th whenever her name comes up.
And yeah, she was super creepy to me as a kid. Great performance!
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Brando - Superman
There came a time when the Old Gods died! The Brave died with the Cunning! The Noble perished locked in battle with unleashed Evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!
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07-12-2020, 12:30 PM #7Astonishing Member
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Picardo's Emergency Medical Hologram is the best modern Trek doctor. I used to think Voyager was mediocre as well, but after seeing Star Trek: Discovery I'm willing to bump Voyager up to competent. Originally Posted by Steel Inquisitor
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07-12-2020, 02:25 PM #8Ceiling Belkar stabs you
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Max von Sydow in Strange Brew. It's a skill to be so over the top and still be menacing.
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No question Max must have had a great time with the McKenzie Brothers. Originally Posted by GozertheGozarian
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07-12-2020, 03:11 PM #10Ceiling Belkar stabs you
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I hope they went out for an Elsinor after shooting. Originally Posted by Kirby101
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"And that's the essential problem with 'Planetary' right there. When Elijah Snow says, 'The world is a strange place'... he gets Dracula, Doc Savage and Godzilla... When we say it, we get The Captain Fire-Cock Rock 'n' Roll Spectacular."
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