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O'Toole's best piece of business

posted 14 years ago by tltl2
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After Jack 'recovers' and before he's ready to don his HoLord costume, he gazes at the camera and starts to gurgle, then erupts in as close to a primal scream as I ever saw performed on film.

A fine dark comedy w/ great direction and editing.

[–] TunnelKeeperOfDoom 13 years ago

Frightening, great.

Giddy-up, goat!

[–] MrEdnablackadder 11 years ago

In his final close-ups, he takes your breath away with sheer acting ability. His amount of talent is frightening indeed. Nevertheless, I never enjoyed the movie.