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Ullmann Miscast

posted 18 years ago by ijonesiii
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Am I the only one who thinks Liv Ullmann was badly miscast in this movie. This movie had a decent comedic script and in the hands of an actress with some semblance of comic timing, this film could have been something really special, but Ullman had no comedic skill whatsoever, but in '73 she was the flavor of the month and was working constantly so it's not totally surprising that she got this part but she really screwed up what could have been a really entertaining romantic comedy.

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[–] vatsayan 18 years ago

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[–] liscarkat 17 years ago

Ullman was perfectly cast in "40 Carats". I saw two other actresses do the part on Broadway, and no one but Ullman could have done half as well as she did. The only weak points in the movie are the stagey dialogue and Albert's somewhat creepy, over-intense performance.

[–] Jungle_Red 17 years ago

Who were the two actresses you saw do it on Broadway? I didn't care for Ullman but I haven't cared for any of her work that I've seen. I would have much preferred someone who was seen as an older glamour girl at that point like Lana Turner or Zsa Zsa Gabor who both did touring productions of it I know. Of course both of them were way beyond forty at that point but I still think it would have been fairly entertaining.

[–] vpilutis 13 years ago

Julie Harris and June Alison who was out a lot I was told at the time. One of those times was when I saw it.

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[–] jdmartin61 11 years ago

Liv Ullman was superb in the film. There is a great difference between a stage performance vs a screen performance.

[–] jvcaprice 9 years ago

Totally agree that Lana Turner would have been a great choice!

[–] andyvanm 10 years ago

Yes ,Half the time you need a translator to understand Liv Ullmann ,plus she comes off older and unattractive with her old fashion hairstyle and clothes ,in real life older woman dress younger when they date younger men,the 22year old boyfriend"s mother was more modern in style...

[–] PretoriaDZ 9 years ago

I could understand her fine but I do agree with you about the costumes Liv wore. I absolutely abhorred the red pants suit that was supposed to make her look smart. So matronly!

This positively infantile preoccupation with bosoms!Terry-Thomas about US 1963.Hasnt changed much!

[–] themercdee (39) 6 years ago

She looked like Austin Powers but
female

[–] themercdee (39) 6 years ago

She looked like Austin Powers but
female

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[–] jvcaprice 9 years ago

I totally agree with you! For one thing, it should have been an AMERICAN ACTRESS!!!!! I tried to watch this movie, but had to stop.

[–] kimasabe90035-1 8 years ago

Watching movie now and Liv's sweet innocence is refreshing, for a movie with love obsessed young man. True she is no comedian, but her fear about continuing her involvement with Peter, seems real and natural. She does fine with her role, imo.

Mostly, the point of movie is love can conquer barriers. And, age IS only a number. Perhaps this movie is more believable to mature audiences?