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Casting Bob Hoskins was the best idea ever

posted 8 years ago by A_Boy_And_His_Dog
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Not only was he a fantastic actor, and fit well in this gruff private dick role. But he was also extremely good at reacting to stuff that isn't actually there. Like, in a particular scene of Long Good Friday? won't spoil it here, but he's really one of those actors that probably wouldn't even need any props or anything there to make you believe the situation he's in.

[–] Mr-Fusion 8 years ago

Agreed, on every front. Same goes for The Long Good Friday.

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[–] furienna 8 years ago

And when you think about how he wasn't even considered for the role at first, it is all the more amazing.

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[–] ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony 7 years ago

To me, Bob Hoskins will always be Eddie Valiant.

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[–] McQueen1980 7 years ago

he was actually better/more entertaining than the cartoon characters in the movie which i dont think the producers wanted

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