This was a mediocre movie considering its high rating of 7.8. The only great thing about it was Pacino's performance. Actually, the charterer he performed was very challenging and the whole movie depended on his acting. Yet, as I was seeing the movie, I couldn't help but wonder that this was a perfect role for another actor and he could do it even better than Pacino. Its only my opinion but I think the role was made for
Robert De Niro
De Niro had his turn at playing Frank Slade in 'Men of Honor'.
The only other person I'd have been interested in seeing play Frank Slade would have been Jack Nicholson. That being said, this role was made for Pacino. The eagerness to seize the day, like the scene where he's singing while getting fitted for a suit, or little moments, like when he asks Charlie, "What the *beep* do you know about pain?" just have particular emotions to them that only Pacino could do.
"Don't cry, it is to be; in time I'll take away your miseries and make 'em mine... D'Evils."
Ya.. Jack Nicholson actually was the first choice for the role.... It seemed to me that Pacino overacted in some scenes..... I thought he was so full in control all the time that he couldn't successfully portray the woes of a blind man....
shareI thought he was so full in control all the time that he couldn't successfully portray the woes of a blind man....
Gary Oldman could've scared the role pretty good, too. EVERYONE=FLAMETHROWER, with the crazy hair whipping all over the place
shareI agree. Pacino was nothing less than incredible in this feature, he was made for it. But the only actor I could think of who would also pull the part is Gary Oldman. I don't think De Niro and Nicholson could be as great.
shareDisagree. While De Niro is a good actor, Pacino was perfect in this role.
shareI think Al Pacino was perfect for this role and deserved his Oscar for this film
But of let's say Al Pacino wouldn't have accepted this part my other choices would have been Daniel Day Lewis or Ralph Fiennes.
I've heard great reviews about Ralph's performance as a blind person in the white Countess
De Niro is far not as skillful and Al Pacino. What are you talking about? De Niro plays the same role almost in every film
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Is it a joke?
sharehey,be careful. Giving your opinion is one thing but insulting legends by comparing them to some new comers and teen idols is something else
Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn.
hey,be careful. Giving your opinion is one thing but insulting legends by comparing them to some new comers and teen idols is something else
Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn.
I think Robert Pattinson could pull this role better than Pacino
De Niro plays the same role almost in every film
You forgot, "IMO", because your opinion is in the minority. Not to mention his getting an Academy Award for his work.