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One of Trav's best.

posted 12 years ago by leesjshez
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I've read many times that Travolta didn't want to do this movie. It was Tarantino, being an Elmore Leonard fan, that told him he shouldn't pass. I've always felt Pulp Fiction and Get Shorty were a great one two. Aside from maybe Face/Off, I don't think Travolta was ever this good again.

[–] Kuato_and_George 12 years ago

Yeah, it would have been great to see more Chili Palmer. I remember there was a sequel, but it flopped. I don't remember much abiut it other than thinking the Rock was funny.

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[–] k_kreger 9 years ago

Be Cool. Pretty good film for a sequel. Cedric the Entertainer, Andre Benjamin, and Vince Vaughn were all terrific in this along with The Rock (who was hysterical BTW). Def worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

[–] TexasJack (12515) 7 years ago

Lol loved The Rock's "monologue" from Bring It On.

[–] DracTarashV 9 years ago

He was great/iconic in Pulp Fiction, but I prefer his work here. Unequivocally, Chili Palmer is one of his best characters (and performances).

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[–] armenianmovieman 9 years ago

I always thought Travolta was awesome in Broken Arrow... Definitely one of my favorite performances of his.

He's good in Swordfish as well.

[–] EtaoinShrdlu001 8 years ago

I liked Michael, where he was an angel.
Good for the whole family.

I forgot he was even in Face/Off; all I remember is how much I disliked Cage.
General's Daughter was good.

I prefer the toad less raveled

[–] fanaticita 8 years ago

Travolta was fantastic in Primary Colors!

[–] bigernmc3 8 years ago

It be great if he didn't smoke in movies because he can't fake it, and he doesn't look like a smoker, he sucks!!!!..HE COMES OFF AS A PHONEY PHONEY PHONEY!!!

[–] bigernmc3 8 years ago

The result is it takes me out of the movie!!! And I hate that

[–] TexasJack (12515) 7 years ago

It was definitely a perfect role for him and he nailed it. The sequel "Be Cool" was great too.

[–] slimone (7996) 7 years ago

Loved this movie as well as Be Cool, and the Bill Clinton parody in Primary Colors, a must see.

[–] TexasJack (12515) 7 years ago

I missed that one. Will definitely check it out.