Chris Penn's best performance!

I recently bought his for Gallo-who's great in it, and the excellent cast.However,Chris Penn is so riveting and real in this,he easily steals the film from all involved!
I remember Penn in 1984's 'Wild Life'-in which he was basically imitating his brother in 'Fast Times.'
Man,did he come a long way! For those out there that are interested in the acting profession,you should truly watch Penn in 'Funeral.'There is a stretch of about 30 min. in which he does not speak.Yet his body language reveals the torment of his character.This is extremely hard to do convincingly.Penn nails it expertly.
My favorite scene in the film is between he and Gallo.This is some of the best acting I've ever seen!Gallo and Penn -(the scene when Johnny comes to Chez's house and they argue)-play off of each other's acting skills.That scene builds and builds and is brilliant!The way Gallo is edging him on,getting in his face,provoking him,etc...Absolutely outstanding acting by both!The film has flaws,(you can see Gallo's eyes quivering in a couple of casket scenes),but is expertly played.

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i think his best performance is in "Short Cuts"

a samll but very impressive role

hands down Penns best movie, ever , in my opinion. in DOGS he was awsome, but he didnt blow my mind. in the Funeral, well.....damn, he blew my mind all over the wall. i thought he did better acting that Walken, Gallo, and Del toro. if your gonna critisize his bad acting, then go to the f#ckin "Corky Ramano" page.....THE FUNERAL is a misplaced Gem in american cinema.



R.I.P.