As Stevie, the mentally slow "degenerate" brother, he's fabulous.
I've seen Christian's other performances, and once again, I can tell you that he's put on a new face. I find it utterly amazing how he finds new expressions for characters. As Stevie, he is innocent, easily frightened, and open. How a man with acting on his mind can blank himself out like that is beyond me.
Though he's on for brief scenes, he's got the pivotal role in the screenplay.
In every detail, a fantastic performance.
>>I've seen Christian's other performances, and once again, I can tell you that he's put on a new face. I find it utterly amazing how he finds new expressions for characters. As Stevie, he is innocent, easily frightened, and open.<<
He was to do pretty much the same character two years later in "All the Little Animals". Again, this includes the heretofore patented "John Cusack slack jaw".
At least that movie included John Hurt and and Daniel Benzali, which is a quantum leap removed from Robin Williams. ( UGGHHH!! )