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Drew Barrymore ?!?

posted 16 years ago by MariaLoathesDTWig
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If you go on notstarring.com,you'll find out that Drew was offered the lead. role.If it's true,do you think she could have been as magnificient as Catherine?

[–] witchery8 16 years ago

I like Drew, but I don't think she could act as smooth and polished as Catherine. Even during her swordfight with Oliver Platt, Catherine was smooth.

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[–] Jenmen 15 years ago

I so agree with you. She was brilliant in that scene. I love Drew Barrymore but Catherine was just fantastic in this role. I can`t see anyone else in that role. I love this movie.

[–] agentscully-3 15 years ago

I have not seen the movie Ever After nor would I want to see Drew in that type of role. I have only seen her in light romantic roles and in Charlies Angels.
I don't think she could pull off the lead in DB. The depth of emotion on Catherines face is amazing. She is so beautiful and the movie is fantastic!

[–] XfilesMystic 15 years ago

No offense Drew honey, but no.........you would never, ever be as good as Catherin was in this.

[–] jackie-paoletta 16 years ago

my opinion no. Catherine brought this believability to the role that Drew could never replicate.

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[–] queenjannine 16 years ago

No. After her performance in Ever After, I cringe at the thought of the attempted British accent she would butcher this role with. Drew makes a fine "cutesy" character, but when she tries to play a refined, "courtly" role, it comes off as totally forced and fake. Secondly, and maybe more importantly... Drew just isn't very pretty.

[–] MariaLoathesDTWig 14 years ago

Yes, you're all right.Drew is decent but Catherine is magnificent so yes,she was perfectly cast.

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[–] Rena_Mahone 10 years ago

I'm glad she didn't eventually played the role - not a good choice at all. Not enough beautiful nor sophisticated. Catherine McCormack did a fantastic job.

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[–] wendyhull-52071 8 years ago

Not about looks, just the acting style.