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Brendan Fraser

posted 10 years ago by kingston_on_hull
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Sorry but I think he comes across as a character actor trying desperately to pull off a leading man routine.

His attempts to deepen his voice throughout the first half or so of the movie are ridiculous. Listen to his real/natural voice as he cries out: "You're gonna get yours!" while being driven away from the hotel - the guy sounds like he should be on a sitcom.

And is it just me, or does it become painfully apparent that Fraser as an actor is attracted to Rachel Weisz, but not the other way around? You can tell the attraction is only 'represented' by her (a la the Representational style of acting), but actually FELT by him.

[–] Seneca27 10 years ago

The movie is largely comedy, which is his genre, and therefore makes him a good lead. IMO

[–] Blackjack254 10 years ago

I would think that the lead actor and actress actually being friends would be a GOOD thing, because it helps their performance as love interests, and later spouses.

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[–] ty-jensen 10 years ago

Brendan's voice is deep. When we think of deep voices, we think of 80%.

[–] xfastfurious15 9 years ago

Completely disagree with the OP. Brendan Fraser was great in this movie. This part seemed to b meant for him.

[–] cybopath 9 years ago

I liked Brendan's character he's meant to be more Jack Burton than John Wayne. Shame he kinda vanished.

[–] TheChamCham 9 years ago

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[–] cybopath 9 years ago

From the mainstream.

[–] TheChamCham 9 years ago

Hmm. 

Who the heck is Jack Burton ?

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[–] TheChamCham 9 years ago

Kurt Russell in "Big Trouble in Little China". Not a fan. And not a kid. Unless being a "kid at heart" qualifies.

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[–] purplish-1 8 years ago

And is it just me, or does it become painfully apparent that Fraser as an actor is attracted to Rachel Weisz, but not the other way around? You can tell the attraction is only 'represented' by her (a la the Representational style of acting), but actually FELT by him.

This may or may not be true, but it actually works out in historical context. A "lady" could never be direct in her attraction. It would have to come across as gradual and coy.

[–] TheChamCham 8 years ago

The deep voice IS his REAL voice ! Why do you think it sounds so painful when he yells ?

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[–] dludu1 8 years ago

I think both Rachel and Brendan were perfect casts. He looked masculine yet funny and light-hearted and they worked well with chemistry. So sad the 2nd movie wasn't up to par. Or the 3rd.

[–] Riarcus 7 years ago

Agree about them being perfectly casted. He played off the humor really well without coming across as silly. I also thought they had great chemistry.