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Michael Caine says this is the best performance he gave in a film

posted 15 years ago by writeyibo
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Michael Caine says this is the best performance he gave in a film, in the 'inside of the actors studio' interview

this is my favourit movie , reminds me so much about the relationship in between me and my dad.

[–] rudeboy_murray 15 years ago

It's a lovely performance, and quite underrated these days (I can't believe how many people scoffed at his Oscar win). But he's better in several films, including The Quiet American (my personal favourite work of his), Educating Rita, The Man who Would Be King, Hannah and Her Sisters and Sleuth - and I'm quite surprised he singled this one out, to be honest.

[–] SeisCinemaSeis 15 years ago

If he thinks so... then it's OK to me

Personally I slightly prefer his performances in 'Educating Rita' and 'Sleuth'. Anyway I was impressed by Mr. Caine's performance in this film.

[–] chris_kirke 14 years ago

Either he was joking or someone paid him to say that. It was hackneyed and melodramatic. And his accent was crap

[–] leroyol 14 years ago

I just learned that he won his Oscar that year over Michael Clarke Duncan in "The Green Mile" and I think that's str8 BS. Michael Caine is one of my favorites, but the performance in "The Green Mile' was waaay more touching! Michael Clarke Duncan was robbed on that one...

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[–] deadpool2008 13 years ago

Haha MCD was good but he was the worst of the nominees

1. Tom Cruise - Magnolia
2. Haley Joel Osment - The Sixth Sense
3. Jude Law - The Talented Mr. Ripley
4. Michael Caine - The Cider House Rules
5. Michael Clarke Duncan - The Green Mile

Great year for the category. John Malkovich and Chris Cooper were excellent as well.

[–] princess-mo 12 years ago

Ummmm... Idk, his accent was prett bad.

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[–] GuyOnTheLeft 9 years ago

Yes, this.

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[–] GuyOnTheLeft 9 years ago

That's insane. He's a great actor, but his American accent is terrible.

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[–] steve-61942 9 years ago

I cannot believe that he won an Oscar for that role, his accent was quite ridiculous.

[–] gasivodo 9 years ago

..agree..'cause accent IS THAT IMPOTENT(oh sry' important)
You should see: The Last Valley(1970) if you want bad M. Caine accent;-D

[–] Prismark10 8 years ago

Maybe his best US accent.

It's that man again!!

[–] rascal67 8 years ago

Found this in the trivia:
Educating Rita (1983) is his favorite film of his own, and the performance he's the most proud of.

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