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Robin Williams

posted 13 years ago by nihatb48
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I haven't seen this movie, just wondering, though, why a Razzie nomination for Robin Williams ? Was he that bad ??

It was probably because the movie was so hated. But he made this movie and was awesome in it. The only critique I'd make is that maybe he's too big of a character and stole the show from Norton, but that's more on Norton and the writing than Williams.

Keener was the worst thing about it. And the directing, I guess. She's a good actress, but didn't really fit into this film.

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[–] nihatb48 13 years ago

I appreciate your comment, thanks...

[–] brand_name 10 years ago

Holy sh_+_it, do I ever disagree with that razzie sh_+_it, He took this crazy insane character and ran with it. He is frigging amazing movie man 10/10

IT is a great book

[–] alimich03 9 years ago

I totally agree with you, I really enjoyed Robin in this role. The character was just totally obnoxious. Robin had such range as an actor. This is the very reason why I do not listen to reviewers. I like to watch a film for myself.

[–] Burk48917 (10983) 3 years ago

I can't believe he was nominated for a razzie?! He was perfect in this.

[–] Ismailov (139) 7 months ago

Yeah I don't get the razzie nomination either.

The only explanation I can think of is that in the early 2000s Williams was trying to overcome the family-friendly image he acquired in the 90s, hence One Hour Photo, Insomnia, and this film. This was noticed by people back then. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of moviegoers were thinking "hey look it's that Disney actor trying to appear edgy by cussing up a storm and holding penis-shaped cookies" rather than judging his performance on its own merits.