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Best performance in the film?

posted 17 years ago by Joshf84
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I found myself worried before viewing this. Normally when you put together such a great group of top rate actors the film tanks. Bobby had everything a great film needs exceptional writing and great performances. As for me I personally found myself completely mesmorized with Demi Moore in this film. While I have not ever really been a huge fan of hers, she did a magnificent job as the boozy singer Virginia Fallon. I also thought that Sharon Stone was great in this giving her best performance since Casino. But there were many notable performances specifically from Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Fishbourne and Freddy Rodriguez. Anyone else care to weigh in on this?

[–] Danl0134 17 years ago

Freddy Rodriquez, easily. His was one of, if the only character based on a real person (aside from Bob Kennedy, of course). It was nice to see him in a lead role, instead of getting cast aside as a support character. He was great in the Six Feet Under days, hehehe. Other than him, Fishburne was great too. I would have liked to see more of him though.

[–] Panterken 17 years ago

Most actors delivered a mediocre performance. I must say Linsey Lohan did a better job then I expected ( not a fantastid performance but still pretty good). The best performances were easily Fishburne's and Rodriguez's. I also liked him a lot in Harsh Times and am looking forward to future work of him.

[–] Noir-It-All 16 years ago

I would like to have seen Freddie Rodriguez and Laurence Fishbourne's characters have some discussion after the shooting.

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[–] bluelobocult 16 years ago

I thought (think) that many of the characters are based on actual people, though with changed names (as, indeed, Freddy Rodriguez's character's name was changed also; his character "Jose Rojas" was really Juan Romero).

Additionally:
I suspect that Demi Moore's "Virginia Fallon" was intended to be Rosemary Clooney, a popular singer and Kennedy supporter who was present.

Helen Hunt's character = Elizabeth Evans (the only woman shot at the assassination)

Brian Geraghty was Shia LaBeouf's buddy who gets shot at the end -- That would make him Irwin Stroll (campaign worker who got shot)

Just for a few off the top of my head.

[–] chicoman06 17 years ago

I agree, everyone but Ashton and to a lesser extent, Shia, were pretty good. I usually hate Nick Canon too. But for me, the best of the film was by far Sharon Stone with Fishburn at a close second. Lindsey Lohan was quite sympathetic too.

[–] Babloo328 17 years ago

I would definitely go with Lindsay Lohan and Sharon Stone.

My main problem with the film was how much of the actions and exposition were given away in the dialogue - usually within the first 2 minutes of meeting a character. Maybe I'm just not used to ensembles working that way - I typically figure out little by little of the different characters in most great ensemble movies I've seen - but there was just something off about this movie.

It was a valiant effort by all means...especially the last 20 minutes.

[–] maerski2011 17 years ago

shia labeouf is very good in this film.

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[–] kleepklop 17 years ago

I can't believe I'm saying this but Lindsy Lohan.

[–] advocate_for_the_devil 17 years ago

Rodriguez & Lohan.

And I didn't think it was one of the best, but Cannon's performance was a pleasant surprise (well, besides the part when he was talking to the girl, than he resorted back to goofy NC).

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[–] beatle1909 17 years ago

I would have to say Lindsay Lohan, Christian Slater, Harry Belafonte, in that order.

[–] I_amindeed 17 years ago

Elijah Wood, Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone, Freddy Rodriguez, in that order.

[–] d_cipriano 17 years ago

Lindsay lohan, Demi Moore, and Freddy Rodríguez.
And i dont find lindsay being good that odd... shes a very talented actress.

[–] suzy8track 17 years ago

I'm in agreement with you Joshf84, Demi Moore was wonderful in this film. Like you I was completely mesmorized by Demi, mainly because she was playing a role unlike any other she's played and she was fantastic in it. My other favorite performers were Freddy Rodriguez and Sharon Stone. To my suprise, Lindsay Lohan was good in this as well. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the film, but feel that Demi, Freddy, Sharon and Lindsay stole the show.

[–] okey_ 17 years ago

yeah i cant belive it too, but Lindsay Lohan

[–] kathquay 17 years ago

I like the two guys who were stoned on acid. Especially Brian Geraghty.

[–] harrypotterrox 17 years ago

Shia, he is amzing in every movie he has ever been in and this movie is no exception. He was by far the best.

[–] sundance7490 17 years ago

What, are you guys crazy?! Freddy Rodriguez and Lindsay Lohan by far!

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[–] girlwithkaleidoscopeyes1 17 years ago

Freddy Rodriguez, Sharon Stone, Lindsay, and Demi totally stole the show

plus Shia, Anthony Hopkins, Christian Slater, and even Nick Cannon were quite good too (Cannon REALLY surprised me!)

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[–] Simplyme1233 16 years ago

Lindsay Lohan and Freddy Rodriguez

[–] libraryg 17 years ago

I loved Freddy Rodriquez as Jose, his part really touched me deeply.
As a huge 6 Feet Under Fan, I can say that he went far above and beyond what I came to know him as Rico. His scenes with Laurence were just magical.

[–] The_Seldom_Seen_Kid 17 years ago

Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Fishburne, Lindsay Lohan, Nick Cannon, Sharon Stone, and Helen Hunt.

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