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What was the point of Jeremy Piven?

posted 9 years ago by richardc3162002
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I really like him as an actor, but his character in this film seems pointless and unnecessary. Have I missed something?

Piven's charcter was pointless.

Its that man again!!

[–] richardc3162002 9 years ago

Glad it isn't just me that thought it.

[–] denham 8 years ago

My guess is that Piven began with a larger role which was then edited down, making what remains a bit messy.

I beseech ye in the bowels of Christ, think that ye may be mistaken.

[–] spookyrat1 8 years ago

The point was that he was supposed to be the white knight alter ego of Fitch, doing it all out of a sense of combined idealism and altruism.

My guess is that Piven began with a larger role which was then edited down, making what remains a bit messy.

I'd agree with that contention. His character virtually disappears in the second half of the film.🐭

[–] FridayOnElmStreet 8 years ago

I thought that same thing.