Love Brosnan Hate Moore - Laws of Attraction (2004) Discussion

[–] Nolf_ 20 years ago

I should have you shot for your comment about Moore....she's one of the best actresses out there and its god damn beautiful and interesting and amazing....the tagline from The Usual Suspects says it best. you can go to hell.

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[–] calgalt 20 years ago

And you could use an English lesson.

Your comment was rude and uncalled for.

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[–] Nolf_ 20 years ago

I'm sorry. You're right, my comment was very rude and uncalled for. Just the fact that someone could say and believe that "Moore is plain and she always plays characters that are screaming idiots" really annoys me and it's one hundred million miles away from the truth. Laura Brown in the Hours was not a sceaming idiot. Wavey Prowse in The Shipping News was certainly no screaming idiot. Dr. Sarah Harding was not one either. Calgalt, the list could go on forever. Julianne Moore has so much range and she's never played a "screaming idiot". Also, Julianne Moore isn't plain. She isn't by far the exact opposite of plain, but let's just say she's no plain Jane. Even if she was a little bit plain, what's wrong with that? Anyway, if you can't tell how amazing and interesting this woman is read some biographies or look at some of her pictures. Again, I apologize for my horrible first comment.

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[–] firefx9 20 years ago

Moore IS A BORE and VERY plain! What planet are you on???? That pale tired look is OUT, has been for YEARS! She stinks... Has stunk and I still can't see why some directors are wasting screen space hiring her tired a$$. Get real.

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[–] im_an_orb 19 years ago

>>I think they could have found someone better, prettier and with more chemistry to play opposite Pierce Brosnan. Moore is plain and she always plays characters that are screaming idiots. <<
I have to disagree.
Moore is beautiful, versataille, funny, sweet and NOT plain, i think her portrayal of Cathy Whitaker in Far from heaven proves this. Take Hannibal for instance...that is plain...how??
I believe she is one of THE BEST in modern hollywood! And you cant find many of them these days..

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[–] madi3387 20 years ago

I am absolutely in love with Pierce. But I agree with calgalt. They should have casted someone like Catharine Zeta-Jones.

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[–] v_friendly_alien 20 years ago

i just dont get how you could "love brosnan hate moore". what kind of range does brosnan have? NONE! julianne moore is amazing and has most definately never played a screaming idiot. I demand an example of such a role.

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[–] aaronnewsgroup 17 years ago

I think the "Screaming idiot" thing isn't really Moore's fault anyway in this movie.

Let's face it the character in this movie is hollywood's sterotypical women in her late 30s, early 40s, good at her job, projects a confident image to the world, but is actually a insecure emotional wreck in private (read "screaming idiot") particularly when she falls for someone.

Moore is not the first accomplished actress who had to play such a limited character and as far as I can see the best anyone's come up with to play this type of character is exactly the "screaming idiot" style of acting.

I doubt if Catherine or anyone else could come up with anything else given the limited depth of the character and the requirements of the genre (romantic comedy).

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[–] vpilutis 12 years ago

I too think she a plain Jane, and Brosnan is a very fine actor.

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[–] picap 20 years ago

Agreed, they're both gorgeous and talented actors. They should be well paired for this film.

As for Brosnan having no range (another comment below) well can't agree. Yes he's a charismatic dashing leading man, which looking around at the lack of charisma in other leading men is harder than it looks, he just makes it look easy so he doesn't get much respect for it. But he's also done more character driven pieces over the years: Nomads, Fourth Protocol, Mister Johnson, Grey Owl, The Tailor of Panama, Evelyn that show his range and skill as an actor. He's also a very skilled comedic actor, anyone who's seen Remington Steele or even Mars Attacks would know that.

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[–] paulfilmpje 20 years ago

Agree with you on Brosnan: he's a fine actor, and he's good 'range'.
And oh, he's very nice on the eyes too ;)

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[–] moondoxy-79-535034 11 years ago

Julianne Moore is stunning. Good match for Brosnan. Lightweight movie, though, even as lightweight movies go.
Intolerable Cruelty was better. Zeta-Jones and Clooney were an excellent match.

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[–] calgalt 20 years ago

Yes, Catherine would have sizzled on screen with Brosnan

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[–] sacrednerve 20 years ago

I disagree. I much prefer Julianne in this role alongside Pierce. While I do think Catherine's is more physically beautiful than Julianne, I think Julianne is a better actor. Also, there is a sixteen year age difference between Pierce and Catherine, so casting her would have given this film an annoying cliché: older man alongside a considerably younger woman. I'm glad they cast Julianne, a woman in her forties, in this role instead. Times need to change, man.

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[–] madsully 20 years ago

but why would zeta-jones bother with this after "intolerable cruelty?"

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[–] im_an_orb 19 years ago

she is better...how?

I cannot believe you are hating moore because she is pale!!!! isnt that like not liking somone because they are dark?? pathetic!

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[–] venus1820 20 years ago

Julianne Moore is beautiful. Personally I think Catherine Zeta Jones is annoying as hell. She seems so arrogant with her one million dollars isn't a lot to us comment.

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[–] MyJulianne 20 years ago

I couldn't agree more. I think that snob should get hit by a car. She's such a fake loser. Has anyone seen that interview where she wants to play a serial killer to capitalize on Charlize Theron's sucess as Aileen Wuoronos, thus ensuring her an Oscar? God, I could just smack her. Who chooses roles just to win Academy Awards? What a dumb skank.

Julianne Moore is the most beautiful, talented woman in Hollywood today. Yes, this movie was dumb. But that's no fault of hers. It would have been even dumber if Catherine "I can't out-act a doorknob" Zeta-Jones were cast instead of someone with actual talent like Julianne.

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[–] Summadonna 20 years ago

Love the 'Dreamland'(?) quote, MyJulianne! (That was one of my favorite 'X-Files'.)
I have nothing against Zeta-Jones, though, now that you mention it, her personal choices/statements have been questionable...

Julianne Moore is awesome, but comedy, she has admitted, is hard work for her. I saw the movie today (solely because she was in it), and I kinda liked it, but now, 12 hours later, I realize it was kind of sucky. It was part script, part casting, part execution.

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[–] rudy1989 20 years ago

I have the total opposite opinion as you!
I could live without Pierce Brosnen - but to me Julianne Moore is an incredible actress!!!

I think I'd rather see Hugh Grant in this role but, then again, he's kind of worn out the Romantic Comedy genre for himself - If you know what I mean...

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[–] Alex9022 20 years ago

The people who have asked to replace the actors are being...well... closed minded. I've seen Cathrine Zeta Jones in enough romantic comedies to last me quite some time. And if Hugh Grant doesn't find another type of role soon, he's gonna get even more tired, unoriginal and predictable.

Julianne Moore is briliant by the way. I would also like to be shown any legitimate example of a performance with her "screaming like an idiot."

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[–] charles_chenzhongbi 20 years ago

I'm afraid I can't imagine Hugh Grant in such a romantic comedy matching Julian Moore.To be frank,his figure(at least in most of his movies)on screen can not be convincing enough as an attoney,and I don't think enough sparks will fly during this "battle" between sexes.

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[–] Jalea 18 years ago

Um, Chris Columbus more than imagined Hugh Grant and Julianne Moore in a romantic comendy Nine Months (1995).

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[–] Sheila_Beers 12 years ago

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Hugh Grant portrayed a similar character in "Two Weeks Notice" opposite Sandra Bullock, but I have to agree with Charles that Grant is a lightweight actor. I believe Grant and Moore made a cute couple in the romantic comedy "Nine Months," and I can understand why some people think Grant should have had the male lead in "Laws of Attraction" instead of Brosnan.

One "law of attraction" is that opposites attract, and I believe this principle is shown in this movie, in addition to providing the title for the film. I saw it for the first time last night, and it already is one of my favorites. And yes, I do think Brosnan and Moore made a believable couple in the film.

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[–] ksenese 20 years ago

I too love both of these actors. They have got their own style and grace that is very wonderful to watch....and I hate to say this considering I have only seen previews and "the making of..." so maybe my opinion will change after seeing the film... but to me their chemistry seems to cookie cutter and too scripted. It almost looks as if they are trying too hard to look like they have on screen chemistry. But hey guys.. I didn't see the flick yet so don't bite my head off. I might change my mind :)

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[–] egorho 20 years ago

I totally agree with you. I have never really liked Ms. Moore in any movie. I will probably wait for the movie to come on HBO before I see it just because she is in it. I don't think she has great acting skills, particularly for a romantic comedy. Saw here in 9 months I believe with Hugh Grant and she was awful. Judging by the post I've read, you either dislike her or like her.

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[–] slysolace87 20 years ago

Hehe, my opinion is completely the opposite. I find Pierce Brosnan repulsive and I think Julianne Moore is beautiful. I love everything I've seen her in.

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