I loved Jeff Bridges' performance in this movie but I thought he really shined in the scene near the end where he tells Eddie about the accident...I was juist riveted to the screen...Bridges blew me away.
shareI thought it was very interesting that he told the story of Thomas and Timothy's accident and resulting death in third person. It was obviously very to painful for him to face the traumatic death of his sons, so painful that he had to totally disconnect from it by retelling it as a story that he wasn't a part of. I thought it was an awesome way to display his disconnected state.
shareThat was an exceptional scene, wasn't it? The only way he could tell it was in the third person, as if he was writing a story. He even brings it back to his advice about good writing when he mentions the Air Jordan: "Details, details."
Jeff has always given outstanding performances, but this one seemed especially exceptional – certainly better than the Bad Blake one for which he one the Oscar. Great actor who is still in his prime.
I agree with the posters: there is somewhat of a buildup to this scene, and it was played so poignantly. I believe that his womanizing was his way of coping with the tragedy, which he could not face emotionally. Promiscuity is often a coverup for psychological pain.
"'Scuse me while I whip this out"
Blazing Saddles
Ditto!! i swear he is one of the top, under-rated male actors of all time...LUV this guy!
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