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Kathy Bates can't act for beep

posted 10 years ago by mattiasflgrtll6
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Someone leaning back in the chair like a Bond-villain is not a believable mother! 4 out of 10!

You're crazy! She did what the role required her to do, she have a great performance as a kind, caring and doting mother. contrast that with her wicked role on this years American Horror Story and it proves how diverse and strong her acting talent is.

[–] IvyTempleton 10 years ago

Tell that to her Oscar.

I am Luxurious

[–] mattiasflgrtll6 10 years ago

Peh, like THIS movie got her an Oscar? She SUCKED here!

[–] IvyTempleton 10 years ago

No, Misery. Are you sure it wasn't her character you didn't like? The Director probably directed her that way and she did the best she could.

I am Luxurious

[–] mattiasflgrtll6 10 years ago

I haven't seen "Misery", but since even the worst of Stephen King-movies ("Needful Things") can bring great performances, I can imagine she's better there.
I think the main reason her acting was so bad here is because of the poor script, dialogue and directing. Just look at Stephen Rea for example. He flat-out SUCKED ASS in "FearDotCom", but in "V For Vendetta", his acting was really impressive. See what I mean? The script does more damage than you may think.

[–] spookyrat1 8 years ago

I give the film 5/10, but am not blaming Oscar - winning Kathy Bates (in very much a supporting role) for that score. IMO, the script was pretty ordinary, predictable and never really got out of second gear.🐭

[–] Prismark10 9 years ago

Just hope she is not your number 1 fan!

Its that man again!!

[–] mattiasflgrtll6 8 years ago

Yeah, I finally saw Misery. She's fantastic there, a shame she had to act in a movie like this.

[–] wylierichardson-966-922691 8 years ago

What do you mean 'had to'? She was probably offered a cool half-million or so to do it!