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Anyone think John Travolta is actually quite cute in the role?

posted 9 years ago by InsecureNeuroticControlFreak
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He added a bit of innocence to the role of Edna that was quite cute.

Definitely can't be compared to Divine's performance, but it worked in a very sweet, cute way.

Not today, Satan. Not today.

[–] Thornspike 9 years ago

His role has grown on me and I've come to respect him more as an artist because of it.

[–] dmnemaine 7 years ago

He made Edna a mass of insecurity, and it is just as valid as bombast.

[–] gcarras (2727) 7 years ago

He did a good enough Baltimore Accent,hon.

[–] Strannger (2007) 7 years ago

I think he played it vulnerable and sweet. Edna was different in the original as being brash and here brought his own style.

[–] SueDNim (33) 7 years ago

Adorable, actually. I have always thought he was highly underrated.