Just how BAD is Mischa in this film??? - Closing the Ring (2007) Discussion

no, her acting isnt bad.

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She's as good as anyone.

The thing is, by far the best performance comes from Neve Campbell. She's got a supporting role, but totally steals the show. So in comparison, Misha and the others are in her shadow.

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[–] nbickerstaff 16 years ago

yea Neve Campbells performance is great, very underated.

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[–] pocketnunu 16 years ago

This is good to hear about Neve because I was wondering whether to rent/buy or even see this movie -- it hasn't been treated too well, I don't think. I got the feeling her role was somewhat small and I didn't want to invest time/money if the movie overall was only so-so (or worse) and Neve's part was small and also so-so.

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[–] pocketnunu 16 years ago

I know I'm late but I finally did get around to seeing this movie. I'm not much of a TV watcher or movie-goer, so I had no idea who Mischa Barton is. But now I do. I have to say she was just okay, as were the other American actors, including Shirley MacLaine. Best performances go to Pete Postlethwaite (Mr. Quinlan), Martin McCann (Jimmy Reilly) and Neve Campbell (Marie). Christopher Plummer was fair, not his best but better than Mischa, Shirley and the others.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

Yes it is...very bad.

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[–] Muvefan 16 years ago

Sucked.

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[–] ThePhantomJipper 16 years ago

Yeah, her and that blonde guy ought to be ashamed of themselves.

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[–] danieldaydonald 16 years ago

WOW, IK_IE you are a bitter and twisted little person. I've just checked all your contributions to the IMDB site and virtually all of them are vitriolic attacks on Mischa Barton.

You have not even seen this movie I bet. You certainly have not seen Mischa in Closing the Ring---she was good, in fact, excellent. This movie is not in general release yet and has shown once at a film festival.
Talk about mean, bitter,petty, sad, pathetic--well that's you IK_IE---so just to make you feel that little bit better---try buying January's copy of Arena or Maxim's. Mischa's on the cover looking incredible.

Also to help you sleep at night, MB is 13th on the Young Hollywood Wealthiest List.

Happy Holidays to you IK whichever rock you crawl out of.

PS have you tried councelling?

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

I have seen it, the premier was 80 miles away from where I live(they showed it more than once there in the days following to whoever wanted to see it...not that many did btw). The film was terrible, and Mischa was just plain awful in it, not just my opinion, but a lot of independent film reviewers have come to the same conclusion, read Matt Mazur's review if you think I am being nasty. Also how do you know if she was "excellent" or not? Unless you were at the premier or the semi closed previews/festival showings before and after. If Mischa is rich it's because of modeling, and off screen antics, not for her acting, and speaking of modeling, her photo-shoots for "Maxim" make her look anorexic, not hot.

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[–] theconservativeliberal 16 years ago

she's atrocious. you're her mother or a pedophile.

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[–] rdm-6 16 years ago

Well 'genius' Mischa Barton is 22 so how is danieldaydonald a pedophile then?

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[–] danieldaydonald 16 years ago

Well how come on December the 18th, you pose the question "I've heard"(banner heading) and now miracalously, you seen the film. The Toronto film festival was back in September and the London showing in October. Aside from the Dublin premiere there have been no more showings. You, like your opinions, make no sense. And yes, I have seen the movie which is obviously more than you have.

Finally, you have posted yet one more banner heading re RA and CTR. You again know little to nothing about film or Richard Attenborough. For your edification, Richard Attenborough was interviewed in a BBC program about Closing The Ring and RA went out of his way to praise Mischa Barton's performance and professionalism.

Oops sorry, I know that is not what you want to hear. You really should try and get a life.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

If you knew what you were talking about, you would know the premier was in Belfast, not Dublin(and that people were allowed to view for a few days after), btw where the Hell did you see it???. The banner was intended to get other people's opinions, simple as that. And if you knew anything about Richard Attenborough, you would know what a total "Luvvie" he is, and he is hardly going to say any part of his film is anything less than marvelous(and it was his suggestion she go to acting classes during the shooting, which is hardly a sign of confidence). He did not want Mischa in the film, she was brought on board by certain producers to try and sell the movie in the states(despite the grand-children cover story).

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[–] danieldaydonald 16 years ago

Sorry it was,of course, Belfast. That said, the rest of your post is the usual crap.
I know Richard, been to his home in Richmond, been with his son who is a theater director in London, broken bread with him on a number of occassions.

Your assertion about RA wanting Mischa to have acting classes is utter fantasy.

The truth, if you really want to know---but again this may hurt you. The film could not raise the finance without Barton's participation. That led to some initial hesitation on the part of RA--not unreasonably. RA had heard of her antics as part of the Young Hollywood set and was suspicious. It was, however, RA who went to see MB directly in LA to convince her to take the role.

RA was totally knocked back by her dedication and focus and on wrapping, publicly said so to the rest of the crew. He also went on air to stress MB's committment and talent long after the close of the shoot. Finally, it is RA who wants to do another project with Barton.

You talk bthrough your ass.

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[–] eric_morbius 16 years ago

RA did strongly advise her to go to RADA summer school to take some lessons- even going with her on her first day. He said publicly that she had potential (more so based on her looks / having a film star quality), but that RADA would "take her to the next level". So the assertion that he wanted her to take classes in actually true. It was widely reported in the media. But as has been said, he's certainly not going to criticise anyones performance in a film he's promoting.

The RA casting story isn't really an outright lie though. He didn't go out and hire MB just because his granddaughter likes her, she was obviously already under consideration at that point. Incidentally, in the Irish News they claimed that the films presspack said that MB was only cast when Jo Gilbert's daughter made her watch an episode of The OC. I think Mena Suvari was originally set for the role, but the film was held up so long due to financing that they lost her.

However, I don't think reviewers generally will treat the film with too much reverence. Most reviews haven't been that kind and even in NI the Irish News (they liked MB, but not much else) gave it 5/10 despite all the local hype.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

Thank God someone who knows what they are taking about at last. "danieldaydonald" is now claiming to be best buddies with Lord Attenborough, and other rubbish. Thanks for the info.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

You are seriously claiming to be friends with Richard Attenborough??? Using abreviations like RA to make you seem like pals is laughable! You are an O.C fan who wants the show to have some reflected glory, end of story. Btw show me an interview Lord Attenborough has given in the last 50 years where he has not said everyone involved in a film project was "Wonderful", "Marvelous" etc, etc.

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[–] cfrohn-1 16 years ago

Danieldaydonald, you are right

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

About what??? Being best friends with Lord Attenborough??? Read eric_morbius's post above if you want real info.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

A Mischa fan, that's a dying breed. Don't you mean an overgrown O.C fan?

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[–] danieldaydonalds 16 years ago

Cfrohn-1, I know I'm right. I am not posting to make exaggerated, overhyped claims as to Mischa Barton. I do, however, have rather a lot of specific and correct information re. this particular project.

I am sure it was her idea to go for a summer course to RADA. RA just lent his support because he is or was back then president of RADA. Mischa had already completed CTR. Also it is very easy to forget, MB actually started out her career on stage in New York.

For those ignorant (note to IK_IE), it requires different technique to act on stage. I've heard (as yet unconfirmed) MB is seriously considering a stage play in London next year.

I guess what I like about Barton is that for her age, it is difficult to name many young actresses who are prepared to take as many professional risks, in terms of the range of roles, as she takes. I mean she could have followed the example of the older lead actress on the OC (I think her name was Rachel Bilson). That actress has gone down the ultra safe route of only replicating the geek boyfriend she portrayed in the OC ( a show incidentally that I hated).

It has to be said, Barton has advantages, in that she obviously earns a significant income outside of acting which gives her that independence and strength to pursue projects she wants to do.

That said, her personal life could certainly do with a makeover. Her choice of boyfriends has been appalling and the recent incident of DUI and driving without a valid licence is not to be dismised lightly. I would say she could well invest some of her money on a lifestyle counsellor.

Professionally, MB looks to be in a good position, let's hope she takes the lessons to be learnt from the recent incident to heart.

PS this IK_IE person is obviously in need of his /her medication--read the multiple ramblings. I'm surprised that the Barton management team / family have not asked that ik_ie be banned from posting here---presumably they do'nt go here or do'nt care.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

You are just a sycophantic O.C fan, that's all you are. If M.B did any movie, or TV role you would say it was Oscar material regardless. You said my assertion of Mischa taking acting classes was "utter fantasy", even though it was true, you mouth off about Mischa being mature, and "professional", next thing Mischa is arrested for being drunk at the wheel, with drugs, and no license! And to top all this you claim to be best buddies with Lord Attenborough!!!!! It's you who needs to take a reality check.

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[–] battlebus3 16 years ago

Its very sad you seem to think you have the 'knowledge' on the movie. You do not. Can you confirm your qualification to make informed comment on this or any other film? Are you an actor, director, producer or technician who knows his/her stuff??
Very sad, that your vitriol takes over from valid cultural critical comment.
All your professed corrections on the facts re RA or MB are in fact - wrong.

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[–] Brat99 16 years ago

My god i feel sorry for you.
i jus read all your post and you only write stuff about mischa. you write about her every hour. Dont you ave anything else to do ?

and the other thing nobody should belive what you are saying.
You hate mischa But its pretty wierd you want to see every movie that she is in
closing the ring , st trinians , the oc. the oh in ohio.
You have seen them all but you hate mischa ?

either you havent seen any or you just have nothing to do than watch her movies because you hate her.

Get a life loser

and NO i am not an O.C fan or a mischa fan
But I think mischa is a good actress . when i watched the oc long time ago I always Thought that Mischa and Julie cooper was the best actors on that show.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

And you are I suppose? Mischa is a bad actress, and this film is awful.

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[–] Brat99 16 years ago

yes maybe it is but you dont know . u havent watched it

And if you have may i ask you something ?
why do u keep watching mischa barton movies if you hate her so much ?

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

I only watched this because I am friends with some of the people who work for the Belfast cinema this was premiered at, I got to watch other (good) movies for free, and this was part of the deal. Not one single person I asked there thought the film was any good at all.

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[–] The_Fishmongers_Donger 16 years ago

Crikey! The person who mentioned lk ie's posting history wasn't joking. It makes it hard to accept statements at face value like "Not one single person I asked there thought the film was any good at all" when the poster has an obsessive track record of rubbishing everything and anything the actress says, does or appears in. Interesting case. I would say the poster has an inherent self loathing that's manifested itself in this compulsive fixation as a desperate means of deflecting reality and feeling better about himself/herself.

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[–] lk_ie 16 years ago

Mischa is a rotten actress, Hollywood has enough of them as it is, and if you think differently, you hardly have reality in a headlock yourself. If I post a lot about Mischa, it's because 75% of them are replys to nitwits like you.

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[–] The_Fishmongers_Donger 16 years ago

I'm just not that interested in Mischa Barton's acting skills to argue about it. What I am interested in is obsessive behaviour, emotional instability, what is really driving a kind of hate mail compulsion, and how imdb posters reveal a lot about themselves while feeling safe behind their anonymity. So far I have you down as low self esteem and a possible susceptibility to depression.

Mischa is a rotten actress

Maybe. I wouldn't know. But why the need to keep going on about it? What is really bothering you?

Hollywood has enough of them as it is

Then why Mischa and not one of the many others? I suspect if Mischa didn't exist it would be one of the others because this has less to do with Mischa and more to do with satisfying some kind of need you have.

If I post a lot about Mischa, it's because 75% of them are replys to nitwits like you

It must be very obvious to anyone who has taken a look at your posting history that you are on a mission to undermine anything that this actress is associated with. Many of your posts have been in negative threads started by yourself. I don't think you can blame other people for what is a bizarre and slightly disturbing posting history.

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[–] battlebus3 16 years ago

I think you are making good and sensible comments here!!
I'm no expert on behaviour but It's always such a shame and frankly, disturbing, to see the bile that is out there, over something that is a collective creative effort - a collaborative and creative effort on the part of many people - who are trying to put some magic into the ether - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't in the world of filmaking - but over all, its the effort and belief in what a group of people can do, that goes into the attempt to entertain fellow humans - and take themselves out of themselves, for a short while, hopefully with some skill and success.
I sometimes wonder, what do these people who are so vitriolic and negative, do in their lives - in their work and play?? Does this person who is being so horrid about Mischa, work in the film industry??? What qualified right does this person have to make such damning comments on the effort of others??
Maybe this person is a famous director or actor or producer??? Maybe this person can give us something of theirs, for us to see and pass an opinion on??
Not a very nice excercise, to try to impose one's will and judgement on others, exclusively. Everyone has the right to their own opinion. OK, see the movie pass your comment and urge others to do the same - but to try to STOP others from having a qualified opinion about the work and effort in good faith, of other people - is in my book, not very democratic. Or nice - in the proper sense of, nice.
hey ho, you obviously can't please all of the people, all of the time!!! Thank God!!!

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[–] grambax 16 years ago

I'm no expert on behaviour but It's always such a shame and frankly, disturbing, to see the bile that is out there, over something that is a collective creative effort - a collaborative and creative effort on the part of many people - who are trying to put some magic into the ether - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't in the world of filmaking - but over all, its the effort and belief in what a group of people can do, that goes into the attempt to entertain fellow humans - and take themselves out of themselves, for a short while, hopefully with some skill and success

Thats a lovely description of the film making process. I wish your post could appear at the top of every message board - in fact I'd ask to borrow it for my signiture, if it wasn't too long.

It's good to see healthy debate here, but its a great shame when that turns into vitriolic attacks. I'm not directing this comment at the earlier poster particularly - just making a comment about the IMDb Message Boards in general, and indeed most net forums.

Thanks for the post!

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[–] bull828 16 years ago

wow, over 8 hours straight of mischa-bashng on the 28th of dec... you seriously need help, i dont understand how much of a lowlife you are...get a job as*hol*, jeeze

you suck

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[–] LetItBe117 16 years ago

How's Gregory Smith in this movie? I liked him a lot in 'Everwood'.

"Of course it is happening inside your head but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?"

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[–] ThePhantomJipper 16 years ago

Nothing special but survives due to the abysmality of mischa and blonde guy. Also opens a new chapter in the book of outrageous cinematic moustaches.

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[–] wolfee37 16 years ago

I thought Mischa was ok. But the blonde guy was emberresing, and Gregory Smith was also kind of weak...

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[–] Chrysanthepop 16 years ago

Actually, she turned up with a decent performance, surprisingly.

"a tulawin"

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[–] Dash99 16 years ago

shes not the worst thing about it, i wouldnt hand her an academy award for the performance but she conveyed the emotions the character was suppose to have in every scene.

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