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The leading lady

posted 9 years ago by jrhpax
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I can't think of a movie in which the entire cast has been excellent -- except for the leading lady. As I watched Dakota Fanning, I kept thinking of the actresses who could and should have played the role. In her scenes with Emma Thompson, the latter stole them without even trying. Maybe Dakota Fanning was poorly directed -- I want to think she has talent -- but in this movie, she was terrible.

[–] sc_taylor 9 years ago

It's hardly fair to compare Dakota Fanning to Emma Thompson!

[–] sc_taylor 9 years ago

Her English accent was excellent too. Americans are rarely able to manage that

[–] anniebrodie 9 years ago

Her Scottish accent was deplorable. Eddie Gray wasn't English, so Dakota's English accent is neither here nor there.

[–] movie80 7 years ago

Dakota did not look the part. I like her but this movie isn't for her.