Posted by Something-Like-37 at spider-wn051.proxy.aol.com on June 16, 2002 at 12:21:42:
In Reply to: Can Chris Rock Carry a Film? posted by DrMidnite on June 16, 2002 at 10:45:12:
: You know, i consider myself a fan of Rock's comedy, but im finding that his film work has been something of a question mark. After seeing Bad Company (which is just plain awful. Schumacher actually did worse than Batman and Robin), i started thinking about Rock's film roles.
: He was good in Dogma in a supporting role, he was a little over the top and annoying in Jay and Silent Bob.
: But his other film work has been kind of.... how can i put this.... Not that good.
: Lethal Weapon 4 was mediocre, CB4 had its moments, Pootie Tang was awful, Down to Earth was just sad.
: But after seeing him in a leading role like Bad Company, i have to wonder if he can actually carry a film in the leading role. If the box office is any indication, he cant.
: But if i can save one of you from seeing Bad Company, my work here is complete.