Posted by affleckisgod2003 at adsl-67-114-39-96.dsl.scrm01.pacbell.net on November 14, 2003 at 15:01:26:
In Reply to: Affleck posted by AffleckCantAct on November 14, 2003 at 10:42:26:
Affleck is an asset because of his ability pick up the character subtleties most actors could
not. He finds those little things that are seemingly imperceptible to you, good sir. His
characters seem totally identical with no visible change between movies because he expects
much more intense attention paid to his portayals than most people are willing to offer.
Similar to saved by the Bell star Elizibeth Berkely, Ben is way ahead of his time at
understanding how to work the medium. The faster project turnover requires a simplicity of
mind. Something similar to a baby who can't yet speak. That is where Mr. Affleck is taking
the entire acting industry. "From the mouth of babes" it has been said and I agree.
Although, maybe I give Mr. Affleck credit for more power than he has, but that is only
because I know he should have the power to transcend acting as it was and bring it down to
the level of the likes or Ms. Berkely.
True acting, not on the level of Mr. Affleck's though, can be seen today in the work of
Keannu Reeves, Resse Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. Take another look at Mr. Affleck's
work and you will realize, it is the complexity of character portrayal that he has conciously
left out for the benefit of all our simple minds. Open that small mind of yours to the
imperceptible subtly that most misdiagnose as a complete lack of talent, ability, or effort.
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: Can someone explain to me why Affleck is considered such an asset to ANY project. Any
actor with any self respect would not do a movie like Gigli. He is the same character in every
movie. Don't you have to "get into character", don't you "play the part"? I didn't think that it
was,
: "Here just read this the best you can.". Everytime I see him its the same lack of quality that
makes me wonder why. Why directors use him. I could act better with one lip. I know
HollyWood is hard-up for good leading male actors. And, I apologize Kevin, your movies
generally rock and I know you started his career, you guys are buddies, and he is in your
new movie, but it may seem to some, that you are maybe trying to cash in on his popularity
by making a movie like "Jersey Girl", I can sort of understand I guess after Chasing Amy. But,
I would rather watch Vin Diesel pretend he can act than sit through anything at all with
Affleck in it.
: Thanks for responses. (Damon is another topic all together:)
: We need Jay & Silent Bob II