Posted by Slavei at 4.19.96.69 on November 14, 2003 at 15:48:53:
In Reply to: Ben Affleck is a great actor posted by affleckisgod2003 on November 14, 2003 at 15:43:01:
: 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 most. 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.