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Hopper was bad in this

posted 5 years ago by AckbarsCorpse (316)
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A stoned actor not knowing his lines, even Coppola was annoyed by him. Could have been a great part.

[–] TheHungryHippo (821) 5 years ago

I think Coppola was equally annoyed by Brando.

[–] Rocky15 (509) 5 years ago

I thought Hopper was great, he’s a burned out gonzo journalist who’s lost his mind in the jungle, and he plays it perfectly.

One of the best performances of his career.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21542) 5 years ago

I agree. I’ve always thought he nailed it.

[–] Rocky15 (509) 5 years ago

definitely, one of the roles he was absolutely born to play.

I think the best performance in the film came from the actor who played Chef (Frederick Forrest?) he’s usually overlooked because people focus on Duvall, Sheen and Brando but I thought he was incredible.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21542) 5 years ago

Never get off the boat.

[–] Rocky15 (509) 5 years ago

That’s chief lol, I meant the guy with the moustache who gets chased by the tiger and meets an unfortunate end at the hands of Brando’s character.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21542) 5 years ago

Right, but remember after the tiger incident Willard’s narration declares “never get off the boat.”

[–] TheArgentinian (7109) 5 years ago

His overacting takes me out of the movie. But I can see why his approach to the role works for some people.

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