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Black's bad acting...

posted 8 years ago by annezuchowicz63
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Jack Black's bad acting nearly ruins this film, for me. He doesn't have the acting chops for a dramatic role like the one he played.

[–] SisterSuzy101 8 years ago

I don't think his acting was that bad, but he was definitely miscast here.

[–] evolution_500_2 8 years ago

"I don't think his acting was that bad, but he was definitely miscast here."

I don't think his acting was that bad, either. Miscast? Not really, not in terms of how the character's written.

[–] Burk48917 (11442) 2 years ago

I came here to say the same thing. JB shines in the right role, this just wasn't it.

[–] Hyperboievr 8 years ago

He did well with the material. It's more an issue of him being miscast. His voice, mannerisms, etc just didn't suit a character like Denham.

That all said, I do like to view Black's version of Denham as a very interesting take on the character.

[–] avlis-nec 8 years ago

I looove his acting here! He is so over the top that it is hard not to enjoy it. But what I would agree on is that he was somehow miscast, especially if his role needed to be more dramatic. Still, he was great imo

[–] ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony 8 years ago

I never was a huge Jack Black fan.

Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fan

[–] bregund 8 years ago

he always looks like he needs a shower, he slurs every line, and he's completely unconvincing. inexplicable actor #364, just above kevin hart and below amy schumer.

[–] The_Film_Addict 8 years ago

He was good here. He's just too associated with comedy to be taken serious as a dramatic actor.

"I wish I wasn't afraid all the time, but I am."
-V for Vendetta

[–] Rocky15 (509) 4 years ago

He tried but was miscast.

Paul Giamatti would have been perfect for that role.

[–] AP (5291) 4 years ago

I think he was at the level he normally is,... which is terrible.