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James Earl Jones

posted 15 years ago by Illdoitsoon
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Okay I haven't seen the whole movie but it doesn't seem like James got a lot to do in this movie-he just seems to stand there and react to what's happening: the only time he even came close to doing something, from what I've seen, is a flashback where he's whipping Martin Lawrence's character. Now I know it would be pathetic to see him try to pull off the stunts Martin and the other cast pulled but, goddammit, give him SOMETHING to do. It's just like Sissy Spacek in Hot Rod: they just casted a famous actor and made them stand there while the other actors did something more interesting. If your going to cast James make sure his character has some effect on the plot.

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[–] faekinnitt 15 years ago

Watch the entire movie before casting an opinion. He has more lines as the movie progresses.

In movies with all-star casts (or at least a handful of popular actors) they all can't be the star of the movie. They each brought something special and unique to the movie because of their level of talent and familiarity. I enjoyed watching him in that role, which was one where he didn't really have much to say to Martin because of the static between them. But when he DID say stuff, it was believable.

[–] nutsberryfarm 12 years ago

was papa jenkins preggers? something was 'kicking' in his stomach. it moved around when he was standing still.

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