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The Chemistry of The Cast

posted 15 years ago by corey_246
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I don't know if anyone mentioned this, but the chemistry was amazing. I dont think there was ever a moment it looked forced, it was so natural, even when they were in awkward moments such as their meeting in Starbucks it felt very light and natural.

The hospital scene especially looked so natural and normal. I haven't seen many movies with such a strong and reasonably large cast like this one be so fluent

Any one know of more films like this with this kind of feel between the cast?

[–] CollideWithDestiny 15 years ago

I agree, that was great casting. Must have been a lot of fun to be on the set of this movie. I think it also helped that it's a light movie.

Pride & Prejudice (2006) is a movie that comes to mind with a large cast that felt natural and light. Especially the scenes with the Bennet family at home.

"You cannot find peace by avoiding life"

[–] corey_246 15 years ago

Oh the 2006 PAP movie is one of my fav. movies! The casting in it was amazing too, idk if you ever watched the extras on it? They played tag in the house used for the Bennet family and even the interviews they were so light and playful with each other while they talked.

More films need to focus on casting like these movies, focus on chemistry instead of big names.

[–] CollideWithDestiny 15 years ago

Yes I agree! I wont even tell you how many times I've watched it, but I know exactly what you mean! lol... The extras were great to watch yes! I love how playing hide & seek in the house helped to break the ice. And you could really tell Donald Sutherland was in love with all the girls.

"You cannot find peace by avoiding life"

[–] taylorje 14 years ago

My favorite part was when Mrs. Bennet perked up after learning that Lydia and Wickham were married. It didn't matter that Lydia was only fifteen or had disgraced herself by running off with Wickham. Then, Lydia's silly behavior when she and Wickham came for a visit.