Time after time I see actors stepping into the director's chair and failing miserably. There are exceptions of course, Clint Eastwood comes to mind, but the majority of actors I've seen trying to direct typically produce fairly derivative work.
Directing is incredibly difficult, and very few people do it well, which is why I question why so many actors feel a need to try it, many of whom, quite frankly, are as dumb as a post.
Why do you think they can't? This movie proves that Angelina Jolie can actually direct, the movie was pretty good, so your argument is invalid.
shareThat's your opinion - many, myself included, found the movie to be mediocre at best. Not bad, not terrible, but not exceptionally good, either. A reasonably competent job of directing, nothing more.
I think the main source of derision over this issue is how many posters claim that Jolie was robbed of an Oscar nomination/win. Sorry, but I didn't find the movie or her directing anywhere near Oscar worthy.
I am not a "hater", and no doubt she will, or should, get better and more skilled over time, but she's still a relative novice at directing, and I think too many people are way overrating her at this point.
Mediocre? Couldn't you find a more meaningless word than that? If you lack the ability to criticize a movie with at least a few normal sentences, please don't write anything at all.
BTW, that's your opinion - many, myself included, found the movie to be better than average.
No one said that it was amazing and obviously it's not Oscar worthy, but OP's claim about her directing skills are simply not true, especially considering she doesn't have too much (or any) experience in directing. I've seen far worse movies than this from experienced directors, so why do actors think they can direct? I don't know, maybe becouse she just did a pretty decent job? That's why.
Mediocre means just what it says - not bad, not exceptional - just average.
As for the rest of your opening paragraph, all I can say is, "Grow up". I merely stated an opposing opinion, I didn't insult or belittle what you said. Clearly you're incapable of discussing things at a mature level.
Your problem - not mine.
Dennis Hopper Directed Easy Rider and Out of The Blue two pretty amazing movies but Dennis Hopper was way more interesting and talented than Angelina Jolie could ever be.
Well, next time you wanna bash a movie, try to write more than a meaningless word and maybe people will take you seriously, becouse right now it's pretty hard.
shareBTW, that's your opinion - many, myself included, found the movie to be better than average.When did I ever say or imply that others aren't entitled to their own opinions? On the contrary, your immature attack on my post indicates you are the one who can't tolerate those who disagree with you.
Mediocre? Couldn't you find a more meaningless word than that?It's not my responsibility to remedy your limited vocabulary.
where do you get the gumption to declare that many actors are dumb as post? Have you met them? Talked to them? Have many actors shared their backgrounds with you so that you feel qualified to comment on their IQ? Have you ever directed a movie?
Your unqualified statements are quite telling...
Despite your implication to the contrary, that a director fails to impress you specifically does not mean that they have failed as a director.
George Clooney surprised me as a director. He's efficient.
And also, Ben Stiller come to mind. You like his films or not, he's a good director!
in my eyes theres two things a director needs.
an actual talent in directing, e.g. imagination and creativity to see a scene or choose shots, etc.
the next is experience and the job role of actually directing people and making sure budget, time, etc is managed correctly.
the fact they are actors means they probably have a high level of creativity seeing film is there chosen career. they also work on film sets everyday for years so know exactly how film sets are run. and have huge amounts of experience working in that environment.
if anything actors seem like quit a good choice to choose for directing a film.
Wow! 150 responses, I'm glad I was able to spark such a debate!
Now truth be told I was a little ticked off when I wrote the original post, for whatever reason (can't really remember). I was wrong to characterize all actors taking the chair in a bad light, although it still bothers me to see actors taking the chair when there are probably far more qualified people who don't have the opportunity.
Thanks for the responses!
be careful how you talk about the woman i love.
Eastwood's weakness as a director is that he goes for cheap shot obvious sentimentality of an old man, which he is. Even Unforgiven, I mean, a scarred prostitute and a stereotyped disillusioned gunslinger with his craggy profile. It's so cornball I wonder at Hollywood. Compare Unforgiven to the masterful, cynical and socially dead-on Chinatown, and you can see the contrast between great directing and the cheap shot.
shareSentimentality is a sign of directorial weakness now? Frank Capra disagrees with you.
shareI like people who generalize.
shareClint Eastwood, Ben Affleck and George Clooney have done some very impressive work. In fact they have done better jobs than many other directors doing lame movies.
But in Jolie's case, you should know that Pitt has a lot of financing for Plan B Productions. He's a big ticket to sales. He can finance a studio and get Jolie on board to direct; even though it would have actually been ghost directed, which happens in many cases. Do you think she has the brains to do those intense scenes at POW camps? All she can think of is steroids to stay thin and pout her lips on screen, full of herself. They shift millions around. Then they tried hard to push the covers for her to win Best Director at Oscars, but it failed.
So you must like people in general!
sharei feelt same as you , but clint done some great works , but there is alot of actors that also trying to direct/produce movies .. and think it is as easy as acting
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