Foxcatcher: Another solid film from Bennett Miller, director of Money Ball and Capote. His no frills storytelling is very refreshing in the ever present style over substance market we have today. He has now guided another set of actors to some of the finest of the their careers. Channing Tatum gives a wonderfully non-charismatic, which is in and of itself an amazing achievement by both he and the Miller, as Tatum has nothing if not oodles of charisma. Hes looking to be taken seriously and honestly has been from the start and hes been recently and will likely continue working with some of the best directors around. His performance was not nearly as nuanced as perhaps Ryan Gosling might have been in the role but we cant punish people for not being Ryan Gosling. Mark Rufflo is my dude. He is easily one of the most underrated and amazingly genuine actors working today. He never truly disappears into a role and normally that would be a negative thing however for Rufflo its the opposite because he always brings with him a sincerity and truth that I would hate for him to lose. One of the best supporting actors around... he never outshines or overshadows the tone of the films hes in and always brings his best and brings out the best in those he works with. Even in popcorn flare like the Avengers hes the only other performer on screen who truly and believably holds his own with Downey as Iron Man. In The Kids are Alright he took the most two dimensional role and gave life to what became the most believable human being on screen. In Zodiac, one of the most underrated films from that year, he gave life and spit to another stock character (in something even as small as not liking tomatoes on his sandwich you can see his honesty). The man makes it look easy and in Foxcatcher he gives what might be my favorite of his performances... his entire presence is honest and subtle and his performance is not getting nearly the attention it should. He as a performer is not getting the attention he should. Steve Carrell is getting a ton of buzz-- deservedly. He likewise inhabits his role both in body and mind. His physical and vocal choices were fantastic and the depth required for the character seems tailor made for him. His work in past roles noticeably has prepared him to play a likened character to that of his iconic role from the office. His DuPont is no less desperate for love and acceptance, no less awkward in his obnoxiously forward manner in attempting to achieve said acceptance and love. The main difference, and his and the directors crowning accomplishment (like that of Tatums) is that was completely not funny. Even in the scenes and moments begging for his amazing comical talents, he was not funny. I do believe he deserves recognition as I believed he deserved to receive it from his work on the Office. Hes a fine actor whos continually brought honesty to even the most unbelievable characters. Give it a watch. Its slow but in a good way. Specific recommendations: Mark Beatty - cause its wrestling. Rosemarie Pohl - because your dude is doing some actual acting. Ethan, Matt, Emily, Orianna - because youre all movie buffs.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 03:22:38 +0000
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