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I was really disappointed, when I heard that Stiller and Wilson were playing the lead roles, I would have preferred the original actors, even if they are both in their 60's.
Because the leading roles were played by the lesser-known Warren William and Lili Damita, the film is neglected, although neither Cagney, Garbo, nor anyone else, for that matter, could have bettered the performances.
When you compare this to say The Return of Jafar or Cinderella 2, it is much better with a warm story and no useless new characters that have important roles.
Tucci and Shalhoub shine in their roles and together they bring a very good film up another notch!
Lindsey is a very talented actress and plays her roles very well.
Since childhood I've found the actors playing the bad guys more interesting than the main characters,at least till about 1970 or so.Many that I viewed in the 1950's didn't last long in a movie or TV program because they were an early victim to the star.Some eventually went on to make names for their selves but for the most part I liked them more when playing minor roles.Some of those minor role villains are in this movie and I found them very entertaining.There's Neville Brand playing King Fisher,a good performer but sometimes a little bit to scary even for me when dealing out punishment.Others like Faro (Lee Van Cleef),Sundown Whipple(John Doucette) and Blackburn(Claude Akins) are in top menacing form.While not a household name another quality performer is Robert Middleton playing Ben Ryerson.Whether playing a politician or a mob boss he gives a quality performance.In this movie he's a bit grubby looking but handy with both a gun and a knife.Then there's Willie (Elisha Cook Jr) one of Fisher's men.He usually bursts into a room big eyed bearing news but has to grab a quick drink before speaking.So much to my delight the cast includes a rouge's gallery of personal favorites,almost like a dream come true.For those who like the good guys the movie leans more towards a nightmare.Jack Palance plays Jacob Wade the main character.As usual he has the look of a strong tough looking man.His performance is better than usual but that just means it's not as stiff as usual.The story lacks a bit of direction also.Those two points are forgotten because of Anthony Perkins who plays Jacob Wade's son Riley.His part lacks direction or maybe a director as it seems like he or someone else wants to sabotage this movie.First off he's too old and big to be playing the part of the son.When he does show some sign of a emotion it's fitting more for someone at least 10 years younger than him.To the simple statement that his mother(deceased) was a fine woman he responds blandly"talk about my mother again and I'll kill you",really off the wall.Elaine Aiken gives a good performance and is nice looking.In another comment it was basically said her character with it's good qualities has no reason to be interested romantically in the wimpy Perkins character,that's hitting the nail on the head.So this movie was just about what I expected,the minor roles out shining the main characters.One of the main characters looked like a good friend must of gave them the part.
This proves his ability to adapt to different roles, which is to me, a film-maker myself, one of the most important qualities an actor can possess.
The cast of this movie however were unable to make the same assurances.. there is an actor in this film called kevin e scott, his career has spanned 10 years and consisted of 3 small movie roles, it is clear why after seeing this.
The woman tend to overdramitize, but even so, they are wonderful in their roles.
The story has some potential, I admit it's not the most predictable plot line, and some actors are quite good in their roles (Walken & Schlatter have some good chemistry), but scenes which are supposed to be scary are so badly done they come across as hilarious.
She, and Harvey Keitel, are in the leading roles, under Tavernier's direction the two in top form.
Seriously, the only good thing about this film was seeing the original Hanson Brothers reprise their roles, which was not nearly enough to save it.
Eight film roles, only one of which (her first) is of any importance.
It was powerfully acted by both leading roles.
It is interesting seeing Burton and Brando in comedic roles.
How can one man continually create such irritatingly grating roles one after another and still be allowed to make more movies ?
The "big stars" are Dom DeLuise and Rodney Dangerfield, but they really play supporting roles to Kevin McDonald of "Kids in the Hall" fame.
Look for Keystone Producer Mack Sennett and future silent comedian Charley Chase in small roles.
Colman is fine if a bit long in the tooth in the dual roles of a king and a look-alike commoner.
I don't think they should list actors in the credits unless they have prominent roles, and if they do, then maybe the word "bit part" should be next to their names.
Matthau, in one of his last roles, is great as the widower trying to navigate in very strange waters.
He starts working in small roles until he catches the eye of famed actress Alla Nazimova (Leslie Caron) and her companion Natasha Rambova (Michelle Phillips).
This isn't so much saucy seaside postcard humour as it is 'Razzle' letters page, with demeaning roles for women and a barrage of unfunny, and occasionally homophobic gags adding to the 'fun'.
Dana Carvey, John Cusack, and John Neville also have great roles.
Reg Gardiner and Martha Stewart are also great in their supporting roles.
Madeline Kahn, Edie Falco, Barbara Barrie, and Bob Dishy are all superb, completely immersing themselves in their roles.
Jason Robards, at this point in his career, seemed to specialize in patriarch roles, such as in "All the President's Men", "Max Dugan Returns", and "You Can't Take it With You".
I don't expect Royal Shakespeare Company standard work from a film like this but pretty well all the characters show the very barest minimum of commitment to their roles.
These were plum roles for each actress and I am sure the series affected each of them as well.
The two leads supposedly hated playing their roles, and it shows.
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