Actually, I thought he was miscast for that one. Jack Vincennes is not a sleazy cop and Spacey didn’t play him that way. He was supposed to be like Dean Martin but Curt Hanson handpicked Spacey. One of the first actors cast for this movie. Russell Crowe excels in this and he didn’t think he could pay Bud. But the other movies Spacey plays in are really sleazy characters but ALWAYS smart. There is nothing like Se7en. Nothing can come close to this dark, slimy, magnificent movie by Fincher. But the very first one I saw him in was Wiseguy, when he played Mel Profitt. And there’s Usual Suspects. What a great movie. The best movie endings of all time are these two: Se7en and Usual Suspects. You can say whatever you want about him, but he’s a fantastic actor.
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Lucia2016 (612)
a year ago
I thought the part where he has the change of heart and feels guilty for pimping out the young kid was played really well, other than that was usual Spacey.
My favourite in that film is Danny De Vito, it hit me what an underated actor he really is, because of how he looks and because he does a lot of comedy it's overlooked what a great charismatic actor he really is
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letess (1513)
a year ago
This entire movie is great. It shows LA in the 50s and I love that you follow three cops each going their own way and each finding their answer to the Night Owl Murders dead or alive. In the book, the killer is announced in the beginning. And in this, you don’t know until Jack visits Dudley. Rollo Tomasi. I agree with you that Jack felt really guilty about using the kid, Simon Baker. It was sincere. I just loved Bud White in this. And Exley. I thought the two Australians stole the show. And Simon who is also Australian. DeVito was perfect.
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Lucia2016 (612)
a year ago
Guy Pearce is extremely underrated, he is one of the few genuine character actors, everytime i see him in something he is never the same. Also picks quite interesting films. I want to see Ravenous.
James Cromwell is someone i really rate as well, 'That'l do Pig' still always gets me lol
Say what you want about Spacey he isn't a pedophile he might just be a bit sleezy but i am able dto seperate the two. I still watch Polanski films and he did one of the worst things imaginable but the work is undeniably brilliant. It's a real shame but sad truth is most brilliant minds are a bit warped, i mean look at all the old Greek philosophers and Sigmund Freud ect
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