He was too theatrical and melodramatic with the gesticulations and projection. He wasn't believable one bit. Too bad because I really enjoyed him in A Patch of Blue.
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i loved him in this.
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What do you mean you didn't recognize him? Considering the fact that he has top billing, who the #@**&! did you think he was? Mantan Moreland?
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I agree. I think generally Poitier is a very good actor. Much of the time in this movie he's okay, but in many scenes he really over-acted it. I would assume that since he had previously done the same part on the stage, he was accustomed to the sort of over-projection that is more necessary for a stage performance. He just didn't dial it down so well for the more intimate experience of film.
shareI disagree. If anything, this movie was the best showcase of Poiter's exceptional ability as a dramatic actor. The way he emoted his lines, particularly in the "Willie!!" scene, was mesmerizing. Although this was obviously a movie, the setting was more that of the stage. It was presented in a play format to capitalize on the dialogue of Hansberry's play, which, like Sidney's acting, was brilliant.
shareI think that you're wasting your time. If these people weren't able to see what you just explained to them, then like I said, you're wasting your time. I would have loved to have seen the play. With that being said, I've got one more thing to say. Not that I'm trying to rush him, but Poitier's going to leave us eventually, and when he does, I'll have just one thing to say: " Man, what a life, what a life, what a life! "
shareThe "Willie!" scene is the worst offender in his performance. So stagey and melodramatic! It was embarrassing to watch.
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sharesorry, no way. he is/was amazing. theatrical perhaps, it was a drama after all, but so powerful. don't water it down. some things need to be large - like Michelangelo's David. "Larger than life" has a function in the arts. and I believe every second of it.
Hey, that is RACIST!
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