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Stole the show !

posted 16 years ago by Cooke_Fann
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I am watching "Misty" for 10th time and I must say Jessica Walters stole this Movie ! And the scenes with Donna Mills were boring as Hell but I know they were needed to show the contrast . But Damn ! Jessica even outperformed Clint ! The only one that came close to keeping my attention next to Walters was Clints sidekick And Housekeeper ! I actually liked the older Woman that Clint had a business lunch with. That scene was awsome ! But Donna Mills performance was rather Bland.

[–] Cooke_Fann 16 years ago

Another thing that made Jessica very scary psycologically was that at times she seem to go into this robotic trance when saying certain lines , Almost like a "Stepford Wife" . And it was creepy
anyone agree?

[–] gnolti 16 years ago

Jessica Walter walked away with Misty. Just as Barbara Harris walked away with Freaky Friday, and Jane Fonda walked away with Klute.

Nothing like a spot-on classic performance by an actress in 70s classics.

There, daddy, do I get a gold star?

[–] orchidclub 16 years ago

I have to agree with you on all counts, Jessica Walters was just fabulous in this movie!! I liked pretty much everyone in it except for Donna Mills. I mean she wasn't bad, but her character was really uninteresting! And Birdie the housekeeper was awesome... I'm so glad she didn't die. :)

[–] mkd825 15 years ago

I'm also glad that Birdie didn't die (covered in fake orange blood), I was sure that she was going to. But my girlfriend could have cared less as she cannot STAND Clarice Taylor from her role as Grandma Huxtable on The Cosby Show, she is like excessively annoyed by the actress. I think CT did a great job with this supporting role.

[–] Itsamoomoo 11 years ago

You took the words right out of my mouth!! Everything you said and pointed out is exactly how I feel! Thanks!!