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Mariel Hemingway's performance

posted 13 years ago by gtbarker
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I am trying to think of a better one. Her sensitivity and vulnerability shone out so brightly and yet at the same time proving her character to be the one who actually has it together - a truly incredible and touching performance, and from one so young.

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[–] twolittleredsoxfans 12 years ago

Agreed, it is a fantastic performance. It's too bad she didn't do much of interest afterwards.

[–] richard-III 12 years ago

Agreed, this is easily one of Mariel's very best roles.
She's very natural and believablehere. A good director does bring out an actor's best.

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[–] Cultfilmfeverforever 11 years ago

I loved her performance. She was the emotional soul of the film for me. She was incredible in STAR 80, too.

[–] ObservationBlogger 11 years ago

It was a superbly touching performance. Mariel nailed that character. I'm surprised she hasn't appeared in more big name movies since then.

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[–] Cojay8 10 years ago

I adore when she says "filthy" the way she says it is adorable.

[–] PopperTheKungFu-Dragon 9 years ago

Agreed.

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[–] armanmarok 9 years ago

My favorite female performance directed by Woody Allen.

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