Harrison Ford's Best Performance?
Does anyone think it's a coincidence that Ford's arguably two best performances were both directed by Peter Weir? Weir is maybe the most underrated filmmaker of the 80's and 90's.
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I just saw the movie again and was again amazed by Harrison Ford's performance. It is probably one of his best performances. The way he slowly brings Allie Fox from eccentricity to egocentrism and then insanity is amazing.
shareYes, this is an overlooked classic. As others have said, it's too bad Harrison didn't take on more parts like this, but at least we have this one. He did it all completely without all the "method actor going insane" cliches. It's a one of a kind, which may be why a lot of people don't get it, there's nothing to compare it to. As Harrison learned early in his career, in his time with Columbia and Dead Heat on a Merry Go Round, most often people want something that looks like something that's already been successful. This is like no other movie, especially in the eighties.
shareI agree, he didn't do the usual going crazy over the top cliches, which makes his performance all the better. Because even when he drifts into insanity he almost makes sense to the audience and the family. Ford is a much better actor than he is given credit for.
shareI have to disagree. I thought Ford was miscast in the role. This is a role that calls for Nicholson or De Niro.
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LOLOLOL Uhuh sure lets replace them in Die Hard and Forrest Gump as well.
"That wasn't flying, that was........falling with style"
Willis and Hanks were well-cast for their roles. I just don't think Ford was right for this role.
shareWell miscast is of course is a matter of opinion but it almost came off as if you were saying he wasn't "good enough" to do which would be utter nonsence.
"That wasn't flying, that was........falling with style"
I didn't say he wasn't good enough, I just didn't think he was right for the role.
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