I feel like he was hiding that very secret behind his anchor-ish good looks the whole time.
shareI thought he seemed rather astute.
Never defend crap with: "It's just a movie"
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Not at all, in fact your question is ridiculous. If anything, give the writer/director credit for presenting a more releastic portrait of someone in that position of being a pretty face in an industry that really deserves more. Basically, Hurt's character is just smart enough to know that he depends on smarter people to bring depth to his news coverage.
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No he was just not very smart and knew it.
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His mannerisms were very odd...
'What the hell kinda way to act is that?'- Royal Tenenbaum
Tom was smart. He made smart moves. He wasn't a news junkie like Aaron, nor was he as concerned with detail as Jane. Because of this, he is perceived as inferior in this arena.
One scene that demonstrates Tom's ability to think on his feet is when Aaron tries to talk down to him at that party, giving him the trick question about the number of cabinet members.
Aaron feels a sense of victory and says, "maybe next time we'll do state capitals" and Tom says, "still fifty right?"
That is a funny, quick witted line and illustrates how when push comes to shove, Tom is mentally on par with probably anybody.
I guess Rick Perry loved that line so much he decided he had to have it for his debate debacle. Way to defend your right to be ignorant and insist on staying that way.
I finally understand how the GOP can trot out the candidate pool they've been presenting with a straight face.
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The *beep* are you talking about?
#threeseasonsandathankyou
How do you figure he was retarded when he clearly shows tendencies of being able to manipulate people in certain situations?
His character (Tom) isn't as smart or as knowledgable as Jane or Aaron, but Tom is fully aware of that fact. He even goes to them for advice. Tom also knows how to play up his role as "The Face" of broadcast journalism.
Clearly not traits you will find in mentally challenged individuals.
"His mannerisms were very odd..."
Like, retarded-odd, right?
"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan
Like, retarded-odd, right?
Tom wasn't even odd...he just was more bland and colorless, displaying no emotion, very passive, and too laid back. It sometimes irritated the more proactive Jane.
Another scene which illustrates the stark contrast is when many of the employees are fired...Tom has no reaction; it's almost as if he's an android watching a show on telly, not dealing with real life while Jane is crying and very upset.
The scene was wonderful, because although Jane is bossy, opinionated, loud, outgoing, and often brash, she has deep empathy and compassion for others' suffering. Jane has been promoted, but she cannot feel happy because she's feeling the pain of others, even people she doesn't know well who have not been so fortunate.
Tom implies that Jane "should" be happy about her promotion and doesn't understand why she's so upset and crying. Jane becomes a bit frustrated at Tom's lack of understanding.
Very excellent character development."facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan
Right on! That Reagan was too glib and slick for the country and world's good. No wonder Princess Diana was so terrified of Reagan back in the 1980's.
Isn't that a requirement for anchorpersons?
shareHeh, maybe somewhat true.
Regardless of the actual IQ of anchors, fact is, they are chameleons who take on the gravity (or levity) of the story they are currently speaking about. The anchor appears to be as meaningful as the story. As important, as vital.
Sometimes the anchors can't leave well enough alone: Brian Williams.
If he was, then you have just proven the old adage "it takes one to know one". Enjoy that.
shareNo...he's mostly average intelligence. But personality-wise, he's very bland, never ruffled, and emotionless, which is shown in a fascinating contrast to the emotional, hot-headed, stubborn, bossy, rather sensitive Jane.
The scene at the airport brings out the contrast the most sharply and underscores why a romance between Jane and Tom cannot last.
Tom reminds me of an android, seeming devoid of emotion or reaction.