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Shouldn't have cast John Cusack


Before anyone rants, I think Cusack did an excellent job. But the film would've been better if they'd cast a younger - or younger looking - actor to accentuate the difference in Roy's and Moira's ages, and his attraction to older women -- including Mom, as Lilly knows & exploits so shockingly in the end.

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Huh, really?

Cusack was only, 23-24 in this. I thought that he looked young, definitely could've passed for a few years younger.

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Didn't even think about the age difference angle but now that you mention it.....hmmmm.
Also, is it me or does Cusack seem to stay in a strange Dorain Gray state? Never gets old that guy.

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