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Lena makes Angelina Jolie look like an aardvark

posted 16 years ago by qofreason
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Mädchen Amick is achingly gorgeous in this film. Her smirk, her eyes. Ugh. It hurts.

Good flick. I wondered about a realization/resolution for the central character, but other threads indicate the original ending got lopped off in the editing room.

I did see an interview with the Kazan, the writer-director, who said the producers hated the original ending. Kazan said that after much haggling and argument, he had agreed to shoot their alternative ending; both would be tested for audiences, and the one receiving the higher score would be released. He said they did not bother shooting, however, because the lead actress got pregnant. If I recall correctly, the producers got pissed at her pregnancy, thinking she had chosen to have a baby (at Kazan's behest??) to avoid reshoots. I think they even spoke to her doctors to confirm date of conception.

So I'm surprised a concluding scene was removed...

Good flick.

[–] mike_the_bloody 15 years ago

I agree 100%

She is very gorgeous and a wonderful actress. One of my favorites. Good flick indeed

"Hello, Ben. Welcome back to the land of the living" - John Locke

[–] TheGiantPaperPanda 15 years ago

I have to agree with the OP. I mean Christ, look at her.

I just don't understand why she cheated on Ray. I mean they were practically perfect together. It's not like she wouldn't be comfortable he was a well-to-do architect. I would be pissed too if I were Ray. All the crap he put up with. Forgiving her over and over and just being conned so viciously.

But I'd be damned if I didn't let her con me, I mean Christ, look at her.

[–] cflr 12 years ago

I would like to give her a pearl necklace.

[–] Studman_Productions 15 years ago

hell yeah!!

[–] qofreason 15 years ago

If I recall, this was one of my favorite scenes. She's pure badass here... Eat your heart out, Megan Fox.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLLFpTGSXtA

[–] digitalboy72 14 years ago

From her first appearance on Twin Peaks I've had it real bad for this woman, she's a Goddess among men.

Her parents knew what they were doing when they named her, her name means Beautiful girl.

"What are you some kind of half-assed astronaut?" - 'Quint' in JAWS

[–] sweiland75 14 years ago

Angelina Jolie is vastly overrated. The only men who like her are the ones who are whipped. That's why she is with the pretty boy Brad Pitt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5GZIDnMzZQ Why does Canada need a queen?

[–] marbleann 14 years ago

Why are people always pitting beautiful women against each other? What is that about. I never hear anybody doing that with good looking men. Both of those woman are gorgeous and talented. Why can people just leave it at that. And what does Brad Pitt have to do with this?

Angelina Jolie is vastly overrated. The only men who like her are the ones who are whipped. That's why she is with the pretty boy Brad Pitt.

Sweiland if that is what you think about Pitts relationship with Jolie what about him and Aniston? She must of really been a loser because it seems she couldn't even keep a man who such a weakling he is pussy whipped according to you. Billy Bob Thorton, Brad Pitt all those people who voted for her to get a Oscar and SAG and a Emmy. Yes they are all pussy whipped. Yes Angelina so mesmerizing she has the power to hypnotize a man with just one look. Yes the Delilah and Helen of Troy of Hollywood.

[–] sweiland75 14 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5GZIDnMzZQ Why does Canada need a queen?

[–] pinbackwiggly 14 years ago

Agreed! If she ever bumped into me at the supermarket, I would just give her all my money. No need for the con.

[–] Woodyanders 13 years ago

Agreed. Madchen Amick was smokin' hot in this film.

I'm a totally bitchin' bio writer from Mars!

[–] qofreason 13 years ago

So hot.

[–] Drooch (5333) 2 years ago

Correct. Mädchen Amick is transcendentally beautiful, like Grace Kelly, it’s ridiculous. Jolie is butch, with fake inflatable lips, none of the femininity of those angels.

What was this alternative ending the studio supposedly wanted..?