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Bill Murray in Kingpin

posted 19 years ago by regandowling44
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does anybody else think that only Bill Murray could have played Big Ern in this movie? he was so halarious. Sure he was a horrible person, but only the talent of Bill Murray could have made this guy as big as a jack-ass as he was!

[–] NothingfaceZERO 19 years ago

The fact that Bill Murray ad-libbed most of his lines makes it even better. Murray's characters are the ultimate jackasses.

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[–] GotaFeeling 17 years ago

Classic. Possibly the best ad libber of all time.

[–] VonCouch 19 years ago

I think this movie is one of Bill Murray's funniest roles. And as brilliant as he is in the comedy, Woody Harrelson has to get tremendous credit for being able to keep up with him.

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[–] James_Bond_007_218 19 years ago

I thought Murray was fantastic!

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[–] stevenackerman69 17 years ago

I suppose, but you never can tell with actors. Yes, he was a jackass in private but you see how well loved he was. He was sort of like OJ Simpson. I wouldn't be surprised if he actually himself got away with murder.

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[–] whodeeny9-1 17 years ago

i wonder if big earns hair (which was hillarious, espacially at the end) was murrays idea as well. Very funny aspect of the character. I agree, only bill murray could be big earn.

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[–] lilgata_16 17 years ago

bill murray is so funny, i love him in most movies he's in. he always makes me laugh, and even though he's an ass, u can't help but love how good he is at it, LOL

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[–] bowler2man 15 years ago

Maybe the role of Big Earn was taylor made for Bill Murray.

[–] brand_name 12 years ago

yes bill, along with the two gravity defying combovers kill it in this movie.

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[–] trymyproduct11 17 years ago

Seriously, Big Ernie McCracken might be my absolute favorite Bill Murray performance, and that's saying a lot.

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[–] GotaFeeling 17 years ago

Me too. Groundhog Day is right up there with it, though. Too tough to call. So many other classic performances as well.

[–] MySweatPantsSmell 17 years ago

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key.

[–] ErnieMaCracken 16 years ago

Ernie McCracken is the best movie villian ever!

[–] tiffanykk2002 16 years ago

Yeah he was absolutely perfect as McCracken... I can't see anyone else doing that role as well as he did...

[–] buggs442 16 years ago

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[–] tarababy28 15 years ago

One of the best comedic performances of all time.

[–] Hysteria28 15 years ago

I loved his hair near the end.

[–] jwc5051 15 years ago

I am a fan of Kingpin and a fan of Bill Murray. I was unaware of how much of his work in this film was improvised, and that is impressive to say the least. Having said that, Groundhog Day is imo, the best romantic comedey ever made. Bill and Ivan should have statues of themselves built on account of how awesome that movie is. I love Groundhog Day!

[–] MicrobialGenetics 15 years ago

^What about a statue for Harold??

Big Ern is simply a revelation. Bill Murray is the best comedic actor of all time, bar none.

[–] sunn-o 15 years ago

He is above the law

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[–] AStreetwalkingCheetah 15 years ago

Not only is it my favourite Bill Murray role,I think Big Ern is my favourite movie character ever,just a genius turn in a strangely under-rated jem of a comedy.