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Who knew Jessica Biel could act?

posted 16 years ago by Regina_Giddens
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I didn't, before I saw this movie. She was actually really good.

[–] spookyrat1 12 years ago

I agree. She was terrific, but the film itself had a great cast IMO. Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Rufus Sewell were all excellent too.

[–] schlomolipchitz 11 years ago

Who cares? I just like looking at her. She has a tremendous looking butt!

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[–] hiddenagenda1 10 years ago

I never thought she gave any bad performances.

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[–] pksoze22 10 years ago

Watching it right now...very bad accent(but to be fair so was Norton's) and a mediocre overall performance. There are probably actresses doing regional theater right now...that could have done that role just as well or better.

[–] cobnut 10 years ago

I don't usually find her appealing, charismatic or talented. But in this film she was all three. I was quite ashamed of the low expectations I went in with. I think that pink dress had a lot to do with it though.

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[–] ghigau 9 years ago

It is just opinion, of course, but I thought she nearly ruined the movie. It is a good thing she married well; her career seems stalled, and this film is one reason.

[–] skoobydoo6789 9 years ago

I thought she did pretty good in this movie.

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[–] Ace_Spade (9544) 4 years ago

In this? No.