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Stephen Graham's Performance

posted 13 years ago by WolvesFan1990
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I am surprised that this has yet to be brought up on this board, but I thought that Graham's performance was outstanding. Incredibly intense and captivating from his introduction.

It takes a strong actor (and script) to create a character who makes a viewer feel constantly on edge and waiting for an explosion (e.g. the car scene). Similarly to Pesci in Goodfellas, Norton in American History X and Nicholson in The Shining, Graham's portrayal of Combo really is up there in my opinion. Especially considering many of his scenes are with a young boy, they play off of each other extremely well.

All in all, I think Graham is what takes this film from a 7 to an 8. Do you folks agree?

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[–] amsyco13 13 years ago

Graham is brilliant in this.

I have mentioned it before but never got any kind of response, but it seems like the acting role of a skinhead leader really leads to some amazing performances.

Graham in This Is England
Russel Crowe in Romper Stomper
Norton in American History X
Cole Hauser in Higher Learning

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[–] Arnold_Schwarzenegger_FTW 13 years ago

Perfect choice for the role of Combo!!!

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[–] ahelene1 13 years ago

Srephen Graham is one of my favorite British actors. Love Love Loved him in Snatch. For non-American's who have not seen the show, check him out as Al Capone in the series Boardwalk Empire. If I hadn't know he was from England beforehand, would have thought he was from the US. (I only say or non-americans because according to my friends in England, they do not show BE in Europe)

[–] Jade0778 11 years ago

Graham was brilliant in the role of Combo.....scared the hell out of me!

[–] Jade0778 11 years ago

Graham was brilliant in the role of Combo.....scared the hell out of me!

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