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Thandie Newton was awful.

posted 16 years ago by nmescher
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I have never seen a movie where I was so aware of one of the actors actually acting. Everytime she spoke it brought me out of the whole movie. It has to be one of the worst pieces of acting in a long time. Why Oliver Stone didn't recast is beyond me. Perhaps due to the rushed shooting schedule. Everyone else did a fine job especially Brolin and Cromwell. Did anyone else cringe at Newton's performance? I'm glad her screen time, and even better her dialogue, were very limited.

[–] Mhjm6 11 years ago

You writing an acting book?

[–] fanaticita 11 years ago

As others have posted. . . .blame Oliver Stone not Thandie. My conclusion.

[–] tyler_durden900 9 years ago

She was hot in this movie.

[–] marcNsusan 9 years ago

I do not agree at all. The scene where she helps W as he tries to sell the Iraq Invasion to Tony Blair is priceless.