I don't think Janet Jackson or Jayne Kennedy could play DD dramatically as well as Halle Berry. Some of you are very harsh towards Berry maybe because you are die hard fans of DD but I don't see anyone acting wise that would be a better fit.
No, I'm harsh toward Berry because she is and has always been a mediocre actress. Her Oscar was grossly undeserved when there are Whitfields and Bassetts and Tysons and Woodards out there.
As far as who could've played DD, why limit it to Jackson and Kennedy, two equally mediocre actors? If you don't believe anyone acting-wise could've done that role far better than Berry, you have extremely limited exposure to actors.
She is a legend, highly influential and made a cultural impact for African-Americans. I would say racism and discrimination prevented her from attaining super stardom.
That's exactly why she DOES deserve a big-screen bio, something more encompassing and better done (including acted) than the HBO film.
Regarding Tupac, I don't deny the guy's talent and charisma. He very likely would've had a successful career as an actor...it seemed to be going that way. But let's be real; he's not legendary, not an immortal figure in music. He was a prolific, arguably better-than-average rapper who was tragically shot. Being shot does not automatically make anyone a legend. And while I understand 'Pac has a fiercely loyal fan base, I somehow don't think a mini-series dedicated to his life would be profitable enough or sustain a high enough viewership to create. And let's face it; all films, TV or screen, are done for profit.
Many of us assume that because we really like a particular actor or performer, everyone else is just as interested.
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TCMClassics
8 years ago
First off, I don't have a limited exposure to actors/actresses I simply said I believe Berry was able to deliver a better performance than the choices originally attached to the role. So far, you're nitpicking at something so trivial like Halle Berry was not a good choice when you have not made a suggestion of who is a better choice.
Tupac NOT A LEGEND?? Why are you in these threads?! Where are the real 2Pac fans? Way 2 many trolls showing themselves on these AEOM board. How can you say he is "prolific" and dismiss the huge cultural impact he made in music particularly hip-hop. He would have to be the most highly influential rapper of ALL TIME!!! He is by far my fav I especially love how outspoken he is about the institutional, injustices that continue to plague disenfranchised black communities. Truly one of a kind he was known for his voice.
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coldnaps
8 years ago
There are many who would;ve done a better job. Point is, Berry's a medicore actor and didn't do the role justice. That's not trivial.
As far as Tupac goes, according to you, anyone who doesn't think he's a legend is a troll. That speaks to your immaturity and incapability to have an adult discussion.
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