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BD Wong

posted 9 years ago by psychictuesday
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He played the part of the rich Chinese mark towards the beginning of the film. Liyuan.

It was a small role, but I thought he was impressive. There was a sinister undertone he pulled off so well that I thought he was going to be in the movie more. If the film had had an antagonist (which it didn't), I think he would've been good for it. Sort of like that one guy that you think is ideal for a con, but is really the last person you want to con.

I think it was a missed opportunity in a film that had a lot of missed opportunities. Thoughts?

[–] kjperes13 9 years ago

I think anytime that BD Wong is underutilized is a mistake...dig that guy!

FYI...he is going to be back on Law and Order:SVU this Wed. ;)

[–] mbrese-60-486716 9 years ago

I was surprised when I relaized that was him. I was impressed as well

[–] activista 9 years ago

Not only did he look good, he played the hell out of that part,too, and was clearly having fun doing so.

[–] Robbjedi 9 years ago

I'd agree with that.

Obviously, they weren't expecting him to do so much with such a small role!

[–] muerte983 9 years ago

Yeah, it was a well executed role. The main thing is that he didn't overplay it like many others would have.

[–] BigRich 9 years ago

Sort of like that one guy that you think is ideal for a con, but is really the last person you want to con.

Almost sounds like the plot of Confidence (2003)

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