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Slycy, I haven't noticed Mark Wahlburg, not to disrespect him at all.

I simply was surprised at how well he's grown up, not a lot of actors do.

posted by Blanche. on October 24, 2006 at 10:00 AM | link to this | reply

I thought you were right on about none of the characters being much

better than the others and about the performances.  Mark Wahlberg has been a decent actor for about ten years now and deserves some respect by this time, but you are entitled to your opinions.  I am glad you didn't see the Williams movie. 

posted by SlyCy on October 24, 2006 at 5:52 AM | link to this | reply

My boyfriend said the exact same thing, Mademoiselle, that Nicholson was

basically reprising The Joker, but still, even if he's as predictable as DeNiro or Walken, it's still perfect for the part. I heard that Williams' newest movie, about becoming president sucked, too.  I'm glad we missed it.

posted by Blanche. on October 23, 2006 at 8:46 AM | link to this | reply

Yeah, you didn't miss much ... "Man of the Year" blew.

Of course, it was still infinitely better than "RV" (which was essentially unwatchable).

Meanwhile, my only problem with "The Departed" was how Nicholson seemed to revert back to "The Joker"-mode (as opposed to his more subtle and nuanced recent performances).

"Betwixt classes."

posted by Mademoiselle on October 23, 2006 at 8:44 AM | link to this | reply