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- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 19:41:50 -0600
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- From: JACKSOSM@VUCTRVAX.BITNET
- Subject: Re: Awakenings
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- >>The Two J's(J-man, Joe),
- >> Awakenings was indeed heartrending. But it's in my nature
- >>to think that I haven't seen the perfect movie yet so I have
- >>to pick on something. I had a bit of a problem with Robin Williams'
- >>performance. I got tired of him smiling and acting sincere. I also
- >>felt that in his noble attempt to underplay(a method of acting unfa-
- >>miliar to him), I thought the strain showed. But it's nice to see
- >>him get away from doing schtick.
- >> Rolando
- >>
-
- >Can't agree with you here Rolando,
- >I thought Robin Williams was brilliant.
- >IMHO.
- >
- >Joe
-
- I believe AWAKENINGS is Robin Williams' best dramatic work since DEAD POETS
- SOCIETY. I absolutely love that scene in Dr. Benjamin S.'s apartment
- when he is telling Leonard all about the Table of Periodic Elements,
- which is hanging on the wall. This movie convinced me that Williams has
- a future as a dramatic actor, if he chooses to pursue it. But I doubt
- seriously that he'll ever give up comedy--his stock in trade.
-
- j-man
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