Loved this film more than I can express but feel the major weakness was the inclusion of Jack Nicholson and all the baggage/schtick he brings along. Sure, he is a god and sure he was great in Chinatown and As Good As It Gets but now he just seems 'over the top'too often -- kinda' like Brando or Orson Welles when they stayed too long. Alec Baldwin or Chris Walken could have played the Costello role to the betterment of the film as a work of cinematic art -- that is, without as much disruption to the movie's chemistry. Crazy, I know so let's hear it!!!!!
2006-11-24 01:43:01 · 5 answers · asked by nenahk 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Hmm, I never thought about that, but you're on to something.... Maybe it would have been better without Nicholson. Of course, they payed a lot to have him, but he does really carry a lot into a film with him. It's hard to see him just as a character and not as "Jack Nicholoson"
I don't think Alec Baldwin would have been good for the part though, maybe Christopher Walkin..... but he has a "crazy" thing a lot like Jack does...
I don't know who would have been a better casting choice. But at any rate, the movie was absolutely FANTASTIC!
2006-11-24 02:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Famous Amos {not the cookies} 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 19:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by mill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, the movie was excellent. Why change a thing at all? Everyone fit the roles perfectly.
2006-11-24 02:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by mcneill_35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i thnk jack fit in the role very well...u need a crazy swearing person like jack to play the role of a mafia
2006-11-24 01:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jank played it well.
2006-11-24 03:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋