Richard Dreyfuss Speaks Out on Oliver Stone and 'W.'
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It looks like our James Rocchi wasn't the only one thinking something was off with Oliver Stone's W. as Richard Dreyfuss isn't exactly thrilled with it either. He recently popped up on The View and discussed his thoughts on the film and working with Stone. (Clips online aren't completely inclusive. Jezebel will give you his intro and the start of the discussion about W., while Huffington Post cuts off the beginning, but gives more at the end.)All in all, Dreyfuss says that he participated in this film for the money, that it's 6/8 of a good film, wonders if the film has any historical legs, and likens working with Stone to working with Sean Hannity. But this is also a good case of needing to see it for yourself. Out of context and in print, his words sound quite rant-filled, but come off as wryly critical in video, with a little sarcasm and humor for good measure.
I must say I appreciate this. In fact, I'm much more likely to see a film where an actor gives his completely honest opinion. Saying "it's pretty good, but not awesome," makes me trust the statement a heck of a lot more than "it's sensational!" What do you think?
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11-01-2008 @ 3:25AM
Rich Pulin said...
"W" spoofed the characters.....Dreyfuss himself was hilarious as Cheney(who in actuality is a pathetic loser)
Bush was spoofed but in his case that's what this guy is, a 111 iq idiot who never could hold a job(and didn't want or care to)Regan called him a "n'er do well"........
I don't need 'sore=loser' Richard Dryfuss(whose acting I've always respected)to rate this film.........
If it was intended as a 'Michael Moore-ish time-line docu=drama, it would have been a different film.(I wouldn't mind seeing a "911 part 2", as a matter of fact!)
But "W" holds its own as a spoofy-comedy, humorously portraying a pathetic President and his pathetic administration!
Richard, next time your in Gelson's, buy some 'sweet-grapes'!
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11-02-2008 @ 1:43AM
Michael said...
It's ironic, considering Dreyfuss delivers a Best Supporting Actor-worthy performance, one of his best in years. The film is only sympathetic to Bush in that "I feel kinda for the incompetent conductor who's about to crash the train into a mountain" kind of way. You loathe the conductor for his incompetence, but you pity his inability to turn left or right. Or his inability not to turn far right. Anyway, happy 61st, Mr. Dreyfuss.
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