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You can tell how dull in wits this writer is if they thought Jar Jar's character was suppose to be a new Chewbacca. Yawn. In fairness, he was in fact described that way by some of the movie's production crew members (notably producer Rick McCallum) while the first of the prequel trilogy movies was being made, back in '98 / '99 (presumably not in terms of having a similar personality to Chewie, but in terms of being an alien sidekick to the other, mostly human main characters). I'm therefore guessing the Chewie comparison here reflects not dull wits but actual research (or at least a good memory) on the writer's part. My little friend went to great lengths to explain what you said in your response to LeHa's comment. He did in fact do his homework quite thoroughly. As to the rest of the by-line on that one, perhaps I'm the guilty (dull wits) party?
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Joe Pesci in every Lethal Weapon film after 2. Sandwiched in due to the character's popularity, there was no other reason for him to be involved after his initial storyline ended. Result: grating beyond redemption.
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I read his list and some of those movies are rated "R"! How could the little scamp be allowed to see those?!? The little scamp went with some big scamp(s) perhaps, or managed to sneak in, or maybe even watched videos. He only did the list a month or so ago and is a huge movie lover and loves movie trivia. Those are all big box office films aren't they? Oh, I just realized that we have a different rating system here in Australia. They could have been laying around the house (the DVDs that is). Besides which one's are R rated (in the U.S.)? Oh...I think you're having me on...
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Joe Pesci in every Lethal Weapon film after 2. Sandwiched in due to the character's popularity, there was no other reason for him to be involved after his initial storyline ended. Result: grating beyond redemption. Have you checked out Mr. X's list? He's listed at #9. http://thecinemacafe.com/the-cinema-treasure-hunter/2014/4/5/top-ten-annoying-movie-characters#commentsWrapper Yup, but I think he at least served a purpose in #2. After that, he should have been forgotten. That's probably true but I think his voice, weaselly mannerisms, constant "okay's" and "whatever's" even in L.W. 2 was too much. My young friend added that he constantly hoped Pesci would break character and walk off the set for good.
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The late, great Mickey Rooney as Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Yes, that seems to be a popular choice...(even the Director regretted having him in there). However, at least his scenes are minimal, he doesn't interact much with the others, and at the time the movie came out nobody seemed that bothered by it at least publicly. After watching the movie many times and recently paying close attention to his scenes I thought he was pretty funny and in a way, quite adorable. (Who likes noisy neighbors??) I think the more modern P.C. response just kind of snowballed and people felt guilty. Also I think some just like to point the finger at older movies forgetting about the numerous examples of far less humorous or more pointedly insulting, racial stereotypes appearing in current popular cinema. I remember talking with some family and friends once many, many years ago and we were discussing our favorite T.V. shows. My Mom's boss at the time was a successful talent agent and said his favorite was Amos and Andy. Hardly a surprising response given the show's popularity at the time although he seemed a little reticent about mentioning it, perhaps because he was black. When racial stereotypes are portrayed in drama, especially in a slanted way, I can understand people objecting to it (Birth of a Nation comes to mind). But those done in a clever and humorous spirit (and there are plenty of examples of the latter, not only in the cinema but in real life as well) are generally speaking, all right by me since the creative ones seem to make fun of THE IDEA OF STEREOTYPING rather than the race their characters represent. And I have yet to hear anything but praise for Peter Sellers' Hrundi V. Bakshi Indian goofball characterization in the same director's The Party. And he was the main character!
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Well since you brought him up, Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther (although I will add the caveat mainly the sequels). Tired unfunny pratfalls and comedy accent do not do it for me. Hated these films even as a kid. I always found The Emperor in ROTJ to be a real scenery chewing panto villain and as camp as a row of pink tents. Ruined the film for me. I would add that I think Ian McDiarmid's portrayal actually improved in the prequels-one of the few elements that did. Jack Black in, well anything really-same with Seth Rogen and Will Ferrell. A trio of unfunny performers who seem to appear largely in 'stoner' comedies because only those baked off their head would find them remotely funny. I don't know if you'd be open to it but if you haven't seen School of Rock well...I would probably agree with you about the others but I thought S.O.R. was wonderful.
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dan the man
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WIZARD OF OZ-1939- Margaret Hamilton, melt b----, melt. Meanwhile on the other side of the spectrum, my idol as a kid was the good witch who comforted DOROTHY, wise, strong. stoic, GOOD, DECENT.As for the wizard, a bit of a wimp, insecure, yet spoke wisdom at times, Basically good intentions, but could never totally forgive him for scaring the lion, right out the window I believe? Been awhile since i seen it.
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