Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by tinear (A) on April 07, 2011 at 09:12:32

In Reply to: RE: Like so many people you deify Brando and that puts the blinkers over your eyes. posted by Tony D. on April 06, 2011 at 19:13:33

It doesn't matter what Brando did before the cameras rolled. I am not alone in finding his performance the critical one to the film.
Sheen's breakdown in the room. Chewing. The scenes later in the cave. Chewing. Nothing quiet. Always over the top. I could probably think of a few more. His voice was very good in narration, however. It's just that putting him up against Brando was the film's greatest weakness. Sheen just doesn't have the gravitas to punch with Brando. Steiger? Sure. Cobb? Absolutely. Malden? Definitely. Sheen? SHEEN? You're kidding me. James Dean-lite. Very, very lite.