Posted by Kali on July 03, 1997 at 16:35:09:
In reply to Re: MS/JN posted by greg on July 02, 1997 at 20:37:33
will anyone argue that gwyneth paltrow's acting is in the same league as kb's? indeed, i'd say that kb's so good for someone so young that she's almost in a class by herself. gp seemed to me to be clearly straining at the accent/emotions at times, which made me feel sorry for her because it was truly a heroic and admirable performance.
I don't think Gwyneth needs your pity. And as a matter of fact, I think she is at least as good an actress as Kate Beckinsale, whom some believe was out of HER league in attempting to play Emma. Kate's seemed to me more of a "stock" portrayal when it came to real emotion, whereas Gwyneth's seemed to come fromt he heart. Although I thought Kate was very good at being cute and flirting with Frank, she was weak in the most critical moments. But it is fruitless to argue over normatives.