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Barbie | Teaser trailer 2

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  1. [5]
    FirstTiger
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    I'm willing to be cautiously optimistic about this movie- Margot Robbie is reliably good is most of her roles, and Greta Gerwig does intrigue me as a director (her work a couple of years ago on...

    I'm willing to be cautiously optimistic about this movie- Margot Robbie is reliably good is most of her roles, and Greta Gerwig does intrigue me as a director (her work a couple of years ago on Little Women I thought was a refreshing take on the classic (costume work aside...)).

    3 votes
    1. [4]
      cfabbro
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      No love for Ryan Gosling? He's been rock solid for over a decade. Lars and the Real Girl, Drive, Only God Forgives, The Nice Guys, Blade Runner 2049. The man can act!

      No love for Ryan Gosling? He's been rock solid for over a decade. Lars and the Real Girl, Drive, Only God Forgives, The Nice Guys, Blade Runner 2049. The man can act!

      2 votes
      1. [3]
        FirstTiger
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        Not trying to knock Gosling, not at all- I just haven't seen a movie with him in it in about a decade, so I don't think I have enough points of reference to say how I feel about him as an actor....

        Not trying to knock Gosling, not at all- I just haven't seen a movie with him in it in about a decade, so I don't think I have enough points of reference to say how I feel about him as an actor.
        What would you say is the best movie he's acted in, thus far? One of the above?

        1 vote
        1. [2]
          cloud_loud
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          In terms of his comedic abilities? The Nice Guys hands down. That will actually show you, not just that he’s incredible funny, but that he has range. Other great comedic performances from him...

          In terms of his comedic abilities? The Nice Guys hands down. That will actually show you, not just that he’s incredible funny, but that he has range. Other great comedic performances from him include Crazy Stupid Love and The Big Short.

          In terms of raw dramatic performance I would say Lars and the Real Girl, Half Nelson, and Blue Valentine.

          4 votes
          1. cfabbro
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            Yeah, I wholeheartedly recommend The Nice Guys as a good starting point too, especially if you want to see Gosling's comedy chops, @FirstTiger. But my personal favorite of the bunch is Lars and...

            Yeah, I wholeheartedly recommend The Nice Guys as a good starting point too, especially if you want to see Gosling's comedy chops, @FirstTiger. But my personal favorite of the bunch is Lars and the Real Girl. It's surprisingly sad, and yet also heartwarming, wholesome, and genuine. And while it's funny, it's not really a "zany" comedy despite the ridiculous premise and what the trailers might have you believe.

            2 votes