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[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Dunno why people would criticize Black’s characters in film. I mean, that’s what he does. Same as Sandler, Ferrell, or any of the rest of the low hanging fruit, cringe, or bro-humor comedy actors. I wouldn’t go to a movie with Jack Black in it and expect Shawshank Redemption.

[–] tzrlk@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That being said, Sandler and Ferrell do some amazing serious stuff.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

They can, absolutely. However it’s just not the norm.

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Watch Bernie if you want to see Black do a different take. His character is quirky, but there's a lot of depth to him as well.

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I do wish we got to see Black use a little more of his range because he can deliver a nuanced comedic character too.

I really, really liked his performance in Bernie. He was silly, but there was also a simultaneous depression, fear, and darkness in his performance.

[–] criitz@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

Jack Black was actually really great in a serious acting role in Bernie

[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

I wouldn't expect Shawshank Redemption, but I also wouldn't be surprised if that's what was delivered