I thought Brando's appearance in this film, which made the "regulator" a deliciously and unexpectedly offbeat character
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Missouri Breaks
Reality-Bites — 17 years ago(April 15, 2008 02:59 PM)
I thought Brando's appearance in this film, which made the "regulator" a deliciously and unexpectedly offbeat character, was just the ticket for this movie. It would have been a much different, perhaps even boring, movie, without Brando. I like Brando in a few other films - "The Island of Dr. Moreau" and "Apocalypse Now" - for just that same reason.
As far as Nicholson's characterization of Tom Logan, I thought it was okay, but he seemed awfully stiff compared to Brando's smooth, almost effortless performance.
The one character i didn't really "get" was the daughter, played by Kathleen Lloyd. Her part was badly written, and poorly portrayed. Nice lady to look at, but sheesh, I coulda' done without her trying to instantly play sexually liberated woman throwing herself all over a scruffian like Tom Logan. totally unconvincingly played! -
unclediss — 17 years ago(April 22, 2008 12:15 PM)
Out of all the amazing performances by BRANDO, you like THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU??
Seriously?
A statement like that says one thing to me. You haven't seen many BRANDO films.
Do yourself a favor and watch these:
THE CHASE
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
THE FRESHMAN
ON THE WATERFRONT
THE WILD ONE
LAST TANGO IN PARIS -
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billywallace — 17 years ago(July 30, 2008 11:36 AM)
I thought Ms. Lloyd's character was utterly charming as was her portrayal of her. Jack, Harry Dean, Frederick and Randy all very good, too. Harry Dean especially for his work in a role that was not a typical Harry Dean role. As for El Brando? What can I say? He's almost always worth the ticket alone. Loved the Montana scenery, too. The Missouri Breaks rocked for this fan.
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kidjay83 — 13 years ago(June 13, 2012 09:32 PM)
yeah nicholsons character seemed to be off beat and a bit stiff.Yeah brando pretty much was this movie .He made it interesting he seemed also to be toying with the other characters like toying with a cat with a ball of yarn .
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kidjay83 — 13 years ago(July 01, 2012 04:35 PM)
it also seemed like he didn't take things seriously like his acting .Like he treated like being at recess .Its mind boggling because if you look his work from start to finish .He becomes more child like ,no matter how childish he becomes it doesn't take away from his performance as and actor .He's just as good as if he were taking things serious .Except the lazyness factor, you can see where he would of gotten lazy.At the same time i guess when your as good as someone like him and.You don't have any competition because your the best you can afford to be a bit lazy.Brando reminds me of the mozart from Amadeus a clown and a child ;but a genius.
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lukejbarnett — 5 years ago(January 10, 2021 10:19 AM)
so was he considered in the '50s and '60s the best actor in the world? what about spencer tracy was he more respected in the '50s and '60s? or cary grant? or humphrey bogart?
in my whole life the only actors i've watched who are a better actor than marlon brando are daniel day-lewis and dustin hoffman. but i don't even know if that's true about daniel day-lewis anyway bc marlon might be a better actor. i think this after watching marlon in this film and in the apolloosa.
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Bobby_vs_Satan — 12 years ago(April 24, 2013 10:39 PM)
Brando was a lot of fun in this movie and helped it get a little energized but I really like Nicholson in this. Understated but strong performance. Overall I prefer Nicholson's part but they both go well against each other. This is a great movie.