Zac Efron Terrible Casting?
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gdemers — 12 years ago(January 26, 2014 09:30 PM)
I was disapointed when I saw him casted in this movie until I saw it. You are right on, he definately nailed all his scenes.
+1 for you and +10 for gds555 and his remarkable reply.
First time I comment on imdb, so I guess both of you also did something right
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richie_patrese — 13 years ago(October 17, 2012 02:56 AM)
I don't know much about Zac Efron - he was decent in Me and Orson Welles - and I thought he did fine here. I don't know what Radnor's original plan for Nat was - but he shares all his scenes with the director, so he was clearly doing what he wanted him to.
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thetwlo — 13 years ago(December 29, 2012 09:40 PM)
he was great, didn't know who he was before this, his perfect hair was odd, but then, I'm pretty sure he was a ghost/spirit or figment. I really don't think he was a "real" character, look at the books referenced.
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cloudshoveller — 13 years ago(December 29, 2012 10:10 PM)
I agree with the general consensus that he aced it. It's a character that could be a disaster and ended up being incredibly charming. Efron totally committed to it. The scene where he "infused energy" into Radner was physical genius.
I thought he was real. But, if he wasn't real I also felt he could be a representation of Jessie himself - his subconscious youthful self and desires. Nat said he was visiting. He took Jessie to a party that Jessie could have come across on campus.
He asked out Zibby for Jessie. A lot of Jessie's interactions with Zibby were initiated and encouraged by Nat. -
moneill-4 — 13 years ago(January 03, 2013 09:13 AM)
Zac Efron was a total delight in this film! The part itself was wonderful and he nailed it.
We were at Kenyon while they were at Kenyon the summer of 2011 when they were filming the movie. My kids went to swim camp there every summer. Beautiful school. One of the best in the country. Alma Matter of Paul Newman. -
mrocco-1 — 12 years ago(June 15, 2013 01:20 AM)
"I'm pretty sure he was a ghost/spirit or figment. I really don't think he was a "real" character, look at the books referenced"
I've seen this mentioned before, but having just watched it, in the early bar scene when he walks up to Zibby, she says 'oh, you made a friend' then proceeds to touch Zac Efron (Nat's) arm and he interacts in the scene.
I'm certain he was 'real' but think that would have made a great creative twist! -
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TheNorwegianRocker — 12 years ago(June 15, 2013 02:30 PM)
No, it wasn't terrible casting. I truly liked him in this role, and the caterpillar scene was amazing! Also a really well-written scene and actually a bit of a turning point in the film. A shining example on how small comic relief characters can be important for the movie if using them right (and not just being there for fun). But that is of course a digression.
Point is, Efron captured both the eccentric part and also that his character has a vulnerable side (you see it for only a few seconds after the whole caterpillar speech, but still). I really got the feeling that he has an interesting story we didn't get to hear. Getting that out is a good accomplishment, considering he was on screen for two scenes and probably less than five minutes.