Zac Efron Terrible Casting?
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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. -
kitty-977-926533 — 11 years ago(July 17, 2014 03:07 PM)
Back then even only 2 years ago he was not that famous as he is now. Regardless High School Musical etc. Since then he's done some good roles. Couple of days ago I decide to watch some of his films and I have to say I was impressed, not by his looks to be clear. Yes he's fine and I was 14 or 15 when first watch HSM and of course had crush on him, but now after all this years I think he grew well and has a very bright feature ahead of him in serious cinema. Anyway, back on topic - I think he did a great small role here. I just watched the movie and really got me thinkin'.
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juanrangel1991 — 11 years ago(January 25, 2015 01:11 AM)
I understand where you're coming from. When I saw him, cringe worthy moments of high school musical started coming back to me, but I was able to repress them back to the dark depths of my mind. His performance didn't really remind me of Spiccoli, but more of those annoying pseudo-spiritual hipsters who've taken way too many drugs you encounter now and then. So in that case he nailed it perfectly!