Has Alexis always been such a bad actress?
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deniselleswan-50425 — 9 years ago(December 07, 2016 06:32 AM)
I think she was picked for her innocent looks, not her acting talent. When the show began, she was still baby-faced, and staring with her big eyes and mumbling insecurely was part of that. Having a teenager meltdown in class is also part of it. In later seasons, when she had to be a grown up, it no longer worked. The difference between her and Lauren Graham got more obvious, since LG obviously was hired for her talent, not just her looks.
It's similar to child actors. They learn to say things in a certain way and smile and be adorable, and then they're 30 and trying to be a serious actor and still have those mannerisms. It just doesn't work anymore. -
Delta_Orionis — 9 years ago(January 02, 2017 06:02 AM)
In seasons 1-3 she's a lot more natural and has a dry, deadpan delivery that she weirdly loses as she gets older. She also nails the emotional scenes in the early years, like her breakdown in class after hitting the deer or fighting with her mom the morning after the winter formal.
I completely forgot about the deadpan delivery, but now you mentioned it I can totally see it. She was definitely better in the early seasons, I wonder what changed for her. Also I agree with the OP, thought her performance was quite beep in the new ones.
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TxMike — 9 years ago(November 29, 2016 11:16 AM)
Yes, she is just a poor actress. It fit the original series because she was a teenager but she is not believable as a 30-something professional. Mediocre acting and poor enunciation. I have seen her in a couple of movies and she is no better. She has an attractive face, that is why she got into the business.
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adindavw — 9 years ago(November 30, 2016 04:46 AM)
I guessed I never noticed it because it fit her "cute and innocent" personality. But I imagined that this would fade when she'd grow up.
Oh who am I kidding. If the revival taught us anything it is that she never really grew up, at least not with realistic expectations of the world.
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AnonymousFilmLover26 — 9 years ago(December 03, 2016 06:19 PM)
She's never been the best actress, in my opinion. She's definitely very pretty, and she has that going for her, obviously, but I've seen her in a couple other moviesand she's always 'just OK'. Not horrible, but not a revelation or anything. I think she certainly looks like she could be related to Lauren Graham though; so they nailed that part of casting.
I agree with whoever said that she's eclipsed by Lauren Grahamand if you specifically go back and look at the 'Sisterhood of Traveling Pants' movies; I think she's eclipsed by the other actresses there, too. (The standout in both of those films is Amber Tamblyn as Tibby, I think, but I digress)
She does come off more reserved/wooden in a lot of her scenes - no matter which movie she's in. Part of it could just be her natural personality shining through, but I do find her awkward to watch sometimes because her line delivery can be kind of stilted. -
Roybane — 9 years ago(December 03, 2016 11:13 PM)
Alexis was a much better actor when she was young. She was more natural and played the part of Rory well. As she got older she seemed to become too self conscious and distant. Heaven forbid if anyone tries to hug her. It must have felt like trying to hug a wooden statue.
I remember posting something on the original series board a couple of years ago about how bad she was in a scene where she was supposed to have a bit of a melt down (can't remember if it was season 6 or 7), and I pretty much got slammed by all the Alexis Lovers.
She has become a passable actor now that she is more mature, as long as she is not required to stretch herself too much or do anything too emotional or dramatic. She will never win any awards I'm afraid. -
runforfree — 9 years ago(December 04, 2016 11:16 AM)
I think she fit the original rory role and so she did well in the earlier seasons but she's not good in anything else I've seen her in. People who thought she didn't act well in a year in the life but is sooo pretty are we seeing the same person??? She looks ok at best and there is no way any of those hunks would be still so hung up on her for her personality is sure is lacking. Lauren graham on the other hand: great actress and beautiful. Though she didn't age well.