Kevin Kline + Linda Hunt
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rexgraine — 16 years ago(February 27, 2010 06:04 PM)
I imagine that the role of Stella was written for a conventionally pretty actress who was supposed to have standard romantic sparks with Paden. When they cast Linda Hunt, it definitely changed the vibe of the relationship. I guess the filmmakers liked the ambiguity.
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fugazzi49 — 12 years ago(October 13, 2013 12:33 AM)
The Kline-Hunt pairing was one of the most memorable parts of the film. I also see it as a meeting of mind and spirit without the encumbrance of a romance. But as you said, it was possibly originally written for a more conventionally attractive actress. Given the time period, I can imagine Kathleen Turner in the role, and that would have changed the chemistry considerably.
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residentevil6901 — 12 years ago(January 29, 2014 08:36 AM)
I for one sure am glad they didn't have any kind of romantic scenes between them as it was not needed and they just seemed to be good friends as they both had similar likes and respect for each other. I liked the way it turned out
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spiderbat-863-656723 — 11 years ago(February 12, 2015 04:05 AM)
I'd simply say that the director has shown very clearly a relationship between Stella and Paden based on sympathy and mutual respect, without directly implying but without excluding other aspects.
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greenbudgie — 10 years ago(September 01, 2015 02:42 AM)
They were good together. I didn't interpret their chemistry as romantic. It seemed too unlikely. But there was a hint of sexual interest between them. Very thought-provoking relationship to put on screen. Interesting and unusual. Linda Hunt was great as Stella. I need to see more of her performances.
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Nikon11 — 10 years ago(November 10, 2015 07:45 AM)
It was exactly as you describe, not romantic, but just with a little bit of joking about it.
I'm glad that they didn't put a conventional love-interest in there that would've only served to confuse the relationship as something it wasn't.
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