Russel Crowe?
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — American Gangster
SpyderPig — 17 years ago(December 21, 2008 10:49 PM)
Does anyone think there were better choices for Russel Crowe's part than him?
I dunnowhen watching the movie this last time I kinda found myself wishing someone else was playing his part.
Honestly I think Brad Pitt or maybe Colin Ferrel would've been better choices. Russel Crowe was a little too phony for me. -
Six-Shooter — 13 years ago(November 06, 2012 07:02 PM)
Wasn't Brad Pitt one of their first choices for the character? And what's so bad about Brad Pitt? He gets way too much hate for being popular.
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Onyx12 — 15 years ago(April 18, 2010 03:14 PM)
Resurrecting this thread for comments on Crowe's accent. His accent struck me as barely American, much less New York/Jersey. Many words slip into his natural Aussie dialect. Two examples I just heard: he pronouces shark as "shahk" and our as "ah".
You may say I'm nit-picking but these discrepancies were so glaring they kept me listening for other mistakes rather than enjoying the performance. I blame the director for not ensuring that Crowe sounded totally authentic.
Overall, I think he was miscast. He is too low-key and his body language is non-existent. I had to strain to hear his dialogue half the time. This role called for someone more bombastic, edgy and a little bit outrageous. Russell's low, rather monotone voice could put you to sleep. He is a good actor, but this was not his role. -
Montmartre1 — 15 years ago(July 02, 2010 05:18 AM)
disagree with you. I was born and raised in New York (manhattan) and have lived in the U.K. for more than 30 years. I still retain (I am told) my New York accent)!
I found Crowe's accent to be perfect in the film. I studied acting and write for a living too and frankly, I don't know what you're basing your criticsm of his accent on.
it's fair if you say you didn't like him in the role, but as far as his accent and his speech in general (in the film) I am sorry but I have to disagree with you.
I thought he did a superb job.