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Alec Guinness, the Eight-Faced Man
by Grouch | Aug 27 '00
Pros: Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness, Alec Guinness and Dennis Price
Cons: THICK British accents sometimes muddle dialogue
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Excellent review. (Reply to this comment)
by fennsk
This movie is truly filled with brilliant performances by a brilliant actor. However, I must note that Peter Sellers and Mike Myers are closer to Guiness' accomplishments in this film than Eddie Murphy ever was. Sellers idolized Guiness, who inspired him to tackle the multiple in Dr. Strangelove, which Myers went on record to declare as part of the inspiration for his Austin Powers/Dr. Evil/Fat Bastard turns. Though the only man I can think of in the last decade who took on multiple roles without the use of heavy latex would be Cheech Marin in From Dusk Till Dawn. Though they are all three undoubtedly supporting roles, Marin was solid in all of them.
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Jan 21 '04
8:52 am PST
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Teen-age response .. huh? (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
Well done, Grouch, and so timely with Sir Alec's death and the success of Eddie Murphy's multiple Klump roles. My usually- intelligent teenage sons just can't seem to bring themselves to appreciate that an old black-and-white film with thick British dialogue set the stage for Mr. Murphy in drag a long time ago. Kudos on your review, research and sensitivity.
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Sep 05 '00
2:06 pm PDT
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My favorite Guinness movie, (Reply to this comment)
by wovengold
my favorite character, Henry, and a sweet eulogy for an unforgettable soul. Thanks for reminding me. -- Kristin
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Aug 31 '00
11:10 pm PDT
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I recently rented this film... (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm,  in Movies
and loved it all over again! It is a real classic. Sir Alec Guinness was flawless in all of these roles. Thanks for reminding us all about this wonderful movie!
~gael
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Aug 29 '00
1:36 pm PDT
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this review (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
should have been his eulogy....
Wonderful piece as writing as usual.
Barbara.....
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Aug 27 '00
9:33 pm PDT
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Re: Guinness (Reply to this comment)
by macresarf1
I agree, Grouch. If I hadn't done my Write-off on TUNES OF GLORY, I would have shined up Sir Alec's Coronet.
John LeCarre once said that Guiness used to phone him up, and LeCarre would answer: "Yes, Alec, what can I do for you?"
There would be a pause everytime, and Guiness would ask, "How did you know it was me?"
All the best.
[Macresarf1]
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Aug 27 '00
7:17 pm PDT
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Wonderful (Reply to this comment)
by knix
review, Dave. It puts my own to shame, and I love giving HR's where they are deserved. Yours is. Thank you for participating.
Knix
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Aug 27 '00
3:26 pm PDT
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Guinness (Reply to this comment)
by ChrisJarmick
Nice review, nice tribute.
A pleasure to read.
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Aug 27 '00
10:56 am PDT
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Re: Damn your black soul to hell! (Reply to this comment)
by roadiem
I agree with the excellent review kudo's. But then donlee, have his excellent review deleted to make room for yours on top. Is there any catagory for title padding ?? all those Alec Guiness's must be able to get him in trouble for something ..... ;)
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Aug 27 '00
4:45 am PDT
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Damn your black soul to hell! (Reply to this comment)
by Donlee_Brussel
Not only did you pick the same film as me, you have the same opinion as me as well when it comes to which is your favorite d'Ascoyne! Damn ye! To add insult to injury, the review I'm posting today isn't nearly as brilliant as yours! DAMN YE!
Donlee
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Aug 27 '00
4:32 am PDT
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