Early on Jackie figured out what he did best and gave it to a public which ate it up.
What to do now that an ageing body isn't up to the trademark stunts of his earlier movies? It seems his answer is to develop a new 'persona'. Unfortunately, it's a little beyond his range right now. But, given time and a few more roles, he may learn to act.
John Travolta and Frank Sinatra both developed into fine actors late in their careers. There was no sign of that in their earlier films.
Jackie needs to develop a new formula - not step into a formula role which is not suited to him. Otherwise, there will be more disappointments.
What to do now that an ageing body isn't up to the trademark stunts of his earlier movies? It seems his answer is to develop a new 'persona'. Unfortunately, it's a little beyond his range right now. But, given time and a few more roles, he may learn to act.
John Travolta and Frank Sinatra both developed into fine actors late in their careers. There was no sign of that in their earlier films.
Jackie needs to develop a new formula - not step into a formula role which is not suited to him. Otherwise, there will be more disappointments.