Thoroughly enjoyed the film but the highlight for me was Gene Saks' performance. Seems most of the other reviewers hated him. I thought he was the best part of it all. His part was just too short!
Supremely gifted at comic timing. A total understanding of the complexity of the character. And despite what you might think he is a complex character.
The character is completely over the top, totally lacking in sensitivity, loud, insulting, and unbelievably insecure. Sachs plays him on several levels at once. He managed to make me hate him and feel sorry for him at the same time. Wildly funny in his insecurity, deeply touching in his need for an audience. His takes and wild flights of ego are constantly surprising and delightful.
Very memorable part, played by a bold and very creative actor. The best part of the whole dame thing.
Supremely gifted at comic timing. A total understanding of the complexity of the character. And despite what you might think he is a complex character.
The character is completely over the top, totally lacking in sensitivity, loud, insulting, and unbelievably insecure. Sachs plays him on several levels at once. He managed to make me hate him and feel sorry for him at the same time. Wildly funny in his insecurity, deeply touching in his need for an audience. His takes and wild flights of ego are constantly surprising and delightful.
Very memorable part, played by a bold and very creative actor. The best part of the whole dame thing.