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08/26/2007
Branagh's "As You Like It"
My thoughts on the Branagh/HBO "As You Like It":
- The one truly interesting decision Branagh made here was to have Rosalind not even try to disguise herself. The Boston Herald's generally negative review did not pick up on this; early on, when she and Orlando speak, and she asks Orlando to call her Rosalind, it's apparent that he knows that she's Rosalind and that she knows that her "disguise" is hardly a disguise at all.
- Bryce Dallas Howard's eyes are creepy. (And they flit around too much during close-ups.)
- Was Charles the Sumo Wrestler the only reason why Branagh decided to set this film in 19th century Japan?
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Despite how normal Bryce Dallas Howard looks in real life, she is always made to look incredibly odd in films, mostly due to a combination of awkward costumes, haircuts/wigs, & makeup. Think The Village or Lady in the Water.
Posted by: Trey | 08/26/2007
You're right, Trey. I did an image search for awards ceremony pics and the like, and she does look rather noncreepy in real life.
Posted by: PrimroseRoad | 08/27/2007
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