Word: wahlberg
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...Mark Wahlberg...
...more tragic in nature, in which the fates, in which the system at large, was dictating the characters' behavior and people had much less of a role in determining their own fate. This is something, of course, that can be quite frustrating for a viewer because you watch Mark Wahlberg and he spends the movie going, "This is excellent," as he chews his food. But he's really a sad guy. But that's something that I like. I knew people like that growing up, and they're either dead or in jail, you know. So I wanted...
...turns out she had issues with her stepfather; I think what made her really connect to is was the scene where she goes to see James Caan. After saying fuck you the whole movie, she says, I'm sorry I've been horrible to you but please help Wahlberg. And I think that was the scene that got her hooked on the movie. She wanted to do it so badly. There was something she did which unfortunately wound up on the cutting room floor. It was a scene I couldn't fit in no matter what I did. There...
...Queens, to start again, to make things right, get a job and help his mother out. Leo is kind of a quiet and understated guy, not usually given to displays of affection or emotion. When he does smile, it feels wonderful and safe. Unfortunately, Leo, played by Mark Wahlberg, has few reasons to be happy in James Gray's newest feature, The Yards. A dark, noir-ish story set against the intrigues of New York City's subway car suppliers, The Yards is Gray's second major film, and it will only add to his reputation as an intelligent filmmaker...
...subtlety and effectiveness of the script and cinematography is complemented by the acting, which is surprisingly minimalist. Mark Wahlberg gives us a subtle but outstanding portrayal of Leo's fear and frustration. Less is more? In this case, yes; Wahlberg is very good at playing like he's trapped and angry without doing much more than making slight adjustments to the muscles on his face. It seems silly to read about, but it works. Much the same thing goes for the rest of the cast. Charlize Theron, ever the chameleon, plays the languid, dark-haired Erika; Faye Dunaway and James...