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re: Bruce Willis in 'Misery' Getting Fed His Lines?

Posted by: origamiboy 09:29 am EST 11/02/15
In reply to: Bruce Willis in 'Misery' Getting Fed His Lines? - RufusRed 09:13 am EST 11/02/15

I've heard that his performance isn't stellar, but this is the first I'm hearing of a line problem. Unlike Pacino, who is a disaster in CHINA DOLL.


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Michael Riedel says it true

Posted by: RufusRed 11:04 am EST 11/02/15
In reply to: re: Bruce Willis in 'Misery' Getting Fed His Lines? - origamiboy 09:29 am EST 11/02/15

Co incidentally I just heard an interview with MIchael Riedel and Jesse Ventura on the radio talking about this very issue. Apparently it's true and I find it shameful, ugh!


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re: Michael Riedel says it true

Posted by: mikem 12:53 pm EST 11/02/15
In reply to: Michael Riedel says it true - RufusRed 11:04 am EST 11/02/15

I give Willis a little bit of a pass if the script is being revised extensively in previews. This is his first big stage show, and he may not be very skilled at quick memorization.

Unless he has a significant memory problem, though, he shouldn't be relying on an earpiece once the script is set in stone.


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I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis

Posted by: RufusRed 07:02 pm EST 11/02/15
In reply to: re: Michael Riedel says it true - mikem 12:53 pm EST 11/02/15

I think it's frankly appalling and more so that none of you seem to care. This reminds me of when I saw the last revival of 'Bye Bye Birdie' where I paid full price for a preview performance that was perhaps a step above a high school production as far as professionalism and execution. I was enraged! Color me picky but I'll be skipping this. Then again, I'd never see this story anyhow onstage, how dreary can you get.


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re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis

Posted by: ryhog 11:17 pm EST 11/02/15
In reply to: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis - RufusRed 07:02 pm EST 11/02/15

I'm having trouble wrapping my head around what you find appalling. You have not seen the show, so you have no idea whatsoever whether he is giving a fantastic performance or not. Yet you compare it to an unprofessional high school quality production. I think the reason no one cares is that it is both irrelevant and not our business: all we are entitled to is a wonderful performance. And if it takes post-it notes on the back of sofas or an earpiece or a monitor or 2 martinis, I couldn't give a rat's ass if the performance is successful. I think those you think don't care just don't feel the need to micro-manage how the job gets done.


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re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis

Posted by: KingSpeed 12:57 am EST 11/03/15
In reply to: re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis - ryhog 11:17 pm EST 11/02/15

I agree. I go to see a great performance, not a memorization test.


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