The above examples are a bit more straightforward, so I’m not sure that this one is relevant, but it’s certainly one that completely blew my mind once I realised Mia Goth was playing both characters.
Films where actor plays more than one character
The confusing example is Paul Dano in There Will be Blood.
Confusing as in, never made sense as to why PTA made that decision and the first time I watched it, was unclear if it was supposed to be two actual human beings.
Confusing as in, never made sense as to why PTA made that decision and the first time I watched it, was unclear if it was supposed to be two actual human beings.
God, that’s made me want to rewatch it now.
X
Favorite Movies
That thing scared the $#&% out of me when I was a kid.
He was vicious little bastard. Fast too!
As an adult, you realize that the poor thing has poorly fitted plastic dentures that vaguely look like they're made out of felt, a runaway Muppet. And yet... ...my ankles still twitch and sweat when I think that little doll.
Could you elaborate? By “that decision” you mean why he decided to have twin characters? I think that performance by Dano is one of the best of all time (seriously). Granted, I have a certain weakness for well-executed cult leader characters, with bonus points for a good old-fashioned fit of possession/religious zeal, but I think as far as creative decisions go, it makes perfect sense (PTA’s going full Jekyll-and-Hyde with Eli and Paul). I don’t really see how you can think they’re the same person (if that’s what you meant RE “two actual human beings”?).
God, that’s made me want to rewatch it now.
God, that’s made me want to rewatch it now.
X
Favorite Movies
X
User Lists
I'm actually gonna call this one as being on the fence.
Is it one movie? Yes, officially. But it's a trilogy of three separate and unrelated stories wherein Karen Black stars in each. It's slightly different than when an actor portrays multiple characters within the same story.
Why does this matter?
It totally doesn't. I just enjoy commenting on totally inconsequential minutia.
Is it one movie? Yes, officially. But it's a trilogy of three separate and unrelated stories wherein Karen Black stars in each. It's slightly different than when an actor portrays multiple characters within the same story.
Why does this matter?
It totally doesn't. I just enjoy commenting on totally inconsequential minutia.
X
Favorite Movies
X
User Lists
Mel Brooks played multiple characters in Blazing Saddles, History of the World Part I, and Spaceballs
Last edited by Gideon58; 09-24-22 at 01:55 PM.
X
Favorite Movies
X
User Lists
Mars Attacks - Nicholson plays at least 2 different characters
Also the first Jumanji: Jonathan Hyde as the father and Van Pelt the hunter
And I don't know if it would count, but the first three Spider-Man movies - Bruce Campbell is a ring announcer in the first one, an usher in the second and a Maître d' in the third.
Also the first Jumanji: Jonathan Hyde as the father and Van Pelt the hunter
And I don't know if it would count, but the first three Spider-Man movies - Bruce Campbell is a ring announcer in the first one, an usher in the second and a Maître d' in the third.
__________________
A hundred percent death proof.
Tomato Necromancy - now with Vitamin R!
https://www.movieforums.com/communit...ad.php?t=65140
A hundred percent death proof.
Tomato Necromancy - now with Vitamin R!
https://www.movieforums.com/communit...ad.php?t=65140
Mars Attacks - Nicholson plays at least 2 different characters
Also the first Jumanji: Jonathan Hyde as the father and Van Pelt the hunter
And I don't know if it would count, but the first three Spider-Man movies - Bruce Campbell is a ring announcer in the first one, an usher in the second and a Maître d' in the third.
Also the first Jumanji: Jonathan Hyde as the father and Van Pelt the hunter
And I don't know if it would count, but the first three Spider-Man movies - Bruce Campbell is a ring announcer in the first one, an usher in the second and a Maître d' in the third.
Nicholson's dual role in Mars Attacks was wonderful...two very distinct characters,
X
Favorite Movies
X
User Lists
Dunno if mentioned before, but Tilda Swinton played 4 characters in Teknolust (2002), 3 of whom are her clones.It is quite a bizarre movie by the way, and very good.