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Rick's Picks: Razzie Actors

"Jamie Foxx Walks Towards The Razzie Ceremony"
 

A Richard Propes Column

 

January 26, 2006

 
This past week, I submitted my nominees for the upcoming Razzie Awards. Here are a few of the highlights from my picks for 2005's Worst Actor and Supporting Actor!
 
WORST ACTOR
  1. Jamie Foxx, Stealth: I admit it. I enjoyed this selection, even though I fully accept Foxx made this film prior to his Oscar win last year for "Ray." I was a bit hesitant here as Foxx clearly was not the lead in this rather notorious bomb from the last year, but being as this is the category he was eligible in AND he was rather dreadful in the film...well, who am I to argue?
  2. Jamie Kennedy, Son of the Mask: Did you see this film? There's a good chance you didn't. This follow-up to the somewhat clever, far more successful Jim Carrey flick was dreadful on just about every level and is likely to receive several Razzie nominations this year. I wouldn't dispute that Kennedy has talent, but he's simply got to become more selective in his film roles or find the appropriate medium to express himself. Until he does, he'll just have to be happy with Razzies.
  3. Christian Slater, Alone in the Dark AND Mindhunters: I love Slater. He's long been one of my favorites, but as the years go on he seems to fade more and more into cinematic oblivion. While Slater's appearance in an Uwe Boll film isn't quite on part with, say, Ben Kingsley's appearance in the most recent Boll film it's certainly not a positive way to validate one's career. Slater had two things going against him in "Alone in the Dark"...Boll and starring opposite Tara Reid. The end result is one of this year's worst performances.
  4. Rob Schneider, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo: My expectations for this film were love, and Schneider couldn't even come close to meeting them. I typically enjoy his juvenile humor and his willingness to just "go for it." Unfortunately, in this film there's nothing worth going for.
  5. Seann William Scott, The Dukes of Hazzard: Some would argue that Johnny Knoxville had the worst performance here, but I disagree. Scott never moved past his "American Pie" smirk. Between the two, I'd have to say the most "hazardous" performance went to Scott.

SUPPORTING ACTOR

  1. Hayden Christensen, Star Wars III: Even the most diehard Star Wars fan has to admit that Christensen's performances in the "Star Wars" series have been nothing short of disastrous. He's wooden, lifeless, emotionless and, well, you get the point.
  2. Stephen Dorff, Alone in the Dark: I can't really keep saying the same things about "Alone in the Dark." Trust me, he's going to regret this career decision.
  3. Bob Hoskins, Son of the Mask: This is sort of like the "Dukes of Hazzard" dilemma. Between Hoskins and Cummings, Hoskins is the weakest link here.
  4. Burt Reynolds, Dukes of Hazzard: Speaking of "Dukes of Hazzard," who thought that Reynolds could play Boss Hogg? Does anyone remember Sorrell Booke's funny, unique performance in the TV series? If you remember it, then you'll realize how awful Reynolds is here. Even worse, he's so comfortable playing the Southern bad guy that he phones in his performance.
  5. Terence Stamp, Elektra: This is a weak performance from a good actor in a surprisingly disappointing film. Razzie winner? No, but a definite nominee in my opinion.
 
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