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[-] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca -4 points 2 days ago

With you on airplane. I can't stand Leslie Neilson.

[-] steeznson@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

What generation are you btw? I was horrified to discover that a lot of zoomers hate Bill Murray's comedy/acting so wonder if it's an age thing.

[-] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 day ago

Not a big fan of Bill Murray either. Except in lost in translation, amazing. Gen X.

[-] steeznson@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Hmm I'm a mid-millenial and always liked both of those actors and their schticks. I guess that's my theory debunked!

[-] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

I think it's the type of comedy they employ.

[-] steeznson@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Both of them are kind of playing themselves in every film. Murray in particular has this brand of sardonic humour which is really distinctive. I could imagine someone not vibing with it but it just never crossed my mind until it came up in a similar thread to this one that some people hated Murray.

[-] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago
[-] ReiRose@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

Dont call me Shirley!

[-] CatZoomies@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Honest question because I’m curious. Why can’t you stand him?

[-] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago
[-] CatZoomies@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

Fair point, was curious if there was a reason beyond what I suspected. I love his comedy, but my opinion of course. Totally okay for you to have your own preference and recognise you don’t find that style funny at all.

[-] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

My mom was huge fan. I'm 50 now and still can't stand his acting after watching him a lot as a kid. You can add Chevy Chase to that list too.

[-] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 12 hours ago

Yes, but Chevy Chase is also kind of scum as a human being, so it comes through in his comedy. I haven't heard anything bad about Nielsen off-camera.

[-] some_dude@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Have you seen Fletch?

[-] usernamefactory@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago

I have to agree, his delivery really doesn't work for me. It feels like he's elbowing me in the ribs with every gag.

That said, it's not enough to spoil Airplane for me. Airplane is a masterpiece.

[-] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 12 hours ago

The whole thing is that he was a dramatic actor who was hired to be the deadpan in Airplane, and then realized he genuinely preferred comedies.

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