DISQUS

Film School Rejects: If Brendan Fraser’s Upcoming Summer Blockbusters Suck, Don’t Blame Him For It

  • Brian C. Gibson · 1 year ago
    Ummm...Haven't you seen School Ties Nathan? That was a hell of a dramatic role...and Fraser actually did really well with it. It was like, almost 15 years ago though
  • Fred · 1 year ago
    Those The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor reviews from AICN are questionable, especially when they don't read like normal peoples reviews at all.
  • JKS · 1 year ago
    What about The Quiet American? A very good performance by Fraser in a dramatic role.

    I remember kids enjoying George of the Jungle when it came out... I think you got it right when you said "he nails the one liners". It's harder than it looks. Just look at the James Bond franchise.
  • Sebastian Z · 1 year ago
    I actually like Fraser in anything *but* comedies. His dramatic roles have been effective, and with the Mummy movies, he's proved that he can be really good at playing adventurer types.

    I *really* enjoyed the first two Mummy movies (the first one if the best one, of course, and the second is just... fun...), and although the director of the upcoming third installment has never made a *good* film in his entire career, the trailer looks kinda fun.

    Yup, I'll watch both Mummy 3 *and* Journey to the Centre of the Earth. What can be said about both films? They look fun, nothing more, nothing less.
  • Nick · 1 year ago
    I thought Fraser did a fine job in The Air I Breathe. Not a great job but not a great role either but an interesting character who he did justice.
  • Cole Abaius · 1 year ago
    I think the trajectory is pretty obvious at this point. Fraser was set up to be a solid, legitimate acting presence, and somewhere along the way he ended up in some really random, off-beat, strange, unfunny comedies. Although, I have to admit I dug bedazzled.

    The guy has some range, but not many of his roles have let him do much beyond being a wacky guy.

    If you want a great, recent movie he's in, check out The Air I Breathe.
  • Nate · 1 year ago
    Funny, two people recommend The Air I Breathe when I've read nothing but negative reviews on it. Maybe I'll check it out.
  • Allan · 1 year ago
    Yeah I got two words: School Ties. Dunno why he's chosen the stuff he has but hey he works and he can act I've seen it. I enjoy the guy even if he does pick projects that are a little quirky.
  • George deJungle · 1 year ago
    What you don't know about movies or acting could fill a month's worth of boring, interminable email.
    as for Bfraser- He's a fine actor with everyman appeal and all the kids loved him in George of the Jungle.
    On the basis of this article, I Unsub from this Volume and reject the filmschoolrejects.
  • Brian C. Gibson · 1 year ago
    Hmmm....Anyone here think George deJungle might actually be Brendan Fraser?
  • Cole Abaius · 1 year ago
    There's no way that George deJungle is actually Brendan Fraser. The weirder point is - who knew that Brendan Fraser had such rabid fans?

    There's a cult forming around you, Mr. Fraser.

    The good news is, what Nathan Deen doesn't know about acting and movies could fill a month's worth of emails. That's not a lot! Call Uta Hagen! Have Uta write us a month's worth of emails so we can calculate exactly how much Nate doesn't know.
  • Rob Hunter · 1 year ago
    @ Cole, you're the Dennis Miller of FSR, what with your semi-obscure namedrops and references. Well done! Also, Miller used to be funny too.
  • Cole Abaius · 1 year ago
    I see you put down the Mars Bar you've been gumming to go Wikipedia 'Uta Hagen'.

    Glad I could help enlighten you.
  • Rob Hunter · 1 year ago
    Sorry for the retort delay, I was wikipedia-ing "Mars Bar". But why would I have to put the candy bar down? I can type with one hand. I'm sure you're familiar with the concept.

    And Uta was one I didn't need to research, but thank you.
  • Josh Radde · 1 year ago
    Fraser was very capable in Gods and Monsters--I just think he was outshadowed by Ian McKellen. But then again, who isn't outshadowed by Ian McKellen?
  • Kate O'Neill · 1 year ago
    Did any one ever see the quiet American? Journey into Night's End? The latter is not my favorite role, he play's a drug lord, but he has some serious acting chop's, give this talented, versitile, actor, a break!
  • Cibele G · 1 year ago
    I watched Journey 3D and I think that´s the kind of movie to watch and forget about "real life" for an hour and half, cool 3D effects. But, as a long-time Brendan´s fan, I just cannot understand why people don´t go out and see him in The Quiet American, Gods and Monsters, Journey to the End of the Night and School Ties. I think he is the kind of actor who make big budget movies to allow himself to do some indie and dramatic roles. The Air I Breathe is a great movie too, make you think a thing or two about some serious stuff. Anyway, I love him...