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Disappointing, this could have been great

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[–] TheImpressiveX@piefed.social 16 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

But there is a deeply silly performance from Rami Malek as Kelley: an eye-rolling, enigmatic-smiling, scenery-nibbling hamfest which makes it look as if Malek is auditioning for the role of Hitler in The Producers.

Oof.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yep it doesn't mince words

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

One might even presume that shooting this came right after that PoS spy/vengeance flick Malek squirted out.

[–] makyo@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I was willing to take it with a grain of salt but that paints a pretty bleak picture

[–] blave@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Sheesh… I’m usually a big fan of his, but what in the world is going on here?

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

So basically a Remi Malek role..

That is pretty much what he does. It worked in Mr Robot to a point.

[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Here's a slightly more nuanced, but still ultimately disappointed review. Sounds like this one is old-fashioned Nov-Dec overhyped Oscar-bait.

[–] KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

That thumbnail makes it look like Dr. Evil standing behind the podium.

[–] IanTwenty@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

For me the trailer did not inspire confidence.