• steeznson@lemmy.world
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      2 days 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.

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

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              2 days 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.

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          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.

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            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.

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              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.

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          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.

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            9 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.