It’s at this point in the narrative that a viewer might be expecting a greater explanation as to what Capelli and Jones’ plan is and why Goynes has been set up, but that’s not the way that Soderbergh’s mind works.

Capelli and Jones appear to be on the exact same wavelength, and their similar intent on dispensing with Goynes and Russo once and for all. It speaks to Fraser’s transformative qualities that the pairing doesn’t feel ironic in the slightest. His character Frank Capelli, another veteran mob leader, is paired alongside Fraser, so you have one actor already known as a staple of the gangster genre standing right next to someone known for his more endearing roles. It heightens the tension as Jones gives his two top agents their first mission: intimidating the GM accountant Matt Wertz ( David Harbour) by holding his family hostage.įraser Shines in 'No Sudden Move's Stacked CastĢ022 also marked the passing of the late great Ray Liotta, another underrated character actor like Fraser who continued to do interesting work after his famous roles in classics like Something Wild and Goodfellas. Fraser is the type of actor who used to be the movie star at the center of the poster, but Soderbergh cleverly chooses to shield him in secrecy, with only vague references to the enigmatic “recruiter” who has set this plot into motion. Cheadle and del Toro have certainly played criminal pawns before, but in No Sudden Move they’re the most sympathetic characters in this complex network of double-crossing gangsters, assassins, and spies. One of Soderbergh’s greatest gifts as a filmmaker is his ability to assemble fantastic casts and allow each performer to do something different from their norm. Fraser Takes on One of His Most Intimidating Roles No Sudden Move was the real start of “The Fraserssaince,” and it shouldn’t be overlooked. How does someone that everyone seems to adore somehow transform into a vile, malicious character that manages to terrify his co-stars? Fraser’s skills as a character actor are often overlooked, but Doug proved he had a side that no one had ever seen before. However, Fraser’s No Sudden Move performance is much more impressive and proves why he’s such a great actor. The Whale is the type of film that an actor wins an Oscar for it’s a big, showy performance with a lot of makeup, a physical transformation, several tear-jerking speeches, and an emotional simplicity that is easy to reduce to a few clips that can be shown in a montage. RELATED: 10 Essential Brendan Fraser Performances to Rewatch After 'The Whale’

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