Entertainer

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Reason # 4 to love Russell Crowe: he is a phenomenal actor; those who describe him as 'chameleon-like' are understating his ability to not just play the part, but to become the character. Even at this terminal stage of the Crowe sickness, members of the Horde gape in wonder as the actions of John Nash or Bud White or Jeffrey Wigand or Maximus draws them into the film, removing all thoughts of 'Russell Crowe, the actor,' who completely disappears within the persona of the character he is portraying on-screen.

...okay, maybe not all thoughts...

WARNING: This page, of all the pages of the Barbarian Horde site, is by far the most subjective and personal. Being a fan of the big screen, it's difficult to discuss Russell Crowe's films and his performances without revealing how he moved her with each performance - how he moved me - I am now slipping into first person point of view.

I've actually seen every film in which Russell has performed, with only the Brides of Christ series having alluded me. Yet, still, this page is not finished. Why? Well mainly because I can't stay off the message boards and email lists long enough to write thoughtful reviews the way I intend! Secondly, an more to the point, for some reason I can't explain, I have a hard time deconstructing these films, especially my favorites: Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, The Insider, L.A. Confidential. It's like trying to describe why the Venus de Milo is the most beautiful piece of sculpture I've ever seen (it is). I can discuss other films subjectively, but these I can't. I'll work on it. If you're willing to wait a while longer, please continue to stop by every once in awhile to see how far I've gotten.

FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2002)

A BEAUTIFUL MIND (2001)

PROOF OF LIFE (2000)

GLADIATOR (2000)

THE INSIDER (1999)

MYSTERY, ALASKA (1999)

L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1997)