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An Officer and a Gentleman

The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award

Gossett’s role overrated; Lynette defense; Gere’s kissing

In the discussion (6)
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  • A hot take calls Foley slightly overrated because the showy yelling role is easier than Gere, Winger and Keith's internal emotional parts, while stressing admiration for Gossett's talent.
  • Diggstown is named as a favorite Gossett performance.
  • Gossett's Oscar competitors are considered, with particular admiration for James Mason in The Verdict and doubt about choosing against him.
  • A defense argues Foley could have become cartoonish but Gossett's intensity and glimpses of heart prevent that, including his reaction to Mayo helping Seeger.
  • A hot take defends Lynette as a straight shooter whose motives are understandable despite her conduct.
  • Gere is called the worst movie kisser for swallowing faces and gripping jaws; a dissent sees unusually convincing desire instead.