What’s Aged the Best?
Stu Feiner inspiration; New York arrival; dialogue; physique; Russo casting; petty rival; slicked-back hair; Southie
In the discussion (12)
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- The character’s reported basis in Stu Feiner is an aged-best choice, with the real personality’s continuing visibility noted. — Chris Ryan
- A newcomer’s arrival in New York has a Wizard of Oz quality; the toilet-mouth insult, family-dysfunction dialogue and Winged Foot difficulty are praised. — Chris Ryan
- McConaughey’s physique is an aged-best choice. — Bill Simmons
- Piven’s pettiness and Pacino’s pep talks hold up. — Bill Simmons
- Russo is believably Walter’s partner while also a possible match for the younger lead.
- Russo’s husband is corrected from director to screenwriter; the director’s style is considered appropriate.
- The three leads’ struggling hairlines are enjoyed, and Jerry Sykes resembles Ari Gold working for a phone hotline. — Chris Ryan
- Piven seems to have retained his Entourage character; Ari Gold would suit a money-related tout name. — Cousin Sal
- More Ari-style film appearances would be welcome, even at the expense of showing acting range. — Bill Simmons
- Slicked-back hair as a shorthand for a changed identity is praised through a Miami Vice comparison. — Bill Simmons
- Kevin Chapman and the character name Southie are praised. — Bill Simmons
- A green-screen Las Vegas location or mathematics laboratory for the psych-system presenter is a missed comic opportunity. — Bill Simmons