For example, I don’t like Will Ferrell in his typical roles. Oh they just drive me batty.

But. I do love Stranger Than Fiction. It’s such a cozy movie.

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    I’ve found Jack Black works best when he appears in a supporting role. When he’s the main character he takes the entire film and makes it “Jack Black the Film”.

    Put him in something like Tropic Thunder? He fits great. Have him lead School of Rock? It’s too much.

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        2 months ago

        That is true. Voice acting starring role works just fine. He is still just himself, but himself is a panda so it works.

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          Exactly!

          Also I think King Fu Panda was one of his earlier roles that propelled him to stardom. He was terrible in Shallow Hal (that was a terrible movie overall) but he was fine in School of Rock and I think Nacho Libre also came out before KFP?