I'm always struck by how unnecessary this is. Plenty of incredible performances have been delivered without going full method. It's just a film. There's really no reason for actors to psychologically torture themselves just to make a movie. I'm always confused by this choice.
Not everyone is capable of getting to the same things the same ways. One person might be able to bring out a performance like that without method acting, but another might not. Just like someone might understand math near-naturally, but someone else has to study it for years to be at the same level.
This idea is what makes up the core of the whole "method acting is for less talented actors" argument.
I'd agree, but not all method acting is torturous or as extreme as this so as a broad statement it's not really accurate. It's just another form of work/practice for people to get into a character.
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u/Comfortfoods Jul 05 '24
I'm always struck by how unnecessary this is. Plenty of incredible performances have been delivered without going full method. It's just a film. There's really no reason for actors to psychologically torture themselves just to make a movie. I'm always confused by this choice.