Cena's Little Helper
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So, I'm going to try this new idea out. Essentially, I'm going to give you two actors who are connected in the following manner: one of them either turned down or left a role while the other assumed this role and became a breakout star. After I explain the connection and (maybe somewhat opinionated) outcome to you, you post why you'd choose the career of one actor over the other.
Tonight, we're going to do:
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The Scenario: Adam Sandler is all set to play the role of the taxi driver Max in Collateral. However, he drops out to instead do James L. Brooks' new dramedy, Spanglish. Consequently, the role of Max goes to In Living Color alum and comedian Jaime Foxx.
The Outcome: Spanglish turns out to be one of the worst-reviewed movies of the year, while Collateral is one of the year's most well-received. Not only does Foxx's portrayal of Max get him a Best Supporting Actor nomination, but it also opens critics' eyes to the Best Actor Award-winning performance that he would give as Ray Charles in the eponymous biopic.
Personally, I'd take just about anyone's career over Adam Sandler's. Sure, he makes a shit ton of money making absolutely horrendous comedies, but he is nothing more than horrible as an actor. He will never be more than a low-brow humored comedian whose hypocrisy is apparent in almost any role he's in. Have you ever seen an actor try to preach so much about the things that really matter in life (e.g., family and friendship) while at the same time making sure he's both financially successful and romantically linked to a beautiful woman?
Anyway, I could go on and on about how horrible Adam Sandler is, but I want this thread to be about both him and Jaime Foxx. Ultimately, the choice boils down to one choice: would you rather be filthy rich, or would you rather be moderately rich with loads of acting talent?
Tonight, we're going to do:

vs.

The Scenario: Adam Sandler is all set to play the role of the taxi driver Max in Collateral. However, he drops out to instead do James L. Brooks' new dramedy, Spanglish. Consequently, the role of Max goes to In Living Color alum and comedian Jaime Foxx.
The Outcome: Spanglish turns out to be one of the worst-reviewed movies of the year, while Collateral is one of the year's most well-received. Not only does Foxx's portrayal of Max get him a Best Supporting Actor nomination, but it also opens critics' eyes to the Best Actor Award-winning performance that he would give as Ray Charles in the eponymous biopic.
Personally, I'd take just about anyone's career over Adam Sandler's. Sure, he makes a shit ton of money making absolutely horrendous comedies, but he is nothing more than horrible as an actor. He will never be more than a low-brow humored comedian whose hypocrisy is apparent in almost any role he's in. Have you ever seen an actor try to preach so much about the things that really matter in life (e.g., family and friendship) while at the same time making sure he's both financially successful and romantically linked to a beautiful woman?
Anyway, I could go on and on about how horrible Adam Sandler is, but I want this thread to be about both him and Jaime Foxx. Ultimately, the choice boils down to one choice: would you rather be filthy rich, or would you rather be moderately rich with loads of acting talent?