I finally saw "Gloria" and for years heard the phrase "Gena is Gloria"--and I totally agree!!! Gena should have gotten the award and John Adames is so realistic--what were the Razzies thinking....This little guy had it down and it wasn't acting--it was so realistic--I guess he just wasn't cute enough or said those cutesy things. The last shot is great, and these two are a great pair...
This kid was absolutely great. I couldn't find any information about this kid after this movie. It would be a shame if he ended his career because of this. When I see one dimensional actors such as Tim Cruise, get so many accolades you can tell that it is not about talent.
@ed7hanke: thanks for sharing. I agree with all of you. What a mistake have given that "award" to this Actor. He did an extraordinary performance in Gloria, moved me to tears and I'm surprised how he could keep the sad, tough and worried face through the movie and the marvelous smile at the restaurant and of course, at the end scene, meeting Gloria!!! He was a little kid then but A GREAT ACTOR INDEED!!! I wish I could see him again in movies!!!! Congrats, John!!! from Monterrey, Mexico.
Clearly the razzies r retarded for giving this kid a nomination. i mean ok he over acted n was quite annoying through out the entire film but if u really look at it thats how kids really are so how could they say he is a bad actor when he convinced me n pretty much everyone who watched this? this kid was great. he shoulda gotten more acting jobs and maybe he would have gotten a solid acting career by now.
Really the child was wonderful. I remember like it was yesterday. An extremely memorable film, due in equal parts to Cassavetes direction, and the performances of Rowlands and Adames. Very moving.
I want to know where is he now, too. I just finished watching this movie @ crackle.com...I remember my parents not letting me see this movie when I was a kid, way back, lol. I finally got to see it from beginning to end. This kid was brilliant! I want to know if ever showed up in any other films. I googled him & I find nothing. He was so talented.
great movie....fuck the razz's-- they probably didnt nominate sharon stones god-awful try at the original role........loved this movie...it had heart,soul...total sleeper and still stands on its own!!!!!
This is one of the most prolific artistic performances of the 20th century. John Adames performance as 'Phil' moves me to tears everytime I watch this film. The panel for the 1980's Razzie awards should be brought to justice and held responsible for ruining the career of one of America's finest players.
I was shocked when I heard he was given a bad actor prize.This kid was great.Gena was,and is one of the best. I guess many people are fools or somthing. Again,i thought this kid was great. They said night of the hunter was shit also. What do they know about art? Great movie!!!!!
on those days children playing on movie were supposed to be cute and beautiful. this kid is neither.In fact he is annoying . Its very easy to understand why Gloria is not that happy to take care of him on start,
but then she is also quite a tough cocky and very edgy not really the sweet motherly tip. But that the whole point!!! and that why the twist is so amazing!!! great piece of art
just watch again on Crackle,, and was searching John's where abouts...I agree, Gena should have gotten the award that year,, and He was wonderful. Who else could have played it so well, and convincing.....And when he realizes its her in the end scene, that was amazing....
I think this kid was adorable, he's the only reason I finished watching the film. I can't believe some people think he wasn't cute.
fana84 1 week ago
I finally saw "Gloria" and for years heard the phrase "Gena is Gloria"--and I totally agree!!! Gena should have gotten the award and John Adames is so realistic--what were the Razzies thinking....This little guy had it down and it wasn't acting--it was so realistic--I guess he just wasn't cute enough or said those cutesy things. The last shot is great, and these two are a great pair...
eisus1213 2 weeks ago
I thought he was great in the movie. Very real, and the last shot is absolutely amazing.
egglady 1 month ago
This kid was absolutely great. I couldn't find any information about this kid after this movie. It would be a shame if he ended his career because of this. When I see one dimensional actors such as Tim Cruise, get so many accolades you can tell that it is not about talent.
gdorsey099 1 month ago
I love this movie..they were both amaizing...! Just a classic.
aqban22 4 months ago
i loooove this movie!! he was fantastic in it! perfect! the second 1 with sharon stone was shht!
zeelove8 6 months ago
@ed7hanke: thanks for sharing. I agree with all of you. What a mistake have given that "award" to this Actor. He did an extraordinary performance in Gloria, moved me to tears and I'm surprised how he could keep the sad, tough and worried face through the movie and the marvelous smile at the restaurant and of course, at the end scene, meeting Gloria!!! He was a little kid then but A GREAT ACTOR INDEED!!! I wish I could see him again in movies!!!! Congrats, John!!! from Monterrey, Mexico.
happymez1 9 months ago 2
Clearly the razzies r retarded for giving this kid a nomination. i mean ok he over acted n was quite annoying through out the entire film but if u really look at it thats how kids really are so how could they say he is a bad actor when he convinced me n pretty much everyone who watched this? this kid was great. he shoulda gotten more acting jobs and maybe he would have gotten a solid acting career by now.
bighector1977 11 months ago
Really the child was wonderful. I remember like it was yesterday. An extremely memorable film, due in equal parts to Cassavetes direction, and the performances of Rowlands and Adames. Very moving.
mswingmusic 1 year ago 2
I want to know where is he now, too. I just finished watching this movie @ crackle.com...I remember my parents not letting me see this movie when I was a kid, way back, lol. I finally got to see it from beginning to end. This kid was brilliant! I want to know if ever showed up in any other films. I googled him & I find nothing. He was so talented.
pbabyj2000 1 year ago
And can you believe this poor kid was awarded the 1980 raspberry award for worst performance !!! positively shocking !!!
snafflefilms 1 year ago
"You're an insect, Gloria. A dirty little insect."
This child was brilliant and so was Gina Rowlands. Memorable to this day.
patinsrq 1 year ago
great movie....fuck the razz's-- they probably didnt nominate sharon stones god-awful try at the original role........loved this movie...it had heart,soul...total sleeper and still stands on its own!!!!!
rocketman6464 1 year ago
This is one of the most prolific artistic performances of the 20th century. John Adames performance as 'Phil' moves me to tears everytime I watch this film. The panel for the 1980's Razzie awards should be brought to justice and held responsible for ruining the career of one of America's finest players.
circlegame666 1 year ago 7
@circlegame666 Well said. I couldn't agree more. Let's hunt 'em down...
ed7hanke 1 year ago
@ed7hanke Fuck the Oscars and Fuck the Razzies. They don't know shit. Great film, great acting, end of. Cheers for posting, big love from the UK.
adewale007 1 year ago 2
@adewale007 Back at you! xoxoxo
ed7hanke 11 months ago
this isn't the first time the Razzies have pilloried what is surely an outstanding performance (and in your case i imagine they must have
wanted a cute overdirected youngster which would have utterly destroyed the
magic and grit of the cassavettes film). I think one of the worst razzie
violations ever was when Shelley Duvall was nominated for worst actress for
the Shining.
tidesturn 1 year ago
I was shocked when I heard he was given a bad actor prize.This kid was great.Gena was,and is one of the best. I guess many people are fools or somthing. Again,i thought this kid was great. They said night of the hunter was shit also. What do they know about art? Great movie!!!!!
stefanveatch2 1 year ago 6
@stefanveatch2 Great taste!
ed7hanke 1 year ago
@ed7hanke
on those days children playing on movie were supposed to be cute and beautiful. this kid is neither.In fact he is annoying . Its very easy to understand why Gloria is not that happy to take care of him on start,
but then she is also quite a tough cocky and very edgy not really the sweet motherly tip. But that the whole point!!! and that why the twist is so amazing!!! great piece of art
lior2298 10 months ago
just watch again on Crackle,, and was searching John's where abouts...I agree, Gena should have gotten the award that year,, and He was wonderful. Who else could have played it so well, and convincing.....And when he realizes its her in the end scene, that was amazing....
spiritinoneness 1 year ago 4
@spiritinoneness All of these comments ROCK! Long live "Phil"/John and "Gloria"/Gena!!
ed7hanke 1 year ago