This isn't too bad, but having seen Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich's version of the scene makes it look like a joke. The 1985 adaptation is the best by far.
How can people complain about this. Just the nervous facial twitches that Willy gives at the beginning are brilliant, and the hurt look on Biff's face is good too.
i actually thought this scene was not done too badly. most of the comments on the clip seem to be negative. granted, i haven't seen this whole version of the play but i found this excerpt to be very moving. it was only a couple of times that the american accent slipped slightly but i wouldn't have even noticed if i didn't know that they were british actors beforehand.
I think Toby McGuire (SPIDERMAN films, BROTHERS) would make an excellent portrayal of Biff! McGuire seems very young and kid-like. He has a distinct way of using character through emotion and anger.
Dreadful. The actors, especially Warren Mitchell (whoever that's supposed to be), are rushing through every line like they can't wait for the scene to be over. Arthur Miller said that the Dustin Hoffman version was the one that came closest to his original vision, and I can't find it anywhere on YouTube.
The more I watch this, the less emotion I see in it.
terrapinlovesyou 11 months ago
This isn't too bad, but having seen Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich's version of the scene makes it look like a joke. The 1985 adaptation is the best by far.
terrapinlovesyou 11 months ago 4
How can people complain about this. Just the nervous facial twitches that Willy gives at the beginning are brilliant, and the hurt look on Biff's face is good too.
tf2whackyengineer 11 months ago
There is NO energy in any of it.
ssrv888 1 year ago
i actually thought this scene was not done too badly. most of the comments on the clip seem to be negative. granted, i haven't seen this whole version of the play but i found this excerpt to be very moving. it was only a couple of times that the american accent slipped slightly but i wouldn't have even noticed if i didn't know that they were british actors beforehand.
jaysmithcool 1 year ago
Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich are the only actors to ever do this scene justice. These guys are just ruining it.
JIMMYJIBLETS 1 year ago
i remember watching this. Its a good version of the play. Cheers.
death2utubenow 1 year ago
Ian Glen was Manfred Power in LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER!
WizardOfHumor1989 2 years ago
Very dodgy American accent, Alf!
cottonwhiskersuk 2 years ago
Terrible actors, not the inspiration I'm gonna use when I do this scene..
jhogbballer 2 years ago
I think Alec Baldwin would make a great portrayal of Willy Loman and Toby McGuire (SPIDERMAN) would make a great portrayal of Biff Loman.
WizardOfHumor1989 2 years ago
horrible.
Aphasia17 1 year ago
Warren M is a superb actor. In many ways its a shame he got so typecast as Alf Garnet. He can do so much more.
rossmcl177 2 years ago
I think Toby McGuire (SPIDERMAN films, BROTHERS) would make an excellent portrayal of Biff! McGuire seems very young and kid-like. He has a distinct way of using character through emotion and anger.
WallaceFord0320 1 year ago
More like Loman sells HIMSELF amirite?
911Goofy 2 years ago
WILLY IS A FAKE! A PHONY LITTLE FAKE!
japanoodlet 3 years ago
AHAHAHA
bestMOVIEpart 2 years ago
the woman is meant to be naked! THEY GOT IT WRONG!
katebear88 3 years ago
No she's not. Read the stage directions again.
kidfromkibble 2 years ago
oh duh srry i wasn't reading it correctly. she's suppose to be in a black slip
katebear88 2 years ago
I definitely recognize the actor who plays the waiter. He was in The Mist and W. That's wack.
misterballs 3 years ago
my mistake i read wring thought you ment to woman ...i just had an exam on this today D=
02cspilsbury 3 years ago
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WHY THE FUCK DOES THAT BITCH CRY?
mi3456789 3 years ago
Read the play.
trepkosIV 3 years ago
if i remember right she should be naked?
jimmie2k8 3 years ago
this looks intresting ive never seen it before but i like the way that the actor who plays biff has so much despair in his eyes and disappointment
VILLE2GOOD 4 years ago
This scene always breaks me up...but I'm partial to Malkovich/Hoffman...they way Biff cried...powerful.
RobertCohn97 4 years ago
Dreadful. The actors, especially Warren Mitchell (whoever that's supposed to be), are rushing through every line like they can't wait for the scene to be over. Arthur Miller said that the Dustin Hoffman version was the one that came closest to his original vision, and I can't find it anywhere on YouTube.
johndcorr 4 years ago