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As a kid my dad would sneak scary movies past my mom and let me indulge in his horror movie fetish. I grew up watching V, Alien Nation, The Thing, The Fog (all originals) and then, in 1992 when Buffy the movie came out, I became obsessed with vampires, girl power, and all things gothic. I once stayed home from school, faked sick, and watched BTVS: the movie 6 times in a row. I know the beginning cheerleading dance by heart (still). Currently, I'm obsessing over Laurell K. Hamilton novels, and dream about Anita Blake being my best friend. 12 Comments
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"…do you think that a summer action blockbuster in with an actor has a supporting role whose main job is to look hot is a fair way to judge a persons acting abilities?"
Possibly not but, at the risk of sounding cliched, there are no small parts, only small actors. I've seen wonderful actors shine in small insignificant roles, even in blow-em-up movies. It's a performer's job to make their character interesting. Admittedly, Megan Fox is still a young actor and (hopefully) still learning her craft. If she turns up in another movie I want to see, I won't avoid it because of her (the way I do with, say, Tom Hanks). I do hope that she is becoming a better actor. I just don't think this is the role that will win me over.
Okay, I think this is a reasonable position to take. You are right, she did not "steal the screen" as some extraordinary actors do in supporting roles. So, I did not think of that. But I will say that I did not walk out of Transformers thinking, that movie was enjoyable, save for that painful performance by Megan Fox. I do not think she is the best thing to ever go across the screen, but I don't think she is anywhere near bad either. She is one of dozens of quality, interchangeable actors, capable of performing their roles well and not causing the audience to roll their eyes and cringe. She just happens to be one of the "it" girls at the moment.