Actor
Dustin Hoffman
A transcript-based record of how this person comes up in The Rewatchables.HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS
46% of the captured notes are positive.
This describes the transcript notes, not a formal rating of Dustin Hoffman.WHO TALKS ABOUT THEM
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ActorDustin HoffmanWHAT WAS SAID
Representative transcript notes
All the President's Men (1976)
Praised as the perfect counterweight to Redford and one of the greatest actors in movie history.
About 8 minChef (2014)
Praised for making the restaurant-owner conflict feel believable.
About 24 minKramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Praised as one of the greatest screen actors, delivering a peak performance as Ted Kramer.
About 0 minMarathon Man (1976)
Praised as perfect for this part, but also described as limited and intensely particular in the roles he chooses.
About 8 minRain Man (1988)
Praised as one of the defining stars of the era and the emotional center of the film, though the hosts also discuss his difficult reputation and career dips.
About 0 minScent of a Woman (1992)
Used as an example of great character work in the school scenes and as a 'rich douche' type in other films.
About 24 minKramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Admired for the performance but criticized as a difficult and possibly abusive presence on set.
About 40 minAnd Justice for All (1979)
Used in a casting what-if for Kramer vs. Kramer and compared against Pacino’s range.
About 24 minBlow Out (1981)
Suggested as another possible alternate lead for the role of Jack.
About 8 minCatch Me If You Can (2002)
Mentioned as an early casting possibility for Frank that the hosts think would change the tone.
About 104 minDead Poets Society (1989)
Cited as an early intended Keating and director candidate.
About 64 minHeat (1995)
Mann mentions spending time in Folsom with Hoffman while he was starting Straight Time.
About 8 minThe Holiday (2006)
Mentioned as a surprise presence in the Blockbuster scene and as a short-screen-time contender.
About 0 minEVERY MATCH