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Russell Crowe

A transcript-based record of how this person comes up in The Rewatchables.
Episodes mentioning them15
Total transcript notes15
Positive notes10
Mixed or critical0

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

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WHAT WAS SAID

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favorableBill Simmons

American Gangster (2007)

Liked for his Richie Roberts performance, though the hosts think the role may be too small or too deferential.

About 16 min
favorableBill Simmons

Cast Away (2000)

Mentioned as the Oscar winner for Gladiator in a close comparison with Hanks.

About 8 min
favorableBill Simmons

Fight Club (1999)

Discussed as a strong alternate narrator candidate who might also have crushed the role.

About 96 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Gladiator (2000)

Called the centerpiece of a massive hot streak and the reason the film feels like a star-making event.

About 8 min
very favorableBill Simmons

L.A. Confidential (1997)

Celebrated as a breakout star turn that set up his next decade as a movie star.

About 40 min
favorableBrian Koppelman

Margin Call (2011)

Suggested as another possible lead, in an Insider-style role variation.

About 88 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Proof of Life (2000)

Celebrated as the movie’s central force, combining charisma, danger, tenderness, and leading-man magnetism.

About 8 min
favorableSean Fennessey

The Insider (1999)

Admired as talented and restrained, though the hosts think the movie belongs more to Pacino.

About 16 min
very favorableBill Simmons

The Nice Guys (2016)

Praised as the counterweight and heart of the movie, with a gruff but principled performance.

About 8 min
favorableBill Simmons

The Saint (1997)

Discussed as an alternate cast choice who could have worked, though Bill defends Kilmer as the better tribute fit.

About 72 min
neutralBill Simmons

a-rewatchables-summer-mailbag-464

Referenced for a comment about his girlfriend at the time, Meg Ryan.

About 24 min
neutralBill Simmons

Bad Boys (1983)

Cited while discussing what a modern arrival movie might be for him.

About 16 min
neutralBill Simmons

Blood Diamond (2006)

Mentioned as the other Danny Archer possibility and as a reference point for the era.

About 56 min
neutralBill Simmons

Collateral (2004)

Referenced as an earlier possible Vincent before Cruise took the role.

About 56 min
neutralBill Simmons

The Bourne Identity (2002)

Another early casting option discussed for the lead.

About 56 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention Russell Crowe

a-rewatchables-summer-mailbag-464Special episode · favorableL.A. Confidential1997 · very favorableThe Nice Guys2016 · very favorableAmerican Gangster2007 · favorableThe Saint1997 · favorableThe Insider1999 · very favorableBlood Diamond2006 · favorableBad Boys1983 · very favorableMargin Call2011 · very favorableFight Club1999 · very favorableThe Bourne Identity2002 · very favorableGladiator2000 · very favorableCast Away2000 · very favorableCollateral2004 · very favorableProof of Life2000 · very favorable
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