Comments on: Venice Review: Ami Canaan Mann’s ‘Jackie & Ryan’ Starring Katherine Heigl And Ben Barnes

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:40:54 +0000

Barnes is a real gem. You can tell when someone puts their heart into what they do and I think he does justice to everything he is involved in. I enjoy his performances and don't expect this one to disappoint.

By: Leonie

Leonie — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:40:54 +0000

I'm really dissappointed in this review, because it obviously aids the shameful way the press has been treating Katherine Heigl. Stop reading what others write and form your opinion through that. Make your own opinions. I can't say if the movie is any good, but I know that both main characters are played by good actors.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:40:54 +0000

I'm eager to see this film. I am a huge fan of Ben Barnes and in spite of the previous comment that is implying Ben is only a pretty face, I think he is one fine actor.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:40:54 +0000

Many directors will tell you that casting is 90 percent of getting a film right. Considering both lead actors are miscast in this, that should tell you all you need to know about the direction. Heigl is just plain unlikable, and Ben Barnes has been trying to happen for years now, and he still ain't happening.

A pretty face will only get you so far, as Garrett Hedlund has also proved. These guys are character actors, and no matter how many times they keep getting pushed forward as leading men, they can't pull it off. It isn't the material, or the direction, they're just playing the wrong parts. And this movie sounds like it was adapted from bad fantiction to start with.