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Was Elisabeth Shue a true talent?

posted 2 years ago by TMC-4 (19498)
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https://www.datalounge.com/thread/30881957-was-elizabeth-shue-a-true-talent-

She went from wholesome roles in films like Adventures in Babysitting and the Karate Kid, where she shone, to playing hookers in Leaving Las Vegas. Was she a one trick pony or did she have any actual range? I thought the movie with Cage was stark and her role, although well played, fairly unbelievable. She seemed to shine brightly for a time and then poof, disappeared.

http://lebeauleblog.com/2011/03/23/what-the-hell-happened-to-elisabeth-shue/

https://waichingsthoughts81.blogspot.com/2018/06/b-movie-actress-feature-spotlight.html

[–] huwdj (4562) 2 years ago

You asked the same question 9 years ago
https://moviechat.org/nm0000223/Elisabeth-Shue/58a8c4a10b8cee07a15d3691/What-the-Hell-Happened-to-Elisabeth-Shue
and I suspect the answer is still the same - she's still working in lead roles on TV and occasional films. Admittedly not a big name in big films but maybe she never wanted that?

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

I suspect TMZ-4 feels better about his own life failings by constantly asking why former stars are no longer famous.

I think you’re right, maybe she found fulfilment in her life outside of the entertainment industry, as unbelievable as that may be to old mate above.

[–] TMC-4 (19498) 2 years ago

The sounds like the old, tried and true "ad hominem" response. Instead of actually and directly addressing the subject at hand, you make a personal attack at the individual who started the discussion simply because you think that the entire premise of said discussion is stupid.

[–] TMC-4 (19498) 2 years ago

And that bothers you because...!? A lot can change in 9 years, you know that don't you? Just because I may have asked a similar question 9 years ago, doesn't mean that I have yet to get a legitimately helpful, insightful, or constructive answer.

[–] huwdj (4562) 2 years ago

Just an observation rather than a criticism - guess I could have added a smiley face?
But also, to be completely honest, there are so many of this question, they are mostly about actresses and the answer is nearly always the same - their career has followed a normal trajectory and many, perhaps most, are still working albeit less famously.😀

[–] Mustang (5258) 2 years ago

I think she wanted darker and more mature roles but going in that direction also cost her. I always thought she was hot and liked that she started doing.nude scenes. That said it's also a cliche thing that actresses with a wholesome image do to break away in an attempt to be taken seriously.