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Amazing in 'Hail Caesar!'

posted 9 years ago by Matt-Canalcon
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I never heard of Alden Ehrenreich, I saw 'Blue Jasmine' but I can't remember which role he was playing in the movie.

I went to see 'Hail Caesar!' this Friday and I really liked it. Alden Ehrenreich literally stole show playing the young western actor Hobie Doyle. There was a lot of funny moments involving him and it's fair to say that he stand out in a movie where you have George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton, etc.

I'm really hoping this is not a 'one-hit wonder', I understand the character was very well written by the Coen Brothers but I could see him doing more comedies.

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Keep up the good work Alden!

[–] digitaldiva 9 years ago

Hi Matt,

Thanks for posting this. Alden played Cate Blanchett's estranged son in Blue Jasmine. He had a very dark part in the Gothic thriller, Stoker, and was the lead character in a little seen Young Adult paranormal romance, Beautiful Creatures.

He been working since he was a teen and had a lead in a movie with Francis Ford Coppola at seventeen. I've admired him for quite a while and am overjoyed for his success.

[–] WerdnaMernox 9 years ago

He really did steal the show! I didn't remember seeing him in anything before and I bought his performance hook, line, and sinker. I even thought he really did that lassoing himself!!! (not to mention the hilarious HILARIOUS line readings in the scene with Ralph Fiennes) Terrific character, and a star making performance. Good going Alden.

[–] CincyDude 9 years ago

Had never heard of the guy. He really was a stand-out in this movie. It didn't hurt that he was well lit, shot, made-up, costumed, etc.

[–] Binkconn 9 years ago

Yeah, he definitely was the break-out star of that film. So much more interesting than seeing the old stars go through their usual paces.

[–] Benedict_Cumberbatch 9 years ago

Yes, he was lovely. Considering the kid has already worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, Chan-wook Park, and now the Coen Brothers, I doubt he'll be a one-hit wonder.

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[–] MisfitDoll 9 years ago

I completely agree. He was by far my favorite character, with the most compelling story. Such an endearing performance. I had to immediately look him up after seeing the movie.

I killed the crap out of him

[–] MovieGrunt 9 years ago

Most impressive performance in the movie. His role was not an easy one, as I see it.

His character seemed to be an amalgamation of Audie
Murphy (complete with stature and Texas accent), Elvis (hair, looks and singing first song in movies), and Gene Autry.

[–] modica 9 years ago

Good looks and talent...he stole the movie from all the big stars. He did a great job!