Presumably everyone first met this actor in "Shawshank's Redemption". Indeed, this movie made him popular all over the world. Most of the classic characters played by Morgan Freeman have these characteristics, "kindness, wisdom, toughness, tolerance, and perhaps a little humor." In fact, these characteristics can be summed up in four words: loyal to the elderly. This kind of role is what he is best at and the most successful he has created, or in other words, himself. But even so, his talent and hard work should not be underestimated.
Selecting films is one of his talents. Don't simply think that his current achievements are just a ride on many classic movies. It should be noted that a good movie and a good actor make each other's achievements. No matter how good the script is, it is difficult to enter the classic hall without the wonderful interpretation of the actors. And don't think that his vision is limited to those classic movies. Most of the commercial movies he participates in have good reputation and box office.
said in turn, whether in Oscar movies (including "Shawshank's Redemption" and other beaded beads) or commercial movies, he has always maintained a considerable performance level, which is very rare.
I think that “every character is Morgan Freeman” is not a criterion for judging his acting skills, but “whether this character convinces you?” As for how much overlap between him and other characters in movies, then not important. And if you really want to compare, you will find the meticulous difference in the period, and this meticulous difference comes from his multi-level modeling of the role. It's like a glass of old wine, the more you smack, the more mellow. Here is an example of
, Reid in "Shawshank's Redemption" and Fox in "Batman". These two roles were chosen because firstly, they have similarities. In a sense, they are both old gangsters, but a jail and a business. As old gangsters, they all have the foundation of their lives, and at the same time they are well versed in the way of survival and sleek.
Second, the two are very different. Reid has a numb heart under the sleek and sophisticated appearance. This is the reason why he has repeatedly applied for parole and was rejected. But deep in the numb heart, is the soul who yearns for freedom. This is why, although he shares the same fear and confusion as Lao Bu, he can finally pick up the courage and move towards a new life.
Compared with Andy (he wants to escape from prison from beginning to end, only the strategy and method are changed), Reid's psychological changes are undoubtedly more complicated. As a supporting actor, Morgan did not have a strong dramatic conflict to interpret the role like Robbins, but he still completed the multi-level shaping of Reid. And this is almost done in "quiet" (he highly cooperates with Robbins and sets off against Robbins, almost without the slightest distraction).
In contrast, Fox has fewer roles, except for the protagonist and villain, even the police chief and butler have more roles than him. But Morgan still polished an impressive green leaf in a limited space. It seems indifferent and open-minded, but in fact, it is so sophisticated. Although trusted, it is neither humble nor overbearing. When Batman asked him to monitor other people's privacy in order to track the Joker, he said that he would destroy it once used. When the clown has almost blurred all the boundaries, he still maintains his belief and vigilance. This persistence and wisdom is impressive. And to show these qualities, or traits, are just two or three lines and a look.
Finally, let’s talk about the issue of "play road". Different people have different opinions on whether the width of the play is the same as the pros and cons of acting. To give an example, Robert De Niro is more appropriate (the actress is Meryl Streep). Also playing the gangster, De Niro successfully portrayed the wise and affectionate Victor Corleone ("The Godfather") and the sinister Al Kabon ("Iron Faced"). In comparison, the classic characters portrayed by Al Pacino seem to be more similar, whether it is the second generation ancestor of the gangster ("The Godfather" and its sequel), the old gangster ("The Traitor") or the retired old colonel ("Wen "Scent of a Woman") are all the same domineering.
However, purely personally, De Niro's relatively introverted performance style may be equally or even more in line with the character prototype. Intuitively, however, Al Pacino's public expression makes his character full of personality. It should be noted that a movie is not a documentary, and there is more than one way to create a character. The same principle applies to Morgan Freeman. You said that his roles are like Morgan Freeman. I think those roles themselves are "Morgan Freeman."
