I have enjoyed watching Jennifer Aniston from Friends TV series to the movies she has made. When being interviewed on talk shows, she's often referred to as having some hit movies on her resume. Let's take a look at some of the movies where "She" has been the main character.
Marley and Me was the story of the dog and Owen Wilson was the lead character. Anyone could have played his wife. Her role wasn't that important. I have yet to see a movie where the story is about her. I haven't seen Cake, but understand that story was about her character.
If you haven't seen Derailed, you should see it (on TV) because she did an incredible job in a dramatic role. She played opposite Clive Owen in a suspenseful drama where she had a starring role, but she still wasn't the main focus. Clive Owen was.
Horrible Bosses 1 and 2 invites a question as to why she would do those two movies. I don't think Kate Hudson would have done them. And, speaking of Kate, if you notice, other than her first "Famous" movie, all movies she's in are about her - she is the story.
Jennifer needs to "find" projects where she is the main story line. It's all about her. Since we know her as a comedy player, those movies would be my first choice, but after seeing Derailed many times over, she can definitely play anything.
So Melissa McCarthy is going back to Gilmore Girls for a short stint in the update of the show. That was nice of her. I'm looking forward to The Boss because I have gotten to know McCarthy and Ben Falcone. I think they make a great team.
Til next time....
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