Steve Martin's career fans were shocked by a possible radical change of direction
Without a doubt, Steve Martin is a comedy icon, his style of passionate humor, personality and charisma have established him in the entertainment industry as one of the most prominent and beloved figures in pop culture. It is not necessary to say too much about the ease with which he manages to act and write in any type of comedy, however, Martin's talent goes beyond generating laughter.
At the height of his success as a comedian, Martin made the risky decision to venture into much more ambitious projects, including Money Fallen from the Sky (1981), Twice Me (1984) and Three Women for a Brazen Man (1991). However, his participation in The Plot (1997) marked a milestone in his career. The twisted neo-noir directed by David Mamet revealed his ability to create convincing characters within the dramatic genre.
What is The Plot about?
This movie is a story full of mystery and drama
As might be expected, given Mamet's genius for creating stories about con artists, The plot is a drama full of lies and betrayal. The plot revolves around Joe Ross, played by Campbell Scott, who discovers that the senior executives of the company where he develops a quite lucrative project, intend to take over the profits.
Faced with the imminent risk of being scammed, he turns to Jimmy Dell, the role played by Steve Martin. This wealthy and mysterious business executive becomes Joe's mentor, leaving him immersed in a labyrinth of greed and intrigue.
Although the basic synopsis of The plot It may seem vague, but this was precisely the director's goal: to believe A story shrouded in mysteryin which even the content of the invention Joe is working on is unknown, as is the background of Jimmy's business. Undoubtedly, an ideal production for those who enjoy exciting dramas, in which it is necessary to find the hidden pieces and put the puzzle together.
The opportunity to demonstrate your untapped skills
The performance of Martin in The plot break the stereotypes and emphasizes that, when there is real talent, comedy actors can venture into any genre. In fact, drama is the option usually chosen by those who seek to explore other horizons and win an Academy Award. This is the case of Michael Keaton and Tom Hanks who have practically switched to productions with dramatic twists.
Other clear examples are Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler and Robin Williams, in their participation in The Truman Show (1998), Drunk with Love (2002) and Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)respectively. However, like Steve Martin, they all have one thing in common: humor is still part of his identitywhich makes it a kind of personal seal.
Particularly speaking of The plotMartin's work represents a drastic change in his filmography, as the production lacks not only sarcastic humor, but any kind of connection with Martin's image and work. This allows us to speak of a serious and perfectly executed performance.
An actor who knows no limits
Steve Martin has proven to be an actor capable of tackling any role that comes his way
Steve Martin's participation in The plot shows his enormous talent and versatility. Although the American actor is recognized for his ability to make us laugh, he demonstrates this in Twelve out of the house (2005)which remains one of the most watched comedy films on Disney+, had no problem switching from comedy to intense drama, proving that comedic actors can also shine in psychologically charged films of deception and betrayal.
At over 70 years old, Martin continues to surpriseIn 2021, he ventured onto the small screen with the television show Only murders in the building, one of the best series available on Disney+, where he shares the scene with other great figures from the world of cinema, including Selena Gómez, Martin Short, Aaron Dominguez, Amy Ryan and Meryl Streep. Renewed for a fourth season, this series tells the story of three strangers who share their love of true crime podcasts, and decide to investigate a death that occurred in the building where they live.
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