Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | John Goodman, Matt Craven

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | John Goodman, Matt Craven | Huey Long

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	Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long John Goodman, Matt Craven Turner Home Ent, 2002 average customer review:based on 4 reviews view larger image
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Biopic of the boorish, Depression-era Southern demagogue Huey Long.

Goodman's Triumph

First, I'm not a big fan of John Goodman. But I really admire his performance here. I'm impressed with the degree to which he immersed himself into the role of the Kingfish! He captured all the mannerisms, traits, and expressions. I've done extensive research and have watched numerous films on Huey P. Long. At points in this film, John Goodman actually becomes Huey Long!!! Maybe I've now become a fan of Goodman! One of the best films on American politics I've seen--I actually prefer it to Crawford's performance in "All the King's Men."

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Huey Long

This film is the best part John Goodman has ever done. The historical part of Huey Long is one of the most colorful in American history of the era. No one could play this part better than John Goodman. As a history buff, this is one of the best portrayals of one of the most interesting politicians in American history.

Goodman at his best

Goodman was good in "The Babe" but this film was his best.
I remember seeing it on television when it first came out, but its journey to VHS took forever, and we are yet to see the DVD version (why not?)
As he did with Babe Ruth, Goodman immerses himself in the role and you end up thinking you're really looking at Huey Long.
This is a must-see for anyone with a sense of political history.

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Bravura John Goodman performance in a quality production

This film produced for TNT in 1995 would deserve attention if only for John Goodman's bravura performance. He is fascinating to watch here. One seldom sees an screen actor (on large or small screen) get to sink his teeth so completely into a character. Leonard Maltin's review above, however, suggests that Goodman IS the sole reason to watch this film. I'd have to disagree. The direction by noted TV director Thomas Schlamme is solid, and the script by Paul Monash is compelling. The sets, lighting and cinematography capture that 30s aura perfectly. And the rest of the cast is fine, particularly Ann Dowd, Anne Heche, Matt Craven, Hoyt Axton and Jeff Perry. Goodman dominates--as well he should--but this is overall a well-acted, serious and intelligent film. It's significant, for instance, that actors like Goodman and Heche are as good here or better as they've been in any number of cinematic releases. We occasionally hear from actors that in this era of big budgets and special effects,the meatier roles are on the small screen. A film like KINGFISH certainly helps prove the point.

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