We are used to seeing him as a funny guy.
FromThe 40-Year-Old VirgintoThe Office,Steve Carellhas been excellent at landing some of the best iconic roles.
Carell has starred in other serious roles, such as inLittle Miss SunshineandBeautiful Boy.
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From his appearance to the dialogue, Du Pont comes off as being off-putting.
What Is ‘Foxcatcher’ About?
Du Pont is the heir to the E.I.
U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join “Team Foxcatcher”, led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, but John’s self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.
Carell channels the psychosis of this real-life person, which makes you wary of his next move.
“I’m the best you ever seen, Fats.
I’m the best there is.”
U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join “Team Foxcatcher”, led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, but John’s self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.
Like John, Carell is likable to the audience.
