From: Michael Martinez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: [rehfans] some Qs on Kull
> At 10:28 AM 4/30/2001, you wrote:
> >Michael Martinez writes:
> > >There are big differences between the two characters.
> >
> >I think you are missing the point, Michael. There are indeed big
differences
> >between the two *characters*, but very little between the two
*portrayals*.
> >Sorbo has thus far exhibited no range. Every role is basically the same,
> >though the trappings and details of the character change.
>
> You cannot portray two vastly different characters the same way. That is
> my point. Every role Kevin Sorbo plays is basically different, and
> therefore he plays them differently, showing different emotions and
> motivations. He can't help but look like Kevin Sorbo, or sound like Kevin
> Sorbo. That's not a problem with his acting. George Clooney always comes
> across as George Clooney, even when they put a black bar across his eyes
> and have him play a super secret spy agency chief (as in "Spy
> Kids"). Elijah Wood is still going to be recognizably Elijah Wood despite
> his big furry feet and Ring and Power in "The Lord of the Rings".
I think the point David is getting at, is that Sorbo is so Sorboish. I like
him best in Andromeda but comparing Hercules to Kull to Andromeda, they
characters seem to play very similar. Yes, there are little differences but
these come from the script. Sorbo has to add the other ingredient. At least
Arnold brought some differences with each role. Speaking of which, Sat.
night I saw the hunk who played Conan on the TV show appear on Queen of
Swords. Didn't get to see his muscularity, thank god, as he was always
dressed, but his size stood out against the rest of the crowd. Played not
too bad a part, and his voicework was much improved. Must have been taking
lessons.
Scotty Henderson
