Gothika was released in 2003. Halle Berry, who played brilliant criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey, was well-prepared for the role and I found her to be believable and realistic throughout the film.
Halle Berry was convincing in this starring role; which did allow her some range. Some. I am glad she accepted the role because I think it was a departure and the role really did enable her to showcase her talent. This performance in this genre allowed Berry to demonstrate that she can act and can be effective.
Berry’s never-ending screaming in the pic was a little much. While this wasn’t the greatest role or performance, I thought Halle Berry was pretty good in the film. I also saw it as an opportunity for her to expand her acting range; which, if it were already more expansive, would have led to a more enthralling performance in this movie.
There is, however, unequivocal proof that Halle Berry is an actress… or at least, a professional.
That kiss. LOL.
Now, that’s an actress – remaining professional and composed even as Charles Dutton (who played Berry’s husband, Dr. Douglas Grey) swallowed her face during their open-mouth kiss. (Yucky). Though Dutton attempted to devour her face, Berry emerged from the kiss poised and cool, if not horrified.
The chunked out and much older Dutton and Berry made for… an odd -- and unbelievable -- pairing.
I liked Gothika. And I liked Halle Berry in this pic.
They insist on undressing Halle Berry. Berry did appear nude. But she was not filmed in a sexually suggestive manner. There was a prison shower scene – and at the end of it Berry is laying wounded on the floor; naked, in a fetal position. None of her goods were visible. "They” just insist on having Berry provocatively shot. And finally, this film represents another instance in which a white male is attracted to Halle Berry's character.
Hollywood. Very interesting; the business, the industry… the power.
Haven't seen Gothika actually, so I can't say anything about her performance in it. It's been on cable quite a few times, but there was always something else of more interest to me. The film itself just didn't seem very appealing to be - of course based only on the bits and pieces of marketing I was privy to... trailers, write-ups, reviews, etc... I just might make myself sit still and watch it when I next catch it on cable... maybe... maybe not :o)
Posted by: THE OBENSON REPORT | May 02, 2008 at 02:53 PM
@ Obenson
I think everybody hated it except for me. I think it received mixed or poor reviews when it was released. My memory fails me. It ain't perfect but I found it entertaining.
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 02, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Technically speaking Gothika is the "biggest" solo success of Berry's career. The movie grossed over $141 million dollars according to Box Office Mojo. In fact, Gothika is the reason Berry gets her high salary. In terms of acting I thought the movie was absolutely horrible. I think Gothika
Posted by: Orville | May 02, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Oh my god thank goodness you talked about the kiss between Halle and Charles Dutton! My goodness poor Halle I really felt bad for girlfriend LOL! Halle is a really actress though as she leaned in to kiss Charles Dutton! Charles must of had multiple orgasms he was so excited it was just plain gross! Yuck!
Posted by: Orville | May 02, 2008 at 07:47 PM
My mom HATES that kiss. We own it, but she watched it first and screamed for me to come into the room to see something horrifying--it was that kiss. LOL
I really liked this movie and wish they would have made a sequel, as it was left rather open-ended. I assume the movie was panned a bit because the movie wasn't marketed as a supernatural/ghost-type movie, but it was.
Posted by: Angela | May 02, 2008 at 08:04 PM
@ Orville
That's interesting, Orville. Thanks for sharing that with us. I didn't know that. Didn't know that at all. Absolutely horrible, heh? LOL.
Oh God. The kiss. Ewwww. LOL.
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 02, 2008 at 08:04 PM
@ Angela
I haven't even finished reading your comment and I'm LOL at you and your mother. LOL.
Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who liked it. :)
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 02, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Haven't yet seen the movie.
Posted by: JaliliMaster | May 02, 2008 at 09:16 PM
That kiss was the scariest thing about that movie.
Posted by: brigitte | May 02, 2008 at 09:42 PM
@ Jalilimaster
I figure it's worth taking a look at.
@ Brigitte
You know what? I think you're right. You are right. LMAO.
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 03, 2008 at 10:24 AM
i hear her next roll she gonna be ball
Posted by: rawdawgbuffalo | May 04, 2008 at 12:09 AM
@ Rawdawgbuffalo
She'll, no doubt, wear it well.
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 05, 2008 at 06:19 PM
I did see the movie (against my better judgment!) and I must say I actually liked it. It wasn't fabulous but it was pretty entertaining, and she was kind of believable in the role.
Not a bad flick...
For her!
Posted by: regina | May 05, 2008 at 08:45 PM
@ Regina
Yeah, Regina; that's pretty much how I feel about it.
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 06, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I'm going to watch this just for the kiss. Y'all are killing me over here!!
Posted by: LaJane Galt | May 07, 2008 at 11:18 AM
@ LaJane
Sure you wanna do that? It ain't pretty. LOL.
Posted by: theblackactor.com | May 08, 2008 at 08:54 AM