“I can’t stand her in comedies, but in this movie, she was really good.
I’d prefer her in more dramatic roles.”
Recently, IaskedtheBuzzFeed Communitywhich comedy actors truly surprised them with their performances in dramatic or serious roles.
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Here are 19 of their top responses:
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“Katey Sagalas Gemma onSons of Anarchy.
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“Mo’NiqueinPrecious[the role that won her an Oscar].
The final scene where she breaks down blew me away.”
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“Jennifer AnistoninThe Good Girl.
I didn’t know she was such a good dramatic actor.”
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“Will Ferrell inStranger Than Fiction.
Really surprised me how subdued he is in it and yet sincere.”
“Kevin Hart surprised me inFatherhood.
I cried, which says nothing, but my husband cried, and that says everything.”
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“Hands down, Kevin Hart inThe Upside.
That movie was great.
Made me laugh.”
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“So many have probably watchedUncut Gems, but watch Adam Sandler inReign Over Me.
Very gripping and emotional.”
“John Kraskinski made me laugh inThe Officebut played a very different role inJack Ryan.
He did an excellent job!”
“Awkwafina inThe Farewell.
I can’t stand her in comedies, but in this movie, she was really good.”
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“Jason Bateman was amazing inOzark.
I went in not knowing what it was about, but I thought Bateman is funny in everything.”
“Eddie Murphy inDreamgirls.
The man gave an outstanding performance, for which he nabbed an Oscar nomination.”
“Melissa McCarthy inCan You Ever Forgive Me?I didn’t know she had such range!”
“Marlon Wayans inRequiem for a Dream.
“Steve Carell inFoxcatcher, for which he nabbed an Oscar nom for Best Supporting Actor.”
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