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Old 19-07-2016, 21:27
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To anyone who says his performance was OTT I can only assume you've never felt loss. I remember when my mum died I couldn't hold back the screams and tears.
Um yes I have actually and I went into deep shock with my emotions not exploding until later. I am aware some would get hysterical immediately as everyone reacts differently. His performance however for me was hammy beyond belief. I have seen great hysterical grief performances but that wasn't one of them.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:33
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Sorry but I felt Harry did well tonight, he had me blubbering like a baby! It was heart wrenching to watch how utterly devastated he was.
I totally agree with you I thought he did a great job tonight and I was teary eyed watching him. Phil was a prat initially but I loved their hug at the end. Hope it's a sign of things to come.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:37
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I didn't post it looking for anyone to agree but was pleased to see a few did agree.

He's a dismal actor when doing dramatic/emotional scenes and for me that is fact not an opinion.
Well you saying it like it's a fact actually doesn't make it a fact

It's an opinion. Like everyone else's

plus I don't know why you need to take issue with my jokey comment.

I don't believe he's dismal so obviously think my opinion is of little value
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:38
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I thought he was excellent tonight really was a great and emotional performance
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:40
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Well you saying it like it's a fact actually doesn't make it a fact

It's an opinion. Like everyone else's

plus I don't know why you need to take issue with my jokey comment.

I don't believe he's dismal so obviously think my opinion is of little value
Not sure what lead you to the conclusion I'm taking issue with a word you have said.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:42
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Not sure what lead you to the conclusion I'm taking issue with a word you have said.
I got the impression from your first comment about you not posting looking for people to agree.

It that wasn't wasnt what you meant then I apologise for taking it up wrong.

The heat is making me cranky
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:42
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The script before Ben was told Paul was dead was crap, all that wittiling on about what had happened to him yet for him not to express concern for what might have happened to Paul was unrealistic, but once he knew he played shocked and grief stricken very well.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:43
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Very good performance from him tonight.

The unnecessary criticism of young actors on here is quite mean spirited to say the least. Fair enough if they are really bad but EVERY young actor on here even if they are good seems to get unwarranted criticism.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:45
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I got the impression from your first comment about you not posting looking for people to agree.

It that wasn't wasnt what you meant then I apologise for taking it up wrong.

The heat is making me cranky
You did.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:45
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Very good performance from him tonight.

The unnecessary criticism of young actors on here is quite mean spirited to say the least. Fair enough if they are really bad but EVERY young actor on here even if they are good seems to get unwarranted criticism.
Nah, Jamie Borthwick seems to be universally loved. But I'm pretty sure he's the one exception to the rule.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:47
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I think he's good. He's young, fairly new to the industry and thrown into one of the biggest shows in British television with one of the more important storyline heavy characters. He doesn't always get it right (the director could have asked him to rein in certain mannerisms) but I can usually relate to what he's trying to convey and understand it well enough, unlike a Mr. Sloman.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:48
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The script before Ben was told Paul was dead was crap, all that wittiling on about what had happened to him yet for him not to express concern for what might have happened to Paul was unrealistic, but once he knew he played shocked and grief stricken very well.
The writing was shocking.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:48
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I thought he did a fine job tonight. Nothing OTT in the least.
I have witnessed peoples grief on being told a loved one had died and some have had just as strong a reaction.
Shocking news coupled with all the pent up feelings with his dad he had to let loose.
No, he did well.
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Old 19-07-2016, 21:57
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Nah, Jamie Borthwick seems to be universally loved. But I'm pretty sure he's the one exception to the rule.
Partly cos he's a good actor. Hope he returns to a slightly more meaningful part soon. At the very least he should be hee to comfort Ben.
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Old 19-07-2016, 22:13
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Harry was great tonight, he isn't as good as Jamie (Jay should of been in tonight's episode) but Harry is still very good, best Ben imo.
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Old 19-07-2016, 22:17
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Harry can be inconsistent at times but I thought tonight he was good, his crying and anger was realistic and the final scene with Phil and Kathy was heartbreaking. I've always maintained though that whilst Harry Reid is the best Ben we've had I don't think Harry can ever be near Jamie Borthwick's standard. I'm hoping for some Jay/Ben scenes on Thursday.
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Old 20-07-2016, 00:42
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I wish Ben hadn't turned up until Thursday. I think it is probably the way the character is written, but I do find his anger over the top at times. Some of the faces were too much too, like that time he thought Abi had lost the baby.
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Old 20-07-2016, 00:48
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I thought the reactions of all of Paul's loved ones was spot on tonight.
Ben's conveyed heartbreak and anger.
Pam was utterly in denial and disbelief, but her sobbing was heartbreaking when she moved onto acceptance.
Les was trying to stay strong for Pam, yet broke down as she left the room.
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Old 20-07-2016, 01:35
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Terrible acting yet again from him he was crying but no tears came out.
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Old 20-07-2016, 07:23
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I thought he was good last night
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Old 20-07-2016, 07:26
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I was expecting to find Les's reaction funny as the actor can be very hammy but he actually broke my heart trying to be strong for Pam knowing she was in denial, and then breaking down in private. I thought both he and Pam were brilliant in that episode.

Harry's acting has improved a lot. His depiction of anger is still a bit dodgy but he got the grief spot on I thought. I know he has anger issues in that he spent his life repressing his anger out of fear of Phil and so he will be prone to inappropriate "explosions" but the shouting and the face scrunching are a bit too much for me. Still, there has been improvement and I think he could improve even more in time to come. He is the definitive Ben now, for me.
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Old 20-07-2016, 07:44
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Harry has impressed me of late, he has definitely improved since he first joined. His performance last night was brilliant. He has really made the role his own.
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Old 20-07-2016, 08:25
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I think he has improved considerably. I was dreading watching him last night but I thought he did very well.
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Old 20-07-2016, 08:47
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I definitely think he's made Ben his own
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Old 20-07-2016, 10:52
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I thought it was pretty cringy again. He seems to just shout when trying to express any emotion. The scene where he lunged at Phil was a bit silly I thought. I think Harry Reid is better when he tries less, it's when he tries to make it too convincing that his acting seems to go a bit hammy.
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