The Sarah Michelle Gellar Opinion Thread

POSTED BY: chrisisall
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RUGBUG

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 6:54 PM

Hey Chris,

Grab your hanky and then go edit your post title. Geller is actually Gellar.

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FINN MAC CUMHAL

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 7:09 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
1) Was she the best Buffy that could be? Could another actress have done it better?

Maybe. I don’t know. It depends a lot on what you mean by “better.” I think a lot of actresses could have acted circles around her, but that doesn’t mean she was bad or that there weren’t times that she shined as good or better then anyone. I think she did a great job with the role.

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
2} Was she always there on Buffy- ie, never phoning in a perfomance?

The show phoned itself in sometimes, so it’s hard to say. But no actress in a TV series is ever 100% all the time, especially a low-budget show. I think she was a lot more consistent then most actresses.

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3) What was her best moment on the show, acting-wise?

The Body. There’s no doubt in my mind that her performance in that episode was top notch. She demonstrated the ability to perform as good or better then any A-list actress.

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4) Was she hot, IYO? Hottest on the show?

She was cute, but she got less cute in the later seasons. I think she lost a lot of weight and made her look gaunt and unhealthy.

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5) Have you watched Scooby Doo 1 & 2 just because she was in them?

No. I barely noticed her to be honest. I watched Scooby Doo 1 (never saw 2) for Matthew Lillard playing Shaggy.

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CHRISISALL

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 7:54 PM

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Originally posted by RugBug:
Geller is actually Gellar.

*grumble grumble*
Thanks, RB.

Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 7:57 PM

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Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal:

The Body. There’s no doubt in my mind that her performance in that episode was top notch. She demonstrated the ability to perform as good or better then any A-list actress.

Agree

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I think she lost a lot of weight and made her look gaunt and unhealthy.

Somewhat agree. She (Like OH-SO-MANY other actresses *COUGHalba*) looked better with a bit of solidity to her.

Solid Chrisisall

JWHEDONADDICT

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:20 PM

1) If you had asked me this question three years ago, I would have said she is the ONLY Buffy. Have to say I'm not sure someone else couldn't've done it better. Maybe not better, but just as good. That would be Kristen Bell. Rent or buy VERONICA MARS, Season 1. She's petite, blonde, uber-talented (damn good actress, pretty singing voice, too), and doesn't have an overblown ego (meaning, she's willing to do a big screen movie of her cancelled tv series because she loves the character and almost worships the talents of the show's creator like we do Joss--and unlike SMG, I don't think she's B.S.-ing.)

2) Honestly, there were probably occasionally some eps. or scenes I felt that, but because of my sometimes overblown frustration with SMG, I wasn't the most objective I could've been. Probably am still not. I would consider her to be the best actress on the show. (Emma Caulfield best supporting, by the way)

3)The Body, probably. But the first one that really got me was the "I'm 16 years old...I don't want to die" speech KILLED me.

4) I could care less who was hottest.

5) I did that for the first one, decided against making that mistake for the second one. I caught some of it on cable though. I wouldn't pay to see any movie just because of her again for personal reasons.

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THATWEIRDGIRL

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:34 PM

1) Was she the best Buffy that could be? Could another actress have done it better?
Not an SMG fan. She LOOKED like Buffy. I'm not sure she WAS Buffy.

2} Was she always there on Buffy- ie, never phoning in a perfomance?
There was phoning in by everyone at one time or another.

3) What was her best moment on the show, acting-wise?
Dunno. The Body, I guess.

4) Was she hot, IYO? Hottest on the show?
No. I agree that she looked better with meat on her bones.

5) Have you watched Scooby Doo 1 & 2 just because she was in them?
No. I did partially watch them on TV. I enjoyed Linda and Matthew more than SMG or Freddie.

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THESOMNAMBULIST

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:42 PM

Pardon the of topic but...

Hey TWG. *waves, & does moonwalk*
Nice to see you again.

Ok back to you Chrisisall

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RUGBUG

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:01 PM

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Originally posted by jwhedonaddict:
1) If you had asked me this question three years ago, I would have said she is the ONLY Buffy. Have to say I'm not sure someone else couldn't've done it better. Maybe not better, but just as good. That would be Kristen Bell. Rent or buy VERONICA MARS, Season 1. She's petite, blonde, uber-talented (damn good actress, pretty singing voice, too), and doesn't have an overblown ego (meaning, she's willing to do a big screen movie of her cancelled tv series because she loves the character and almost worships the talents of the show's creator like we do Joss--and unlike SMG, I don't think she's B.S.-ing.)

You know...as much as I love Buffy...I can completely understand SMG's reluctance to reprise her role as Buffy. She was very young when she started Buffy, it's what she's known for and she is STRUGGLING to break out of the type cast mold.

Kristen Bell was only Veronica Mars for 3 years (? - I never watched) and she or the show hasn't gained nearly the notice that SMG or BtVS did. If BtVS ended after season three you may very well see SMG willing to do a big screen version of Buffy. As is, I think she is being very smart and really trying to break free of that role.

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IRISHWASH

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:07 PM

1,she was buffy, started watching cause of her, no one else could have done it better, imho.

2,she was great, seven seasons meant dips in acting, but u could say that for all the cast.

3, the whole show, loved every minute, too many favs to list

4, she is hot and the hottest on the show ,why yes. honourable mention for jenny calender, faith , willow well all the ladies.

5, honestly yes, but seth green made the second one even more appealing, he's pure brilliance.

irishwash

REGINAROADIE

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:56 PM

1) Was she the best Buffy that could be? Could another actress have done it better?

Asking that is like asking if anyone else aside from Jim Gandolfini could play Tony Soprano. Maybe someone else could have played the part, but she made it her own so much that you can't imagine anyone else playing her.

2} Was she always there on Buffy- ie, never phoning in a perfomance?

Maybe she did near the end, but I personally never noticed.

3) What was her best moment on the show, acting-wise?

"Forever" Especially the last scene with her and Dawn. Just how she delivers the line "Of..Course...I..Care!" just sends shivers through my entire body.

4) Was she hot, IYO? Hottest on the show? Meh, not really. I wouldn't exactly describe any of the actresses hot. Attractive, yes. But not something for the spank bank.

5) Have you watched Scooby Doo 1 & 2 just because she was in them?

No. Never will. When I hear about the live action SCOOBY DOO's, I think of two quotes.

"The only mystery here is why we keep taking our cues from a dick in a neckerchief.";"Keep it up, beatnik. I'll feed you to the fucking dog."

"What kind of performance do you call that? You made me sound like a total space cadet, man!!"

I'm still waiting for SOUTHLAND TALES to come out so I can see her as a porn star entrepreneur.

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