10 Performances the Critics Missed
10. Jon Favreau- Swingers
It’s a comedy role that could have gone one of two ways- have Jon Favreau play the bumbling inept sidekick to Vince Vaughn’s cooler buddy, or play it the way they did. Favreau is bumbling and foolish, yes, and his ineptitude with women is something to behold, but it’s also clear how unhappy he is with his lot- how annoyed and aware he is that he continues to mess things up for himself. That in itself is a clever idea, but having the role played by everyman Favreau who brings a charm amongst all the loathing and desperation marks this as one of the most underappreciated roles of all time.
So, that’s our ultimate list of underrated movie performances. Are there any on here that you’ve heard enough about already? Or are there any that you’re just dying to let us know about? Either way, let us know in the comments below