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Decarceration's avatar

It's so strange that, in his final scene here, it's like Hoffman knew this was the end. Those final moments are like a great pitcher who left it all out on the field, exhausted and worn down, knowing he did his best only to leave the game tied 0-0. This performance is eight feet tall.

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Stephen Blackford's avatar

Marvellous! Can't add much more to a performance described as "eight feet tall". I remember buying the DVD as soon as it was available in the UK and shortly after Phil's bloody sad departure and I loved it. Now even more so after re-watching it. His "fuuuuuuck" at the end after being double crossed was exactly as you describe. Thanks for reading.

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