I'm saying it because despite all her years in the biz, when has she ever even remotely given off the whiff of either authority, wisdom, or a regal nature such a role requires in any other part she has played? And don't give me that usual "they're called actors" bit. You and I both well know that argument has it's limits. I can't even remember if Jen has ever even done any kind of accents or the like in her roles. I like Jen fine. DARK CITY is one of my faves. That being said... She's always been a surface actress to me that has coasted on her looks and I believe that her body of work backs me up on this. I remember when she first came on the scene lo' those many years ago, and even then... She's at best decent, with a limited range and I dare say her LOOK causes both fans and those that often miscast her in things to project a depth that is just not there in terms of her performances. But that's besides the point for the role of WW's mother. I just can't see her as a tough as nails yet wise mentor figure. I just can't and that sort of hurdle is the minimum the role requires, and none of those are terms I would use to describe ANY role Jennifer has played.
How do you know.
