Should Jennifer Aniston Call It A Movie Career & Try A Return to Television? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-22-2010, 09:13 PM

Has the clock struck midnight on Jen Aniston's movie career? Is it time for Ms. Aniston to consider a return trip to weekly scripted tv like her other 'Friends' pals have? No offense to the greek beauty, but her latest movie "The Switch" proved to be another disappointment at the box office. For whatever the reason, moviegoers just aren't connecting with Aniston as they have say Sandra Bullock or dare I say Angelina Jolie! Perhaps a return to a sitcom or maybe even a drama might be what she needs to reestablish her self as an actress. Opinions?

catlover79 · 08-22-2010, 09:24 PM

In a word, yes. Other than The Good Girl, she really hasn't had any decent movie roles. She hasn't even been in any particularly good films - including The Good Girl. Her performance was the only good thing about that movie. Even her time as Mrs. Brad Pitt didn't help make her a movie star.

spunkygirl · 08-22-2010, 09:47 PM

I think she just keeps picking bad roles more than anything

HuntingtonM15 · 08-22-2010, 09:54 PM

She needs to give up the fluffy romantic comedy trash and try some dramas. I loved The Good Girl, and I wish she would take on more roles like that. She needs to take an indie role every now and then to show that she still has some credibility and acting chops left.

Marvo301 · 08-22-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonflies

I think she just keeps picking bad roles more than anything

It seems like she just keeps playing the same role over and over again!

Mr. Television · 08-22-2010, 09:58 PM

Some people are just destined to be tv stars. There's nothing wrong with that. If she didn't hit the big time with her movie roles by now, I doubt she ever will.

Brian Damage · 08-22-2010, 09:58 PM

The sad part in her career is she has become more of a celebrity than an actual actress. People seem to care more for her romantic personal life then what she does on a movie screen. I am not saying it is her fault, just what it seems like from the general public.

That is why maybe she can try a drama, perhaps something on HBO or Showtime that can allow her to be more edgy.

spunkygirl · 08-22-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

She needs to give up the fluffy romantic comedy trash and try some dramas. I loved The Good Girl, and I wish she would take on more roles like that. She needs to take an indie role every now and then to show that she still has some credibility and acting chops left.

I agree completely! She's going to ruin her career if she keeps picking these bad roles. People are going to think she's not that great of an actress

Brian Damage · 08-22-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Some people are just destined to be tv stars. There's nothing wrong with that. If she didn't hit the big time with her movie roles by now, I doubt she ever will.

I happen to agree with your statement. TV shouldn't be a knock on anyone's career. Heck, look at the great Dustin Hoffman, even he is doing a tv series now.

Mr. Television · 08-22-2010, 10:12 PM

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I happen to agree with your statement. TV shouldn't be a knock on anyone's career. Heck, look at the great Dustin Hoffman, even he is doing a tv series now.

That's right and look at Glenn Close. She's doing some great work on Damages. Hollywood used to look down at tv stars but I don't think that's the case anymore. I haven't seen Dustin Hoffman in a good movie since Wag the Dog so I'm looking forward to his new show. lol

catlover79 · 08-22-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I happen to agree with your statement. TV shouldn't be a knock on anyone's career. Heck, look at the great Dustin Hoffman, even he is doing a tv series now.

Not to mention Holly Hunter, a fellow Oscar winner.

JamesG · 08-22-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

In a word, yes. Other than The Good Girl, she really hasn't had any decent movie roles. She hasn't even been in any particularly good films - including The Good Girl. Her performance was the only good thing about that movie. Even her time as Mrs. Brad Pitt didn't help make her a movie star.

Well The Break Up w/ Vince Vaughn was good in terms of box office, right?

JamesG · 08-22-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

She needs to give up the fluffy romantic comedy trash and try some dramas. I loved The Good Girl, and I wish she would take on more roles like that. She needs to take an indie role every now and then to show that she still has some credibility and acting chops left.

Did you see that thriller Derailed with Clive Owen?

I liked it but it under-performed in the box office.

Her movies seem to go up-and-down. Recently it was He's Just Not That Into You followed by the flop The Bounty Hunter.

JamesG · 08-22-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

That's right and look at Glenn Close. She's doing some great work on Damages.

She was also great on "The Shield" before that. Don't know if you watch it or not..

Mr. Television · 08-22-2010, 10:29 PM

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Did you see that thriller Derailed with Clive Owen?

I liked it but it under-performed in the box office.

Her movies seem to go up-and-down. Recently it was He's Just Not That Into You followed by the flop The Bounty Hunter.

Oh yea, I loved the Shield. I think that's why FX went after her for Damages.

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HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,062	She needs to give up the fluffy romantic comedy trash and try some dramas. I loved The Good Girl, and I wish she would take on more roles like that. She needs to take an indie role every now and then to show that she still has some credibility and acting chops left.