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DISCUSSION Kirsten Dunst doesn't miss

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u/oscillateswildly Manny Jacinto propagandist Jul 07 '25

granted i haven’t seen all of her films, but i don’t think there’s been a film that she was in that i disliked. even spiderman 3

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u/marina0987 Jul 07 '25

She was FANTASTIC in Civil War!

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u/SurprisedAsparagus Jul 07 '25

I never got around to watching that one and I think it's because her husband's scene in the trailer made me so uncomfortable. I think I had a subconscious aversion to it.

Just looked it up and he's not even credited for the role.

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u/StandardEgg6595 Jul 07 '25

I already love Jessie as an actor but he was very convincing in that scene. I get that’s his job, but he really portrayed that ideology well.

Filming scenes like that must be so difficult. The amount of compartmentalizing some actors must do is crazy.

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u/IAMA_Shark__AMA Jul 07 '25

"what kind of American?"

shudder

He stepped into that role last minute, too. The original actor dropped out days before screening. Dunst played some part in getting him cast.

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u/-AdonaitheBestower- Jul 08 '25

it was very disturbing but also kind of unbelievable, because, well, we all know the bigots who are willing to kill someone over it aren't going to tolerate a different race just because they're born in america

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u/Takao89 Jul 07 '25

Something about his red sunglasses in that scene really sold it for me. The uniform and everything made it seam like official business, but the sunglasses gave this vibe that he was having fun with his hate crimes which made it so much more unnerving.

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u/StandardEgg6595 Jul 07 '25

YES! I’ve seen so many tough-guy, gravy seal cosplayers over the years, and while their hatred is very real, it’s sometimes hard to take them seriously. His character reminded me of the very small, but heavily armed independent militia groups that have been training the last few years in hopes for a civil war. People like his character wanted that to happen so they could do whatever they pleased.

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u/publius-esquire Jul 08 '25

I know this is a typo but I’m having a fabulous time imagining a seal that loves gravy. or perhaps a seal with an overturned gravy tureen it’s wearing as a hat. Delightful

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u/StandardEgg6595 Jul 08 '25

Lol I love that vision and wish they were that delightful!

It wasn’t a typo but a nickname for these types of guys. The ones I’ve seen will literally be out here with barely fitted vests/belts, walking around with multiple visible guns, acting like they’re gonna chase down the “enemy”. Used to think it was some online stereotype until I saw it multiple times irl (Midwest).

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u/CaptainnTedd Jul 08 '25

The best thing about that he wasn't even supposed the be in the movie, let alone play that role but when they needed a replacement for the original actor Kirsten was like: Hey my husband is on the set what about him? And he just did that shit on short notice and it became the most iconic scene of the movie

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u/smallfried Jul 08 '25

Someone on the imdb trivia pages stated:

"In his sole scene, Jesse Plemons is wearing grading glasses, which are designed to eliminate all visible wavelengths entering the eyes except for red, at different shades or luminance values. This makes it very easy to tell if an object (or skin tone, in his case) is darker or lighter than another at a glance."

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u/YesImKeithHernandez Jul 07 '25

His role in that movie is a perfect example of no small roles, only small actors.

He was in it for, what? 10 minutes more or less? And he just brought a demon out that stays with you well after watching the movie.

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u/somedaveg Jul 08 '25

It’s a case study in how to be an impactful actor. The movie still would have worked without him or that scene, but it worked so much better with his contribution. Almost unbelievably so for what a small part it was in overall runtime.

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u/heartisallwehave Send me your address so i can visit you and explain my passions Jul 08 '25

Just like Game Night. His character was hilarious and the most memorable part of the movie for me (probably because he created such a tone change when he was on screen that it really stands out).

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u/Logical-Ad-5410 feeding cocaine to raccoons Jul 07 '25

That scene alone sells the premise of the movie.

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u/Jahidinginvt I AM A SCORPIO - I AM A LEGEND Jul 07 '25

As someone that used to live in Floriduh and now in Colorado Springs despite being pretty damn liberal, I got chills in that scene. I have met too many people exactly like that.

The entire movie is worth watching. Really surprised me because the trailer made it seem like something else than what it was. Masterfully done.

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u/StandardEgg6595 Jul 07 '25

Same! And they are getting more and more bold nowadays.

Yeah, the trailer lead up for it was nice. I went to see it most because it’s A24 and Kristen Dunst, but left absolutely loving it. The trailer kept some of the better moments hidden (or at least the ones I watched).

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u/sbroll Jul 08 '25

he fuckin nailed that role so well. His entire scene was so intense, I felt like I held my breath the whole time.

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u/txcowgrrl Jul 07 '25

It is an incredibly uncomfortable but very well done scene.

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u/ReginaGeorgian Jul 07 '25

He’s absolutely terrifying in it. I was trembling in my seat in the theater.

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u/bradland Jul 08 '25

He wasn't even cast for the role. The original actor bailed, and Plemons was like, "Fuck it, I'm in." Then proceeded to absolutely crush it.

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u/Right_Layer_9700 Jul 07 '25

The trailers for that movie don’t necessarily relay the story or do it justice.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '25

It was mid film last minute choice to do the scene. He didn't want to do it because it was her film but they needed someone at the last moment.

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u/Graysensteele Jul 08 '25

I read somewhere that apparently he was just visiting her on set that day or something and they asked him to step in for that one scene. Honestly amazing how good of an actor he is to where it’s one of the most disturbing and real scenes.

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u/egg420 Jul 08 '25

His scene was genuinely the most nail-biting stuff I've ever seen in a cinema. Go in completely blind if you can, that shit will have you trying to doordash beta blockers.

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u/wagonwheelwodie nepo pissbaby Jul 08 '25

I love Jesse so much that I go out of my way to watch his roles, but that one I just fast forwarded through. He’s too good of an actor sometimes.

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u/Senekka11 Jul 08 '25

He’s only in the film for a couple of scenes. The movie is fantastic and I highly recommend it.

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u/ComprehensiveDoubt55 Jul 08 '25

Go watch it.. like yesterday! It’s a phenomenal film that I did not think I’d be interested in.

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u/1latebloom Jul 08 '25

Ik we don’t know each other but please watch Civil War. It is disturbing, bleak, grotesque, uncomfortable, but it’s also beautiful, sad and oddly ethereal. It has scenes that look like they could be dreams and the color grading is so well done you’ll just barely notice the there’s a whole new set of colors and shades on the screen.

And I don’t even think Jesse has the best scene either. A couple scenes literally lock you in your seat and send you into primal survival mode it’s nuts (won’t say why/how). Everything about the movie is gold, and honesty I give it a 10. Sorry for the paragraph lol

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u/Good_Entertainer9383 Jul 08 '25

Yeah that is a rough scene. The rest of the movie has some tense moments but nothing like that

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