The Prom/Netflix movie...

[Ammi]

...I think this is due for release tomorrow and I’ve only just seen it...actually I was drawn to it by a headline saying ...’James Corden faces blistering backlash for ‘gross and offensive’ portrayal of a gay man in The Prom’....

...I don’t know about offensive but from the little bits in the trailer that we see of him, he just doesn’t look very well cast ...but they’re only snippets of him so that’s probably unfair....anyways, other than the media criticism he’s getting...the cast is just sensational...Meryl, Nicole and Kerry....almost too fabulous...:lovedup:..and just the emotional and joyful vaccine we need for the holiday season, its looking like a gorgeous must see, I think...:flutter:...


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[Niamh.]

Oh yeah, I've seen reviews for this and James Corden got slated

[Daniel-X]

Anything with James Corden in is automatically bottom tier.

[Nick.]

Loved the original musical so I'm very excited/nervous about this. I'm always happy to see James Corden being dragged

[Ammi]

...James Corden’s criticism isn’t just bad, it’s probably the worst I’ve ever seen in every review I can see... his ‘gay portrayal’ aside, though...the movie has a good review...I’m looking forward to watching...don’t be nervous, Nick...I think it’ll be lovely....:flutter:...

James Corden torn apart for ‘truly disgusting’ performance in The Prom...


James Corden is being criticised for his "gross and offensive" performance in The Prom.

The British star appears opposite Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep in the new Netflix musical, which has been adapted by Ryan Murphy from the hit Broadway show.

It follows a group of has-been actors who visit a small Indiana town to help a lesbian teenager after she is banned from attending her prom.

The straight Corden plays ailing gay Broadway star Barry Glickman, and his performance is being savagely torn apart by critics despite the fact some enjoyed many other aspects of the film.

AwardsWatch’s Erik Anderson, who called The Prom "gorgeous and vibrant", said that Corden’s performance was “truly disgusting”.

He described his performance as "the worst gayface in a long, long time," later adding: “He is awful.”

IndieWire writer Zack Sharf tweeted: "The Prom shouts about tolerance but has James Corden leaning into effeminate gay stereotypes every chance he gets."

Writing an article about Corden's "insulting" performance for Vanity Fair, Richard Lawson said that Corden is "so bad" in the film that he thinks "no more straight actors" should play gay men "until [the film's] sins are properly atoned for".

He adds that Corden is shown "flitting and lisping around in the most uninspired of caricatures".

Find more reactions to Corden’s performance below.


https://uk.news.yahoo.com/james-corden-torn-apart-truly-103906725.html


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[Tom4784]

It's a shame James Corden seems to drag things down so badly, the casting is otherwise immense and most of the reviews said that it would be a good film if not for him.

I don't really understand Hollywood's obsession with him, tbh.

[Nick.]

Also has anyone heard the original song for this 'Wear Your Crown' ft Meryl Streep rapping?

[Nick.]

Okay so the soundtrack for this is out, Meryl Streep (as always) is incredible

[Ammi]

...James Corden is just so mis-cast, it’s so curious as to why he was chosen for the part because at times, his stereotyped portrayal of ‘gay’, obscured his whole character...and actually, the character of Barry who he played, was so sweet and touching...but though, I did feel the character had such shining moments as well... and the rest of the cast were delicious and the movie was very Cinderella and very fairytale...and Meryl Streep was at her most fabulous...:lovedup:...so really, totally and thoroughly recommended with some lovely sing along to, songs...I loved it...I mean, I LOVED it...💕...

[GoldHeart]

The big question is why the hell does James Corden still get work, my god he's annoying AF :facepalm:

[Ammi]

...did you watch The Prom, GoldHeart...?...

[GoldHeart]

...did you watch The Prom, GoldHeart...?...

No I haven't seen it

[Ammi]

No I haven't seen it

...James’ portrayal of Barry/his character... is such a dated stereotype, so really quite cringe...but I think for me, so many of the touching aspects to Barry’s character override that...and the film as a whole, I still found very lovely and a hugely recommended watch...I’d be so interested to see your overall thoughts when you do watch it, GoldHeart...

[GoldHeart]

...James’ portrayal of Barry/his character... is such a dated stereotype, so really quite cringe...but I think for me, so many of the touching aspects to Barry’s character override that...and the film as a whole, I still found very lovely and a hugely recommended watch...I’d be so interested to see your overall thoughts when you do watch it, GoldHeart...

I'm not a James Corden fan , and this movie isn't at the top of my watch list . But if I ever watch it then I'll give my thoughts.