Jenny Agutter

[Steve Crook]

Originally Posted by Number2 I stand corrected. Its on the 2nd full credits page on IMDB with the list of uncredited performances in Star! I don't think I've ever seen such a lengthy list of uncredited cast. Jenny has several minutes of screen time and dialogue in 3 scenes but she's not in the original movie credits so you can't go back and redo that.

It's also listed on the main page for the film - if you have your site preferences set to "Display full credits (title pages)"

Steve

[Number2]

Finally got around to watching The Wild Duck.
It was a chore to watch with mostly unlikeable characters. It might as well have been in B&W as it was so gray. Jenny was the one bright spot of cheer.

I was dissappointed and expecting more after Tahhh's rave reviews on imdb "Jenny Agutter's greatest performance". Her character was a bit dimensionless but she didn't have much to work with other than being the adoring daughter. A better staging would have had her at least wear something bright to further distinguish her from the dismal, unhappy people around her. I think she had to do what she did in the end as the only recourse to get off of that depressing stage.

As anybody seen her in the other Play of the Month - The Cherry Orchard" (1971)?

Originally Posted by Fellwanderer I remember seeing this back at university in 1971 on a B/W television. Finally managed to get hold of it on dvd - and in colour! Excellent performances from Jenny and Denholm Elliott but I could see why plays of such quality probably wouldn't go down too well with today's audience. Very dark and brooding. It is part of an Henrik Ibsen Collection of 6 dvds - 9 television plays and 8 radio plays from the BBC [1950s-1990s]. Available from amazon.com in R1. It was worth it simply for The Wild Duck but the others look excellent and there seems to be something for almost everyone here. Thoroughly recommended

[Fellwanderer]

Originally Posted by Number2 Finally got around to watching The Wild Duck. It was a chore to watch with mostly unlikeable characters. It might as well have been in B&W as it was so gray. Jenny was the one bright spot of cheer. I was dissappointed and expecting more after Tahhh's rave reviews on imdb "Jenny Agutter's greatest performance". Her character was a bit dimensionless but she didn't have much to work with other than being the adoring daughter. A better staging would have had her at least wear something bright to further distinguish her from the dismal, unhappy people around her. I think she had to do what she did in the end as the only recourse to get off of that depressing stage.

I would agree that it wasn't Jenny's greatest performance, fine though it was, no-one has ever done naif [sic], wide-eyed innocence better. I would disagree over her character being dimensionless - after all, she was only supposed to be 13 so one wouldn't expect too much depth.

Though I thoroughly enjoyed Denholm Elliot's portrayal as well, I did feel that he and Derek Godfrey were a good ten years too old for the characters they played. Since they were in their late forties, it meant the defining moment in the story occurred in their early thirties and I'd have been surprised if Hjalmar [DE] had fallen for it! I would have thought Hjalmar should have been more like twenty at the time - at least that would have made it plausible.

As anybody seen her in the other Play of the Month - The Cherry Orchard" (1971)?

I honestly can't remember - which probably means know as I wouldn't forget Jenny!

However, should I ever go to London again, the main reason will be to view it at the BFI.

[julian_craster]

Jenny goes Blue-Ray........

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[Number2]

I agree it was a good portrayal of wide-eyed innocence (naif) despite the bad lot the character had received in life. Jenny was exceptionally good at that portrayal as a child actress.

It probably intentionally led to the numerous very opposite roles later as a way to break away from the child actress image. I watched some of Beulah Land yesterday where she plays - you guessed it - a prostitute/mistress again. Of course acting the role as rebellion is much better than living it as other Disney child stars have done.

Originally Posted by Fellwanderer I would agree that it wasn't Jenny's greatest performance, fine though it was, no-one has ever done naif [sic], wide-eyed innocence better. I would disagree over her character being dimensionless - after all, she was only supposed to be 13 so one wouldn't expect too much depth.

[Number2]

Every actress's fear.
Every imperfection larger then life on your HD screen.

We'll love her just the same.

Originally Posted by julian_craster Jenny goes Blue-Ray........

[Moor Larkin]

Originally Posted by Steve Crook Jenny Agutter ... Pamela Roper (uncredited)

I would make no claims to being a huge Jenny Agutter fan or a keen follower of 'The Invisibles', but I'm utterly baffled by the complete lack of excitement by the TV press about her cameo role in that show. All the press seem to chunner on about is some bloke who used to be in charge of the coffee machine.

What a strange showbiz world it is........

[Fellwanderer]

Originally Posted by Moor Larkin I would make no claims to being a huge Jenny Agutter fan or a keen follower of 'The Invisibles', but I'm utterly baffled by the complete lack of excitement by the TV press about her cameo role in that show. All the press seem to chunner on about is some bloke who used to be in charge of the coffee machine. What a strange showbiz world it is........

Me2 - although I'm actually rather pleased.

When I saw her in the red jumpsuit, I did suggest an improvement but I'm still waiting for her response.

I really wish someone would right her a decent part rather than simply seeing her as a fragrant two minute addition to each episode.

[smudge]

Originally Posted by Fellwanderer Me2 - although I'm actually rather pleased. When I saw her in the red jumpsuit, I did suggest an improvement but I'm still waiting for her response. I really wish someone would right her a decent part rather than simply seeing her as a fragrant two minute addition to each episode.

I'm sticking with THE INVISIBLES for now, but I have to say that at the end of episode two it's still a bit plodding. The job itself was OK, but getting to it was somewhat tortuous. As you say, Jenny is (thus far) woefully underused...

Smudge

[DB7]

Originally Posted by smudge I'm sticking with THE INVISIBLES for now, but I have to say that at the end of episode two it's still a bit plodding.

Same here, I watched this weeks episode but I felt detached from the story and my mind kept drifting off. I think it lacks credibility, I just can't imagine them as safecrackers. It's like New Tricks from the other side of the fence.

[Steve Crook]

Originally Posted by smudge I'm sticking with THE INVISIBLES for now, but I have to say that at the end of episode two it's still a bit plodding. The job itself was OK, but getting to it was somewhat tortuous. As you say, Jenny is (thus far) woefully underused... Smudge

I tried watching this week's episode - but kept dozing off
It's not the best plotted series and most of the characters are totally unbelievable (except for Jenny of course )

Steve

[Fellwanderer]

I expect some are surprised that I haven't commented much on The Invisibles. The reason is simple, I've emailed Jenny my views on it and don't want to say anything until I've heard back from her. She was away for the first episode, didn't get back until Tuesday and was away immediately filming Monday, Monday so I haven't had a reply from her yet. As soon as I do, I will give my honest opinion.

[Moor Larkin]

Originally Posted by Steve Crook It's not the best plotted series and most of the characters are totally unbelievable

I gave up when the coffee bloke made plain that he found being at home with Jenny a bit boring and unexciting.........
Out the window went any believability........

Then he started playing with himself, wearing a pink blindfold..........

Clearly, caffeine is as dangerous as they say...............

[DB7]

Originally Posted by Fellwanderer I expect some are surprised that I haven't commented much on The Invisibles. The reason is simple, I've emailed Jenny my views on it and don't want to say anything until I've heard back from her. She was away for the first episode, didn't get back until Tuesday and was away immediately filming Monday, Monday so I haven't had a reply from her yet. As soon as I do, I will give my honest opinion.

Were you views positive I suspect you would have commented?

[Fellwanderer]

Originally Posted by DB7 Were you views positive I suspect you would have commented?

There were bound to be some positives - after all, Jenny is in it!

Mind you I did fully agree with Moor's comment:

the coffee bloke made plain that he found being at home with Jenny a bit boring and unexciting......... Out the window went any believability........

I suspect most men of his age would have swopped places with him like a shot - I certainly would

But I'm still saying nothing until I've heard from her.