Sorry Mechtild. I was amiss in using the term ‘deadpan.’ I did not mean to say that Jonathan is devoid of facial expression, but that his general appearance and demeanour reminds me of a silent film character - though not of any specific actor – if that makes any sense! Yes, the term ‘Chaplinesque’ appears to be a reference to Jonathan’s body language – see quote below. That observation must have stuck in my memory - perhaps it even influenced my own impression of EW as Jonathan.
I have searched through my folders and (wonders never cease!) found the review in question.
Quote: by Roger Moore of The Orlando Sentinel: Wood turns his whole body into a coiled bundle of neuroses that he never actually lets us see. …He's an introvert's introvert. It's a Chaplinesque turn and an utter delight, with nary a trace of hobbit in it.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
Date: 2007-05-26 07:57 pm (UTC)I have searched through my folders and (wonders never cease!) found the review in question.
Quote: by Roger Moore of The Orlando Sentinel:
Wood turns his whole body into a coiled bundle of neuroses that he never actually lets us see. …He's an introvert's introvert. It's a Chaplinesque turn and an utter delight, with nary a trace of hobbit in it.
Blossom.