THE GENIUS OF: Javier BardemBy Quinn OxleySeptember 12, 2017Some actors, like Tim Curry, have such a range that they can morph into anyone from Nigel Thornberry to literally the devil (see last week’s post). Other actors, like Javier Bardem, play the same character over and over again, cultivating one image over time, and totally nailing it every time (see this week’s post).

Javier Bardem is the scariest person to ever walk the face of the earth.

We all know that no one asked for Pirates 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales - and it shows. There is virtually nothing in the film of value. The whole third act was a mess; the film introduced too many new characters without retaining the charm of the original. And yet, I gave it a 6 out of 10. Because of the “terrifying Spanish jaguar-man.” As I said, “Uwe Boll could direct a creature feature where the creature was just Bardem running around spouting poetry for two hours and it would be bone-chilling.”

Bardem has carved out a sweet little niche for himself in American cinema. All he needs is one chance to make an indelible impression. Between No Country for Old Men and Skyfall, Bardem has established himself on a wide scale as not just intimidating, but downright terrifying; his stare, his gravitas bleeds tension that would dull a steak knife. His booming voice and thick accent sound very much like the last thing you hear right before you die.

Check out Bardem in this weekend’s wide release, Mother! (Or you’ll find Bardem in your closet Sunday night.)

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