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Birthday, Black Snake Moan, Casper, Christina Ricci, Happy Birthday, Mermaids, Monster, Sleepy Hollow, The Addams Family, The Opposite of Sex
Today is the 35th birthday of Christina Ricci, who ranks as one of my favourite actresses and one who I always think is very underrated, considering her many outstanding performances throughout the years. With her large eyes, petite frame, dark hair and expressive face, Christina Ricci possesses a charm, kookiness and maturity that she imbues in her work, that helped her transition from child actress to adult star with relative ease. I love how her work in movies is so fearless and her willingness to play dark and unconventional characters. She never seems to go for the safe option in movies, no role seems too out there or to edgy for her and I respect her for that. Listing her amazing credits is a hard task but here are some of the best moments from her career that come to my mind when I think of her:
Debuting in Mermaids and acting alongside Cher and Winona Ryder, as a wannabe Olympic Swimmer in a kooky and dysfunctional family, Ricci made an impression.
As the morbidly fascinated Wednesday Addams in the big screen adaptation of The Addams Family, Ricci found her niche for playing dark and unusual characters.
As the lonely young girl who befriends a benevolent ghost after moving into an old and creepy old house in Casper.
As the sleazy, vindictive and alluring runaway bitch who wreaks havoc on many lives, Ricci’s performance in The Opposite of Sex helped her make the transition to adult roles.
As the romantic yet enigmatic witch in the fantasy horror Sleepy Hollow, Ricci’s Gothic beauty and kookiness came in handy.
As the outcast lesbian lover of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the emotionally devastating Monster, Ricci turned in an effective performance opposite Charlize Theron.
Exuding raw pain, unrestrained anger and deep vulnerability, Ricci contributed a no holds barred performance as a nymphomaniac in Black Snake Moan.
All I have left to say is, Happy Birthday Christina Ricci.
impossiblegirl123 said:
I know it’s cheesy, but I loved her in Penelope. It’s one of my all time favorite “fairy tales”!
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vinnieh said:
I haven’t seen Penelope as a lot of people put me off watching it with their negative reviews.
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impossiblegirl123 said:
Well, as I said it’s cheesy, but I am a huge James McAvoy fan and, of course, also Chrsitina Ricci fan. It’s a sweet story and I like the general style of the movie, but it’s not a gem of cinematography that will always be remembered. It’s good entertainment though 😀
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vinnieh said:
I may consider giving it a viewing then.
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impossiblegirl123 said:
I would love to hear what you’re thinking about it.
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vinnieh said:
Will definitely let you know what I thought of it if I get around to watching it in the future.
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emmakwall said:
Great post, really written nicely 🙂 Happy Birthday Wednesday Addams!
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Emma, always appreciate your comments.
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emmakwall said:
You’re most welcome!
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Cindy Bruchman said:
Wow! 35. She looks great. Nice tribute, Vinnieh.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Cindy, I always thought she was younger than that. She is a stunning woman.
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newguy87 said:
Nice article, i think Christina Ricci is one of my favourite actress because i literally grew up watching her
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vinnieh said:
Sam here, it’s great to see how she has made the transition from child star to grown up actress.
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newguy87 said:
the only thing i would say is that she hasn’t truly broken out as an adult star when you look how others have like joseph gordan levitt. she needs that one role to make us go wow or become a surprise hit, have you seen ‘the gathering’?
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vinnieh said:
Here’s hoping that she gets that killer role in the future. I haven’t seen the Gathering.
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newguy87 said:
yeah, maybe a true detective style show where no one would expect her to deliver
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vinnieh said:
Now that would be interesting.
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robbinsrealm said:
Good post. I have always enjoyed her work.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, glad to hear you’re a fan.
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robbinsrealm said:
Ever since I saw her in Sleepy Hollow.
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vinnieh said:
I love her in Sleepy Hollow, she has that Gothic, mysterious beauty that is perfect for a Tim Burton movie.
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robbinsrealm said:
Totally.
I also agree with the opening of your blog, I have always thought she is underrated.
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vinnieh said:
Glad someone else agrees, she really deserves more credit than what she’s been given.
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alexraphael said:
Really cool post Vinnie. Really cool to see her in that Moby video too.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Alex, I used to love that song and the video was pretty good as well.
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