Richard Dreyfuss and Jack Nicholson

This discussion will attempt to present a comparative analysis between two Hollywood actors Richard Dreyfuss (famous for the 1975 movie, Jaws) and Jack Nicholson (famous for the 1997 movie, As Good as it Gets). In order to conduct this comparative analysis adequately, the discussion will give consideration to the mentioned movies. Each of the two characters will be analyzed in the context of their performance in the above mentioned movies. However, it is essential to note that the discussion seeks to analyze the actors and their acting abilities; not the actors they play out in the movies.

Jack Nicholson gives an exceptional performance in As Good As It Gets. He not only does justice to his role but also leaves the audience wondering about the feelings that would run through the mind of character as he goes through the ordeals that life brings across his way (Nicholson, Hunt and Kinnear). In fact, it would not be incorrect to state that Jack Nicholson's acting allows the audience to relate to the character. As a result of Jack Nicholson's acting abilities, the audience is able to feel all that Jack Nicholson's character feels on screen.

A large part of the work that Richard Dreyfuss has done is in either drama or light romantic comedies. However, Jaws clearly allowed him to explore a unique depth of his potential and served as a rare reminder of the degree to which he can diversify his performances (Scheider, Shaw and Dreyfuss). Richard Dreyfuss is one of the few legents that stall walk in the corridors of Hollywood. Not giving consideration to the skills and abilities of such legends would be an undoubtedly influential mistake.

As Jack Nicholson wanders in search of a release to all his frustration, the audience is able to see how the character's life has taken influence from events and how there is reason to believe the behavior that the character exercises (Nicholson, Hunt and Kinnear). Jack Nicholson has pulled off this feat by fully immersing himself in the character. He has clearly chosen to make sure that the audience does not see him playing the character. Instead, he has made sure that the audience sees the character as the primary and only persona on screen. In this regard, it merits highlighting that Jack Nicholson has always sought to absorb himself within the character instead of looking to absorb the character in himself ...