10 Badass Supporting Characters That OWNED The Film
10. James Gandolfini - Mickey Fallon In Killing Them Softly (2012)
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One of last years great surprises, Killing Them Softly was a neo-noir crime tale filled to the brim with interesting and eccentric characters. From Brad Pitts leather clad, smooth talking Jackie to Ben Mendelsohns (almost too convincing) junkie Russell, the film was far from short of great moments. But it was Gandolfinis awesome portrayal of New York hitman, Mickey Fallon that really lifted KTS to another level. The instant Gandolfini appears on screen, the movie takes a turn towards the bizarre. From his aggressive back and forth with a cocktail waiter whilst sucking down olives to his darkly humorous banter about cutting up a prostitute, we know Mickey is one intimidating guy. But its Gandolfinis ability to meld dangerous and desperate so seamlessly that takes the character of Mickey to another level. In his brief interactions with Pitts Jackie, we learn that his young wife has walked out on him and he faces going back to prison. Theres something about watching Mickeys struggle to appear so relaxed about his obviously hopeless predicament that is very engrossing. Its kind of like watching a train wreck in slow motion. Ive never seen scary and pathetic blended so well. Although he only appears in a couple of scenes, a powerhouse performance delivered by Gandolfini makes Mickeys role the most memorable in the film.