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Who Am I This Time?

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I have acted and directed for many years and just saw this film. It is an extraordinary piece that provides a demonstration of how acting works -- and it does so in a very short amount of time and in an engaging way. Walken is pure genius in his body language, facial expressions, use of his voice, everything an actor needs to perform well. I don't think I have ever seen (or ever will see again) such amazing acting. The story is cute and touching, but it is merely a vehicle for the stars to shine, which they do - brilliantly. See this movie and -- please, someone, put it on DVD.

Fine, sweet, understated, modest. A small story, and a small movie. If you require large explosions, or edge-of-your-seat car chases, this movie is to be avoided; on the other hand, if character vignettes please you, you'll be well satisfied. O. Henry-ish, and intentionally stageplay-like. Approaches my all-time top ten. (Thanks, JAG, for introducing me to it.)

Someone once said that a good poem would "take off the top of your head." This little flick did that to me, when I was a young and impressionable student who stumbled across a PBS film festival, and I'd love to have the same experience again -- preferably with a DVD version of "Who Am I This Time?" Twenty years ago, I had no idea who Christopher Walken or Susan Sarandon were, but their understated yet passionate -- pulsating! -- acting left a big impression. Sit back, take a sip of a warm, fruity wine, and enjoy this little gem.

I use this video in conjunction with a Shakespeare writing assignment I do in my English classroom. The students always mark this video as one of their favorites. They love the characters and it really helps them with their own performances--in acting and writing.

This movie is excellent not only for entertainment for instruction as well. As a professional Drama Instructor, I use this as a complete training aid for my students. Every class is moved by the performance as well as the subtle way you are carried through the dynamics of this peculiar town, hardware clerk and secretary's lives.

There is quite a bit to glean from this picture - most of which is relational in nature but also in underplay. Christopher Walken powerfully embodies the essence of potential energy in a quiet package.

I recommend this to anyone for Drama instruction and disection.

A great, funny movie with some actors who went on to have amazing careers. I can't wait for the DVD. This is one of my favorite movies.

Walken's transformation from painfully shy clerk to dramatic actor is absolutely incredible. A heart-warming movie for the entire family. One of the few truly entertaining movies of the century; hard to believe they didn't need violence, nudity or profanity to make a great movie. Emotionally very satisfying.

I first saw this short film on PBS in the early-80's when Susan Sarandon and Christopher Walken were young (and so was I)! Written by Kurt Vonnegut, one of my favorite authors, it is like nothing any of these people have done before or since. Many actors become their characters, yet are shy off-stage. This story takes that idea to extremes in a touching way. Who Am I This Time takes place in a small town, and involves its community theatre, in which Christopher Walken's character is always the heartthrob leading man. Susan Sarandon travels with the telephone company, which brings her to this same small town for a few weeks. I hesitate to say much about the plot beyond this, so as not to give it away. Suffice to say, that the character development is superb, through the writing, the directing and the acting. Highly recommended if you are a fan of Walken, Sarandon, or Vonnegut, or even if you just want to see a great little film.

What a great collectible item for someone who appreciates subtle, clever acting! No earthshaking tragedy here, just a delightful, poignant and wistful premise that is beautifully realized and portrayed by two of Hollywood's most intriguing actors, Christpher Walken and Susan Sarandon, in the earlier part of their careers. I always watch anything with either of them in it, as I know I will always be rewarded.

Writers and actors love this video, but the humor and emotion appeal to all. Fabulous performances from Walken and Sarandon, as well as the rest of the cast. A total delight.