Comments on: CT’s Confession

By: hermitme

hermitme — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:04:50 +0000

Funny you should mention Jensen’s voice on Supernatural. I was watching some stupid movie the other day where an actor, who kind of looked like Jensen, had the same chiseled looks, great eyes and all, still, his voice wasn’t as deep as Jensen, and his acting didn’t even touch Jensen’s and I really wasn’t impressed with him at all. The fact that Jensen gets so into Dean as to have a Dean voice shows great character development, not just reading the lines as most actors do. Too bad you don’t seem to appreciate that aspect of the acting. But, hey, to each his own. However, for a tv addict, I would have expected better. As one blogger said, Jensen can do more with one still scene than most actors can do with pages of dialogue. He can express a lot with voice, or without. This is a sign of good acting and being able to completely absorb yourself into your character. As Lin says, try watching S1 and S2, they were much better than this season. As Lynsey says, Jensen uses different voices, mannerisms and personality to each of his characters, that’s called talent.

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:27:15 +0000

I’m genuinely curious about what you think is a really great show, if you still say that Supernatural isn’t even close.

Glad to see that you’re warming up to it, though. Really, you should pick up seasons 1 and 2. I think what you need to understand is that the show was intitally aimed towards all of those classic myths that everyone is familiar with – Bloody Mary, Hook Man, Werewolves, and Vampires – and then the lesser-known ones like Wendigos and Changelings. There is such a variety that it is very interesting for fans of the paranormal. I almost forgot about the ghosts! There are lots of those – lol.

Sometimes the show is admittedly not scary, but I’m SURPRISED at you. You thought “The Kids Are Alright” was a SCARY episode? FOR SHAME! You really need to watch ALL of the earlier episodes. Just all of the trouble that the Winchesters get into is scarier than the monsters that they face.

Also speaking of the variety of paranormal creatures, I have to add that there’s even an episode that mirrors the Leatherface (AKA Chainsaw Massacre) plotline. Basically a ‘ripoff’ but it is interesting to see an episode that isn’t actually about the paranormal at all. I guess I would call it evidence of Supernatural being well-rounded.

By: CARLA

CARLA — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:05:36 +0000

I CAN NOT BELIEVE…YOU DON`T LIKE SUPERNATURAL… I MEAN “ACTING VOICE” YOU`RE CRAZY…THE JENSEN ACKLES`S VOICE IS THE BESTH…HE HAS A GREAT VOICE AND SING VERY GOOD….AND THAT IS HIS NORMAL VOICE….HE`S NOT ACTING…SO STOP! DON`T SAY THAT THINGS
SUPERNATURAL IS THE BEST SHOW EVER!

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:40:02 +0000

I’m not disagreeing with you. I am a fan of Supernatural and I’m glad you’re enjoying it but I’m not knowledgable about acting technical terms or critical phrases about acting and I don’t understand what you mean about Jensen Ackles’ “acting voice”?

I’ve not noticed anything so I’m a bit worried that if you point it out it’ll be all I can hear from then on, but I am curious what this means? Is it the tone? Timbre? Inflection? Timing? Something else?

By: Danni D.

Danni D. — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:38:41 +0000

Oh Whee! You’ve decided that you might actually enjoy an episode or two of Supernatural! And instead of posting those lovely entries about how much you hate it, you are now willing to give it a grudging halfway (sometimes, maybe, occasional) thumbs up. I’m SURE the entire cast & crew fell to their knees to thank whatever deities they may worship upon receiving the news that you’ve now decided it’s worth your valuable time to watch.
‘Cause gosh o’golly gee I’m positive they (like the rest of us long-time Supernatural fans) have been absolutely heartbroken to know that you didn’t like the show and didn’t consider it worth your viewing effort!! How terrible it’s been for us and for them to endure being shunned by YOU. And how awesome that you’ve finally, grudgingly given it your half-hearted, piss-poor endorsement!
Excuse me while I run off to tell everyone (who never really gave a damn anyway) that CT’s finally come over to the Dark Side and joined the Crazy Supernatural Cult . (Psst. There are badges and secret handshakes and everything, ya know!)

By: Krix

Krix — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:06:08 +0000

I’m happy to know that you don’t hate supernatural anymore.I always Knew that what you said didn’t come from your heart.Now pick up season one ande two so you can understand the story of the winchester brothers =)

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:51:18 +0000

Heh. I think it’s funny that you feel compelled to find *something* wrong with Jensen Ackles. Hmmm. Let’s see, can’t criticize his looks or his acting so let’s go with…his voice! Yes, we’ll go with that. Sheesh. But I’m glad you are enjoying the show.

Jensen is the only reason I started watching Supernatural and he’s the only reason I continue to. As another critic so aptly put it, Jensen can do more with one look than most actors can do with pages of dialogue. He can bare his soul with just a look yet at the same time, he’s subtle and nuanced in his performance, which is especially noteworthy within the confines of a genre show. He inhabits his character like no actor I’ve seen. As others have mentioned, underrated and so very talented.

I would suggest you watch season 2 to really understand what’s going on with both the mytharc and the intricacies of Dean and Sam’s relationship because you just won’t get the true sense of it just by jumping in at season 3. And the brother’s relationship is really what this show is all about. It just pretends to be a horror show.

But I will agree with you about James Lafferty. Yikes.

By: christina morejon

christina morejon — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:18:50 +0000

Im glad your giving Supernatural a chance. I love the show and its better than 98% of the other rubbish out there.
as for jensen ackles acting voice? well, all I know is that he is a supremely underrated actor. Very subtle–one eyebrow raise says more than a whole monologue. And those eyes, Wow! Guy deserves more respect!

By: Lynsey

Lynsey — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:52:49 +0000

Interesting — and very glad you’re giving Supernatural a chance, it’s one of only a few shows I watch, and not just for the eye candy. I’m curious though — Jensen Ackle’s voice, manner and delivery are quite different with each character he’s played, including film, previous television shows, and live theater work. To me, that’s the mark of a good actor, inhabiting the character instead of merely voicing ‘themself’ and sounding essentially like they do in their own living room all the time. (Someone like Toni Collette, who seems to completely morph into a different human being with each role — that seems the essence of acting, and Jensen seems to do this as well). So I’m not sure what you mean by Mr. Ackles’ ‘acting voice’. His non-verbal acting strikes me as every effective –subtle and nuanced and never over the top — and the voice for me follows suit most of the time as well.

By: Lin

Lin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:11:06 +0000

Watch Season 1 and 2. They far, far better than the current season