The actors themselves aren’tTiptoes’biggest problem, as most of them do their best with what they’re given.
What Is ‘Tiptoes’ About?
Tiptoesmarkets itself with one of the most overused and monotonous plot devices known to humankind - thelove triangle.
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Steven is dating Carol, who wants to become a mother despite Steven’s apprehensions.
Finally, there’s Rolfe, who we’ll hold off on explaining for now.
That all being said,Tiptoes' general concept and themes do hold water.
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Instead, the role of Steven’s little person twin brother Rolfe isplayed by Gary Oldman.
So, let’s start with the obvious: Gary Oldman isn’t a little person.
Even worse is how remarkably unconvincing the effects are to make Oldman look like a little person.
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That’s our not-so-subtle way of telling you thatTiptoessimply isn’t funny.
Why Doesn’t the Maurice and Lucy ‘Tiptoes’ Subplot Work?
Despite being entirely inconsequential to the plot, Patricia Arquette gets top-billing inTiptoes.
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They take up so much screen time but do absolutely nothing with it.
This ultimately leads to Carol leaving Steven and starting a romantic relationship with Rolfe.
Still, Steven’s turn to crueltyfeels so out-of-nowhereand out-of-character that it feels like a forced conflict.
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Would Bright’s version have been a gripping story?
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