Why was Simon Pegg in Mission: Impossible III? I forgot to mention this on my post on Monday. I like his performances and his writing very much, but he was wrong for the film and the film was wrong for him. His comedy doesn't suit the tone of the movie at all, and it makes him seem like a bad actor. I believe this is the downfall of quite a few British actors: miscasting. Perhaps it is the downfall of actors on general. I think of Ricky Gervais in Night at the Museum as well - his performance there looks out of place. Also, let's not forget Vinnie Jones. Ok, he's not a great actor, but he's certainly doing the wrong roles that don't emphasis what he is capable of. British actors go to America and happily accept anything. But this 'anything' forces them in to a stereotype which they can't escape from. Only very rarely do our actors succeed, and this is quite symptomatic of the British film industry in general.
Incidentally, what is the best disclaimer ever? 'Willpower needed'. You'll see this at the end of a cigarette patch advert. It's not a disclaimer that you are unhappy to read, such as 'this product will only work in Madagascar', or 'batteries not included, and not produced anymore anywhere within the Southern Hemisphere' etc. It's a disclaimer that encourages you. Great stuff.
