On paper, Jim is a standard role for the actor, albeit an older take on the concept.
It’s an impressively shaded performance that plays to Will Ferrell’s full suite of strengths as an actor.
What makes those performances more interesting though is the way that they build on secondary emotions.
All of Ron’s bravado covers up a fragile ego that’s easy to pop.
All of his big comedic swings stem from very real emotional beats and throughlines.
Ferrell makesYou’re Cordially Inviteda more compelling film through his performance.
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