Critique of a Character Actor
Drama 2206
A character actor can be defined as someone who specializes in playing unique or
eccentric people. In the movie I am Sam, actor Sean Penn plays a mentally
handicapped man fighting for custody of his daughter. As Sam, Sean Penn is a
character actor.
For this assignment you are to review Sean Penn’s acting as the character of Sam.
You must include the following criteria (you can include more!):
- A short biography on Sean Penn (minimum five sentences)
- A short synopsis of the movie
- What did you like about his performance?
- Was there anything you didn’t like?
- Did the character of Sam come across as real, or being acted by someone?
- Would you recommend this movie to a friend? Why?
- Do you feel you have learned anything from this movie? If so, what?
The due dates for this assignment are:
November 24 (Slot D) & November 25 (Slots F & G)