To be frank, no one signaled out Taylor-Johnson for praise in those showings.
At best, he was functional, moving the plot along without derailing the picture.
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But think back to Taylor-Johnsons big break.
As Dave Lizewski inKick-Ass.
In another scene, Tangerine fights it out withBrad Pittszen doofus Ladybug.
The two trade convincing strikes until a Japanese stewardess arrives selling snacks.
To be clear, Taylor-Johnsons performance inBullet Trainis not a break from his take on Lizewski but an extension.
For some readers, Taylor-Johnsons comic chops might be a mark against him.
But Bond has always had a ridiculous and even comedic element, even in Craigs tenure.
Moreover, the franchise tends to course-correct from previous entries.
