Alec isn't Just One of the Baldwin Brothers

Alec Baldwin is a very funny man. He is not, IMHOToday, a bright man. He lost the most beautiful woman in Hollywood, verbally abused his daughter, and politically he borders on the moronic. But as I have said here before, I don’t ask a chef or a sculptor his philosophy of life before I enjoy his art. I judge him by the product I have before me. Recently Alec Baldwin’s productions have me laughing out loud!

Just saw It’s Complicated where he is teamed with Streep and Steve Martin, and he holds his own beautifully among these giants! 30 Rock is fun and fairly clever, but it is Baldwin that keeps me coming back for more. He brings the “je nais sais qua” to what could easily be just another show with a few funny lines (no offense Tina, you are a funny lady). Some of the funniest bits ever on Saturday Night Live have come from Baldwin's great comedic timing and delivery.

The Departed was my favorite movie in 5 years, easily, and Baldwin played comedic relief in a most subtle, straight way. The first laughs in the theater sounded a little guilty, as if laughing during a Scorsese film was irreverent. He says to a cop engaged to be married: ” Marriage is an important part of getting ahead: lets people know you're not a homo; married guy seems more stable; people see the ring, they think at least somebody can stand the son of a bitch; ladies see the ring, they know immediately you must have some cash or your #$@% must work.” The quote alone is amusing, but Baldwin’s delivery left me genuinely enjoying this “throw away character.”


He has said of his career that he has lost many roles because of his looks and I believe him. It’s sad that Hollywood still hasn’t figured out that a handsome man can be a clown, and “not classically” handsome men can be romantically appreciated (Adrien Brody comes to mind). Brad Pitt is one of the funniest guys you will ever see! It’s sad hat we’ll probably never see his full range because he has a handsome face. By the Way see “12 Monkeys”, he plays a very funny crazy guy!

Now that Alec Baldwin has seen the end of his sexy young hunk days, maybe we can just let him make us laugh!