Harrison Ford in What Lies Beneath
by Capucine · old hollywood: Harrison Ford
The reveal in What Lies Beneath only works because you trust Norman for so long. Casting Harrison Ford as the antagonist is a smart play on his screen image, and he leans on that familiar charm to keep the character looking safe. Then the film shows what's underneath.
Transcript (en)
That you created the whole ghost thing as some kind of an elaborate trap. Then I realized you believed it. It's a passive and aggressive masterpiece. First time I met you, all I ever wanted was to spend the rest of my life with you. What can happen now? So Too cold huh I almost froze to death laying here wet naked pretending to be electrocuted Hey, Coop. How you doing? How you doing, boy? Let's go get your ball. Come on. Come on. Jody, it's Norman. If you're there, pick up, please. It's Norman. Listen, Claire and I had a terrible bra. Could you do me a favor? I'm going to go sleep at the lab. Could you check on her in the morning? I'm terribly worried about her. Thanks.
