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A lot of times, mainstream critics are much tougher on small, independent movies because they can be.
John C. Reilly
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John C. Reilly
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 24
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John Christopher Reilly
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Really if you look at my filmography, there's something for everyone!
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Why people pick me for the roles that they do is a bit of a mystery.
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I always felt really guilty if I spent too much time playing video games. It's a colossal waste of time. And I can't say it's a very satisfying feeling at the end of the day, if you've spent eight hours playing a video game you just end up feeling kind of spent, and used.
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