I’ve had a similar experience, but it was for a different actor in different films.
Just wondering (because I forgot how a little on how Templeton was like), are Randall and Templeton’s personatities alike?
Basically, yeah. Both are quite cynical, and can be self-serving, but are willing to go to great lengths to prove loyalty. I see Templeton as Randall would have been if he had not been under so much pressure, if things had been going favorably for him more often. They’ve both got a “edge” to them, but Randall’s circumstances had made his a whole lot sharper. The biggest difference between them, and one of the “running jokes” of Charlotte’s Web, is of course, Templeton’s gluttony. I do NOT see Randall as a walking garbage disposal unit, and actually, rats won’t stuff themselves like that, either, nor will they eat rotten or spoiled food. The only thing that Randall apparently had such a fixation for was coffee, and that unfortunately didn’t make the final cut of the film.
I need to chime in and agree with the Ghost World suggestion too. That film is just brilliant and is a real must for Buscemi fans! It is one of the few times he gets to play a sort-of love interest too!
Still need to see the new Charlotte’s Web. I did recognise Steve as the voice in the trailer, but never got round to watching :S Anyone remember the old animated version with all the songs?