"Have you seen this man lope around, as he does in Jay Kelly through Italian forests and expansive villas? He's awful at it. And it's so endearing! The film blurs the line between fact and fiction by featuring clips from Clooney's real movies and crediting them to the titular actor, insisting Kelly is one of the last A-listers in an industry shedding Hollywood's old guard."
"Tom Hanks had that easy jog in Forrest Gump; Peter Strauss channeled frustration into his prison laps in The Jericho Mile; Franka Potente balled up her fists and ran for her boyfriend's life in Run Lola Run. All of these people have a certain amount of believable cardiovascular skill - their lung capacity seems great, and their legs have never even heard of shin splints."
Jay Kelly centers on a character and star who run awkwardly, transforming physical awkwardness into charm. The film mixes real Clooney clips with fictional credits to position the character as a remaining A-lister amid Hollywood turnover. The movie contrasts Clooney's lope with celebrated cinematic runners such as Tom Cruise, Teyana Taylor, Tom Hanks, Peter Strauss, and Franka Potente, noting their believable athleticism. Clooney's lack of conventional sprinting skill reads as part of his persona, making his awkward movement both humorous and affectionate. The film uses running as a device to honor and gently parody star image.
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