From Gaunt to Gargantuan

When I think about the article "from Gaunt to Gargantuan", I find I have many issues with it. firstly, I find it a bit absurd how the author seemed annoyed by actors losing and gaining weight for a role and the little value they put on it. the author implies there is little skill in an actor doing this. In my opinion, this is definitely a part of their ability to act.

If an actor is playing a role of a starving man on a deserted island, in my eyes, he should look thin. how believable would it be to have a completely healthy looking actor playing this part? In addition, I believe this also shows the dedication one has to the character they are playing. Essentially, they are finding their way into the mind set of the people they are portraying.

I found it quite humorous when the author decided to bring up the negative effects this has on everyday people. Most people have some sort of common sense. It would be far fetched for us to believe we could accomplish the same feats an actor can when it comes to losing weight. They have access to many tools to assist with this. Personal trainers, cooks, dietitcians--you name it they have it. I am ,personally, very impressed when actors take the step to fully get into character.