An underrated aspect of Stephen Amell’s performance as Oliver Queen has been his ability to play the two distinct versions of the character. He’s helped in this endeavor by the more superficial details like Oliver’s hair and clothing, and Amell isn’t exactly subtle in how he pitches up the younger Oliver’s voice to make him sound less like the terrifying vigilante he is destined to become. But the real genius of the dual performance lies in Oliver’s shifting body language; the Oliver of Starling City is a precise, controlled warrior, whereas the Oliver of the island has been known to thrash and flail when confronted with the hopelessness of his latest predicament.
Alasdair Wilkins (via oliverqueens)
#this is so true.#stephen has really got the two sides of his character down well.#and you could honestly argue that he plays more like four versions of Oliver Queen.#i loved that we saw him training on the island.#missing the first attempt at lighting the bonfire.#he's not as precise in his movements on the island.#his reactions are slower.#and it does so much for the story.#bravo amell.#you're doing it right.#the ridiculously attractive stephen amell.#tv show: arrow cw.