I'd like to voice my support for Leonardo DiCaprio. I've seen all but three or four of his films and there's not one where you could accuse him of not trying his absolute hardest. Same goes for Tom Cruise, who hasn't been mentioned (no matter what opinions of his private life may be) - always brings his A Game.
Matt Damon has massive appeal, huge credibility and can do an action, comedy and drama - an impressive all-rounder.
Hopkins and Day-Lewis are my two favourite living actors - I don't think I'll see better acting than in There Will Be Blood as long as I live.
Two male stars to watch closely over the next few years are, in my opinion, are Ryan Gosling and Emile Hirsch. They impressed me massively in Half Nelson and Into the Wild respectively.
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