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10-19-2009, 07:49 AM
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Male actors?
Okay,male actors that have lived and acted in the last 25 years,men and ladies both participate please,as this is not just about looks nor sex....although if you ladies wish to rate the actor for looks and sexiness first,and then ability next?
I will start with my choice of Tom Hanks,he is pretty versatile in his roles,and does well in them I think. Your choice and thoughts? |
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10-19-2009, 08:34 AM
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^^ Good pick, I go with George Clooney. I hate that bastard! He could get on national TV, amputate his left foot, hold the stump of it over his head and still get whatever girl he wants. 'Tis a tragedy I tells ya! He is Neo to God's Matrix!
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10-19-2009, 09:07 AM
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Denzel Washington, then Morgan Freeman
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10-19-2009, 09:16 AM
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Johnny Depp... lot of his film I didn't like... but DAMN! that man can act. He seems to choose his parts to stretch his abilities.
John Travolta. He makes unbelievable characters believable, and delivers some wonderful lines doing so. Dlish picked another of the all-time best in Morgan Freeman.
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10-19-2009, 11:15 AM
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Leonardo DiCaprio. Everyone hated him when his career started but now he's gonna be recognized in the same league as Gibson, Freeman, Hanks, Washington, etc. Just about every movie that Leo is in is great. He's easily my favorite actor.
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10-19-2009, 11:26 AM
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while my hate factor of dicaprio has diminished somewhat, i dont see him in the ilk of the Freemans or Nicholsons. sure, his acting has improved, but basketball diaries is what ill remember him for.
Jack Nicholson Kirk Douglas Robert DeNiro Clint Eastwood ...Leonardo DiCaprio? sex appeal maybe, sure.
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10-19-2009, 11:33 AM
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dicaprio in the same league as Hanks and Freeman?
no way. Leo's movies are almost always fluff, and he lacks real emotion and the X factor that the greats have. It's all an opinion and people are welcome to like who they wish, but he just doesn't do it for me.. |
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10-19-2009, 11:41 AM
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So the question is male actors that one likes? I've never seen a Daniel Day-Lewis performance I didn't really appreciate. Gandhi, Lightness of Being, Mohicans, Innocence, Boxer, Gangs of New York, Jack and Rose, and of course There Will be Blood were all surprisingly rich performances.
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10-19-2009, 03:59 PM
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Daniel Day Lewis indeed.
Al Pacino. Anthony Hopkins. Sean Penn. Kevin Spacey. Edward Norton. I also have a soft spot for Kevin Kline, 'cause he just makes me laugh.
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10-19-2009, 04:10 PM
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Jeff Bridges is the most underrated actor going. He is always fascinating to watch.
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10-19-2009, 07:22 PM
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Steve Buscemi is definitely my favorite. He has some real chops. He doesn't get recognized enough for it, I think...
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10-20-2009, 04:53 AM
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Have you seen: What's Eating Gilbert Grape Titanic Gangs of New York Catch Me If You Can The Aviator The Departed Blood Diamond Revolutionary Road Fluff???????? His performances in these movies were downright amazing. I don't see how anybody can watch The Aviator or The Departed and then say he lacks emotion.
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10-20-2009, 05:13 AM
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He may not be the greatest actor, but my favorite will always be Kevin Kline, ever since the first time I saw him as The Pirate King in the Joseph Papp "Pirates of Penzance", and solidified with "A Fish Called Wanda".
(edit) Ah, I see I join L_T on this choice. Hi babe!
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10-20-2009, 05:25 AM
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Leonardo D to me is only getting better with age, heck look at where Tom Hanks started and where he is now? Leo has potential to be one of the greats, he gets better with every movie, and I cant WAIT to see him in Shutter Island
Johnny Depp, wow what he can do with a role Robert Duvall, I simply love this man, I think my favorite performance was in The Apostle Anthony Hopkins, I would watch this man no matter what he did Morgan Freeman, same as the above Alan Rickman, this man to me is in a category all his own and will be my number 1 pick always. The only movie I will never watch again of his is Awfully Big Adventure, because he did such a good job at making me feel absolutely dirty/disgusting/icky Philip Seymour Hoffman is a genius in my opinion. From Twister to Cold Mountain to Capote, his characters get me going. John Cusack, I've followed him from the beginning, I was 15 when he did his first movie, and I've loved him ever since Mel Gibson, I remember the first time I saw him, it was the Australian movie he did called Tim in 1979, man it was a great performance. Say what you will about him as a "person" that man can make me "feel" like almost no other ( cept for Alan) To round out my list of favs, I need to include, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, Matt Dillon (another I've followed since my teenage years), Christopher Walken, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Bacon (his role in Taking Chance just made me fall in love with him all over again), and last but certainly not least Tim Curry!!!
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10-20-2009, 06:01 AM
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:shrug: just a difference of opinion I guess. ---------- Post added at 10:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:00 AM ---------- oh.. and if you go back, you'll notice that I said almost always fluff  that leaves an exception or two. |
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10-20-2009, 06:26 AM
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Tom Hanks
Robert Duvall Ed Harris Tommy Lee Jones Kevin Kline Johnny Depp - I'm not a huge fan of his movies, but he does give an all-out performance every time... I know there's more...just can't name them at the moment.
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10-21-2009, 02:12 PM
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Tony Leung - he has subtle, yet intense emotion.
Gallen Lo - powerful actor. I'll always remember him as the selfless hero. Stephen Chow - like-no-other brand of slap stick comedy. And he always make people cheer for him, even when he's a jack ass. Brad Pitt - I think he has better comedy potential than he does in dramas. I loved him in Burn After Reading, the Oceans franchise, and Inglorious Basterds. Not so much for the rest. Will Smith...I like his movies. He's fun to watch. Clint Eastwood - bad ass. Morgan Freeman - the man commands attention and respect in every scene he's in. Denzel Washington - great, great actor. Jim Carrey - my first VHS video was a gift from my uncle, and it was Ace Ventura - Pet Detective. Then I saw Dumb and Dumber (on tv). Ian McKellen - Gandalf Patrick Stewart - Professor X Heath Ledger - The Joker.
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10-21-2009, 05:16 PM
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10-27-2009, 07:13 PM
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jeez nobody likes Harvey Keitel ?!?! he is bad ass !
where is Martin Sheen !?!? Lee Marvin ? Clint Eastwood? Marlon Brando ??? sorry Lasereth but Leo is a hapless twink next to these massive STUDS of Hollywood
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10-28-2009, 01:55 AM
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It looks like a creepy flick. Pretty cool.
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10-28-2009, 02:28 AM
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Most of my favorite actors (current) have been mentioned already:
Daniel Day-Lewis Phillip Seymour Hoffman Robert Downey, Jr. Ian McKellan Kevin Spacey David Thewlis Guys who haven't really acted in a while, but who are legendary: Gary Oldman Robert De Niro Dustin Hoffman
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10-28-2009, 04:33 AM
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I won't rehash any of the names already mentioned. I'll just add:
Samuel L. Jackson - I can't believe nobody chose him. Hugh Jackman - I think the most believable Wolverine ever...and there was that Australia thing. Martin Lawrence - A stretch, I know. But he's funny as hell.
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10-28-2009, 12:56 PM
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REPORTING FOR DUTY, SIR!!!!!! So much Leo hate at TFP.
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10-28-2009, 01:21 PM
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Anyschways, I'm a big Kurt Russell fan. Escape from New York / L.A., Big Trouble in Little China, and Soldier are awesome campy fun. He's a great actor when you need someone who's believably blue collar or when you need a brooding seasoned badass. He was also excellent in Captain Ron... I'll never forget the line, "Kitty, ease up on my winch!" Campy action/adventure films are my favorite. ... I think Kurt Russell is in a secret tough guy actors cult with (the former) Patrick Swayze and Ron Perlman. Robert Deniro and Al Pacino's performances in Heat are also up there with Movies Worth Clubbing A Baby Seal Over. Last edited by Plan9; 10-28-2009 at 01:27 PM.. |
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10-28-2009, 03:51 PM
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10-29-2009, 03:44 AM
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I love love love Captain Ron...but then I love Overboard too, Kurt is awesome
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10-29-2009, 07:22 AM
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11-05-2009, 11:27 AM
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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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