who's better: walken or depp? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

cosmixmaster · 08-11-2003, 10:31 PM

As good as Depp was in PotC and Fear and Loathing, nothing can top Walken from Pulp Fiction and the Deer Hunter.

HeadyIncognito · 08-11-2003, 10:35 PM

Fear and Loathing was so good of a movie, man. I have to go with Johnny Depp.

majie · 08-11-2003, 10:35 PM

walken, no question about it.

HeadyIncognito · 08-11-2003, 10:43 PM

Yeah, well, I do have a question. WHY is he the better actor? I've never seen anyone act wasted as good as johnny depp, and he's also really good with accents. Whats so special about walken, other than that music video he was in and the SNL sketch?

iktoweya · 08-11-2003, 11:30 PM

Walken just has more experience than depp dont get me wrong depp is a great actor but i would still have to go with walken

Jonsgirl · 08-12-2003, 01:20 AM

Christopher Walken!
Walken has done a range of things; from funny to serious to pure evil. Depp is too introspective with most of his roles (IMO). Depp is so hot, though. It makes up for some of that

Kyp · 08-12-2003, 01:31 AM

Walken almost always plays the same character, or at least he seems like the same character because of the way he talks. Depp has done many different things and does them all very well, and sometimes it's hard to tell it's the same person.

My vote goes to Depp.

Mr.Deflok · 08-12-2003, 02:56 AM

They are both Gods.

Katyblu · 08-12-2003, 07:32 AM

Walken... that man strikes fear in me. Depp is good but seriously, what was he thinking with the Ninth Gate? Movies like that make me want to ban him from making movies.

Nizzle · 08-12-2003, 08:02 AM

Depp is a good character actor, but Christopher Walken has an unmistakeable presence, without trying so hard. I don't think you can compare the two in terms of who is the "better actor."

Walken is just plain cool, and no one can take his place in the roles he has. Depp has done a variety of great things.

agentsmith · 08-12-2003, 08:12 AM

in the end, it'll be Depp

Stare At The Sun · 08-12-2003, 01:21 PM

Walken is just so amazing on screen, he has the most presence of anyone on screen. In pulp fiction, he was amazing, even something like joe dirt, its just a blast to watch him. He's so coo. He definatly gets my vote. but, depp was pretty fucking sweet in pirates.

juanvaldes · 08-12-2003, 01:37 PM

Walken.

HeadyIncognito · 08-12-2003, 01:52 PM

We can't stop here, this is bat country!

Mr. Spacemonkey · 08-12-2003, 02:11 PM

Another vote for Walken!

Memphis · 08-12-2003, 02:46 PM

Definatly Walken.

koli70 · 08-12-2003, 03:05 PM

Depp, I love him in anything he does

Lord Humungus · 08-12-2003, 03:30 PM

Depp.

Hes much more versatile. Does completely different kinds of roles and does them to perfection. He has waaay more charisma. If you've ever seen him on a talk show or interview, hes dull, boring and quiet. This only shows how much of an awesome actor he is because he is NOTHING like the characters he play.

Blu2e354 · 08-12-2003, 05:06 PM

Got to go with walken because his tyle is so unique

steelerz · 08-12-2003, 05:09 PM

Gotta be Walken.

bobw · 08-12-2003, 05:09 PM

definitely Walken

Double D · 08-12-2003, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Deflok
They are both Gods.

What he said.

buclao · 08-12-2003, 06:41 PM

Walken. It's just the way he talks and moves around on screen captivates me. Plus, if I met Walken in a dark alleyway, i'd be scared as hell.

hawkeye · 08-12-2003, 08:32 PM

Walken. See: True Romance. Now.

hambone · 08-12-2003, 08:34 PM

thats a tough one.

I say Depp though

Mr.Deflok · 08-12-2003, 09:33 PM

Anyone see Walken in that kids movie with the Bears? The title elludes me. Looked quite interesting (for Walken to be in it).

But i stand firmly on my statement above

Quote:

They are both Gods

BenChuy · 08-13-2003, 01:16 PM

my god, man. Depp! He has at least 30 times more TYPES of characters that he is able to do. tho, walken has such a draw. no clue what it is.
btw, suicide Kings=worst walken movie EVER.

Walken is great on SNL...
Depp makes me want to act again. to emulate him. Lord Humungus Says it for me.

jhericurl21 · 08-13-2003, 01:40 PM

hahah, "i got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell"

hahaha, never seen walken enough, so i go wit depp, was in blow was he not?once upon a time in mexico looks cool too

Kaos · 08-13-2003, 01:45 PM

Walken, because he is a god of acting, and he didn't make the movie The Ninth Gate. Depp should die for that.

docbungle · 08-13-2003, 02:05 PM

First of all, the Ninth Gate was a good movie. Second of all, they are completely different types of actors. They don't even really "compare" with each other. They would have to be similarly cast to compare them with any sense of accuracy.

YaWhateva · 08-13-2003, 09:11 PM

Walken, I dunno he is just great. So is Depp. And Once Upon a Time in Mexico looks great.

YourNeverThere · 08-14-2003, 02:18 AM

"Gpd didnt do that to us man! it was you! Your a narcotics agent i knew it all along!"
My vote's Depp

giblfiz · 08-14-2003, 05:43 PM

Depp is great, I love him, and he has been in more movies that I love. He is also much more versitle. That said Walken is the *only* actor (well alive) that can do that creepy thing he does correctly. While he can't really flex out of that roll two well, depp could never step into it either. Nor could anyone else.

My vote goes to Walken.

holtmate · 08-14-2003, 06:40 PM

I have to agree with docbungle...I don't think you can really compare the two of them...Walken is just creepy/goofy with most of his characters, and Depp seems to always try new things. Depp will probably end up making more of a mark in the business, but Walken will always be a cult figure.
And, The Ninth Gate wasn't a horrible movie, but it was a little too heavy handed, IMO.

HeAtHeN · 08-14-2003, 06:42 PM

Walken.... you've seen the Fat Boy Slim video right

h2ogo69 · 08-14-2003, 10:22 PM

what a cool fucking guy...he gets my vote

Mr.Deflok · 08-14-2003, 11:01 PM

Depp's wife is a h-o-n-e-y

im2smrt4u · 08-15-2003, 12:31 AM

They are both awesome, but my vote goes to Walken.

mystmarimatt · 08-15-2003, 01:04 AM

well, depp is a character actor and walken is a personality actor, so comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges. but for my buck, myself being a character actor, i respect them more, so i have to go with Depp, it's always rad to see Walken do stuff, just because he just has that crazy vibe and voice, but i love to see how depp works with such characters and how he transfigures himself. pure devotion to the craft.

bundy · 08-15-2003, 03:23 AM

i'm going to go with Depp here.
imo, Walken is incredible, and he's done great work... but nothings going to top Depps Fear and Loathing performance.

08-11-2003, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
cosmixmaster Upright	who's better: walken or depp? As good as Depp was in PotC and Fear and Loathing, nothing can top Walken from Pulp Fiction and the Deer Hunter.

08-11-2003, 10:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
HeadyIncognito Crazy Location: PDX	Fear and Loathing was so good of a movie, man. I have to go with Johnny Depp. __________________ Even Hitler had a girlfriend...

08-11-2003, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
HeadyIncognito Crazy Location: PDX	Yeah, well, I do have a question. WHY is he the better actor? I've never seen anyone act wasted as good as johnny depp, and he's also really good with accents. Whats so special about walken, other than that music video he was in and the SNL sketch? __________________ Even Hitler had a girlfriend...

08-11-2003, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
iktoweya These pretzels are making me thirsty!! Location: 105B	Walken just has more experience than depp dont get me wrong depp is a great actor but i would still have to go with walken __________________ i miss K-Wise

08-12-2003, 01:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jonsgirl Semi-Atomic Location: Home.	Christopher Walken! Walken has done a range of things; from funny to serious to pure evil. Depp is too introspective with most of his roles (IMO). Depp is so hot, though. It makes up for some of that __________________ Someday, someone will best me. But it won't be today, and it won't be you.

08-11-2003, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
majie devotee Location: somewhere inside my head	walken, no question about it.

08-12-2003, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kyp Insane Location: Oregon	Walken almost always plays the same character, or at least he seems like the same character because of the way he talks. Depp has done many different things and does them all very well, and sometimes it's hard to tell it's the same person. My vote goes to Depp. __________________ When life gives you lemons, sqeeze the juice into a squirt gun and shoot people in the eyes

08-12-2003, 02:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	They are both Gods.

08-12-2003, 07:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Katyblu Crazy Location: Here and there and everywhere	Walken... that man strikes fear in me. Depp is good but seriously, what was he thinking with the Ninth Gate? Movies like that make me want to ban him from making movies.

08-12-2003, 08:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nizzle God-Hating Liberal Location: Silicon Valley, CA	Depp is a good character actor, but Christopher Walken has an unmistakeable presence, without trying so hard. I don't think you can compare the two in terms of who is the "better actor." Walken is just plain cool, and no one can take his place in the roles he has. Depp has done a variety of great things. __________________ Nizzle

08-12-2003, 08:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
agentsmith Crazy	in the end, it'll be Depp

08-12-2003, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Walken is just so amazing on screen, he has the most presence of anyone on screen. In pulp fiction, he was amazing, even something like joe dirt, its just a blast to watch him. He's so coo. He definatly gets my vote. but, depp was pretty fucking sweet in pirates.

08-12-2003, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
juanvaldes Banned Location: shittown, CA	Walken.

08-12-2003, 01:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
HeadyIncognito Crazy Location: PDX	We can't stop here, this is bat country!

08-12-2003, 02:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mr. Spacemonkey Wake up Location: Nowhere special	Another vote for Walken! __________________ "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I can breathe a sigh of relief, because there will be so much to look forward to." -- Donnie Darko

08-12-2003, 05:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
bobw Psycho Location: somewhere....	definitely Walken

08-12-2003, 08:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
hawkeye back from sabbatical Location: Mosptopia	Walken. See: True Romance. Now. __________________ You're not fat, You're just a giant ball of love, covered in anger.

08-12-2003, 08:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
hambone Zeroed In Location: CA	thats a tough one. I say Depp though __________________ "Like liquid white from fallen glass, Nothing to cry over"

08-12-2003, 02:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Memphis Tilted Location: The bit at the top of England most people forget is called Scotland.	Definatly Walken.

08-12-2003, 03:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
koli70 Crazy Location: South Dakota	Depp, I love him in anything he does __________________ Woman is a danger cat

08-12-2003, 03:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Lord Humungus Addict Location: The Outer rim of HELL	Depp. Hes much more versatile. Does completely different kinds of roles and does them to perfection. He has waaay more charisma. If you've ever seen him on a talk show or interview, hes dull, boring and quiet. This only shows how much of an awesome actor he is because he is NOTHING like the characters he play. __________________ I am still searching for the movie this quote was in... "Make you strong, like bull", said in a russian accent Post here if you know anything...PLEASE!

08-12-2003, 05:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Blu2e354 Crazy Location: Illinois	Got to go with walken because his tyle is so unique

08-12-2003, 05:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
steelerz Insane	Gotta be Walken.

08-12-2003, 06:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
buclao Insane	Walken. It's just the way he talks and moves around on screen captivates me. Plus, if I met Walken in a dark alleyway, i'd be scared as hell.

08-13-2003, 01:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
BenChuy Insane Location: About 70 pixals above this...	my god, man. Depp! He has at least 30 times more TYPES of characters that he is able to do. tho, walken has such a draw. no clue what it is. btw, suicide Kings=worst walken movie EVER. Walken is great on SNL... Depp makes me want to act again. to emulate him. Lord Humungus Says it for me.

08-13-2003, 01:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
jhericurl21 Banned	hahah, "i got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell" hahaha, never seen walken enough, so i go wit depp, was in blow was he not?once upon a time in mexico looks cool too

08-13-2003, 01:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
Kaos Ssssssssss Location: Ontario	Walken, because he is a god of acting, and he didn't make the movie The Ninth Gate. Depp should die for that.

08-13-2003, 02:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
docbungle It's all downhill from here Location: Denver	First of all, the Ninth Gate was a good movie. Second of all, they are completely different types of actors. They don't even really "compare" with each other. They would have to be similarly cast to compare them with any sense of accuracy. __________________ Bad Luck City

08-13-2003, 09:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
YaWhateva Friend Location: New Mexico	Walken, I dunno he is just great. So is Depp. And Once Upon a Time in Mexico looks great. __________________ “If the Americans go in and overthrow Saddam Hussein and it's clean, he has nothing, I will apologize to the nation, and I will not trust the Bush administration again.” - Bill O'Reilly "This is my United States of Whateva!"

08-14-2003, 02:18 AM	#32 (permalink)
YourNeverThere Practical Anarchist Location: Yesterday i woke up stuck in hollywood	"Gpd didnt do that to us man! it was you! Your a narcotics agent i knew it all along!" My vote's Depp __________________ The Above post is a direct quote from Shakespeare

08-14-2003, 05:43 PM	#33 (permalink)
giblfiz is a shoggoth Location: LA	Depp is great, I love him, and he has been in more movies that I love. He is also much more versitle. That said Walken is the only actor (well alive) that can do that creepy thing he does correctly. While he can't really flex out of that roll two well, depp could never step into it either. Nor could anyone else. My vote goes to Walken. __________________ Use the star one and you'll be fighting off the old ones with your bare hands -A Shoggoth on the Roof

08-14-2003, 06:40 PM	#34 (permalink)
holtmate Flailing White Boy Location: Cincinnati	I have to agree with docbungle...I don't think you can really compare the two of them...Walken is just creepy/goofy with most of his characters, and Depp seems to always try new things. Depp will probably end up making more of a mark in the business, but Walken will always be a cult figure. And, The Ninth Gate wasn't a horrible movie, but it was a little too heavy handed, IMO. __________________ "Give her your coat" "Why me?" "Because you're perfect." "You have a point there."

08-14-2003, 10:22 PM	#36 (permalink)
h2ogo69 Banned	what a cool fucking guy...he gets my vote

08-14-2003, 11:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	Depp's wife is a h-o-n-e-y

08-15-2003, 12:31 AM	#38 (permalink)
im2smrt4u Beer Aficionado Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA	They are both awesome, but my vote goes to Walken. __________________ Starkizzer Fan Club - President & Founder

08-15-2003, 01:04 AM	#39 (permalink)
mystmarimatt Omnipotent Ruler Of The Tiny Universe In My Mind Location: Oreegawn	well, depp is a character actor and walken is a personality actor, so comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges. but for my buck, myself being a character actor, i respect them more, so i have to go with Depp, it's always rad to see Walken do stuff, just because he just has that crazy vibe and voice, but i love to see how depp works with such characters and how he transfigures himself. pure devotion to the craft. __________________ Words of Wisdom: If you could really get to know someone and know that they weren't lying to you, then you would know the world was real. Because you could agree on things, you could compare notes. That must be why people get married or make Art. So they'll be able to really know something and not go insane.

08-15-2003, 03:23 AM	#40 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	i'm going to go with Depp here. imo, Walken is incredible, and he's done great work... but nothings going to top Depps Fear and Loathing performance. __________________ Ohayo!!!