Just got done watching a movie and it reminded me how much I liked this particular actor. Just wondered who your favorites were and the film they were in that you liked the most. Male or female actors welcome. Here are mine in no particular order: Denzel Washington - Malcom X This is the one I was watching. I've liked him in quite a number of films (Mo Betta Blues) but this, IMO, was his finest performace. I still need to see the Hurricane, however. Tom Hanks - Philadelphia Made the HUGE mistake of watching this on pay-per-view years ago right before a gig. I cried so damn hard that my eyes were all swollen and people kept asking me if I was ok at my gig. I've liked Hanks in nearly everything he's been in, but this was my favorite performace for him with Forest Gump and Apollo 13 a close 2nd and 3rd. Can't wait to see Castaway. Gene Hackman - Hoosiers Hackman is one of my all-time favorite actors. I don't care if the film he is in sucks, I'll watch it. Hoosiers was a great film and it was about basketball which never hurts. I also really liked him in Enemy of the State - a kinda wierd one for him. Gary Sinise - Forest Gump Although I thought he was simply amazing in Truman, Lt. Dan was a classic character. I've yet to see George Wallace and I heard he was amazing in that as well. To me, he is a lot like Hackman. Anything he is in, I'll go see. Diane Keaton - Annie Hall There is no one who does broken dialogue as cool as Keaton. She stutters and stammers and makes it sound so cool. She's done quite a few films I've liked but Annie Hall was the knockout. Will Smith - Six Degrees of Separation If you've never seen that film, rent it. It is an indy film with Stockard Channing and Donald Sutherland and Smith is brilliant. I haven't seen him in Baggar Vance, but the minute it is out on video, I'm renting it. Bill Murray - Stripes Ok, so he's not a dramatic actor but I love the guy. However, if you've never seen him in the Razor's Edge, you'll be surprised. Every comedy he does just kills me and he always surprises me with stuff like Rushmore. Helen Hunt - As Good As It Gets I like Nicholson in this too but Hunt is amazing. Just about anything she does is good and, to be quite honest, I don't find her overly attractive though she is a beautiful woman so don't get the idea I just stuck her in here because she's a babe. Not so. I really like her as an actress. Richard Dreyfuss - Mr. Holland's Opus I loved Jaws and Close Encounters but his performance in Mr. Holland's Opus was just awesome. All time best line, "I think you are going to ignore this particular problem until it comes up and bites you on the ass." John Cusak - Grosse Point Blank Another non-dramatic guy but he cracks me up. Liked High Fidelity, still laugh at Better Off Dead and loved Bullets Over Broadway but Grosse Point Blank killed me for its over-the-top nonchalance about him being a hired killer. I like him enough to even enjoy One Crazy Summer. How pathetic is that? Annette Benning - American President Yup, it's a cheesy movie but I liked her in it. She's a babe and she's a terrific actor (actress?). She was also terrific in Bugsy. In fact, she was probably better in that overall but I just liked her more in American President. ------------------ The way to use life is to do nothing through acting, The way to use life is to do everything through being. - Lao-Tzu [This message has been edited by Jeff (edited December 30, 2000).]
The best acting I have ever seen is Ben Kinsley (spelling?) in Gandhi. Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan and Al Pacino in Devils Advocate are close seconds. Also, Heston in Ten Commandments was just awesome! ------------------ SUCK POLICE!!!!!! To point out individuals or teams that have managed to reach the pinnacle of SUCKINESS!!!!! ----- ROCKETS 4th quarter defense SUCKS. The offense SUCKS as well! Absolutely no excuse for the loss against Sonics at home!
Denzel is my favorite dramatic actor and I thought Malcolm X was one of his best films. You have to watch the Hurricane, Jeff, it was a GREAT movie. I also liked him in He Got Game. I'm also a fan of bruce willis. And although I like most of will smith's movies, I actually didn't like Six degrees. ------------------
My favorite actors are Tom Hanks (CastAway was great) in Forrest Gump and Apollo 13, and Kevin Spacey in American Beauty and Usual Suspects. However, my favorite movie of all time is Gattaca. ------------------ "Of course, everything looks bad if you remember it!" Homer Simpson
While I think Kevin Spacey is a good actor, I didn't like American Beauty and I was truly upset that he won the Oscar over Denzel Washington's BRILLIANT performance in the Hurricane. ------------------
Here's a few off the top of my tired head in no particular order; Harrison Ford: The Fugitive I love his strong, solid unspectacular style and wisdom. He was just great in this thriller, and it still ranks as one of my all-time favs. I prefer Ford over many of today's flashier young'ins. Russell Crowe: Gladiator Was also good in Proof of Life with Meg Ryan, but his role of Maximus was just classic (side note: Maximus was voted as the sexiest male character of all-time by some poll at a major magazine that I can't remember (People), not that I care! ) Actually has a lot of Ford's traits: Easy-going, heroic and solid as ice. Denzel Washington: THe Hurricane He was probably a bit better in Malcom X, but since Jeff already stated the aforementioned and considering Denzel's unbelievable preformance in this true story, The Hurrican deserves some recognition. You should definatley check out this movie Jeff, it can have an empowering effect. Robin Williams: Dead Poets Society I love most of his movies, and he is an outstanding comedic talent, but he proves his versatility in this one. THe movie itself was nothing spectacular in mind, but he gives another great performance. Robert De Niro: Heat This was one of many great performances for De Niro, but Heat certainly stands out for me. De Niro is also showing he can do comedy lately with flicks like Anaylze This and Meet the Parents. These are only some of the great actors and their movies I can think of right now. Tom Hanks, Al Pascino as well as a lot of female actors slipping my mind are high in my opinion as well. Azim da Dream ------------------ We don't live for the destination. We live for the journey. http://www.clutchtown.com
I like those first three choices Azim, and I should probably check out the other two. ------------------
I know i'm forgetting some but here are mine: Bruce Willis-Die Hard Jean Reno and Gary Oldman-Leon Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes-Mallrats George Clooney-From Dusk Til Dawn Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins-The Shawshank Redemption Bruce Campbell-Evil Dead 2 Kirk Douglas-Spartacus Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers-Rocky 2 John Cusack and Jack Black-High Fidelity ------------------ Ceo of the Walt Williams fan club. Web site coming soon atheistalliance.org
I can't believe I forgot to mention Robbins and Freeman in the Shawshank Redemption. That is one of the best movies ever made. ------------------
some great female performances: Parker Posey "The House of Yes" Christina Ricci "The Opposite of Sex" Reese Witherspoon "Election" Sarah Polley "Go"
Denzal - Malcom X Robins & Freeman - Shawshank Ray Liotta & Joe Pesci - Goodfellas Al Pacino - Scent of a Woman Travolta & Jackson - Pulp Fiction (Jackie Brown for Jackson to) De Niro - Casino & Heat ------------------
Kevin Costner -- Field of Dreams I've always liked Kevin Costner and this is my favorite of all his films. Tom Hanks -- Apollo 13 Tom Hanks kicks ass and I've loved so many of his movies (Big, Forrest Gump, CastAway), but this is one where I was very impressed with his portrayal. Sylvester Stallone -- Rocky The other Rockys were mediocre, but his performance in the original is excellent. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Terminator 2 This is the role Arnold was made for . . . he will always be the Terminator. Sean Connery -- The Rock and Any James Bond Sean Connery . . . 'nuff said. Michael Douglas -- The Game He's had some excellent movies, but "The Game" is one in which I really think he was excellent. Bruce Willis -- The Die Hards Ditto DeanBCurtis . . . I also really liked his performance in Sixth Sense. Honorable Mention: George Lazenby in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" Dustin Hoffman in "RainMan" Denzel Washington in "Fallen" (my favorite of his movies) ------------------ "Any answer that can't be questioned is no answer at all. It's gibberish. It's the jabbering of startled monkeys flinging dung at the moon" -- Scott Christensen -- www.ewav.com
Christopher Walken - Suicide Kings - He steals every scene despite spending the entire movie tied to a chair. Kevin Spacey - Swimming with the Sharks Speaking of actors dominating every scene despite spending the entire movie tied to a chair . . . Vin Diesal - Pitch Black An up and coming actor with great screen presence. Clint Eastwood - Unforgiven Proving that cowboy flicks can have depth. Carrie Anne Moss - The Matrix Although it might just be that she looks good kicking @$$ in tight leather Francis McDormand - Fargo Is that your friend in the wood chipper? Kate Hudson - Almost Famous Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes . . . The foreign section: Roberto Benigni - Life is Beautiful He's like an Italian Robin Williams. Jet Li - Fong Sai Yuk Hilarious kung fu movie with over the top action. Chow Yun Fat - The Killer Most of his movies are good, but this is probably his most famous. Anne Parillaud - La Femme Nikita A movie so good that there is an American film (Point of No Return) and a TV series based on it. Michelle Yeoh & Zhang Ziyi - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon A high fantasy martial arts movie in the theaters now that been getting rave reviews. ------------------
I cant think of too many that haven't been mentioned. I loved Spacey in American Beauty. Here's a couple though Keaunu Reeves - The Matrix John Travolta - Phenomenon(sp?) Christian Bale - American Psycho NIcholson and Cruise - A Few Good Men (great cast) Runnin Raven, can you explain the ending of Gattaca to me ? Spacey was the guy taking the urine samples right ? Was Jude Law his son ? ------------------ "We don't have any plans. We just plan to win." Mack Brown
No contribution from me, only a question. I've read the book but have not seen the movie yet as I'm afraid to get a big letdown. How is the movie compared to the book? Should I just go ahead and rent it? ------------------ Heath -where have all the spaces gone?
I haven't read the book, lol. But, from what I hear, it is very graphic. The movie is not as graphic. IT was a GREAT movie, imo, and nothing that I expected, since I didn't read the book. It was actually quite funny and was a major attack at yuppies and their lives in the late 80's. Go rent the movie man !!! ------------------ "We don't have any plans. We just plan to win." Mack Brown
Just a few-- Matt Damon & Ben Affleck in GOOD WILL HUNTING Edward Norton in AMERICAN HISTORY X Bill Murray in almost anything, but especially CADDYSHACK Mel Gibson in THE PATRIOT and BRAVEHEART Robin Williams in DEAD POETS SOCIETY ------------------ Jazzkiller
Kevin Spacey -- American Beauty John Travolta -- Pulp Fiction The Comeback! How can you not love it!! Mark Wahlberg -- Boogie Nights I hate Marky Mark, but Mark Wahlberg rules in Boogie Nights. Tom Cruise -- Magnolia, Eyes Wide Shut Chevy Chase -- Fletch, Fletch Lives, Vacation, European Vacation Chris Farley -- Tommy Boy John Favreau -- anything Vince Vaughan -- anything Jeff -- the American President was not cheesy! ------------------ "Why can't dip be a meal?" -David Puddy The Hunger Site
Damn, I can't believe I forgot to mention Keanu and Diesel. ------------------ Ceo of the Walt Williams fan club. Web site coming soon atheistalliance.org
Steve Martin - the Jerk Bill Murray - Kingpin, What about Bob, Rushmore Juliette Lewis - just about anything Jack Nicholson - the Shining uh, can't remember his name, but that guy in Ghost Dog: way of the samarai was pretty good. Lawrence Fishburn - Deep cover and Othello no one else screams out at me at this very moment. ------------------ snap crackle pop
