Bespin 8,481 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Unfortunately, Tom Cruise, in all the roles he now play without wearing a football uniform or Denim shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 George Clooney because he doesn't play a role as much as he plays George Clooney in every role he does.That's like saying you hate Cary Grant for being so Cary Grant. Actors are actors, stars are stars and they can't be measured by the same yardstick.He's really good in The Descendants. In fact, I'd say his performance is a highlight of this film.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I like Clooney as an actor (he was wonderful in O BROTHER WHERE OUT THOU and BURN AFTER READING), but I can't stand the films he's directed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Because of the political (sub)text?They're certainly not badly directed. Not badly at all.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The thing with this is it's never final for me, because for every Ben Affleck there's an Argo and for every Tom Cruise there's an Eyes Wide Shut (among others). Most actors I've disliked at one time went on to impress me in other things.Apart from Jennifer Lopez. Can't stand her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Because of the political (sub)text? For other reasons, too, but they're very competently made. Especially GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I like Clooney as an actor (he was wonderful in O BROTHER WHERE OUT THOU and BURN AFTER READING), but I can't stand the films he's directed.Those two, among others, are fantastic performances. Clooney can seamlessly do character acting and personality acting. Will Smith is a personality actor (with maybe one or two exceptions). People go see his movies because they want to see Will Smith. Clooney has that;, and building off what pub said, he'll make millions with an Ocean's Eleven and then turn around and produce something no one will see like The American (great film). Brad Pitt is the same way.Ever see Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 No. Should I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It was written by Charlie Kaufman. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Apart from Jennifer Lopez. Can't stand her.I can't tell most younger female actors apart these days. Except for the SNOW WHITE dame but that's because she's so engagingly annoying that her pouting face has secured her a special place in my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The thing with this is it's never final for me, because for every Ben Affleck there's an Argo and for every Tom Cruise there's an Eyes Wide Shut (among others). Most actors I've disliked at one time went on to impress me in other things.Apart from Jennifer Lopez. Can't stand her.You know I felt the same way, couldn't think of anyone for that reason. But Jennifer Lopez... spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It was written by Charlie Kaufman. Well, I loved BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and ETERNAL SUNHINE but hated SYNECHDOCHE NEW YORK. Maybe I should give it a shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 George Clooney because he doesn't play a role as much as he plays George Clooney in every role he does.That's like saying you hate Cary Grant for being so Cary Grant. Actors are actors, stars are stars and they can't be measured by the same yardstick.Yet they can irritate just the same. Some stars just are more palatable, like Cary Grant. Clooney's playing Clooney just rubs me the wrong way for some reason. It sometimes works when the character he is playing has something in common with Clooney's roguish charm...This is the reason why I think Up in the Air is his best performance. He's really riffing on his public persona there in a great, interesting way.As for me, I'll say Julianne Moore. She can be great, but she's also given some incredibly annoying performances and single-handedly brought down good or great movies/ensembles for me, Magnolia chief among them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The thing with this is it's never final for me, because for every Ben Affleck there's an Argo and for every Tom Cruise there's an Eyes Wide Shut (among others). Most actors I've disliked at one time went on to impress me in other things.Apart from Jennifer Lopez. Can't stand her.You know I felt the same way, couldn't think of anyone for that reason. But Jennifer Lopez... spot on.There is one exception: Out Of Sight. It was written by Charlie Kaufman.Well, I loved BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and ETERNAL SUNHINE but hated SYNECHDOCHE NEW YORK. Maybe I should give it a shot?Well it's Clooney's directorial debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Eva LongoriaJudy DavisJanine GarafaloSean PennTim RobbinsMimi RogersNicole KidmanCate Blanchett (mainly for that stupid carbon tax propaganda ad)Natalie Portman (looks great but bloody hell she talks nonsense)Kristen StewartJames FrancoJon Heder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 He's really good in The Descendants. In fact, I'd say his performance is a highlight of this film.KarolRight! I forgot about that one...I would say I have an intolerance for Kevin James movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 James FrancoJames Franco! How I could forget his always amateurish performances and weak voice! It is like watching a bad school play when he is in a scene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 How's the pie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I like Franco very much in that movie about apes. Alex - not everybody needs to be a Hopkins or a Streep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Isnt Franco the Paul Newman of the 21th century? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Have you never seen The Verdict? Paul can act!Maybe them ape movie producers see Franco as the Charlton Heston of the 21th century . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Have you never seen The Verdict? Paul can act!Maybe them ape movie producers see Franco as the Charlton Heston of the 21th century . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It will be a big challenge for Franco when he's finally going to bring that famous line! Will he be able to pull it off? Will he shout and cry convincingly?Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Paul Newman can certainly act! In his younger years he didnt always get the real acting roles, but when he did, he was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It will be a big challenge for Franco when he's finally going to bring that famous line! Will he be able to pull it off? Will he shout and cry convincingly?Franco isn't in the sequel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It will be a big challenge for Franco when he's finally going to bring that famous line! Will he be able to pull it off? Will he shout and cry convincingly?AlexHe will squeal like a stuck pig with that weak voice of his! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It will be a big challenge for Franco when he's finally going to bring that famous line! Will he be able to pull it off? Will he shout and cry convincingly?Franco isn't in the sequel!Then count me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 They brought in that fraud Gary Oldman. Can't stand him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Gary Oldman was crazy good in Hannibal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Gary Oldman was crazy good in Hannibal.I think Oldman is crazy good in most of his movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Pat Hingle will always be the best Commissioner Gordon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Pat Hingle will always be the best Commissioner Gordon!!You need that slightly pudgy charisma of a man who can be believably an Irish (obviously whisky loving) commissioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Well, I agree that Oldman isn't really convincing as Gordon ... but I believe that's Nolan's fault. It's simply not a strong or well written character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Not convincing? How do you mean? Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm not convinced when I see Oldman as Gordon. I see Oldman with a hat trying to be Gordon but he never really becomes the character. It could be a case of miscasting or, like a said, the character simply isn't interesting enough for an actor to work with. Let me put it this way, it's Oldman's least interesting role. Best example? The so-called comic relief parts in Batman Begins with Gordon and the Batmobile are so totally not working. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Not convincing? How do you mean?He just says those sorts of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 He just says those sorts of things. You called him a fraud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Oldman was absolutely terrific in TDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I see Oldman with a hat trying to be Gordon but he never really becomes the character.Now that's load of bollocks.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ... says the Nolanite of JWfan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I love Pineapple Express so by extension James Franco is alright in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It's the most thankless part in the film and he makes the most of it. Completely forgot about who's playing it.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Did I say hat? I meant glasses. Anyway, some kind of facial attribute that feels fake and that doesn't help me to believe in the character. It's the most thankless part in the film and he makes the most of it. Completely forgot about who's playing it. Karol Can't you say anything negative about Nolan? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ... says the Nolanite of JWfan!Hmmm Nolanite. Sounds like something you cover your floors with.Have you gotten yourself those cool new Nolanite floors yet? Durable and a bit faux-intellectual but otherwise dirt proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Oldman was absolutely terrific in TDKI agree! The was the "normal" centre in a movie filled with extreme, phychopathic characters. Together with Caine, i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I love Pineapple Express so by extension James Franco is alright in my book.James Franco used to be awful in his early days, but somewhere around Pineapple Express I really started to take a liking to him. He's fantastic in 127 Hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 True! He and Matthew McConaughey are late bloomers.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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