Sandor 797 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I have three favorites actually. 1. Charlize Theron in Monster. I totally loved this film and, for me, Theron's performance is arguably the best I have ever seen. Also the finest make-up work in the history of film. Christina Ricci is also fabulous in this film. 2. Ellen Burstyn in Requiem For A Dream. Also a fantastic film with Burstyn's performance as the main strength. I loved her in The Exorcist and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, but this is THE crowning achievement of her career. 3. Cher in Mask. The least obvious choice perhaps, but ever since I saw this film more than a decade ago I haven't forgotten Cher's utterly powerful and sincere performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Merryl Streep - The Bridges of Madison CountyAudrey Hepburn - CharadeJust a few of my favorites, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 By no stretch of the imagination the best, but by favourite (or one of them) has to be Honor Blackman in Goldfinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Jessica Lange - Frances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McClane 1 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Linda Blair - The Exorcist. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRuleOfThirds 0 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Alfre Woodard in First Contact.Okay, seriously. I dunno. It's easier to pick male actors b/c you want to be like them when they're good. With women...you either wanna have sex with them, ignore them, or wish your mom was that cool. I'd maybe go with Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Jessica Lange - Frances.I'm sure you meant Jessica Lange-King KongK.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Miss Piggy in Muppets From Space.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Sigourney Weaver in Alien.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 1. Charlize Theron in Monster. I totally loved this film and, for me, Theron's performance is arguably the best I have ever seen. Also the finest make-up work in the history of film. Christina Ricci is also fabulous in this film. Meh. For me, she was lauded because she agreed to look like that. I thought she was good, but nothing amazing. But, for the record, I find I am less impressed by female actors. I don't know why that is, but I just very rarely feel like I've just seen a really good performance by an actress. Last one that comes to mind is Imelda Staunton in Vera Drake. Before that? I love Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacius 7 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Cherise-Ultimate Passion 3 Jessica Rabbit - Who framed Roger Rabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Meryl Streep would beat all contenders for Sophies Choice, I don't believe there has ever been a finer performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Natalie Portman in Attack of the Clones.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Here are some performances that impressed me. I'm not participating in calling them "best ever". That's just not my style. - Emma Thompson in Howard's End and The Remains Of The Day. It should be noted that I especially love Thompson when she opposing Hopkins. Pure chemistry!- Sissy Spacek in Night, Mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Meryl Streep would beat all contenders for Sophies Choice, I don't believe there has ever been a finer performance. Her performance deserved a much better movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 its a great movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 No, it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Uma Thurman - Kill Bill Vol1 and 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Holy Justin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRuleOfThirds 0 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 How about Meryl Streep in The River Wild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Holy Justin!You called?Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Holy Justin!You called?JustinYes, mankind needs you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 To the Smnol Cave!Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I think a lot of people in this thread need to see more movies. Some of these picks are horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 1. Charlize Theron in Monster. I totally loved this film and, for me, Theron's performance is arguably the best I have ever seen. She is very good, but a bit overpraised.Critics and the Academy seem to love it when an actor or actress does something radical like gain or lose an vast amount of weight for a role.Supposedly this shows determination to bring a character alive.Gainging 60 pounds has in itself nothing to do with acting, not do wearing an extensive array of make-up to look different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Meryl Streep would beat all contenders for Sophies Choice, I don't believe there has ever been a finer performance.A fantastic performance for sure, but I still think Jessica got the pity Oscar that year for Tootsie. Better than nothing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I think a lot of people in this thread need to see more movies. Some of these picks are horrendous.Carrie Fisher in Return of The Jedi. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I think a lot of people in this thread need to see more movies. Some of these picks are horrendous.Carrie Fisher in Return of The Jedi. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Bonnie Wright in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzOutcast 122 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 1. Charlize Theron in Monster. I totally loved this film and, for me, Theron's performance is arguably the best I have ever seen. She is very good, but a bit overpraised.Critics and the Academy seem to love it when an actor or actress does something radical like gain or lose an vast amount of weight for a role.Supposedly this shows determination to bring a character alive.Gainging 60 pounds has in itself nothing to do with acting, not do wearing an extensive array of make-up to look different.I agree. So why Christian Bale didn't at least get a nomination for The Machinist is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 In recent films, I was quite taken in by Bryce Dallas Howard's performance in The Village.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Bjork in Dancer in the DarkMeryl Streep = over-actor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 In recent films, I was quite taken in by Bryce Dallas Howard's performance in The Village.No depth, not that it's her fault though.This thread is beyong salvation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 I think people are really taking away a lot from Theron's performance by refering to the fact that she underwent a physical change. I wonder if those people actually SAW the film.Because with or without the weight, the fake teeth and all, Theron's PERFORMANCE is what made me praise her in the first place. And the performance IS good. VERY good.PS Alex - ever see Shallow Grave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 PS Alex - ever see Shallow Grave?Of course, I've seen it, it's a Danny film . Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Saw it again yesterday. Was just wondering. This could go on for quite a while, but did you ever see Happiness? A very daring, provocative European film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanand 0 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Kim Basinger in LA Confidential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Saw it again yesterday. Was just wondering. This could go on for quite a while, but did you ever see Happiness? A very daring, provocative European film.No, not seen Happiness, I'm afraid.Kim Basinger in LA ConfidentialNow we're getting somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hell yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Judi Dench in everything.And as someone has mentioned, Emma Thompson in The Remains of the Day. I love that movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Rebecca Romijn in Femme Fatale.Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs.Carrie-Anne Moss in Memento.Lorraine Bracco in Goodfellas.Michelle Pfeiffer in What Lies Beneath.Jodie Foster in Contact.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs.I love Jodie Foster. She was equally good in The Accused, funky in stuff like The Hotel New Hampshire or the original Freaky Friday and way cool in Taxi Driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs.I love Jodie Foster. She was equally good in The Accused, funky in stuff like The Hotel New Hampshire or the original Freaky Friday and way cool in Taxi Driver.Jodie is always Jodie. She's overacting, and sometimes that can be annoying, like in Contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Jodie is always Jodie. She's overacting, and sometimes that can be annoying, like in Contact.Is this, like, the only substantial thing people on this board can bring out when criticizing actors? Tom Cruise is always Tom Cruise. Jodie Foster is always Jodie Foster. ... Such a lame, unfounded, cheap, pseudo-intellectual, pretentious remark. Jodie is only always Jodie if you WANT to see that. I saw The Accused and I saw a no-holds-barred, defiant youngster. I saw The Silence Of The Lambs and I saw Clarice Starling. Overacting? I've read that twice now in this thread. It's like what people say who despretately want to give the impression they're the new Leonard Maltin or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Cruise is always Tom Cruise.True also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 True also.See my previous post. And, uh, for what actor does this statement NOT apply by the way? Dustin Hoffman because he played in Tootsie and Hook? Johnny Depp because he played Jack Sparrow? Does an actor have to play a wildly eccentric role to break free from the fact that he is, in the end, himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 True also.See my previous post. And, uh, for what actor does this statement NOT apply by the way? Dustin Hoffman because he played in Tootsie and Hook? Johnny Depp because he played Jack Sparrow? Does an actor have to play a wildly eccentric role to break free from the fact that he is, in the end, himself.Oh no, Roald, that's not necessary at all. Look at Harrison Ford! Han Solo (Star Wars), Indiana Jones (Raiders Of The Lost Ark), Rick Deckard (Blade Runner), John Book (Witness) or Allie Fox (The Mosquito Coast) each time showed us a different character.Some actors can only play one type, one flavor, like Jodie Foster or Jack Nicholson. I like Jodie but , like I said before, sometimes here "flavor" tends to get annoying. In Contact she was overcooking it.The next time you watch it, pay special attention to her part, and get ready to be annoyed. Its like Al Pacino. He once was a good actor (in the seventies). Now he only plays one type, the big over-the-top, shouting type.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Christian Bale is never Christian Bale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Please note that Ford has changed somewhere in the 90s. He too only comes in one flavor these days. Today we say: Ford is always Ford. It's strange but people seem to want that. It's called, "Give the audience what they expect".Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony69 0 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 jessica alba in sin city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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