Jasonadream
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Ed Harris, Michael Shannon, Jake gyllenhaal, Leonardo Dicaprio, viggo
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InfiniteCombo
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Oh! In my original response, I forgot to mention Christian Bale. I'd watch almost anything with that guy in it, no questions asked.
As for his rant -- yea, I'm acquainted with it. But I've also purposely made it a point to separate the artist from the art. If I held art-makers to some sort of personal/moral code, the amount of art I'd be able to appreciate would be... very small.
He needs to spend more time honing his craft (in which he has a high amount of potential) and less time being a weirdo ass-clown.
NinjaBoiX
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kraspkibble
Permabanned.
not the full list but off the top of my head + reading this topic...
Actors:
Robert De Niro
Leonardo DiCaprio
Robert Pattinson
Tom Hanks
David Tennant
Matt Smith
Jack Nicholson
Henry Cavill
Cillian Murphy
Daniel Radcliffe
Rowan Atkinson
Actresses:
Daisy Ridley
Anya Taylor Joy
Emma Watson
Helena Bonham Carter
Saoirse Ronan
Florence Pugh
Lily James
Kate Winslet
Claire Foy
Toni Collette
Katherine Langford
Emma Roberts
Kiernan Shipka
Actors:
Robert De Niro
Leonardo DiCaprio
Robert Pattinson
Tom Hanks
David Tennant
Matt Smith
Jack Nicholson
Henry Cavill
Cillian Murphy
Daniel Radcliffe
Rowan Atkinson
Actresses:
Daisy Ridley
Anya Taylor Joy
Emma Watson
Helena Bonham Carter
Saoirse Ronan
Florence Pugh
Lily James
Kate Winslet
Claire Foy
Toni Collette
Katherine Langford
Emma Roberts
Kiernan Shipka
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Sidney Prescott
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Watched Moonlight again recently. Remembered how good Mahershala Ali is. One of the finest actors working today.
I really think he's the man to pull off the Blade character as good as Wesley Snipes did. Can't wait to see it.
I really think he's the man to pull off the Blade character as good as Wesley Snipes did. Can't wait to see it.
teezzy
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InfiniteCombo
Banned
Since you picked up the fact that I am a fan of the medium: I do, actually, believe that. But then again, the beautiful thing about "hot takes" is that they are usually not elaborated on; I guess I'm learning from the kids on the internet, LOL. But, not elaborating is not my style.
What I mean by that is that premier, Hollywood-produced, "A-List" work definitely took a dive after the 70s. Naturally, you can still find plenty of excellent work, but in my opinion, it's not from Hollywood -- it's usually from foreign (I'm American, so "foreign" means non-American) directors or from smaller independent acts. And even then, you still get a major Hollywood production that's actually got a lot of artistic worth to it, but it's the exception, not the rule.
Since we're on a video game forum, I guess it's proper to equate it to the video game world. In the past, stuff from "AAA" companies still had a lot of experimentation and advancements in gameplay. Lately though, it feels as if innovations and advancements in gameplay have taken a back seat to other seemingly superficial production values. (The stuff in italics is meant to emphasize something that's clearly my very subjective opinion, and not meant to be taken as any sort of gospel.)
Anyway, all of this conversation has reminded me of someone else whose movies I'd watch with no questions asked, absolutely no conditions. He could be in a damn Michael Bay style movie, and I'd watch it.
That's Lon Chaney (Sr; there is a "Lon Chaney Jr."). To me, he's the undisputed king of silent movies, with apologies to both Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, of course. From all of the movies I've seen, the dude have not played a single "traditionally" appealing character; they're all tortured or messed up in some way. And he does such an absolutely amazing job, each time.
Again, to kind of equate it to video games -- silent actors had to make up for the "technological limitations" (in this case, the lack of sound) by innovating and putting a lot of extra work in their acting. And it paid off; I haven't watched one in a while, but I went through a period where I watched a lot of silent movies, mostly from the 20s.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Ah OK, I guess that could be true.
I thought you were suggesting the 70’s was the last time truly great movies really got made.
LisaMariaMartin
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Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
I mean 1994 had Pulp Fiction, Shawshank Redemption, Speed, Forrest Gump, Lion King, True Lies, Quiz Show, Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura, The Professional, Clerks, The Mask etc.......and Timecop and Street Fighter (which are timeless I must say).....great year.
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Sidney Prescott
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Good to see someone who loves Speed as much as I do. It often gets snubbed by people, but that's an example of a truly great fun action movie. 90's were something else for action flicks.
The bus jump scene alone is fantastic.
Radical Dreamer
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Sandra Bullock in short hair is bae <3
Elektro Demon
Banned
Laura Helene Prepone.
I love tall broads. Especially her.
I love tall broads. Especially her.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Volt-man98
Neo Member
Keanu reeves Danny devito Jackie chan Tom hardy robert downey jr.
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
I wasn't sure if I was more jealous of Keanu or Sandra in that movie. I wish I looked as good as Keanu. Great chemistry between the two, always a surprise to me they never dated. Sandra Bullock was definitely a crush of mine for a short while.
StylishMGTOW
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Nicholas Cage.
Both Mandy and Color Out of Space were awesome and I can't wait for Willy's Wonderland:
Both Mandy and Color Out of Space were awesome and I can't wait for Willy's Wonderland:
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
I love Nicolas Cage, but he picks some of the absolute worst films. I couldn't even sit through Left Behind for him. I have been glad to see him have a career resurgence of sorts, he's picking some better roles and showing he still has plenty in the tank.
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Sidney Prescott
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Is the third one Tom Hardy? What movie is that from, he looks so different.
Good picks. Charlie Hunnam is awesome, and a tad underrated. Always enjoy him. The only thing he isn't too great at is doing accents. I watched Green Street, and it was so distracting at times.
kamkamkam
Member
I'm pretty sure the Tom Hardy shot is from rocknrolla. Its a guy ritchie film from about 15 years ago. One of my favorites from him to this day.
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
Oh man, I forgot about that film, yes that was great. I remember it now, it had Gerard Butler in it. Pretty much every movie Guy Ritchie has made has been good. Especially Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Rockmaninoff
Neo Member
Bill Murray for me...great in comedies and drama.
HoodWinked
Member
directors make much more of an impact on my decision to watch.
though thinking back I've probably enjoyed Christian Bale's performances more than others but I wouldn't say I've ever went to see a movie because he was in it.
though thinking back I've probably enjoyed Christian Bale's performances more than others but I wouldn't say I've ever went to see a movie because he was in it.
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Sidney Prescott
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Prison Mike
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
Everyone rates him in Peaky Blinders (Deserved) but it's 28 Days Later for me. Best Zombie film out there, Danny Boyle was a genius making them run. It upped my fear of Zombies tremendously. The slow and dumb ones can't quite compare anymore.
Prison Mike
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Peaky blinders is amazing but yeah i agree with you tbf
Prison Mike
Banned
Prison Mike
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Its all bout individual taste i love so many cheesey films hell my fav is point break so much even called my dog bodhi lol
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
I like a good cheese fest as well. Most guys I know hate chick flicks for example, but I'll happily sit through some of them. I'm all set if I get a girlfriend that drags me to see them.
michaelwilson888
Neo Member
I like watching action movies so much. So my favorite actor is Tom Hardy! Especially I enjoy watching a Warrior film(I watched it at least 5 times LOL). As well I highly recommend you to watch Bronson and Venom! Peace!
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
Venom was great, not sure why critics slammed it so much. I thought Hardy did a bang-up job, plus a solid performance by Riz Ahmed.
Bronson is perhaps his best performance but certainly not an easy watch.
Rockmaninoff
Neo Member
Love Groundhog Day!Groundhog Day is my favourite. Timeless, hilarious and always a good watch.
Rockmaninoff
Neo Member
He was great in 28 Days Later! Also amazing as Scarecrow in Batman
So my list would be
- the rock
- mamoa
- arnold schw I give up
- jackie chan
- jet li
- donnie yen
- angelina jolie generally
- tom cruise
- vin diesel
- steven seagal
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Sidney Prescott
Unconfirmed Member
Batman Begins is almost my favourite of the Nolan trilogy, I'll be honest. The Dark Knight is obviously incredible, but I honestly loved the origin story a lot. Liam Neeson was great as well in that movie. Plus it just had a darker tone which I loved.
Bert Big Balls
Member
Christoph Waltz. Samuel L Jackson. Jonah Hill. Leo DiCaprio. Tim Honks. Alan Ford. Benicio Del Toro.
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Sidney Prescott
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Great shout. Dead Man's Shoes is a really well-made film, with such a memorable performance by him. I always thought this scene was incredible, the amount of anger displayed.
I've not seen that film in ages, must watch it again soon!!.
Two of his standouts, at least for me, Tyrannasaur, which get's bonus points for having Peter Mullan, Olivia Colman (you could tell she was an oscar winner in waiting) and Eddie Marsden in it. and Journeyman, one of the best 'broken man' performances in a while.
VGEsoterica
Member
Nic Cage. Anything he does...I am there for it
Woody Harrelson as well
Woody Harrelson as well