Who makes a film a Must See? - Page 2

MaxJoker · January 15th, 2011, 03:42 PM

This guy

If i could be guaranteed it was his last ever screen performance

**keefriff** · January 19th, 2011, 10:55 PM

I think nearly every working actor has made one or two clunkers in their career but these men and women, IMO, have made consistently good films. Most of them are still working save for the first two but I didn't see them mentioned before.

1. Gene Hackman - Ever since Bonnie and Clyde the guy has made good movies. I know there has been some mis-steps but French Connection, Unforgiven, Get Shorty, The Conversation, Superman, Reds, No Way Out...the man has made some great movies.

2. Robert DuVall - Always good and always believable in my book. He's Col. Kilgore and he's Tom Hagen. 'Nuff said.

3. Sean Penn - Shanghai Surprise not withstanding

he has been in many good films throughtout his career. Jeff Spicoli to Harvey Milk he has done a wide spectrum of roles and deserves credit for that alone.

4. Kevin Bacon - Excellent actor IMO. Very underrated. I know we all pine for the days of Footloose but this guy has been in some very good movies and always does a great job in my opinion.

5. William H. Macy - A little more inconsistent with some of his movies but the guy is simply awesome in Fargo, Boogie Nights, The Cooler and Magnolia.

6. Robert Downey Jr. - A little, well maybe alot, different about this guy but what a great actor. A good actor before his jail stint I think he has been simply outstanding since then. Tropic Thunder performance alone puts him on the list.

7. Philip Seymour Hoffman - Very underrated IMO. He was the only funny thing about the movie Along Came Polly. Capote and Doubt are both excellent and his supporting roles in Boogie Nights, The Big Lebowski and Almost Famous are great too.

8. Steve Buscemi - Again I am sold just on Fargo alone. Throw in Donny from the Big Lebowski and I am all in with this guy.

9. John Turturro - Another guy that shows up in many fantastic movies. Do The Right Thing, O Brother Where Art Thou, The Big Lebowski allow me to forgive him for Mr Deeds and Zohan.

10. Jodie Foster - She has always been one of my favorites. I remember seeing her as Becky Thatcher in Tom Sawyer. I think the next movie I saw her in was Taxi Driver. She still has that kind of range.

11. Meryl Streep - Always good in my opinion. The Deer Hunter is one of my personal favorites and she is simply amazing in it.

12 Jeff Bridges - Well let's just say I have a soft spot for the Dude. But he has been excellent throughout his career. The Last Picture Show, Tron, Starman, Seabiscuit, Fabulous Baker Boys, The Fisher King........the Dude more than abides.

daddyrock · August 21st, 2011, 10:35 AM

Personally my choices of great actors is,

1.Brad Pitt -just for the gypsy boxer roll in Snatch,Outstanding.
2.Johnny Depp-yes Edward Scissorhands has my vote
3.Liam Neeson-that role from Taken,WOW.
4.Matt Damon-solid,so many good roles and well performed.
5.Christian Bale-He is the Dark Knight.
6.Jack Nicholson-Doesn't matter what kind of movie, he is always good.
7.George Clooney- his role in o brother where art thou-Just Classic.
8.Jeff Bridges-well deserved oscar,he is the dude.
9.Ryan Gosseling-real honest actor makes it look so easy like say(henry fonda,lee marvin, charles bronson).
10.Kevin Costner-Bull Durham role as crash ,Just Great!.
11.Tom Hanks-Saving Private Ryan,what a great role that was,what an entourage of great actors in that flick.
12.Harrison Ford- Raiders Of The Lost Arc,NOW THATS MOVIE MAKING.
13.Bruce Willis- All The Way Back To The Tv Show, Moonlighting,He Is Just Very Entertaining.
14.Robert De Niro-Ladies And Gentlemen Just Call Him BOBBY,He Could Be The Very Best Actor Of Our Time.
15.Denzel Washinton-Really Strong Performances, to some good roles.
16.Russel Crowe- He Was MAXIMUS.
17.Joaquin Phoenix-Now Doesn't This Guy Make Acting Look So Easy,Small Movie Or Huge Movie He Always Seems To Pull Off The Greatness.
18.Clint Eastwood-This Is A TRUE HOLLYWOOD LEGEND.Quality All The Way.
19.Jude Law-Dr. Watson I Presume.As Sherlock Holmes' Side Kick What A Casting Job
20.Robert Downey Junior-When He Is On Screen Your Eyes Are Drawn To Him,Like Say (Sean Penn, Sean Connory. Michael Caine.John Travolta,Nicholas Cage)And Coming Back From The Brink Of Ruin ,MORE POWER TO HIM.

NOW FOR THE LADIES,
MY FAVORITE ACTRESSES LIST
1.Meryl Streep-Yes We Are Privileged To See Her Preform.Any Role Any Where Any Time .Truly A Huge Star Yet So Humble,What a Woman.
2.Julianne Moore- Great roles and great performances in them.From The Big Lebowski. to Hannibal to Chloe to Laws of Attraction to Crazy Stupid Love.This Woman Is Just So Easy To Look At And So Very Good At Her Chosen Profession.
3.Robin Wright-She Just Is The Princess Bride.Grow Up Into Such A Fine Actress.
4.Kate Winslet-So Beautiful and so talented.That Is A Very Good Combination For The Viewing Public.
5.Cameron Diaz- Drama Or Comedy Or Thriller Or Whatever She Seems To Be Able To Pull It All Together.She Even Makes Fun Of Herself(the hair gel thing in Something About Mary)Let me tell you there aren't too many with the courage to do that.
6.Jodie Foster- My Hero , To Work With Mel Gibson When The World Is In A Big, Lets Destroy Mel Mode Right Now. He Went Through Hell And Back I'm Sure And Jodie Steps Up For Him,Class Act All The Way.She Is Very Talented To Be Able To Be In Any Type Of Movie And Star.
7.Jennifer Connelly-Folks, We Had Audrey Hepburn,Now We Have Jennifer,Beauty,Elegance,Class Personified.If Ever There Is A Movie About Audrey H's Life Do The Smart Thing And Cast Jennifer C. In That Role.Paul Bettany(Her Husband and A Fine Actor In His Own Right)You Are One Lucky Man.Just Fabulous.Love Her.
8.Amy Adams-Sexy, Talented,Warm Hearted,Well At Least That's What You Will Notice In Her Acting.Her Best Roles I THINK are Still Out There, But So Far So Good.
9.Natalie Portman-Here Ladies And Gentlemen is the next Meryl.Huge Talent.She Has Been Around a While And Has Studies Her Craft And Done An Excellent Job.From Leon The Professional,To Cold Mountain To V For Vendetta to New York I Love You To The Starwars Episodes.She Is Super.
10.Naomi Watts-This Is One Great Little Actress.Not Only Is She Gorgeous And Sexy But Just Superb In Any Role I Have Seen Her In, My First Sight Of This Treasure Of A Lady Was Mulholland Drive, Weird Movie But outstanding Performance By Naomi,She Hooked Me Right There And Then.
11.Helen Mirren-She Is The Queen.So Talented And For Her Age (no disrespect but I'd tap that)Her Role In Red With Bruce Willis ,John Malkovich, Brian Cox,Just So Wonderfully Cast And Performed.Here Is A Lady, That Is By Sight ,A Frail Little Bit Of A Thing,Yet So Strong And Such A Huge Talent.
12.Mary Louise Parker-This Lady Just Makes It Look So Easy, Yet There Is Just Something About Her That Everyone Likes,It's Like She Can Be Your Sister, Your Friend , and If Your Really Dreaming ,Your Lover.Super Talented,Her TV show Is A Hit Only Because Of Her Massive Talent,GOD SHE IS SO SEXY.
13.Haley Berry-This Woman Is SO SO TALENTED.Smart Enough to get $500000 To Show Her Boobs,Well Worth The Money.I Sincerely Hope They Will Find Another Role For This Woman To Shine In(Not Just Show Her Boobs).She Is Lovely Though.
14.Amanda Seyfried-Wow,Saw Her First In Big Love The TV Show,Now Huge Movie Star(Well Deserved,And Not Only Because Of Her Looks)The Movie Letters To Juliet Is A CLASSIC CHICK FLICK,She Was Great In It.She Is The New Guy Dream Girl In My Opinion.So Sweet, And Just Plain Marriage Material.Her Best Roles Are Hopefully, Just Right Around The Corner.
15.Jessica Lange-Now This Is A Movie Star,In Her Hayday She Way One Of The Most Beautiful Woman To Ever Be In The Movies(Elizabeth Taylor,Veronica Lake,)that type of class.Look Up Some Of Her Role And You Will Be Impressed,Rob Roys Wife Was Just Awesome.
16.Rachel McAdams-Here Is Truly One Of The Best New Actresses To Come Around In Years.Her Role In The Notebook.Those Are Roles That Go Down In History As One Of The Classics.Watch For Her You Will Not Be Disappointed.So Sweet,So Sexy.
17.Cate Blanchett-Her Role In The Bandits with billy bob and bruce w. She Was So Good You Just Couldn't Help But Fall In Love With Her.Classy Lady.
18.Heather Graham-This Lady Can Really Act, She Has Never Really Gotten Her Just Dues, Blonde She Will Play The Hooker Or The Ditzy Blonde She Really Is Truly Talented.Just Some Of Her Roles Have Not Been To Her Caliber Of Talent.Love Her And Would Like To See Her As The Huge Star She Deserves To Be.
19.Uma Thurman-Was That Kill Bill a Trip Or What.Comedy Thriller Drama She Has Done It All And Very Well Also.Great Talent.
20.Ellen Page-Small Of Stature,But Huge In The Talent Department.This Little Lady Brings That Little Extra That Is So Undefined.Making Each Role In Her Short (But Will Be Long Career.) Look Like She Had Been That Person Before.Her Breakout Role Of Juno The Pregnant Teen Was Funny,Heartwarming And Just So Down To Earth That You Just Had To Feel For The Girl.Love Her.

WHEN WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE ACTORS THAT HAVE BEEN IN OUR FAVORITE FILMS, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO IT ,THEY HAVE ALL DONE STINKERS.

There Has Been Numerous Great Actors That Have Never Even Been Close To The Oscar, Never Mind Win One.They Just Keep On Giving Us Great Performances And For This We Should Be Very Happy.As A Collector Of Movies (Some 1740 And Counting)I Have Seen Many Stinkers But Some That Are Out Of This World.Every Thing From The Young At Heart-THE WIZARD OF OZ-to - A MAN WHO WOULD BE KING- to-RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC - to- CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.
LONG LIVE THE MOVIES AND THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT MAKE IT HAPPEN,FOR AS WE GET OLDER WE CAN GO BACK WITH THE MOVIES AS WELL AS MUSIC,TO A TIME IN OUR LIVES THAT WE WERE THE HAPPIEST.

**Brecht** · August 21st, 2011, 11:12 AM

Like ubu_roi, I don't watch movies because a particular actor/actress. It's more the "whole package" where the director and his story are the priority. A good actor can't save a bad movie. All the mentioned actors here, with some great names included, have also been in lots of awful movies.

**Mal Hombre** · August 21st, 2011, 11:47 AM

I don't really have any "Must See" criteria, but I do have many "Don't Watch" criteria.For Me to make the effort to go see a film,It's usually a combination of factors, previews, reviews and it having piqued My interest sufficently.As regards movies on TV,I frequently watch films that I wouldn't dream of going to the cinema for and am often pleasantly surprised.

**shodan2011** · August 21st, 2011, 01:51 PM

Like others on this thread, I don't really have a "Must Watch" criteria (although Christopher Nolan's films are getting close to becoming the first must watch films

).

Every excellent actor has made some real dross over the years; Robert DeNiro seems to be making a habit of appearing in total turkeys instead of his classic roles in Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino or The Godfather Part II.

Having said all that, I'm looking forward to The Dark Knight Rises, mainly to see how Bane and Catwoman are portrayed (and judging from Chris Nolan's first two Batman films, it should be good).

**Nobody1** · August 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM

A good sign for me is a classification as b movie. Mostly, an independent production with a small budget can also be a clue. But not always.
A good novel is also important as a template. Such as in 'Das Boot'. The novel was written by Lothar Günter Buchheim, and the film was consistently influenced by his own experiences as a war reporter on a German U-boat during WWII.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothar-Günther_Buchheim

But sometimes, Hollywood has also something to offer. For exemple, a good movie was, in my opinion, 'The Wrestler' with Mickey Rourke by Darren Aronofsky.

Trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-GFxjTyV0

**kelio** · August 22nd, 2011, 01:11 AM

Many good points have already been made and Estreeter's top ten list comes close to my favorite contemporary actors. So here's my top ten of other actors who have also made a very strong impression on me - sorry for all the others I'm not thinking of at the moment.

The last picture is of French actor Pierre Fresnay (1897-1975)

MaxJoker · March 1st, 2013, 07:06 AM

If i`m in it.

Oh and displaying gratuitous nudity in no way integral to the plot.

3D preferred

hurricane4916 · March 1st, 2013, 07:13 AM

Martin Scorsese. I have never seen a bad movie by him.

January 15th, 2011, 03:42 PM	#11
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keefriff Torn and Frayed Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The 612 Posts: 7,025 Thanks: 79,624 Thanked 131,515 Times in 5,993 Posts	I think nearly every working actor has made one or two clunkers in their career but these men and women, IMO, have made consistently good films. Most of them are still working save for the first two but I didn't see them mentioned before. 1. Gene Hackman - Ever since Bonnie and Clyde the guy has made good movies. I know there has been some mis-steps but French Connection, Unforgiven, Get Shorty, The Conversation, Superman, Reds, No Way Out...the man has made some great movies. 2. Robert DuVall - Always good and always believable in my book. He's Col. Kilgore and he's Tom Hagen. 'Nuff said. 3. Sean Penn - Shanghai Surprise not withstanding he has been in many good films throughtout his career. Jeff Spicoli to Harvey Milk he has done a wide spectrum of roles and deserves credit for that alone. 4. Kevin Bacon - Excellent actor IMO. Very underrated. I know we all pine for the days of Footloose but this guy has been in some very good movies and always does a great job in my opinion. 5. William H. Macy - A little more inconsistent with some of his movies but the guy is simply awesome in Fargo, Boogie Nights, The Cooler and Magnolia. 6. Robert Downey Jr. - A little, well maybe alot, different about this guy but what a great actor. A good actor before his jail stint I think he has been simply outstanding since then. Tropic Thunder performance alone puts him on the list. 7. Philip Seymour Hoffman - Very underrated IMO. He was the only funny thing about the movie Along Came Polly. Capote and Doubt are both excellent and his supporting roles in Boogie Nights, The Big Lebowski and Almost Famous are great too. 8. Steve Buscemi - Again I am sold just on Fargo alone. Throw in Donny from the Big Lebowski and I am all in with this guy. 9. John Turturro - Another guy that shows up in many fantastic movies. Do The Right Thing, O Brother Where Art Thou, The Big Lebowski allow me to forgive him for Mr Deeds and Zohan. 10. Jodie Foster - She has always been one of my favorites. I remember seeing her as Becky Thatcher in Tom Sawyer. I think the next movie I saw her in was Taxi Driver. She still has that kind of range. 11. Meryl Streep - Always good in my opinion. The Deer Hunter is one of my personal favorites and she is simply amazing in it. 12 Jeff Bridges - Well let's just say I have a soft spot for the Dude. But he has been excellent throughout his career. The Last Picture Show, Tron, Starman, Seabiscuit, Fabulous Baker Boys, The Fisher King........the Dude more than abides. __________________ You Can't Always Get What You Want But If You Follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You Just Might Find You Get What You Need To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 21st, 2011, 11:47 AM	#15
Mal Hombre El Super Moderador Join Date: May 2009 Location: Adoptive Monkey Hanger Posts: 58,127 Thanks: 772,558 Thanked 855,633 Times in 57,558 Posts	I don't really have any "Must See" criteria, but I do have many "Don't Watch" criteria.For Me to make the effort to go see a film,It's usually a combination of factors, previews, reviews and it having piqued My interest sufficently.As regards movies on TV,I frequently watch films that I wouldn't dream of going to the cinema for and am often pleasantly surprised. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If in doubt, Just ask Yourself What Would Max Do ? It is a porn site,But its a Classy porn site. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 21st, 2011, 01:51 PM	#16
shodan2011 Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Wild, Wild West Midlands Posts: 1,262 Thanks: 13,615 Thanked 20,210 Times in 1,279 Posts	Like others on this thread, I don't really have a "Must Watch" criteria (although Christopher Nolan's films are getting close to becoming the first must watch films ). Every excellent actor has made some real dross over the years; Robert DeNiro seems to be making a habit of appearing in total turkeys instead of his classic roles in Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino or The Godfather Part II. Having said all that, I'm looking forward to The Dark Knight Rises, mainly to see how Bane and Catwoman are portrayed (and judging from Chris Nolan's first two Batman films, it should be good). __________________ Last Activity: 11-20-2011 05:11 PM

March 1st, 2013, 07:06 AM	#19
MaxJoker Beloved Brother Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cemetery Gardens_Arterial Blood Lane_Rampton Secure Unit_Extra Violent F Wing_Cell 19 Posts: 69,106 Thanks: 372,713 Thanked 987,511 Times in 69,067 Posts	Who makes a film a Must See ? If i`m in it. Oh and displaying gratuitous nudity in no way integral to the plot. 3D preferred __________________ My hypocrisy only goes so To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 21st, 2011, 10:35 AM	#13
daddyrock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 153 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1,817 Times in 149 Posts	Personally my choices of great actors is, 1.Brad Pitt -just for the gypsy boxer roll in Snatch,Outstanding. 2.Johnny Depp-yes Edward Scissorhands has my vote 3.Liam Neeson-that role from Taken,WOW. 4.Matt Damon-solid,so many good roles and well performed. 5.Christian Bale-He is the Dark Knight. 6.Jack Nicholson-Doesn't matter what kind of movie, he is always good. 7.George Clooney- his role in o brother where art thou-Just Classic. 8.Jeff Bridges-well deserved oscar,he is the dude. 9.Ryan Gosseling-real honest actor makes it look so easy like say(henry fonda,lee marvin, charles bronson). 10.Kevin Costner-Bull Durham role as crash ,Just Great!. 11.Tom Hanks-Saving Private Ryan,what a great role that was,what an entourage of great actors in that flick. 12.Harrison Ford- Raiders Of The Lost Arc,NOW THATS MOVIE MAKING. 13.Bruce Willis- All The Way Back To The Tv Show, Moonlighting,He Is Just Very Entertaining. 14.Robert De Niro-Ladies And Gentlemen Just Call Him BOBBY,He Could Be The Very Best Actor Of Our Time. 15.Denzel Washinton-Really Strong Performances, to some good roles. 16.Russel Crowe- He Was MAXIMUS. 17.Joaquin Phoenix-Now Doesn't This Guy Make Acting Look So Easy,Small Movie Or Huge Movie He Always Seems To Pull Off The Greatness. 18.Clint Eastwood-This Is A TRUE HOLLYWOOD LEGEND.Quality All The Way. 19.Jude Law-Dr. Watson I Presume.As Sherlock Holmes' Side Kick What A Casting Job 20.Robert Downey Junior-When He Is On Screen Your Eyes Are Drawn To Him,Like Say (Sean Penn, Sean Connory. Michael Caine.John Travolta,Nicholas Cage)And Coming Back From The Brink Of Ruin ,MORE POWER TO HIM. NOW FOR THE LADIES, MY FAVORITE ACTRESSES LIST 1.Meryl Streep-Yes We Are Privileged To See Her Preform.Any Role Any Where Any Time .Truly A Huge Star Yet So Humble,What a Woman. 2.Julianne Moore- Great roles and great performances in them.From The Big Lebowski. to Hannibal to Chloe to Laws of Attraction to Crazy Stupid Love.This Woman Is Just So Easy To Look At And So Very Good At Her Chosen Profession. 3.Robin Wright-She Just Is The Princess Bride.Grow Up Into Such A Fine Actress. 4.Kate Winslet-So Beautiful and so talented.That Is A Very Good Combination For The Viewing Public. 5.Cameron Diaz- Drama Or Comedy Or Thriller Or Whatever She Seems To Be Able To Pull It All Together.She Even Makes Fun Of Herself(the hair gel thing in Something About Mary)Let me tell you there aren't too many with the courage to do that. 6.Jodie Foster- My Hero , To Work With Mel Gibson When The World Is In A Big, Lets Destroy Mel Mode Right Now. He Went Through Hell And Back I'm Sure And Jodie Steps Up For Him,Class Act All The Way.She Is Very Talented To Be Able To Be In Any Type Of Movie And Star. 7.Jennifer Connelly-Folks, We Had Audrey Hepburn,Now We Have Jennifer,Beauty,Elegance,Class Personified.If Ever There Is A Movie About Audrey H's Life Do The Smart Thing And Cast Jennifer C. In That Role.Paul Bettany(Her Husband and A Fine Actor In His Own Right)You Are One Lucky Man.Just Fabulous.Love Her. 8.Amy Adams-Sexy, Talented,Warm Hearted,Well At Least That's What You Will Notice In Her Acting.Her Best Roles I THINK are Still Out There, But So Far So Good. 9.Natalie Portman-Here Ladies And Gentlemen is the next Meryl.Huge Talent.She Has Been Around a While And Has Studies Her Craft And Done An Excellent Job.From Leon The Professional,To Cold Mountain To V For Vendetta to New York I Love You To The Starwars Episodes.She Is Super. 10.Naomi Watts-This Is One Great Little Actress.Not Only Is She Gorgeous And Sexy But Just Superb In Any Role I Have Seen Her In, My First Sight Of This Treasure Of A Lady Was Mulholland Drive, Weird Movie But outstanding Performance By Naomi,She Hooked Me Right There And Then. 11.Helen Mirren-She Is The Queen.So Talented And For Her Age (no disrespect but I'd tap that)Her Role In Red With Bruce Willis ,John Malkovich, Brian Cox,Just So Wonderfully Cast And Performed.Here Is A Lady, That Is By Sight ,A Frail Little Bit Of A Thing,Yet So Strong And Such A Huge Talent. 12.Mary Louise Parker-This Lady Just Makes It Look So Easy, Yet There Is Just Something About Her That Everyone Likes,It's Like She Can Be Your Sister, Your Friend , and If Your Really Dreaming ,Your Lover.Super Talented,Her TV show Is A Hit Only Because Of Her Massive Talent,GOD SHE IS SO SEXY. 13.Haley Berry-This Woman Is SO SO TALENTED.Smart Enough to get $500000 To Show Her Boobs,Well Worth The Money.I Sincerely Hope They Will Find Another Role For This Woman To Shine In(Not Just Show Her Boobs).She Is Lovely Though. 14.Amanda Seyfried-Wow,Saw Her First In Big Love The TV Show,Now Huge Movie Star(Well Deserved,And Not Only Because Of Her Looks)The Movie Letters To Juliet Is A CLASSIC CHICK FLICK,She Was Great In It.She Is The New Guy Dream Girl In My Opinion.So Sweet, And Just Plain Marriage Material.Her Best Roles Are Hopefully, Just Right Around The Corner. 15.Jessica Lange-Now This Is A Movie Star,In Her Hayday She Way One Of The Most Beautiful Woman To Ever Be In The Movies(Elizabeth Taylor,Veronica Lake,)that type of class.Look Up Some Of Her Role And You Will Be Impressed,Rob Roys Wife Was Just Awesome. 16.Rachel McAdams-Here Is Truly One Of The Best New Actresses To Come Around In Years.Her Role In The Notebook.Those Are Roles That Go Down In History As One Of The Classics.Watch For Her You Will Not Be Disappointed.So Sweet,So Sexy. 17.Cate Blanchett-Her Role In The Bandits with billy bob and bruce w. She Was So Good You Just Couldn't Help But Fall In Love With Her.Classy Lady. 18.Heather Graham-This Lady Can Really Act, She Has Never Really Gotten Her Just Dues, Blonde She Will Play The Hooker Or The Ditzy Blonde She Really Is Truly Talented.Just Some Of Her Roles Have Not Been To Her Caliber Of Talent.Love Her And Would Like To See Her As The Huge Star She Deserves To Be. 19.Uma Thurman-Was That Kill Bill a Trip Or What.Comedy Thriller Drama She Has Done It All And Very Well Also.Great Talent. 20.Ellen Page-Small Of Stature,But Huge In The Talent Department.This Little Lady Brings That Little Extra That Is So Undefined.Making Each Role In Her Short (But Will Be Long Career.) Look Like She Had Been That Person Before.Her Breakout Role Of Juno The Pregnant Teen Was Funny,Heartwarming And Just So Down To Earth That You Just Had To Feel For The Girl.Love Her. WHEN WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE ACTORS THAT HAVE BEEN IN OUR FAVORITE FILMS, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO IT ,THEY HAVE ALL DONE STINKERS. There Has Been Numerous Great Actors That Have Never Even Been Close To The Oscar, Never Mind Win One.They Just Keep On Giving Us Great Performances And For This We Should Be Very Happy.As A Collector Of Movies (Some 1740 And Counting)I Have Seen Many Stinkers But Some That Are Out Of This World.Every Thing From The Young At Heart-THE WIZARD OF OZ-to - A MAN WHO WOULD BE KING- to-RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC - to- CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. LONG LIVE THE MOVIES AND THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT MAKE IT HAPPEN,FOR AS WE GET OLDER WE CAN GO BACK WITH THE MOVIES AS WELL AS MUSIC,TO A TIME IN OUR LIVES THAT WE WERE THE HAPPIEST.

August 21st, 2011, 11:12 AM	#14
Brecht Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10,657 Thanks: 180,485 Thanked 188,138 Times in 10,453 Posts	Like ubu_roi, I don't watch movies because a particular actor/actress. It's more the "whole package" where the director and his story are the priority. A good actor can't save a bad movie. All the mentioned actors here, with some great names included, have also been in lots of awful movies.

August 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM	#17
Nobody1 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,119 Thanks: 16,786 Thanked 22,140 Times in 2,127 Posts	A good sign for me is a classification as b movie. Mostly, an independent production with a small budget can also be a clue. But not always. A good novel is also important as a template. Such as in 'Das Boot'. The novel was written by Lothar Günter Buchheim, and the film was consistently influenced by his own experiences as a war reporter on a German U-boat during WWII. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothar-Günther_Buchheim But sometimes, Hollywood has also something to offer. For exemple, a good movie was, in my opinion, 'The Wrestler' with Mickey Rourke by Darren Aronofsky. Trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-GFxjTyV0

August 22nd, 2011, 01:11 AM	#18
kelio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ἀλήθεια Posts: 14,170 Thanks: 300,228 Thanked 336,459 Times in 14,214 Posts	Many good points have already been made and Estreeter's top ten list comes close to my favorite contemporary actors. So here's my top ten of other actors who have also made a very strong impression on me - sorry for all the others I'm not thinking of at the moment. The last picture is of French actor Pierre Fresnay (1897-1975)

March 1st, 2013, 07:13 AM	#20
hurricane4916 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waukesha, WI. Posts: 111 Thanks: 1,574 Thanked 1,058 Times in 102 Posts	Martin Scorsese. I have never seen a bad movie by him.

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