Actors or Actresses you disliked in any film or in a particular role

snorkie · September 1st, 2009, 01:38 PM

This thread was inspired by a post on John Travolta in the "Worst Film . . ." thread ( BTW, most of the time I happen to like Travolta). There are some actors -male or female- in films who for some reason, it does not matter how good the work, just rub you the wrong way.

For me it's Roger Moore, and I think this goes back to his stint as Beau Maverick on television.

Billy Bob Thornton escapes this category only because of the extraordinary "Sling Blade." When I see him, I know he's doing fine, nuanced work . . . but he just creeps me out. An actress/girlfriend lived with me for a short period of time; her favorite movie was "Bandits." can you imagine . . .

**blondifan** · September 1st, 2009, 01:56 PM

In any film under any circumstances, ever, as I have posted recently on a related thread.
And it appears that he is taking it upon himself to share his "music", with the world (Shudder)

**Giacson** · September 1st, 2009, 02:04 PM

Richard Dryfus has to top my list of popular actors. There is something about him that annoys me to no end. The only movie I've ever been able to tolerate with him was Jaws, only because the rest of the movie was distracting enough.

Martin Short. Absolutely cant stand him.

Eric Roberts. Impossible to watch.

The Corey Twins

**tabler** · September 1st, 2009, 02:11 PM

Kevin Costner (I know, I'm contradicting what I said in the western thread) but there is something so smug about him I just want to punch him and apart from Dances With Wolves, what decent stuff has he done.
Another one I cant stand to watch (probably not going to be popular this one) Tom Hanks (apart from Big which I love), he always seems to play....well, Tom Hanks.

**blondifan** · September 1st, 2009, 02:31 PM

Who only seems capable of playing Hugh Grant.
A while back there was an ad for world movies on S.B.S television here in Australia which depicted Grant playing various emotions, unsurprisingly they were all identical.
Sorry if I've offended anyone, I personally can't think of a single film of his that I would bother to rent, although I admit to sitting through a couple.
(I do like Sandra Bullock!!

)

chinook · September 1st, 2009, 02:38 PM

Tom Hanks and Woody Allen (as either actor or director) are both supreme douchebags.

**blondifan** · September 1st, 2009, 02:51 PM

Wish you guys would stick to just one actor per post (says me smiling), I know it's not my thread and thanks for an excellent idea snorkie but with all the previous posts I'm finding I agree with one choice, but not with the other, so a big "tha" to all, and I'll reserve my "nks"!

**anklebiter** · September 1st, 2009, 03:05 PM

Gene Hackman.He's had plenty of good roles in plenty of good movies, but something always bugs me about him.

doyle · September 1st, 2009, 03:08 PM

Ancient history, but - Karen Black. Remember her? She was the female Dudley Moore of the 70s, popping up all over the map.
Her cross-eyed presence never did a thing for me. Not then, not now.

**blondifan** · September 1st, 2009, 03:52 PM

Even a bleach job couldn't save her. Shame she didn't save a little for her teeth!

I certainly remember Karen Black, probably didn't help that she had all those supect roles as well.
She's around 70 now.

September 1st, 2009, 01:38 PM	#1
snorkie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gizmonics Institute Posts: 521 Thanks: 2,711 Thanked 4,566 Times in 510 Posts	Actors or Actresses you disliked in any film or in a particular role This thread was inspired by a post on John Travolta in the "Worst Film . . ." thread ( BTW, most of the time I happen to like Travolta). There are some actors -male or female- in films who for some reason, it does not matter how good the work, just rub you the wrong way. For me it's Roger Moore, and I think this goes back to his stint as Beau Maverick on television. Billy Bob Thornton escapes this category only because of the extraordinary "Sling Blade." When I see him, I know he's doing fine, nuanced work . . . but he just creeps me out. An actress/girlfriend lived with me for a short period of time; her favorite movie was "Bandits." can you imagine . . . __________________ Searching for Swedish Erotica #0186 - SWING TIME (John Holmes, Johnny Keyes). Also, PLEASURE CRUISE (Andrea True, Harry Reems). Last edited by MaxJoker; October 9th, 2009 at 09:25 PM.. Reason: Amended title heading yet again to avoid misunderstandings , again :-0

September 1st, 2009, 01:56 PM	#2
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 55,000 Thanked 60,211 Times in 4,401 Posts	Steven Segal In any film under any circumstances, ever, as I have posted recently on a related thread. And it appears that he is taking it upon himself to share his "music", with the world (Shudder)

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tabler Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St James Park Posts: 7,029 Thanks: 112,507 Thanked 146,054 Times in 8,009 Posts	Kevin Costner (I know, I'm contradicting what I said in the western thread) but there is something so smug about him I just want to punch him and apart from Dances With Wolves, what decent stuff has he done. Another one I cant stand to watch (probably not going to be popular this one) Tom Hanks (apart from Big which I love), he always seems to play....well, Tom Hanks. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *Velcome to zee Forum. You must obey zee rules!* Last edited by tabler; September 1st, 2009 at 03:08 PM..

September 1st, 2009, 02:31 PM	#5
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 55,000 Thanked 60,211 Times in 4,401 Posts	Hugh Grant Who only seems capable of playing Hugh Grant. A while back there was an ad for world movies on S.B.S television here in Australia which depicted Grant playing various emotions, unsurprisingly they were all identical. Sorry if I've offended anyone, I personally can't think of a single film of his that I would bother to rent, although I admit to sitting through a couple. (I do like Sandra Bullock!! )

September 1st, 2009, 03:52 PM	#10
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 55,000 Thanked 60,211 Times in 4,401 Posts	Black dyed Blonde Even a bleach job couldn't save her. Shame she didn't save a little for her teeth! I certainly remember Karen Black, probably didn't help that she had all those supect roles as well. She's around 70 now.

September 1st, 2009, 02:04 PM	#3
Giacson Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 441 Thanks: 3,460 Thanked 8,758 Times in 435 Posts	Richard Dryfus has to top my list of popular actors. There is something about him that annoys me to no end. The only movie I've ever been able to tolerate with him was Jaws, only because the rest of the movie was distracting enough. Martin Short. Absolutely cant stand him. Eric Roberts. Impossible to watch. The Corey Twins

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chinook Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 140 Thanks: 770 Thanked 9,285 Times in 134 Posts	Tom Hanks and Woody Allen (as either actor or director) are both supreme douchebags.

September 1st, 2009, 02:51 PM	#7
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 55,000 Thanked 60,211 Times in 4,401 Posts	Wish you guys would stick to just one actor per post (says me smiling), I know it's not my thread and thanks for an excellent idea snorkie but with all the previous posts I'm finding I agree with one choice, but not with the other, so a big "tha" to all, and I'll reserve my "nks"!

September 1st, 2009, 03:05 PM	#8
anklebiter Palerider Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United States Posts: 509 Thanks: 5,603 Thanked 9,862 Times in 515 Posts	Gene Hackman.He's had plenty of good roles in plenty of good movies, but something always bugs me about him.

September 1st, 2009, 03:08 PM	#9
doyle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast of US Posts: 435 Thanks: 5,820 Thanked 2,754 Times in 383 Posts	Ancient history, but - Karen Black. Remember her? She was the female Dudley Moore of the 70s, popping up all over the map. Her cross-eyed presence never did a thing for me. Not then, not now.