Great Acting

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Afterglow

Not sure why women seem to have been omitted from the discussion. I am a big fan of Frances McDormand. Fargo. Almost Famous. She is extraordinary in everything she touches.

I’m glad you added your opinion. And one woman to the list. The virtue signaling is not necessary.

For me, I like action/adventure movies. Not typically drawn to movies for the female characters.

That said, big Julia Roberts fan. Loved Kate Hudson Almost Famous as well.

Charlize Theron is clearly incredibly versatile. But Monster isn’t my cup of tea. Not too many female leading actors that are going to draw me to a movie. Maybe Natalie Portman. Or Scarlet Johansson.

That’s about it. But very happy to see more examples and get some guidance on who to check out.

[AzPaul]

He's gotta be retired by now, but the actor whose work I probably admire most is Robert Duvall. Thought his performances in Tender Mercies, The Apostle, The Great Santini, and of course Lonesome Dove, were all terrific, and all played very differently. He's done a lot of memorable supporting work, as well.

[Speedbird-1]

Dame Kristin Scott-Thomas
Ralph Fiennes

[Carguy87]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Here’s one nobody thinks about…Don Chaedle.

Hotel Rwanda is one of the greatest movies of all time

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Hotel Rwanda is one of the greatest movies of all time

Right? Compare the character of Paul to…say… Basher in Ocean’s 12. Incredibly underrated actor.

[Dubshack]

Can’t believe no one has said Nic Cage yet .


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[Afterglow]

Originally Posted by superdog

I’m glad you added your opinion. And one woman to the list. The virtue signaling is not necessary.

For me, I like action/adventure movies. Not typically drawn to movies for the female characters.

That said, big Julia Roberts fan. Loved Kate Hudson Almost Famous as well.

Charlize Theron is clearly incredibly versatile. But Monster isn’t my cup of tea. Not too many female leading actors that are going to draw me to a movie. Maybe Natalie Portman. Or Scarlet Johansson.

That’s about it. But very happy to see more examples and get some guidance on who to check out.

Virtue signaling? Not sure what you're reading into my post. It was a harmless observation as to the nature of the replies. Nothing more. Be cool. No need for the attack.

[Andad]

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[superdog]

Originally Posted by Afterglow

Virtue signaling? Not sure what you're reading into my post. It was a harmless observation as to the nature of the replies. Nothing more. Be cool. No need for the attack.

Attack? One quick comment and then quickly discussing a few different female actors?

Suggesting women were omitted from the discussion for a particular reason, is virtue signaling.

Hardly an attack. Simply an observation that it wasn’t necessary. And the I actually explained why. And went on to discuss a few of my favorite female actors.

If you feel I was attacking you, you have my sincere apology. Let’s move on.

any other good female actors to check out?

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Andad

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[superdog]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

He's gotta be retired by now, but the actor whose work I probably admire most is Robert Duvall. Thought his performances in Tender Mercies, The Apostle, The Great Santini, and of course Lonesome Dove, were all terrific, and all played very differently. He's done a lot of memorable supporting work, as well.

Great call. Incredible actor. Have always been a big fan. Last thing I think I saw him in was Reacher with Tom Cruise.

[austinp]

Hilary Swank is my favorite female actress. Million Dollar Baby is fantastic.


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[MrGoat]

I have a crush on Gal Gadot. Does that count? lol


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[superdog]

Originally Posted by austinp

Hilary Swank is my favorite female actress. Million Dollar Baby is fantastic.


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Agreed. Her career was too short.

Loved that movie. But can’t watch again. I cried.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

I have a crush on Gal Gadot. Does that count? lol


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Counts!!

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by superdog

Counts!!

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[DJ TT 2002]

Meryl Streep in anything

Sophie’s Choice
Defending Your Life
Kramer vs Kramer
Silkwood
Doubt
The Deer Hunter

And on and on

[White Collar Boy]

I think comedy is underrated as a genre, and hard to do well. She’s more of a TV actor really (I think of her character Leslie Knope from ‘Parks And Recreation’), but I love Amy Poehler. Such a funny actress.

Steve Carrell too for same reason: so funny in various roles.

[Pw92676]

Nice thread. Not sure if already mentioned but I love Robin Williams, RIP. He played a very range of roles and made them each one of them seem real.

[AzPaul]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

I have a crush on Gal Gadot. Does that count? lol

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Meryl Streep in anything


Kramer vs Kramer


And on and on

I took a very intense dislike to her after seeing K v K....(proved what a great movie actress she is, I suppose.)

Then I saw her in, Out of Africa....brilliant!
...and then, Falling in Love, with Robert DeNiro.....lovely story, great acting, (which I identified with, in a big way)

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Meryl Streep in anything

Sophie’s Choice
Defending Your Life
Kramer vs Kramer
Silkwood
Doubt
The Deer Hunter

And on and on

I have to think she’s the best of both male and female actors. At least in the last 40 years or so.

[Dendi]

You have to include Tom Cruise in the great actors group. Convincing in whatever role he plays and very versatile.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Dendi

You have to include Tom Cruise in the great actors group. Convincing in whatever role he plays and very versatile.

He's very good at playing, Tom Cruise.

[Maleg]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

He's very good at playing, Tom Cruise.

Tropic Thunder stretched him a bit.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Maleg

Tropic Thunder stretched him a bit.

D'you mean, Days of Thunder?

[Maleg]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

D'you mean, Days of Thunder?

I think he played a caricature of himself in Days of Thunder. Though, Tropic Thunder likely portrayed his true hairline.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Maleg

I think he played a caricature of himself in Days of Thunder. Though, Tropic Thunder likely portrayed his true hairline.

Wasn’t aware he was in that movie.