50 Greatest Actors

[thetank]

He's a great actor. The Leading Actor in the 2nd best film of all time.

As voted for by internet geeks, they'd know.

[brad.strider]

He's a great actor. The Leading Actor in the 2nd best film of all time.

As voted for by internet geeks, they'd know.

  yeah those nutters that spend hours on forums and stuff...

[Nem]

He's a great actor. The Leading Actor in the 2nd best film of all time.

As voted for by internet geeks, they'd know.

  yeah those nutters that spend hours on forums and stuff...

LOL

[Nem]

Top form Brad

[brad.strider]

He's a great actor. The Leading Actor in the 2nd best film of all time.

As voted for by internet geeks, they'd know.

  yeah those nutters that spend hours on forums and stuff...

LOL

yeah sleep depravation and heineken brings it out of me

[thetank]

 yeah those nutters that spend hours on forums and stuff...

 

[The Baron]

I've had this conversation with Baron be4.

I know De Niro has a certain mannerism, but I wouldn't say he's the same in all his films.

Just look at Rocky and Bull Winkle. 

Eh, now dont start this again!

Woddid I tell ya? Brando owns De Niro's sorry ass! Level with Pacino? Pah!

Pretty good top 10 IMO.

To be honest I think in a few years the top 50 will all be next generation actors with talent like Seymour Hoffman, Norton, Brody, Depp etc etc etc

[snoopy1239]

Of Al Pacino vs. Robert De Niro

For me it's got to be Pacino. He doesn't prostitute himself by doing lame ass comedy films. Does Bob really need the money that bad?

I wouldn't say that makes him the weaker actor though.

[snoopy1239]

Ooo errrr.

I think perhaps Brando number 2, Newman number 1 now.

No longer rate Samuels chances much.

Tank mate,

Samuel is pretty rubbish. he has had some "kind" parts, but generally rubbish.


wooohoooo JD at no 2.

I think Samuel L Jackson (If that is who you refer to) is one of the best character actors around.

[snoopy1239]

Yep.

Tired of countdowns, but always seem to watch them.

Love the film ones, though.

I've always considered Marlon Brando to be the best actor... or potentially.

ahem

[snoopy1239]

I do wonder though if Pacino and De Niro hadn't had done some of their weaker films, if they'd pip Brando to the top.

Brando hasn't done many weak ones, because he hasn't done many films.

However, I think Brando is one of the few who turn acting into a pure art form.

Changing a script can be translated as arrogance, but when his improvisations turn out to be so captivating, it's hard to argue with the man.

Plus, he would have sat on you.

[The Baron]

Yep.

Tired of countdowns, but always seem to watch them.

Love the film ones, though.

I've always considered Marlon Brando to be the best actor... or potentially.

ahem

Indeed. That doesn't mean De Niro is close to being as good tho....

I think the problem with comparing De Niro/Pacino to Brando is that Brando did it first. Has it been bettered? Very tough to say with a revolutionary actor.

[thetank]

I believe every performance you give effects every other performance, just in a small way, but it's there nonetheless. I'm less encapulated by De Niros performance in Casino and Goodfellas after watching Rocky and Bullwinkle. Kinda spoiled things a little for me.
Suspending my disbelief becomes that much harder.   

Doesn't mess things up completely, after all, he is still an outstanding actor. I certainly wouldn't say that he isn't versatile. It's just that with not much between him and Pacino the above is what tips the balance for me.

For this reason a lot of board treaders will be very selective of the roles they take. Ed Norton, Johnny Depp and Daniel Day Lewis being the ones that were mentioned in the programme for doing so.

[snoopy1239]

Like I said, Brando is one of the few actors to turn his profession into a pure art form.

An artist can plan a picture for weeks, preparing every single detail, and then translate it to canvas to create a masterpiece.

Few artists can create that masterpiece spontaneously. I think when it comes to acting, Brando is one of those few.

[snoopy1239]

I believe every performance you give effects every other performance, just in a small way, but it's there nonetheless. I'm less encapulated by De Niros performance in Casino and Goodfellas after watching Rocky and Bullwinkle. Kinda spoiled things a little for me.
Suspending my disbelief becomes that much harder.   

Doesn't spoil things completely, after all, he is still an outstanding actor. I certainly wouldn't say that he isn't versatile. It's just that with not much between him and Pacino the above is what tips the balance for me.

For this reason a lot of board treaders will be very selective of the roles they take. Ed Norton, Johnny Depp and Daniel Day Lewis being the ones that were mentioned in the programme for doing so.

 

It's like the legends who burn out.

Would Marley, Lennon, or Hendrix still be considered in such high esteem if they had lived to see their career tail off with some weak performances, flopped albums, and poor writing?

Day Lewis has to be the most selective around.