Best acting job ever

LoneStarSpur · 11-13-2003, 05:50 PM

I searched and didn't find this "best of".

George C. Scott as Patton in "Patton".

-Randy

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Zaius · 11-13-2003, 06:38 PM

I was just thinking about George C. Scott's acting in that movie the other day for no apparent reason. Shows how good it really was

It's definitely one of the top performances I've ever seen. Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York (tedious movie) would have to go up there as another one of the best performances I've seen.

Jupiter · 11-13-2003, 08:18 PM

James Dean as Jett Rink in GIANT.

LoneStarSpur · 11-13-2003, 10:22 PM

I've heard Lewis was the best thing in "Gangs". Might have to watch it one of these days.

How has "Giant" held up to the test of time, Jupiter? Been years since I've seen that.

-Randy

Wilde · 11-14-2003, 01:23 AM

Tom Hanks in Forest Gump

Billy Bob Thornton in Slingblade

Al Pacino in Scarface

Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

Definitely agree with Daniel Day Lewis in Gangs, he made the movie!

MasterOfPuppets · 11-14-2003, 02:14 AM

I wouldn't call it the best ever...

but Johnny Depp was stellar in Pirates of the Carribean

also, he was barely in it... but Marlon Brando was really really good in Apocalypse Now

Tigrazhia · 11-14-2003, 10:05 PM

Was gonna put Johnny Depp in "Pirates" but figured he didnt fit in with all the old classics...lol...

But I did think it was one of the best acting performances I've seen.

firegirl · 11-16-2003, 03:21 AM

Meryl Streep in Out of Africa. I think she is amazing in everything she does. So versitile

Daddio · 11-17-2003, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilde

Al Pacino in Scarface

I love Al Pacino and think that he is an extremely talented actor but I would have to disagree with this being a good example of one of his best performances. Bad Cuban accent, overacted most of the movie, chewed up the scenery in nearly every scene and I think this may have been the start of his "screaming" phase. He used to be such an understated speaker and drew you into his dialog but for the last decade or so he just seems to shout all of his lines or act in a rage.

Wilde · 11-18-2003, 01:29 AM

Duly noted Daddio...

For what it's worth, I actually included it in my list because my boyfriend was looking over my shoulder as I was typing and suggested that I mention it. I've seen Scarface only once and remember liking the movie, but, to be honest, don't remember Al Pacino standing out as an excellent actor in that role

(Note to self: remember that you keep the BF around to squash bugs, not critique acting

).

However, the rest are mine and I stand by them! Especially Tom Hanks in Forest Gump, and now that I'm thinking about it, Tom Hanks in BIG as well!

11-13-2003, 05:50 PM	#1
LoneStarSpur Very Proud Grandpa! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 54 Posts: 590	Best acting job ever I searched and didn't find this "best of". George C. Scott as Patton in "Patton". -Randy

11-13-2003, 06:38 PM	#2
Zaius Allez les Bleus! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,362	I was just thinking about George C. Scott's acting in that movie the other day for no apparent reason. Shows how good it really was It's definitely one of the top performances I've ever seen. Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York (tedious movie) would have to go up there as another one of the best performances I've seen. __________________ "The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of an expanding bureaucracy." -- Unknown

11-13-2003, 08:18 PM	#3
Jupiter MAMMAW'S BOYS! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Age: 53 Posts: 911	James Dean as Jett Rink in GIANT. __________________ ....You can't fix stupid.......Ron "Tater Salad" White

11-14-2003, 01:23 AM	#5
Wilde Oh Really? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Age: 28 Posts: 138	Tom Hanks in Forest Gump Billy Bob Thornton in Slingblade Al Pacino in Scarface Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape? Definitely agree with Daniel Day Lewis in Gangs, he made the movie! __________________ "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

11-14-2003, 10:05 PM	#7
Tigrazhia Glad 4 Vlad! :) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Good ole I.E, Southern California. Age: 35 Posts: 1,521	Was gonna put Johnny Depp in "Pirates" but figured he didnt fit in with all the old classics...lol... But I did think it was one of the best acting performances I've seen. __________________ "He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how."

11-13-2003, 10:22 PM	#4
LoneStarSpur Very Proud Grandpa! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 54 Posts: 590	I've heard Lewis was the best thing in "Gangs". Might have to watch it one of these days. How has "Giant" held up to the test of time, Jupiter? Been years since I've seen that. -Randy

11-14-2003, 02:14 AM	#6
MasterOfPuppets caught by the window Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a van down by the river!!!... watching the Canucks on my 3" TV Age: 23 Posts: 433	I wouldn't call it the best ever... but Johnny Depp was stellar in Pirates of the Carribean also, he was barely in it... but Marlon Brando was really really good in Apocalypse Now

11-16-2003, 03:21 AM	#8
firegirl FORT Fogey Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Waiting to watch the red carpet Age: 42 Posts: 3,007	Meryl Streep in Out of Africa. I think she is amazing in everything she does. So versitile

11-18-2003, 01:29 AM	#10
Wilde Oh Really? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Age: 28 Posts: 138	Duly noted Daddio... For what it's worth, I actually included it in my list because my boyfriend was looking over my shoulder as I was typing and suggested that I mention it. I've seen Scarface only once and remember liking the movie, but, to be honest, don't remember Al Pacino standing out as an excellent actor in that role (Note to self: remember that you keep the BF around to squash bugs, not critique acting ). However, the rest are mine and I stand by them! Especially Tom Hanks in Forest Gump, and now that I'm thinking about it, Tom Hanks in BIG as well! __________________ "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato