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[Sidney Prescott]

I think we all have those actors we see on the poster/trailer and it inspires some confidence in us that the movie might be good. Some actors can make a movie better just by being in it, even if the plot isn't the best. I'll name three actors off the top of my head:

Liam Neeson

Ever since Taken, I've enjoyed the heck out of Neeson. The moment I see his name slapped on an action movie, I'll watch it in a heartbeat. He just understands how to be a good leading action star. He brings so much personality and legitimacy to every role. I can name several of his I've enjoyed: The Grey, Unknown, Non-Stop, The Commuter, Cold Pursuit. The guy is awesome. Selfishly I'd love to see him just make a new action movie every year instead of branching out, he's just too good at it.

Jake Gyllenhaal

Ever since Donnie Darko, I've enjoyed Jake as an actor a lot. No role of his ever feels the same, he brings something a little different to each character he plays. I think his 'average' performances are still better than the typical actor. He just understands acting in a way a lot don't. My favourite roles of his are Prisoners and Nightcrawler. I'll watch any movie with his name on it. You don't even have to sell me on the plot. If he is in a top role, I'll watch it.

Denzel Washington

Much like Neeson, I really enjoy Denzel in action films. That is really underselling him though, he thoroughly understands serious roles too. If you've ever watched Flight or American Gangster, you will know what I'm talking about. The guy has some serious acting chops, and conveys emotion so well. It's very hard for me not to enjoy a movie with him in it. Virtually impossible.

Anyway, I've rambled too much. What are your picks?

 

[AnotherOne]

Any movie with Riley Reid

 

[Jethalal]

1. Gyllenhaal seconded for Donnie Darko, Zodiac, Nightcrawler and as Mysterio
2. Adam Driver for Marriage Story, Logan Lucky and Kylo Ren.
3. Andy Samberg cuz Andy Samberg

 

[Fart Knight]

This asshole

 

[Last Prime]

Michael J Fox before Parkinson's disease.

 

[Great Hair]

Teresa Orlowski

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Bill Murray.
Toshiro Mifune.
Will Smith.
Kurt Russel.
Carl Weathers.

 

[DESTROYA]

None are really worth my time.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

 

[T8SC]

Big Will.

Connery & Ford.

Hanks.

Cruise.

Arnie.

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

Daniel Day-Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio

 

[DogofWar]

Sean Connery

Only actor who doesn't have any real stinker in his filmography of the ones I have seen. According to my friend there is one so I refuse to watch it just to keep my illusion. (Can't remember the name).

That's it basically.

Expected first reply would be a porn actress and was not disappointed btw...
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[Devenport]

Tom Hanks for sure

 

[GymWolf]

Walton goggins, he is just fucking great in everything he does and he can cover all the roles with equal success, from cruel villain to hilarious protagonist and everything in between.

 

[KrakenIPA]

Walton goggins

Damn good pick!
I just saw Heat again (it's been a while) and it seems that the coffee shop scene with De Niro and Pacino is so good!

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

Walton goggins

Never knew about this dude until I saw Vice Principals. Then I realized he played the trans hooker in Sons of Anarchy. Then I watched all of Justified, Hateful 8, Django Unchained and he was great in all of em. Fantastic actor, I know he's in The Shield but I haven't watched it yet.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

Michael J Fox before Parkinson's disease.

MJF would have had a career as long and as illustrious as Hanks or Ford easily if it wasn't for that damned disease.

 

[Prison Mike]

Never knew about this dude until I saw Vice Principals. Then I realized he played the trans hooker in Sons of Anarchy. Then I watched all of Justified, Hateful 8, Django Unchained and he was great in all of em. Fantastic actor, I know he's in The Shield but I haven't watched it yet.

Jump on the shield amazing show

 

[GymWolf]

Never knew about this dude until I saw Vice Principals. Then I realized he played the trans hooker in Sons of Anarchy. Then I watched all of Justified, Hateful 8, Django Unchained and he was great in all of em. Fantastic actor, I know he's in The Shield but I haven't watched it yet.

You are in for a treat dude.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

Sean Connery

Only actor who doesn't have any real stinker in his filmography of the ones I have seen. According to my friend there is one so I refuse to watch it just to keep my illusion. (Can't remember the name).

That's it basically.

Expected first reply would be a porn actress and was not disappointed btw...
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Let me help you: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

 

[KrakenIPA]

Never knew about this dude until I saw Vice Principals. Then I realized he played the trans hooker in Sons of Anarchy. Then I watched all of Justified, Hateful 8, Django Unchained and he was great in all of em. Fantastic actor, I know he's in The Shield but I haven't watched it yet.

Dude goes OFF in ViceP. It is so great to see him work and use the set. His work in H8 is a Masterpiece, I FUCKING KNEW IT!!!

 

[Prison Mike]

 

[DogofWar]

Let me help you: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Haven't seen it so you are probably right

 

[MudoSkills]

Ben Mendelsohn always puts in a great performance, despite being in some average films (Rogue One, Starred Up). Animal Kingdom (movie) is a must watch.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Any movie with Riley Reid

 

[INC]

Harrison Ford
Pacino
Tom hardy
Sam elliot
Robin williams
Mads mikkelsen
Jared Harris
Eastwood
Tony jaa
Jackie chan
Chow yun fat
Tom hanks
Natalie dormer
Iko Uwais
Samuel L Jackson

 

[DrJohnGalt]

I don't really pick movies by their actors, but I do enjoy Harrison Ford and Tom Hanks. I also like Jason Statham, although his movies are hit-and-miss.

I think Keanu is overrated and Johnny Depp plays the same character in every project.

Actors I refuse to pay money to see might include DeNero, DeCaprio, Sean Penn, Alec Baldwin, etc, etc.

 

[Ememee]

When I was a kid? Harrison Ford.

these days? Fassbender, Pratt and Gosling one to mind.

 

[MaestroMike]

Can't think right now, but Will Ferrell is one of them. he's hilarious

 

[O-N-E]

None would get me to watch based on their name alone, but there are a few who are picky enough with their projects that a good portion ends up being quality.

Leo and Hardy for me.

Pay more attention to directors / cinematographers / writers.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Actors I refuse to pay money to see might include DeNero, DeCaprio, Sean Penn, Alec Baldwin, etc, etc.

You don't enjoy him in Shutter Island or Django Unchained?

 

[Peggies]

Tom Hardy, the one and only!
I mean, there's a movie where he's driving his car for the whole time but still nails it.
Love that guy!

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

despite being in some average films (Rogue One,....

 

[xrnzaaas]

I used to watch all movies with Arnold (since I grew up watching films with 80s and 90s action stars), but after his return to acting he's starred in mostly shitty movies. Plus his role in Terminator is dead (at least until another big reboot).

 

[Lionel Richie]

THE GOAT

 

[MudoSkills]

It's my favourite Star Wars film but it is still an average film.

 

[DrJohnGalt]

You don't enjoy him in Shutter Island or Django Unchained?

It's not that I don't think some of them are good actors , it's just that some actors take their real-life selves so seriously when it comes to certain things that I have a hard time believing their characters now. Also, I don't want to give them my money to pass on to causes I'm opposed to.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Tom Hardy, the one and only!
I mean, there's a movie where he's driving his car for the whole time but still nails it.
Love that guy!

The movie Locke, right? That was a good movie.

He carried so much just with dialogue. I honestly love movies that manage to be good in one isolated setting. It is certainly not an easy task.

 

[Peggies]

The movie Locke, right? That was a good movie.

He carried so much just with dialogue. I honestly love movies that manage to be good in one isolated setting. It is certainly not an easy task.

Yes, that's the one. It could have been really lame but Tom Hardy plays the shit out of it.

Also, there should be a "Bane" Movie but that's another story. Just saying.

 

[Prison Mike]

The movie Locke, right? That was a good movie.

He carried so much just with dialogue. I honestly love movies that manage to be good in one isolated setting. It is certainly not an easy task.

 

[Peggies]

Goodl example! Didn't watch it though. Is it any good?

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Phone Booth is one of my favourite movies. Really sold me on Colin Farrell as an actor, and you can't get any better than Kiefer Sutherland as the caller. Very tense movie.

Goodl example! Didn't watch it though. Is it any good?

Yes. Despite the fact it takes place in a phone booth (which is outdated now) the movie is paced so well and is so exciting to watch. I can guarantee you'll love it. It's a tense thrill ride.

 

[Prison Mike]

Goodl example! Didn't watch it though. Is it any good?

Definitely watch it great movie

 

[manfestival]

Tom Hardy
Tom Cruise
Tom Hanks
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Holland

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Tom Hardy
Tom Cruise
Tom Hanks
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Holland

 

[SpaceHorror]

Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Stewart, Jack Nicholson for actors who have passed away or retired.

Still living/acting? Bruce Campbell, Walton Goggins, Brenden Gleeson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Robert DeNiro.

 

[Pagusas]

Robert Downy Jr

The dude made the MCU, he makes every movie he is in better, he’s awesome and a treasure.

I even watched a damn cliche made for hallmark like lawyer movie he did. It was horrible, but he was great!

David Tenant is the other one. Makes everything he’s in better.

 

[Swaff]

My instant thoughts went to Robin Williams and Russell Crowe. I'm not even saying they're the greatest actors but I'll be damned if I can't think of a movie either of them have done which I didn't enjoy.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

David Tenant is the other one. Makes everything he’s in better.

He made Jessica Jones watchable for me. I don't think they could have picked anyone better to play Kilgrave.

 

[Pagusas]

He made Jessica Jones watchable for me. I don't think they could have picked anyone better to play Kilgrave.

Yep! Dude turned a shit show into good entertainment. Plus it’s even funnier if you just imagine him still as the Doctor during it, just gone completely bonkers (and they even made a few references to the Doctor In it)