Dalziel Kane Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Don't know how an actor the caliber of Samuel L Jackson ended up in that garbage. If you want to see a good Carlyle appearance, watch him in Cracker 'To be a somebody'. I don't think he works well for movies. The Full Monty etc. That was awful. I was going to put Hamidou out of Midnight Express in this. He doesn't say much, just looks angry all the time and enjoys beating and raping people. Always an ominous presence whenever he's on screen. Broderick's Ferris Buller could be another name to include, but as with Pesci, the appeal soon wears off and just becomes irritating after so long - but they're fun for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thought 51st State was great personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thought 51st State was great personally.good film, just thought Carlysle was poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 he was in jimmy grimble...that was shite..still a great actor though...loved him in his short appearance in the beach...enjoyed angela's ashes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I enjoy actors whose energy is transparent on the screen. From another era, Jimmy Cagney brought unsuppressible energy to his characters. More recently, Roberto Bellini's energy was apparent in Life is Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash, Walk The Line Jack Nicholson as McMurphy, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Baloo the bear as Baloo the bear, The Jungle Book Edward Norton as Aaron Stampler, Primal Fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Baloo the bear as Baloo the bear, The Jungle Book That was actually Phil Harris rather than a real life bear . But I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 V - V for Vendetta - Hugo Weaving Alan Moore's graphic novel was rightly converted into a film (albeit on a relatively small budget) to show a wider audience of its subliminal content. The film's protagonist (V) has become not only symbolic in cinema but also, one of the only film characters I know, to have a large following based on the character beliefs. The mask (Guy Fawkes) is a 'unified' identity for the people. To represent hope and freedom. You never see Hugo Weaving's face (Agent Smith, Matrix) but it's what he represents that makes him a great character. One of my all time favourites. Rorschach - Watchmen - Jackie Earl Haley Another Alan Moore character! Rorschach. The disturbed man, out to fight for the people. Complex character with multiple (combustible) personalities...hence the Rorschach mask...is as cool as they come. Not your typical "super hero" (although that's the point), a regular guy whose grit determination to help the people in need gets him in rather sticky situations. A brilliant detective, he has a very analytically mind and very 'thorough' during his investigations. You wouldn't mess with him either. He's a combination of Columbo and Bruce Lee. Awesome. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Every character in Watchmen was amazing! Good shout! Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Preece Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Kevin Spacey in the masterpiece ' Swimming with Sharks' . Brilliant performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 A great shout on Rorschach Ten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Spacey as Kint in Usual Suspects Cruise as Vincent in Collateral Freeman as Red and Robbins as Andy in Shawshank Day Lewis as Bill Cutting in Gangs of New York My personal favourite - Nicholson as Frank Costello in The Departed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Kurtwood Smith as Clarence Boddicker in Robocop John Malkovich as Mitch Leary in In The Line of Fire Tommy Lee Jones at William Strannix in Under Siege Gene Hackman as Doyle in The French Connection and Part II Jeremy Irons as Simon Gruber in Die Hard III Craig Fairbrass as Delmar in Cliffhanger Al Pacino as Tony Montana in Scarface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Spacey as Kint in Usual Suspects Cruise as Vincent in Collateral Freeman as Red and Robbins as Andy in Shawshank Day Lewis as Bill Cutting in Gangs of New York My personal favourite - Nicholson as Frank Costello in The Departed Spacey is amazing in Usual Suspects, that last scene he is just creepy. Almost Hanibal creepy. The Departed is an alround brilliant film, but Jack makes it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Preece Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Pacino is better in Carlitos Way and Serpico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 not going to go into major descriptions like you cos i'm too lazy but will list a few Patrick Batemen - American Psycho was a great film and Bale was fantastic as this character..really loved it Hannibal Lecter - Creepy yet likeable! Alex Delarge - Great character..I do love a creepy bastard just off the top of my head really..will have missed some no doubt nice idea by the way ten Seriously worry about you sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Terry Kiser is dead good as Bernie in Weekend at Bernie's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes, everyone is weekend at Bernie's is great! One of the best movies ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Jack Nicholson - Vincent van Horne ( witches of east wick) Tom cruise - frank Mackey ( magnolia) Bill Murray - big earl McCracken (kingpin) Bill Murray - Scrooged Ryan gosling - drive Matt damon - Bourne series Mel Gibson and Danny glover - lethal weapon series John candy - del griffis (planes,trains and automobiles) Robin Williams - good will hunting Off the top of my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Jack Nicholson - Vincent van Horne ( witches of east wick) Tom cruise - frank Mackey ( magnolia) Bill Murray - big earl McCracken (kingpin) Bill Murray - Scrooged Ryan gosling - drive Matt damon - Bourne series Mel Gibson and Danny glover - lethal weapon series John candy - del griffis (planes,trains and automobiles) Robin Williams - good will hunting Off the top of my head I agree with John Candy in PT&A. Rather similar was Chris Farley in Tommy Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I agree with John Candy in PT&A. Rather similar was Chris Farley in Tommy Boy. Candy was good in Uncle Buck too....daft little film but his was a great character. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Mesrine - Vincent Cassel - Mesrine "Public Enemy #1 & Killer Instinct" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 VC is a great actor, loved him in La Haine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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