Bruce

-- Mine --

Actors:

What do you call an actor who doesn't have to act to give an amazing acting performance? What I'm talking about is those particular individuals who don't have to put much thought into portraying a character - therfore, every character they play comes off natural.

I don't think I can even explain it.. All I can say is that a few of my favourite actors have this unique trait.

George Clooney

Mr. Clooney is one of those actors that I spoke of above. The perfect example of his natural acting is in a film like 'Ocean's Thirteen' where he portrays the character of Danny Ocean - who in his self, is cool, casual and hilarious. Yet again, I struggle to explain what I'm trying to say, but hopefully it's somewhat obvious.


Of course, George Clooney has the ability to sparkle in many more roles than just the 'Danny Ocean' and that's evident by characters like: 'Billy Tyne' (Perfect Storm); 'Bob Barnes' (Syriana) and last but not least, 'Major Archie Gates' (Three Kings).

Brad Pitt

Mr. Pitt happens to be another actor who truthfully comes off like a natural. He doesn't take shitty roles either - well ok, Mr & Mrs. Smith.. but other than that plonker, he has consistently stars in fantastic films where he's always gives a superb acting performance.

Kevin Spacey

I'd strongly consider Mr. Spacey as my favourite actor of all time. Thanks to his amazing versatility and integrity as an actor, he can easily adapt to any role he is hired for. His performance in the following movies were nothing short of miraculous: 'American Beauty'(for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role); 'The Life of David Gale'; 'K-PAX'; 'Se7en'; 'The Usual Suspects'(for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor in a supporting Role) and my personal favourite, 'The Shipping News'.


Bruce Willis

Here's another guy who plays the "casual cool-cat" role, and damn well at that. Notable character roles include: 'Mr. Goodkat' of 'Lucky Number Slevin'; 'David Dunn' of 'Unbreakable' and the absolute best (IMO), 'Butch Coolidge' of 'Pulp Fiction'.


Ben Kingsley

One movie: 'House of Sand & Fog'. Here's a guy who never fails to impress.


Actress':

Is this the moment in my post when actual acting ability is thrown out and/or over looked for the sake of attractive beauty? No! I admit, some of the actress' listed below I have an attraction to, but I wouldn't steep as low to choose my favourite actress' based on looks alone.

So..pipe off!

Julianne Moore

While I'll admit Mrs. Moore has been in her share mediocre films, that truth is that she rarely fails to shine. She comes off as a solid, well adaptable actress with an impressive movie catalog. Film highlights include: 'Children of Men'; 'The Hours'; 'The Shipping News', 'Hannibal', etc.

Kate Beckinsale

What does John Travolta say in Pulp Fiction? "This is a moral test of oneself testing loyalty of.."

Yeah.. that works.

On a more serious note, I fully believe Mrs. Beckinsale has ability to be an excellent actress. Frankly and as I've stated - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, she hasn't really gotten the opportunity to show her absolute best. Having said that, she's certainly not a bad actress - some of the films she's already headlined (such as 'Serendipity', 'TipToes' and 'Vacancy') have showboated her already impressive acting abilities.


Kate Winslet


I wasn't too fond of Kate Winslet after I saw Titanic, but when I got a chance to see her play the role of 'Bistey Bloom' in 'The Life of David Gale', I was throughly impressed. After I saw 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', - I was blown away


Jennifer Connelly

Performances in such films as 'Requiem For A Dream'; 'Pollock'; 'A Beautiful Mind'; 'Blood Diamond' and 'The House of Sand & Fog' require she is on my list. Jen is a top notch actress!

Cate Blanchett

She's just great. Period.

So, how about you guys?

Don't worry, I don't expect you guys to write a paragraph for each of you're favourites as I did. A simple list is fine.

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The Emperor

The "Dudes"

1. Al Pacino
2. Marlon Brando (R.I.P.)
3. Robert de Niro
4. Armand Assante
5. Bruce Willis

The "Chicks"

1. Sigurney Weaver
2. Sharon Stone
3. Roselyn Sanchez
4. Monica Belluci
5. Alyssa Milano

LOL, you'll call me crazy because of my chicks list, but honestly, i only care for Alien and Basic Instict movies as far as chicks and real acting are concerned...

Bruce

Understood, but I do think it's worth mentioning that Monica Bellucci is a great actress!

Yahoo for Willis!

Choleric

1. Al Pacino
2. Bill Murray
3. Samuel L. Jackson
4. Morgan Freeman
5. Anthony Hopkins

1. Julia Roberts
2. Keira
3. Julianne Moore
4. Racheal Weisz
5. Jody Foster

The Artist

1. Pacino
2. Deniro
3. Brando
4. De Caprio
5. Nicholson
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1. Kate Winslet
2. Cate Blanchett
3. Angelina Jolie
4. Helen Mirren
5. Hillary Swank

Bruce

I forgot about Bill!

All great actress'

John

No particular order:

Ralph Fiennes
Ed Norton
Brad Pitt
Tim Robbins
Anthony Hopkins


Rachel Weisz
Cate Blanchett
Laura Linney
Helen Mirren
Jennifer Connelly

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