Greatest Actor Of Our Generation

ConorCelticFC wrote:

BladeGunner wrote:There are plenty of very talented actors out there at the moment. I've already mentioned Daniel Day-Lewis and he's undoubtedly one of the greatest actors ever. If we're talking at around that age then there are others like Russell Crowe, Viggo Mortensen, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Javier Bardem who are all very accomplished. Younger than that and you've got the likes of Christian Bale, Michael Fassbender and Joaquin Phoenix but their careers are still very young so it's not exactly fair to compare them to greats like De Niro and Pacino.

Aye but Brando was still Brando when he was young, know what I mean? Same with De Niro and Pacino. I think it's fair to say that Fassbender, Phoenix and Bale will never reach that level. Phoenix was brilliant in Walk The Line to be fair, very underrated.

ConorCelticFC wrote:In all seriousness, Dylan Moran or Jason Gann. There aren't really any Walkens or De Niros or Al Pacinos from this generation. The nearest one to that status is Bale for me.

Fonseca wrote:Mark Strong and David Tennant I think are unsung heroes in reference to their theatre work and obvious acting.

I think Marlon Brando was overrated during his early years, exceptional for the last 40 or so years but I don't think amongst the best. I'd personally say Daniel Day Lewis. I mean Brando made films like Streetcar and The Wild One but I wouldn't say the best ever

TheRangersFan wrote:

ConorCelticFC wrote:In all seriousness, Dylan Moran or Jason Gann. There aren't really any Walkens or De Niros or Al Pacinos from this generation. The nearest one to that status is Bale for me.

I don't know what else he's in, but Jason Gann is brilliant in Wilfred. Such a good show.

Chris wrote:
If Jason Statham had took his role in most of those films, they would be much better. Although I will agree with you there are some great movies in that list, not because of DiCaprio though.. because of the script and great directing.

BladeGunner wrote:

kyro7 wrote:William Rufus Shafter for sure.

SophisticatedBeggar wrote:

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees. Ralph Fiennes is a god. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. His performance in Schindler's List is probably my favourite performance of all time.

Spoiler:

menalawyerguy wrote:

Chris wrote:
If Jason Statham had took his role in most of those films, they would be much better. Although I will agree with you there are some great movies in that list, not because of DiCaprio though.. because of the script and great directing.

Jason Statham will never be cast in any role other than a one-dimensional monotone tough guy role because that's the only role within his skill set. He has no chops outside of that. He has no range whatsoever. All you need to do a Statham role is muscles, a sharp chin and the ability to memorize lines (but even that isn't much of a necessity because the director can just remind you if you forget).

ConorCelticFC wrote:Statham as Mrs. Doubtfire.

menalawyerguy wrote:hmmm

Pretty sure you were srs at first but after 4 pages of pummeling, you've resorted to the "I was just trollin ya" escape route.

kyro7 wrote:

menalawyerguy wrote:hmmm

Pretty sure you were srs at first but after 4 pages of pummeling, you've resorted to the "I was just trollin ya" escape route.

I can guarantee you he doesn't believe these are the best actors of our generation.

menalawyerguy wrote:

kyro7 wrote:

menalawyerguy wrote:hmmm

Pretty sure you were srs at first but after 4 pages of pummeling, you've resorted to the "I was just trollin ya" escape route.

I can guarantee you he doesn't believe these are the best actors of our generation.

But if your guarantees were to come to fruition, then United would be in League 1 by now.



Srs though, I hope you're right. I like Chris. I want to maintain respect for him.