Who is the GOAT of action movies?
Started by Dennis Lewis6 · · 👁 7 views · 53 replies
#42 ·
Sly Stallone is the absolute king! Look, I have nothing against Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Sly is just a better actor (and let’s be real, he’s proven he can direct an action flick better than most). He fits those heroic roles so much more naturally—he’s got way more grit. You honestly can't even compare anyone else to Rocky or Rambo! He’s easily the greatest action legend to ever do it.
#43 ·
Jack Morgan2 said:Sly Stallone is the undisputed king! Look, I have massive respect for Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Stallone is just a better actor—and let’s not forget he’s an incredible action director, too. He just carries those heroic roles with more grit; the guy is a total badass. Honestly, nobody even comes close to Rocky or Rambo. He is hands down the greatest action legend to ever do it!
What exactly makes him such a better actor? I mean, come on, let's be real here.😕
#44 ·
You know the one:
Why didn't Bruce Willis star in Titanic?
Because he would have saved everyone! 😁
Why didn't Bruce Willis star in Titanic?
Because he would have saved everyone! 😁
#46 ·
Timothy Taylor42 said:I'm voting for Sly in this one. Honestly, in the style of Jet Li is still my number one.
Look, seriously, Jet Li wasn't even on my radar.
If I had actually remembered him, he would've been in the poll 100%😁
#50 ·
Dennis Lewis6 said:So, what exactly makes Sly such a better actor?😕
What makes Sly actually stand out as an actor? Take *Copland*, for example—everyone was raving about his performance there. He held his own alongside heavyweights like Robert De Niro and Willem Dafoe and even snagged a Golden Globe nomination for it. And I’m pretty sure most of you remember he pulled double duty with *Rocky*, getting nominated for both Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. He doesn't just walk around with that blank, stone-faced expression you see with guys like Schwarzenegger or Keanu Reeves. If we're judging based on actual acting ability, I’d argue Sly is the best action star out there. He was practically born to play these types of heroes; it just fits him perfectly. Even with *Cliffhanger*, despite the Razzie onslaught at the time, I’ve come across plenty of critiques later on labeling it one of the better action thrillers from the '90s.
#51 ·
Jack Morgan2 said:How is Sly better at acting? Look at Copland—everyone was raving about him. He held his own against heavyweights like De Niro and Keitel and even snagged a Golden Globe nomination for it. And I’m pretty sure everyone remembers he got Oscar nods for both screenplay and lead actor for Rocky. He doesn't just walk around with that stone-faced, blank stare you get from Schwarzenegger or Keanu Reeves. If we're talking actual acting chops, Sly is the best action star out there. He was born to play these heroes. Even Cliffhanger, despite getting roasted by the Golden Raspberries back in the day, ended up being cited as one of the better action thrillers of the 90s.
Give me a break, Sly has a stone face too! Honestly, I can't even remember the last time the guy actually smiled in a movie.
Schwarzenegger at least made an effort in Terminator😁
#53 ·
1. Bruce Willis is the GOAT, so where did he go? Someone must have stolen him somewhere... 🙂
2. Sylvester Stallone (I watched Rambo 1, 2, and 3... hm, though who can actually remember how many times)...
As for the others, Arnold Schwarzenegger is alright, if he's a bit too buff for my taste, but I still sat down with some drinks yesterday to catch Predator on TV...
2. Sylvester Stallone (I watched Rambo 1, 2, and 3... hm, though who can actually remember how many times)...
As for the others, Arnold Schwarzenegger is alright, if he's a bit too buff for my taste, but I still sat down with some drinks yesterday to catch Predator on TV...
#54 ·
Charles Cox3 said:1. Bruce Willis is the GOAT, so if he isn't on screen, someone better explain who's stealing him 🙂
2. Sylvester Stallone (I've watched Rambo 1, 2, and 3... man, I can't even count how many times)
As for the others, Arnold Schwarzenegger is alright, though he's definitely a bit too jacked for my taste. Still, I sat down with the guys yesterday and caught Predator on TV
Man, I've seen that one at least 500 times and honestly, I could watch it another 500 without blinking.😁
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