Charlton Heston vs. Russell Crowe

Charlton Heston vs. Russell Crowe



I’ve been doing some thinking lately, and I’ve come to the conclusion that Russell Crowe and Charlton Heston actually share a ton of common ground as actors, specifically when you look at their genre choices. Both guys are legendary for those massive historical epics. Honestly, if I had to make a call, I’d say Crowe is basically what Heston was during his prime from the late '50s through the early '70s.

When you look at Heston's heavy hitters in that historical or biblical epic category, you've got classics like Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments, El Cid, Warlord, and The Greatest Story Ever Told. On the other side, you have Crowe’s run with Gladiator, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, 3:10 to Yuma (which is a Western, a genre Heston also tackled), and the upcoming Nottingham.

That said, I personally feel like Russell Crowe is missing one really solid WWII-era drama to round out his resume. Also, I just found out that Crowe was actually the original choice to play Aragorn in the LOTR series and Wolverine in the X-Men Trilogy.

I honestly can't even look at Charlton Heston or his filmography without feeling a bit of a cringe after watching Moore's documentary, it’s just ruined it for me forever... though I still have this vivid memory of Russell Crowe being absolutely incredible in that role as the skin diver, so here is a little nod to him... yeah, and honestly, thank God he didn't end up playing Aragorn or Wolverine 🤣

🙂🙂It’s hands down Charlton Heston for me.🙂😉

Larry Rivera83 said:I've been totally turned off by Charlton Heston and all his roles ever since watching Moore's documentary. It's permanent.

Personally, I actually grew to like Charlton even more after watching that asshole's documentary. It’s a shame we didn't get to see him out in the yard with a shotgun chasing a pig. 😁 😁

Frank Moore4 said:Honestly, I grew even more fond of Charlton Heston after watching that asshole's documentary. Too bad we didn't get to see him chasing some pig around the yard with a shotgun. 😁 😁

was hilarious too
that whole "get lost, fat guy, you're being way too intense" bit😁
I was cracking up too, mostly because I kept expecting that when he shut him down and the big guy just kept rambling, we'd see Charlton Heston storming back out with a massive rifle, muttering, "fat one... you are on private property..." 😁😁😁

Frank Moore4 said:On another note, I feel like Russell Crowe really needs to tackle a solid WWII era piece. I actually just found out that he was originally considered for the role of Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Wolverine in the X-Men Trilogy.

😱 But wasn't it Dougray Scott who was initially cast as Wolverine before having to pass the role over to Hugh Jackman due to some contract issues?

Personally, if they were to go head-to-head, I think Charlton Heston would come out on top. That man has weaponry stashed in every room of his house; I don't think Russell Crowe would stand a chance.😁

In my estimation, Russell Crowe stands as the superior talent; he hasn't merely mastered the specific genres that defined his career, but has instead commanded the various roles he's been cast in with equal gravity. He can pivot seamlessly from playing a somewhat dim-witted detective in a gritty L.A. noir to portraying a fractured, schizophrenic genius in a psychological thriller, all while maintaining his footing in Westerns and those sweeping historical epics for which he is most celebrated. While one might argue that Charlton Heston possessed a certain undeniable presence, I find he lacked the sheer versatility that Crowe exhibits—and frankly, Crowe still has plenty of room to evolve. It remains a compelling comparison, regardless,

Russell Crowe is definitely the superior actor, though there’s no denying Charlton Heston starred in far more iconic films. That said—and this is a big "that said"—I grew to despise Heston because of his militant gun advocacy; he really turned into a complete moron. He honestly didn't need those roles where producers just forced him into them—like playing the Mexican in Orson Welles's *Touch of Evil*.
Russell Crowe did seem to lose his way a little after certain roles, though. Yes, someone mentioned the role in *The Skin I Live In* earlier. Look, he is incredibly powerful when a performance demands raw emotional depth and dramatic weight—something Charlton Heston could never quite master.

Given the existence of this particular thread, I feel it is only fitting to observe here that, most unfortunately, Charlton Heston passed away during the night. One can only hope that CNN will honor his memory by broadcasting a dedicated marathon of his most iconic cinematic achievements

http://www.javno.com/hr/film-i-glazb....php?id=138008

lol, RIP Charlton Heston... at least the tribe should've tried to shoot him, maybe left a note on the rifle saying "NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT"
it would've been a total facepalm moment 🙏🙏🙏

Michael Jackson62 said:...man, lol, Heston really just sang his way out of there... at least the tribe should've tried to flirt a little, or maybe left a note on the rifle saying "NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT"...
what a legend 🙏🙏🙏

🤣🤣🤣

There is only one The Omega Man 🙏🙏🙏

Please, give me a break with the whole Heston thing... forget about him.
Russell Crowe is a real actor compared to that guy.

Between the polls and these constant posts, there's undeniable proof of just how fast our values are eroding in today's fake world.

Larry Rivera83 said:Honestly, I just can't stand Heston and his movies anymore after watching Moore's documentary. It's done for me. On the other hand, I still think of Russell Crowe as this incredible actor because of that role where he played the sheepskin dresser. So, yeah—cheers to him. Glad he didn't end up playing Aragorn or Wolverine.🤣

Charlton Heston was actually out there fighting for civil rights and Black Americans' rights, but Moore just painted him as some fascist simply because he believed in the right to bear arms...

Compared to him, Russell Crowe is just an uneducated hillbilly who doesn't even stand up for himself, let alone anyone else...

driftingmason7 said:Since we already have this discussion thread going, I feel it’s only right to mention here that, unfortunately, Charlton Heston passed away last night. I really hope that CNN honors his legacy by running a special marathon of his greatest films.

http://www.javno.com/hr/film-i-glazb....php?id=138008

Oh man... I am truly heartbroken about this.🙂😢

What do you mean, Russell Crowe?

R.I.P. Charlton Heston

How can you even put Heston in the same breath as that obnoxious guy?
I’ve never quite grasped the obsession with Russell Crowe or Colin Farrell.
Those two are just so incredibly uncharismatic... it's actually painful to watch.
As for Russell Crowe, he has about as much charisma as a random guy on the street.

Personally, I’ll always remember Heston more for his sci-fi and post-apocalyptic stuff (Planet of the Apes, The Omega Man, and Soylent Green) rather than those big historical epics.

Charlton Heston, mostly because I’ve always had a soft spot for that old-school theatrical style of acting—you know, where the facial expressions and body language actually mean something.

driftingmason7 said:All things considered, I find Russell Crowe to be the superior actor. He didn't just master the genres they are both most famous for; he proved himself in entirely different arenas as well. From playing a somewhat dim-witted cop in *L.A. Confidential* to portraying a schizophrenic mastermind in *A Beautiful Mind*, and moving through Westerns to his signature historical epics—his range is undeniable. Does Charlton Heston really possess that kind of versatility? I suspect not. Besides, Crowe still has plenty of room to grow. It’s a compelling comparison, regardless.

Precisely.
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