Bad actors (A-list or close to it)
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#142 ·
vivideagle7 said:Honestly, this is probably the first time in my entire life I've ever heard anyone call Dustin Hoffman a bad actor. ☕
Unfortunately, I had the misfortune of sitting through all of Focker from start to finish, along with bits and pieces of that nonsense involving Mr. Magorium.
#143 ·
Ignore whatever nonsense he’s pulling in his retirement years; just go back and watch his classic films instead.
#144 ·
I honestly can't wrap my head around how Jennifer Lawrence walked away with the Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook last year—not to mention her nomination for American Hustle this year.
She was decent in Winter's Bone—truly the only role where she really stood out—but for Silver Linings, she felt like a massive miscast. She was just way too young, and frankly, it pulled me right out of the story. Bradley Cooper actually caught me off guard there; he did an incredible job in a role I never would have pegged him for. As for her in Silver Linings, she was far too over-the-top—and don't even get me started on American Hustle. The movie itself isn't anything special, but she was easily the worst part of it.
I won't even waste my breath talking about The Hunger Games.
She was decent in Winter's Bone—truly the only role where she really stood out—but for Silver Linings, she felt like a massive miscast. She was just way too young, and frankly, it pulled me right out of the story. Bradley Cooper actually caught me off guard there; he did an incredible job in a role I never would have pegged him for. As for her in Silver Linings, she was far too over-the-top—and don't even get me started on American Hustle. The movie itself isn't anything special, but she was easily the worst part of it.
I won't even waste my breath talking about The Hunger Games.
#146 ·
Personally, I think the local talent is pretty rough. Lucja Šerbedžija is just incredibly irritating and her acting is subpar... nothing from her mother really rubbed off on her 🙄
#147 ·
vivideagle7 said:Honestly, this is probably the first time in my entire life I've ever heard anyone call Dustin Hoffman a bad actor. ☕
He’s a fantastic actor.
So, who would it even be? Tootsie Was that how he played the part?
Honestly, Focker is top-tier for me too.
Madea isn't exactly my top pick among actors—not that I don't respect the craft—but you have to admit, the work is solid.
#148 ·
Jamie Turner80 said:Nicolas Cage is either brilliant or desperate, there is absolutely no middle ground with him. His performances in Lord of War, Adaptation, Joe, and Raising Arizona are nothing short of spectacular.
He’s the only thing worth watching in that movie. Family Man
He’s honestly just kind of spineless to me.
#149 ·
slywolf45 said:I’m with you—that Academy Award win felt pretty arbitrary to me too, though at this point, the whole thing isn't exactly a reliable barometer for actual quality.
She’s just... I don't know, a total non-entity.🤷
I will never understand how Million Dollar Baby managed to sweep that many Academy Awards.
I’ve tried watching it five different times, and every single time, I just ended up passing out. 🤷
#150 ·
I'm not sure if he made the cut—but honestly, he’s a total mediocrity to me.
It's the same story with Richard Gere, regardless of how much women apparently swoon over him.🙄
It's the same story with Richard Gere, regardless of how much women apparently swoon over him.🙄
#151 ·
goldentinker70 said:I will never understand how Million Dollar Baby managed to sweep that many Academy Awards.
I’ve tried watching it five different times, and every single time, I just ended up passing out. 🤷
Well, what do I know? Personally, I thought it was a solid film. I almost skipped it when I first saw the subject matter, but it didn't disappoint.
Plus, I think Hilary Swank is a fantastic actress.
goldentinker70 said:I'm not sure if he made the cut—but honestly, he’s a total mediocrity to me.
It's the same story with Richard Gere, regardless of how much women apparently swoon over him.🙄
Meh. It was pretty lackluster. Reminds me a bit of some scavenger out in the wild.
#152 ·
slywolf45 said:Well, what do I know? Personally, I thought it was a solid film. I almost skipped it when I first saw the subject matter, but it didn't disappoint.
Plus, I think Hilary Swank is a fantastic actress.
Meh. It was pretty lackluster. Reminds me a bit of some scavenger out in the wild.
😂
#153 ·
Jason Campbell70 said:Just look at the link title, you heathen. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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She wouldn't be hot even if you tossed her into a blast furnace.
Bad actor? Dustin Hoffman. Every time I see him, my digestion kicks into gear.
Oh, come on...☕
#154 ·
slywolf45 said:Well, what do I know? Personally, I thought it was a solid film. I almost skipped it when I first saw the subject matter, but it didn't disappoint.
Plus, I think Hilary Swank is a fantastic actress.
Meh. It was pretty lackluster. Reminds me a bit of some scavenger out in the wild.
But seriously, it's just... 😁To me, Richard Gere is mostly for those sugary, low-effort roles.
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