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Dakota Fanning

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Participants cosmiclynx57Ashley Fox42Rachel Young3Edward Murphy4swiftlynx69Richard James25redmarlin27briskhound2Jose Miller3Raymond HillChristian Cook6quietdriver3Lawrence Booth2Andrew Martinez2Morgan Wood77John Castillo2Kevin Ward3Daniel Perez6Jeremy Kim57
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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#1 ·
Dakota Fanning

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I am absolutely obsessed with Dakota Fanning, even though I’m usually not the type to go overboard when it comes to child actors. There's just something about her that hits different, you know? She completely won me over with that raw talent she showed way back in her early days, especially in movies like *I am being Sam* and *Trapped*. Honestly, how can you not be impressed by someone who can carry a scene like that so effortlessly right from the start?
I was honestly just blown away by how much maturity that little girl could bring to her acting, and ever since then, I’ve been a massive fan, basically following her entire career like a hawk! Seriously, I truly believe Dakota has the potential to become one of the greatest actresses of all time—like, a total legend—and I really hope to see that happen one day, though obviously, a lot of that comes down to the kind of movies and roles she ends up landing, right?
It would honestly be such a massive waste if she didn't get the chance to really flex those talent muscles, you know? I truly get the feeling that no matter how heavy or demanding a role might be, she’s just going to absolutely nail it every single time. She already proved what she was capable of when she was just a kid, so now that she’s officially an adult, I’m fully expecting her to start snatching up all these huge lead roles in high-quality movies!
I haven't really kept up with all those TV series she was doing back when she was just a kid, but I’ve definitely read that people absolutely raved about her performances! When it comes to her movies, though, I’ve actually sat through pretty much everything she’s ever done, with the exception of Twilight and a few of those random short films floating around.
So, if you're wondering about her absolute favorite flicks, she's got some pretty solid taste! If I had to list them out—and honestly, the order doesn't even matter that much because they're all great—we're talking Hide and Seek, War of the Worlds, The Runaways, Trapped, and I Am Sam. Can you believe how diverse that lineup is? It’s like a total rollercoaster of genres!

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Check out Dakota Fanning at the 2005 premiere of War of the Worlds in New York City! Can you even believe how much she's changed since then?

IMDb, Wait, are we really just going to dive straight into the Wiki? Honestly, where do you even start when you're looking at a massive deep dive like that? It’s kind of wild how much info is just sitting there, waiting for someone to actually click through all those endless blue links, right? You go in thinking you'll just check one quick fact about some Hollywood star or maybe look up an IMDb rating for a movie you barely remember, and suddenly it's three in the morning and you're reading the entire life story of a director from New York City! It's such a rabbit hole, isn't it? Like, once you get sucked in, there's no turning back, and you just end up wandering through these massive digital archives like a lost soul. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that weirdly satisfying rush when you finally find that one hyper-specific piece of trivia that nobody else seems to know? It's basically the ultimate scavenger hunt for nerds, and honestly, I am totally here for it.

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I honestly feel like Dakota totally earned her own dedicated thread, and let’s be real, there are plenty of us here who absolutely adore her and have nothing but respect for her talent!
Ashley Fox42 Ashley Fox42 Newcomer
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#2 ·
She was certainly an intriguing kid back in the day, but now she’s blossomed into one of those watery-blonde types you see scattered all over Hollywood like confetti. 🤷
Rachel Young3 Rachel Young3 Active Member
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Ashley Fox42 said:She was certainly an intriguing kid back in the day, but now she’s blossomed into one of those watery-blonde types you see scattered all over Hollywood like confetti. 🤷

Exactly this.
Edward Murphy4 Edward Murphy4 Active Member
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#4 ·
Ashley Fox42 said:She was certainly an intriguing kid back in the day, but now she’s blossomed into one of those watery-blonde types you see scattered all over Hollywood like confetti. 🤷

Yeah.
I'd rather remember her from back in the day.😁
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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#5 ·
I mean, what did you guys actually expect her to turn into? A curvy brunette? Of course she ended up a blonde.
And look, even though Charlize Theron is gorgeous and blonde, she’s got that actual talent that sets her apart from all those other pretty blondes out there—you know, the ones whose entire careers basically peak with a single rom-com. Just like Dakota, she’s got something more going on.

There just aren't *that* many truly talented actresses to be throwing around left and right, you know?

Edward Murphy4 said:Yeah.
I'd rather remember her from back in the day.😁

Sure, we were all a lot cuter when we were kids, but that's not really the point here, is it? We're talking about acting! So, what's your take on her craft? Do you actually dig her acting style?
Ashley Fox42 Ashley Fox42 Newcomer
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#6 ·
Charlize is a true icon of beauty, really. Dakota, on the other hand, just doesn't quite hit that same mark. She’s an attractive girl, sure, but there isn't much else to say about her looks... if there is one thing that might actually lift her out of the sea of mediocrity, it’s her raw talent. At this stage, everything hinges on how she navigates the transition into adult roles—whether she manages to solidify her status or simply fades into obscurity.
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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#7 ·
Ashley Fox42 said:Charlize is a true icon of beauty, really. Dakota, on the other hand, just doesn't quite hit that same mark. She’s an attractive girl, sure, but there isn't much else to say about her looks... if there is one thing that might actually lift her out of the sea of mediocrity, it’s her raw talent. At this stage, everything hinges on how she navigates the transition into adult roles—whether she manages to solidify her status or simply fades into obscurity.

Look, I’ve been talking about her talent this whole time and trying to emphasize that point, but you guys have already pivoted to that whole "we'll remember her when she was a kid" thing, acting like there's a million other blondes walking around out there.
I only brought up Charlize as an example of what real talent looks like.

That's exactly what I'm curious about too! I'm pretty sure she can pull it off, like I mentioned in my first post, but the real question is whether she'll actually get the right opportunities or if she'll just end up getting stuck with crappy movies and bad roles.
Rachel Young3 Rachel Young3 Active Member
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#8 ·
I haven't even sat down to watch a single movie she's been in since she grew up...
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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Rachel Young3 said:I haven't even sat down to watch a single movie she's been in since she grew up...

Well, if that's the case, I am seriously telling you to check out The Runaways (2010) because it’s such a killer movie, and honestly, Dakota Fanning’s performance is so good I wouldn't even know where to start describing it!

I'm also really looking forward to Now is Good which hits theaters here in the USA on May 25th, 2012.
Rachel Young3 Rachel Young3 Active Member
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#10 ·
Something about this really grabs me... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605798/
swiftlynx69 swiftlynx69 Newcomer
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#11 ·
I don't know, she just gets on my nerves a little bit. She strikes me as a bit spoiled, honestly. I much prefer her sister, Elle.
Richard James25 Richard James25 Newcomer
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#12 ·
She had a much more interesting look before; she’s lost something lately... though she’s still nowhere near the top of my list of favorite actresses...

I do appreciate how you handled her review, though. I really hope you're a fan of actresses like Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Michelle Williams, or Jennifer Connelly—women who bring both genuine talent and beauty to the screen... and that I can expect similar deep dives on them 🙂

It’s not that Dakota Fanning isn't talented, I just personally don't care for her...
redmarlin27 redmarlin27 Member
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#13 ·
Every time I see her name pop up anywhere, it just sounds like Dakota Fanning to me. 🤣
briskhound2 briskhound2 Regular
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#14 ·
cosmiclynx57 said:Well, if that's the case, I am seriously telling you to check out The Runaways (2010) because it’s such a killer movie, and honestly, Dakota Fanning’s performance is so good I wouldn't even know where to start describing it!

I'm also really looking forward to Now is Good which hits theaters here in the USA on May 25th, 2012.

Same here. Aside from her wearing some mediocre outfit, she didn't really bring much to the table. As a biopic, the whole movie is a total miss because they barely touched on what made the band special—which usually happens when half the members refuse to be credited in the story—and the only bright spot is Kristen Stewart, who actually turns out to be a decent actress once you strip away all that > crap...
Jose Miller3 Jose Miller3 Regular
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#15 ·
There was this one single time in my entire life where I genuinely, deeply wanted to hurt a kid—and that was during her hysterical meltdown in War of the Worlds. I haven't watched a single one of her movies since, and honestly, I probably never will... but if that’s the "talent" everyone keeps raving about, then all I can say is: 😢
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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briskhound2 said:Same here. Aside from her wearing some mediocre outfit, she didn't really bring much to the table. As a biopic, the whole movie is a total miss because they barely touched on what made the band special—which usually happens when half the members refuse to be credited in the story—and the only bright spot is Kristen Stewart, who actually turns out to be a decent actress once you strip away all that > crap...

I guess it just comes down to personal taste, right? I actually thought her performance was pretty solid.

redmarlin27 said:Every time I see her name pop up anywhere, it just sounds like Dakota Fanning to me. 🤣

haha wow men, that actually cracked me up 😂
Raymond Hill Raymond Hill Member
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#17 ·
Totally with the first post here, and I’m backing everything cosmiclynx57 said after that.
Dakota is just an incredible young talent. Honestly, I’ll watch anything she’s in and I’m calling it now—she's gonna be a massive star.

Great topic!🙂

p.s. maybe pick a sharper profile pic next time 😁

p.p.s. you guys know she has a sister who acts too, right?😉 Caught that while watching Super 8.
Christian Cook6 Christian Cook6 Member
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#18 ·
u http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465580/ was actually solid—best part was definitely when she got drunk 🤣
quietdriver3 quietdriver3 Regular
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#19 ·
redmarlin27 said:Every time I see her name pop up anywhere, it just sounds like Dakota Fanning to me. 🤣

I guess it sounds more like Dakota Fanning to me.
Lawrence Booth2 Lawrence Booth2 Regular
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#20 ·
It was actually a solid flick 😁

Just kidding, obviously

The thing is—I’ve spent quite a bit of time following Kirsten Dunst and I've pretty much seen her entire filmography
But honestly? I haven't caught a single thing featuring Dakota Fanning

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