Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by thekingpin (A) on May 09, 2002 at 12:28:46

In Reply to: Overacting, but in a good way posted by highendman on May 09, 2002 at 11:32:40:

about Jack. He baffles me. When I watch him, I am clearly watching Jack Nicholson. He does not really lose himself in the role. However, he is a joy to watch.(I'm thinking here of the recent As Good As It Gets). This is the diametric opposite of somebody like William Hurt, who is an accomplished actor but just a big bore to watch.

As to Denzel, I guess his acting is always on the forceful side of the scale, so something like his character in Crimson Tide really suits him. Haven't seen Training Day yet, so can't comment.

Speaking of Crimson Tide...if you ask me the definition of A Great American Actor, I'd pick Hackman all the way.