In Reply to: Hackman? Duvall? DeNiro? Cooper? Day-Lewis? You talkin' "movie star" or "great actor"? posted by Harmonia on December 15, 2008 at 17:36:40:
Nicely done.
I have many differences but yours are well put and well-defined.
Bravo.
The one I most disagree with is Duvall. But I just fine him unconvincing, always. I just see the schtick. Maybe it's me, maybe it's not. He just seems to always be winking at the audience for some approval. I sense a weakness there, even in his most macho roles. He never scared me, especially as Santini.
Bridges also was fine in "Jagged Edge," "White Squall," and "Wild Bill." The last two weren't the greatest of films but his performances were transcendent.
How about Morgan Freeman?
Denzel?
Or...... Tom Hanks?
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