26-11-2004 00:43									#91
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quote: Originally posted by Tuberski You forget, My Father the Hero. Greencard. But granted, these were American made movies. ACK!

I agree, Greencard sucked. The other I haven't seen.

I saw plenty of good (French) ones, and surely his name on the billboard will draw me to the cinema.

	26-11-2004 00:55									#92
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	26-11-2004 00:59									#93
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quote: Originally posted by Kontiki I'm just not sure how good an actor Bruce Lee's corpse would be. Probably still better than Denise Richards, though.

I read an article about some people who tries to create a 3D model of actors like Bruce Lee and John Wayne, so they some day could be in a new movie... and I believe it'll be possible to create their voices also... so who knows, one day he might star in another movie

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quote: Originally posted by Adagio I read an article about some people who tries to create a 3D model of actors like Bruce Lee and John Wayne, so they some day could be in a new movie... and I believe it'll be possible to create their voices also... so who knows, one day he might star in another movie

Like the Beer commercial that had John Wayne in it. Was it a Coors light commercial? I cannot remember which brand.

	26-11-2004 01:08									#95
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quote: Originally posted by Kontiki I'm just not sure how good an actor Bruce Lee's corpse would be. Probably still better than Denise Richards, though.

I can totally imagine all the great new flicks with Bruce Lee kicking some poor extra's ass.

	26-11-2004 01:08									#96
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quote: Originally posted by Art Vandelay ...interesting.. no chick actors. Hmmmmm. Not sure why

For some reason most women only do a few movies that aren't girls-movies, which makes their chances of doing some boring (seen from a guy perspective) movie much higher


Sandra Bullock is one of those women that has a high chance of making a good movie (compared to other women), but she have been in many not-so-good movies too

And Kelly Hu is amazing, but her full potential is never used in the movies she's in

	26-11-2004 01:20									#97
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as for actresses, let me think...

I'd go with older actresses. Meryl Streep maybe? She's a great actress, but sometimes she stars in boring movies.

	26-11-2004 01:28									#98
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Audrey.

	26-11-2004 02:25									#99
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor Edit: oh, I forgot Takeshi Kitano, which I love. However, his movies shine probably because of his direction more than of his acting.

Takeshi Kitano is my hero, both his acting and directing!

Well, I don't think there really are any actors that guarantee a good movie. But there certainly are those who at least make me want to find out. Let's see...

Clint Eastwood
Johnny Depp
Bruce Willis
Forest Whitaker
Morgan Freeman
Bill Murray
Harvey Keitel
Jim Carrey
Adam Sandler
... and then probably a whole bunch I forgot.

... Yep, no women either. I'm not sure why.
But conversely, are there really that many big female movie stars who really carry a movie, other than romantic comedies? (or, um, sort of what Adagio said)

Oh, and for all those mentioning Christopher Walken. Are you sure?

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quote: Alec Guiness

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quote: Oh, and for all those mentioning Christopher Walken. Are you sure?

His scenes are awesome in the movie. It's also the only good thing in the movie.

	26-11-2004 02:52									#102
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Well, I'll have to take your word for it. I don't doubt he IS good. But it's obvious we all have different opinions on what we mean with "Movie stars you trust to make good movies".

	26-11-2004 03:07									#103
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He admits to rarely turning down movie offers, no matter how bad they are.

Yet, any scene he's in is awesome for whatever reason -- no matter how bad the movie is. Thus, he's on the list.

	26-11-2004 03:33									#104
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I can't understand what some people consider a "good movie"

	26-11-2004 03:39									#105
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quote: Originally posted by Mercator Takeshi Kitano is my hero, both his acting and directing! Well, I don't think there really are any actors that guarantee a good movie. But there certainly are those who at least make me want to find out. Let's see... Clint Eastwood Johnny Depp Bruce Willis Forest Whitaker Morgan Freeman Bill Murray Harvey Keitel Jim Carrey Adam Sandler

Forest Whitaker? Please say that's a joke.

	26-11-2004 03:43									#106
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quote: Originally posted by Asher Yet, any scene he's in is awesome for whatever reason -- no matter how bad the movie is. Thus, he's on the list.

But does that mean you'll go see a movie with him in it even if you know it's crap? Well, apparently you do, considering Gigli... And if you go see a movie with him in it that unexpectedly turns out to be crap, can you not regret seeing it (paying for it) just because of his scenes?

(Just to be clear, I'm not trying to judge you, I'm just curious.)

	26-11-2004 06:17									#107
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Strangelove I was wondering when someone was going to mention Tom Hanks. Being the age that I am I'd like to add Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Peter O'Toole, Michael Caine, Jack Lemon, Alec Guiness, and Natalie Wood. Finally I'd like to point out that everyone on that list has made stinkers. The artistry of a movie does not depend soley upon the actors and actresses, it also rests upon the scriptwriters, the director, and the editors. I've even seen movies ruined by the musical department and the prop masters / special effects artists.

This is sort of the idea behind the question. Actors have the opportunity to read and decide if this is a good script or not. Some actors will appear in anything for a check. But who do you trust to appear in a good movie consistently.

	26-11-2004 18:54									#108
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quote: Originally posted by Tuberski What is this crap about William H. Macy and Phillip Seymour Hoffman? These are actors that would make you decide to see a movie? ACK!

They have great taste in the scripts they choose whether they star in the film or are playing supporting roles. I've found some great films by using this method. Same with Parker Posey.

	28-11-2004 03:31									#109
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quote: Originally posted by Sikander They have great taste in the scripts they choose whether they star in the film or are playing supporting roles. I've found some great films by using this method. Same with Parker Posey.

I did not like cellphone.

	30-11-2004 01:31									#110
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It's unfortunate that I can't add any women to this list. roles for women are so shitty. The only women I could even consider are kate Beckinsale based on her role in Eternal Sunshine and Maggie Cheung based on her roles in In the Mood for Love and Hero.

I would also add Tony Leung Chiu Wai for his roles in In the Mood for Love and Hero.

	30-11-2004 03:25									#111
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Tony Leung Chiu Wai , I always thing of this guy when I hear his name for some reason:





ACK!

	30-11-2004 05:42									#112
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Kevin Spacey
George Clooney (well, mostly)
Matt Damon
Tom Cruise
Jim Carrey
Kate Winslet
Gwen Paltrow
Heather Graham

	30-11-2004 08:39									#113
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quote: Originally posted by Pax I would also add Tony Leung Chiu Wai for his roles in In the Mood for Love and Hero.

No way. He can't act. He doesn't know what acting is.

	30-11-2004 09:17									#114
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quote: Originally posted by Urban Ranger No way. He can't act. He doesn't know what acting is.

The way you wrote that reminds me of the Monarch from the Venture Bros.

I love in the mood for love. I can only judge his acting from his ability to convey his characters to me even though he's speaking a different language. Some actors can't connect using the same language as the audience. Tony is a great ****ing actor. IMHO.

	03-12-2004 07:27									#115
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I think that Leonardo Dicaprio is another actor who choses good scripts.

	03-12-2004 07:30									#116
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titanic?

	03-12-2004 07:34									#117
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I did not see titanic but every seemed to love it.
I did see catch me if you can. Incredible.

	03-12-2004 07:40									#118
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I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon and say Titanic was a horrible movie. It had good special effects. But I wouldn't call the script good. I'd call it adequate.

	03-12-2004 09:34									#119
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Yeah, but it made Leo a ton of cash. He knew it would. The guy knows which movies to pick.

	03-12-2004 11:12									#120
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Clint Eastwood

actually he's had a few stinkers, but a majority of them are good.

I'm watching one of his classics right now on AMC channel.

For a few dollars more.

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