Post by WullieFort on Jan 11, 2018 17:29:58 GMT
Where to start ?
I liked
Jason Robards in All the Presidents Men. In a movie with a cast that included Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, et al, he dominated every scene he was in, even if he did no more than put his feet up
Gene Hackman in French Connection. He was Popeye Doyle whether standing on a corner getting his balls frozen or furiously chasing Fernando Rey all over town and getting outsmarted
Richard Gere in Internal Affairs. Having made his name as a Ladykiller, he bravely played against type as cop Dennis Peck, the most evil corrupt cop I've seen in movies. Completely without any redeeming qualities, Peck attempted to intimidate Andy Garcia's internal affairs officer who was determined to expose him. Before this performance I had written him off as no more than a glamour boy. But he never really followed it up, going back to type.
Denzil Washington in Man of Fire. Bodyguard who looks for revenge against the baddies who harm the family he's looking after, etc. He built up a fantastic relationship with Dakota Fanning who played the young daughter in the family driving her to school and eventually winning her trust. For a 12/13 year old she gave a performance she might never top.
Brando, Pacino, De Nero in The Godfather parts I & II. Brando was made for this role. So so convincing and appealing as the Don. Effortlessly getting the best from other actors by his presence. It's hard to believe that Pacino only has one Oscar to his name. He lost out to Brando in part 1 and amazingly to Art Carney (who ?) when nominated for part II. De Nero as the young swaggering Vito Corleone was awesome, although IMO his best was in the Mickey Rourke movie, Angel Heart....or maybe Awakenings.
I liked
Jason Robards in All the Presidents Men. In a movie with a cast that included Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, et al, he dominated every scene he was in, even if he did no more than put his feet up
Gene Hackman in French Connection. He was Popeye Doyle whether standing on a corner getting his balls frozen or furiously chasing Fernando Rey all over town and getting outsmarted
Richard Gere in Internal Affairs. Having made his name as a Ladykiller, he bravely played against type as cop Dennis Peck, the most evil corrupt cop I've seen in movies. Completely without any redeeming qualities, Peck attempted to intimidate Andy Garcia's internal affairs officer who was determined to expose him. Before this performance I had written him off as no more than a glamour boy. But he never really followed it up, going back to type.
Denzil Washington in Man of Fire. Bodyguard who looks for revenge against the baddies who harm the family he's looking after, etc. He built up a fantastic relationship with Dakota Fanning who played the young daughter in the family driving her to school and eventually winning her trust. For a 12/13 year old she gave a performance she might never top.
Brando, Pacino, De Nero in The Godfather parts I & II. Brando was made for this role. So so convincing and appealing as the Don. Effortlessly getting the best from other actors by his presence. It's hard to believe that Pacino only has one Oscar to his name. He lost out to Brando in part 1 and amazingly to Art Carney (who ?) when nominated for part II. De Nero as the young swaggering Vito Corleone was awesome, although IMO his best was in the Mickey Rourke movie, Angel Heart....or maybe Awakenings.
Just like State of Grace (another gangster movie mentioned above) - Ennio Morricone at his best