Spaceman Spiff Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Not necessarily a favorite movie, but what about a favorite performance or a role played in a movie? Pacino as Tony Montana in Scarface: At times I forget that I'm watching Pacino and think I'm watching a street urchin turned coke monster. John Goodman as Walter in The Big Lebowski: Downright hysterical. "Am I wrong??" Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Buellers Day Off: I still want to be Ferris Bueller. Alec Baldwin as Blake in Glengarry Glen Ross: "A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing." Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather: The whole scene where he sits in his fathers chair and starts plotting on how to kill the cop and Solozzo...the scene in the Italian restaurant...coming back from Italy...all around badass. Sean Patrick Flannery and Norman Reedus as the McManus Bros. in The Boondock Saints: Badassery at its finest. Dan Akroyd and John Belushi as Jake and Elwood Blues in The Blues Brothers: Great singing and dancing, good comedy, they both play off each other really well. Denzel Washington as Alonzo Harris in Training Day: Good to see Denzel play the bad guy for once. He's strangely likeable though, for some weird reason, until the end. "King Kong...ain't got **** ON ME!" Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin in The Patriot: I guess this has passed on as one of his lesser known roles but the whole scene where he singlehandedly kills a bunch of British troops in the woods is awesome. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky in Rocky 1-4: All around great performance, even though the guy isn't that talented. The role fit him perfectly. Rocky 5 just plain sucked. Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning Vietnam: Good mix of comedy and drama in this movie coming from this character. Williams shows good range of emotions. I could probably go on, but I want to hear what your picks are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I always liked Mr. Pink....that role was awesome And believe it or not, I thought Brad Pitt's character in 'Snatch' as the gypsy was GREAT. What about Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Lector in the Silence of the Lambs?... it's played out now, but that has to rank right up there *edit* best role ever... John Candy's character in 'Planes, Trains, & Automobiles' :rotflmao: just thinking about it So many to choose though... I'll have to think about this one some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 How about Sean Penn as Spacoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High? Clint Eastwood as Sgt. Highway in Heartbreak Ridge Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry Jackie Gleason as Buford T Justice in Smokey and the Bandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Steve Martin in the Jerk Steve Martin and John Candy both in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles...just too good Chaz Palm...whatever ....in A Bronx Tale Al Pacino in the Godfathers I & II Johnny Depp in Blow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomerics Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Ed Norton as Aa-aa-aaron Stampler in Primal Fear one of the best Nicholson. . . The Shining DiNero. . . Godfather Pachino. . . Scarface My favorite for the big three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 John Belushi as Bluto in Animal House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I don't know th actors name but he was the drill sargeant in Full Metal Jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Al Pacino - Scent of a Woman, The Devil's Advocate, and of course Scarface (despite the bad accent). Robert De Niro - Heat and Casino Robin Williams - Insomnia, What Dreams May Come, and Good Will Hunting. **As a side not Robin Williams is probably one of the most under rated actors ever. He is known for his comedy but delivers a great performance in just about every serious role he gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 How about Robin Williams in The World accroding to Garp John Lithgow in The World according to Garp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJones7 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Pacino- Lt. Col. Frank Slade Eddie Murphy- Axel Foley Travolta- Vincent Vega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbear Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Kevin Spacey in the usual Suspects Gene Hackman in Unforgiven Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide Harrison Ford as Solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJones7 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday. I tryed to watch that movie a couple weeks ago and couldn't even get through- I use to love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabR Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 George C. Scott as General Patton, Patton Vivian Leigh as Scarlet, Gone with the Wind Jack Nicholson as McMurphy, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Lee Ermey as Sergeant Hartman, Full Metal Jacket Dustin Hoffman as Ratso' Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting Mel Gibson in Braveheart Alan Rickman in Die Hard and Robin Hood Dustin Hoffman in Rainman Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Carribean Leo Dicaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Robin Williams - Insomnia, What Dreams May Come, and Good Will Hunting. **As a side not Robin Williams is probably one of the most under rated actors ever. He is known for his comedy but delivers a great performance in just about every serious role he gets. With the exception of Popeye, I totally agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 With the exception of Popeye, I totally agree with you. hahaha true! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'd have to agree on the Robin Williams opinion... guy is a great actor... has great range. Back to the topic... what about Benicio DelToro in the Usual Suspects? (fenster) AWESOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Rodney Dangerfield in "Back to School" "call me when you don't have any class" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Liam Neelson (spelling?): Schindler's List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Tommie Lee Jones in Men In Black. John Lithgow in Buckaroo Bonzai. Henry Fonda as the villian in Once Upon a Time in the West. I really liked Tom Arnold in True Lies Seconds (or thirds) Lee Ermy in Full Metal Jacket Johny Depp in Pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 John Goodman as Walter in The Big Lebowski: Downright hysterical. "Am I wrong??" "SHUT UP, DONNIE, you're out of your element." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'd have to agree on the Robin Williams opinion... guy is a great actor... has great range.Back to the topic... what about Benicio DelToro in the Usual Suspects? (fenster) AWESOME Insomnia, One-Hour Photo and What Dreams May Come all blew. And the lead actors' performance did not save the movie. Don't get me wrong, I like Williams, but he's had his share of stinkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Most of mine have been said, but here's a few more: Samuel L. Jackson -- Jules in Pulp Fiction; the funniest hitman EVER. Cary Elwes -- Westley in The Princess Bride; who didn't grow up with this movie? Cuba Gooding Jr. -- Rod Tidwell in Jerry MaGuire; his most excellent performance Ice Cube -- Dough Boy in Boyz in tha Hood; Ice Cube is actually a very underrated actor...he was excellent in this film. Jamie Foxx -- Ray Charles in Ray; I loved that movie and Foxx was spot on in his portrayal of Charles...I mean it was uncanny. John Travolta -- Bobby Long in A Love Song For Bobby Long; talk about the perfect old drunken southern man. I really liked this movie as well...it has my future wife in the leading role. Bill Murray -- Phil Connors in Groundhog Day; :rotflmao: Wesley Snipes -- Sidney in White Men Can't Jump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Rodney Dangerfield in "Back to School""call me when you don't have any class" :laugh: That song... by oingo boingo-- Dead Man's party... soooo good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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