Most underrated/overrated actor/actress - Page 5

Ham n Cheese · 06-18-2008, 10:38 AM

good call on Guy Pearce

Kreugen · 06-18-2008, 11:10 AM

Overrated: Benicio Del Toro. I'm still confused by his Oscar win for ten minutes of screen time and three lines of mumbled dialog.

Sure, I give props for "gimmedakeyscocksuckerwhatdafuh" but come on, the guy just has a dead stare and mumbles a lot.

Underrated? Traci Lords. I mean, no other actress since has been believable in that role. You almost felt like she was enjoying it, as if the camera weren't even there.

Hatorade · 06-18-2008, 11:23 AM

Googling Traci Lords at work=bad Idea.

James · 06-18-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatorade

Googling Traci Lords at work=bad Idea.

Hahahahaha.

The Ancient · 06-18-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreugen

Overrated: Benicio Del Toro. I'm still confused by his Oscar win for ten minutes of screen time and three lines of mumbled dialog.

Sure, I give props for "gimmedakeyscocksuckerwhatdafuh" but come on, the guy just has a dead stare and mumbles a lot.

So...he won the Acadamy Award for Traffic, not Usual Suspects. His role in that film had absolutely nothing to do with what you just described.

Regime · 06-18-2008, 12:58 PM

Kenneth Cranham is very underrated actor in the states, however quite popular in the UK/Europe.

Most notably he was in Layercake, Rome (Pompei Magnus), Hot Fuzz, one BBC's narrator, and Hellraiser II

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Malcolm McDowell is my other choice.

Astrocreep · 06-18-2008, 02:07 PM

there is also Bill Nighy, he was Davey Jones in The Pirates movies, he also played in Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead and was Slartibartfast in Hitchhikers guide. excellent actor.

Aveeno · 06-18-2008, 02:56 PM

Hugo Weaving... totally underrated; or maybe its just cos hollywood only wants him for that distinct sexy voice of his. Nevertheless we need more of mr. smith.

also on a sidenote, hugo would make a badass redskull for cap'merica movie & whoever disagrees can burn in hell.

Grimmlokk · 06-18-2008, 03:46 PM

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I always hoped Kevin Bacon would get some sort of award one day, he's been in several classic movies and never really got anything. I think he got a People's Choice Award once but that was it.

Good call on Bacon. Unlike almost every other god damned post here "OMG HE HAS 4 OSCARS! UNDERRATED!", he actually gets almost no credit and has had some great roles.

Pro tip: Just because someone is your favorite actor, or a great actor, does not mean they are an underrated actor.

Overrated: Recent Pacino, DeNiro, Walken. And anyone else who has become a complete parody of themselves. Though DeNiro at least seems to try. Almost put Sam Jackson here too, but just saw Black Snake Moan and thought he was pretty good in it, without playing Samuel MOTHERFUCKING Jackson.

Kreugen · 06-18-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ancient

So...he won the Acadamy Award for Traffic, not Usual Suspects. His role in that film had absolutely nothing to do with what you just described.

Yes I was referencing two different movies, it was a mind-bender I know.

If I recall correctly, in Traffic he managed the impressive feat of speaking a few lines in Spanish, and then dying.

It's been a while since I saw it, but it was after all the Oscar buzz hype and really left me scratching my head.

Modo Icecrown · 06-18-2008, 04:22 PM

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Overrated: Benicio Del Toro. I'm still confused by his Oscar win for ten minutes of screen time and three lines of mumbled dialog.

I gotta disagree. I mean, like the guy above said - wrong movie - but I have to give praise for him in the Usual Suspects.

His character was totally boring on paper. He wasn't memorable. Out of all the characters, the only trait his had was that he was homies with Baldwin (if I remember correctly, it's been awhile). He changed that.

Del Toro brought that character to life and made it memorable while not competing for the spotlight. That's no easy feat, and while he obviously doesn't deserve an academy award for that performance, he certainly deserves a lot of praise for his role.

The Ancient · 06-18-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreugen

Yes I was referencing two different movies, it was a mind-bender I know.

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Originally Posted by Kreugen

I'm still confused by his Oscar win for ten minutes of screen time and three lines of mumbled dialog.

Really to anyone who's seen both Traffic and Usual Suspects, it's pretty clear which one you are referencing here and it isn't Traffic. Unless of course mumbled = speaking spanish and 10 minutes of screen time is 1/4 of the movie.

Eyashusa · 06-18-2008, 05:58 PM

Underrated: Paul Giamatti

I don't know if I feel that way because he doesn't get a lot of press or if I just liked Sideways alot.

Christo · 06-18-2008, 06:25 PM

I've always thought Cage picked movies that didn't suit his style. He was great in Lord of War, but the rest are generally crap. He has this neurotic demeanour that doesn't come off well in most of the movies he acts in.

Lots of really good underrated actors mentioned here as well. Many of them are super stars in their home countries though.

Sole · 06-18-2008, 10:45 PM

Gotta throw Peter Sarsgaard in here as well... Jarhead, Garden State, etc. Outstanding actor.

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06-18-2008, 10:38 AM	#61 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,925 +18 Internets	good call on Guy Pearce

06-18-2008, 11:10 AM	#62 (permalink)
Kreugen Fires of Heaven Ancient Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,777 +44 Internets	Overrated: Benicio Del Toro. I'm still confused by his Oscar win for ten minutes of screen time and three lines of mumbled dialog. Sure, I give props for "gimmedakeyscocksuckerwhatdafuh" but come on, the guy just has a dead stare and mumbles a lot. Underrated? Traci Lords. I mean, no other actress since has been believable in that role. You almost felt like she was enjoying it, as if the camera weren't even there.

06-18-2008, 02:07 PM	#67 (permalink)
Astrocreep The Undead Shaman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,528	there is also Bill Nighy, he was Davey Jones in The Pirates movies, he also played in Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead and was Slartibartfast in Hitchhikers guide. excellent actor.

06-18-2008, 02:56 PM	#68 (permalink)
Aveeno Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11 -8 Internets	Hugo Weaving... totally underrated; or maybe its just cos hollywood only wants him for that distinct sexy voice of his. Nevertheless we need more of mr. smith. also on a sidenote, hugo would make a badass redskull for cap'merica movie & whoever disagrees can burn in hell.

06-18-2008, 05:58 PM	#73 (permalink)
Eyashusa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 417	Underrated: Paul Giamatti I don't know if I feel that way because he doesn't get a lot of press or if I just liked Sideways alot.

06-18-2008, 06:25 PM	#74 (permalink)
Christo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7	I've always thought Cage picked movies that didn't suit his style. He was great in Lord of War, but the rest are generally crap. He has this neurotic demeanour that doesn't come off well in most of the movies he acts in. Lots of really good underrated actors mentioned here as well. Many of them are super stars in their home countries though.

06-18-2008, 10:45 PM	#75 (permalink)
Sole ^ seriously Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 471	Gotta throw Peter Sarsgaard in here as well... Jarhead, Garden State, etc. Outstanding actor.