Most underrated/overrated actor/actress - Page 2

Goliath · 06-17-2008, 03:29 AM

Ethan Hawke.

See Gattaca bitches. The dude can play very different roles, I don't care if you don't like his characters in movies like Training Day. The actor himself is good.

SalaciousTunare · 06-17-2008, 03:58 AM

Overrated:
Tom Cruise
Nicholas Cage
Robin Williams
Ben Stiller
Woody Allen
Richard Gere
Julia Roberts
Catherine-Zeta Jones
Sharon Stone
Halle Berry
Angelina Jolie
Jessica Alba
Kate Hudson
Jennifer Aniston

Underrated:
Jeff Bridges
Michael Madsen
Jim Caviezel
Joaquin Phoenix
Steve Buscemi
Gary Oldman
Gary Sinise
Ewan McGregor
Parker Posey
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Connelly
Thandie Newton
Naomi Watts

Ham n Cheese · 06-17-2008, 04:32 AM

someone missing the point of the thread. I don't think anyone out there (not even Alba's parents) think she's a great actor of any sorts. To put Cruise in that list is a damn joke though, some serious amazing roles over the course of his career.

whoever mentioned sam rockwell is on the right path. most of you must not read shit outside of your circle of friends because most people in the world recognize the majority of this thread as good actors. Julia Stiles is also about one of the most horrible actress' on screen imo.

underrated:
Eric Bana
Sam Rockwell (repost!)
Rufus Sewell (sp? Dark City guy)
Jared Leto

I kind of feel like Hawke plays the same dude in every roll. Softspoken, mysterious dude who takes shit for the majority of a movie. And if Norton counts as underrated he's definitely on my list. First time I saw him was in "Primal Fear" and immediately loved the dude. Add in Fight Club, 25th hour, etc the dude is a badass. Also really think Adrien Brody goes overlooked in social circles, though I doubt he's underrated same way with ryan gosling.

Dice Rex · 06-17-2008, 04:42 AM

Underrated:
Cillian Murphy - Someday this guy is going to get the credit he deserves. In 28 Days Later, Disco Pigs, Sunshine, and Breakfast on Pluto, he gave amazing performances. Most people know him as the Scarecrow in the new Batman movies, but few even know his name.

Burf · 06-17-2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goliath

Ethan Hawke.

See Gattaca bitches. The dude can play very different roles, I don't care if you don't like his characters in movies like Training Day. The actor himself is good.

I was going to say this even before I got to your post.
The fact that he didn't win Best Supporting for Training Day is a damn tragedy.

PS - Leo was banging Gisele Bundchen....how can you possibly label him as underrated?

gavinrad · 06-17-2008, 06:31 AM

+1 to Tim Roth, hopefully after this role in hulk he'll get some more good stuff.

Grizzlebeard · 06-17-2008, 06:46 AM

For me until a number of his recent roles, one of my favourite and underrated actors would have been Forest Whitaker. I also particularly rate Joaquin Phoenix, he just exudes some Brandoesque quality.

Gaereth · 06-17-2008, 09:17 AM

Tossing in Cruise and Cage for over rated. They play Cruise and Cage well but don't get beyond that in any meaningful way.

I still enjoy quite a few of their movies but I never forget its either of them when they are on screen. They never disappear and become the character.

Thorpe · 06-17-2008, 09:39 AM

Underrated:

Paul Dano
Garret Dillahunt
Jeremy Davies (I)
Dominic West
Ian McShane
James Purefoy
Michael C. Hall (I)

Hatorade · 06-17-2008, 11:25 AM

Overated can really be anyone popular depending on your point of view. I disagree with Robin Williams being on that list he is one of the best actors ever in my opinion.

Bruce Cambell is one of the best under rated overactors ever! I am a fan yes but he played a spot on elvis. He just gets shit roles mainly so no one gets to see him more.

Cuppycake · 06-17-2008, 11:46 AM

Going to agree with Adrian Brody and Joaquin Phoenix for sure.

Horse · 06-17-2008, 12:04 PM

Ethan Hawk was an Explorer, and in Dead Poets Society, White Fang, the shit where the dudes crashed in the mountains and ate each other...

Also, if you want to see "crazy coked out" version of him, watch Tape which is a small indie film w/Uma Thurman that gets intense at times.

As to the topic of the thread - dunno, I think everyone has their place and that the people in Hollywood are as good as anyone else at figuring out who and how to preen.

A lot of the underrateds I think are rated just fine, and a lot of the overrateds are not people who are in movies for their acting.

The only drama I want to see Jessica Alba in "Idle Hands" unraveling is the overexpansion crisis in my pants.

Other than that, I'd like to see the young Brad Pitt in more of his visceral, fuckin' balls out roles than this upper-bracket italian sunglasses and loafers version. 12 Monkeys, Fight Club, etc.

Horse · 06-17-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SalaciousTunare

Nicholas Cage

It's funny how big of a douchebag Nicholas Cage generally is, but then Adaptation is probably one of my favorite movies, almost specifically because of that.

"Push push in the bush"

Astrocreep · 06-17-2008, 12:35 PM

the only problem i got with nick cage is he keeps getting roles where he plays a genius. he is the last person i would pick to play that kind of role. he looks like he can barely tie his shoes yet he can solve mysteries all the worlds top historians couldnt solve? yeah, right

Ham n Cheese · 06-17-2008, 12:39 PM

He sucks the majority of the time but the dude was awesome in Adaptation

06-17-2008, 03:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
SalaciousTunare Idiot Prodigy Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 769 -12 Internets	Overrated: Tom Cruise Nicholas Cage Robin Williams Ben Stiller Woody Allen Richard Gere Julia Roberts Catherine-Zeta Jones Sharon Stone Halle Berry Angelina Jolie Jessica Alba Kate Hudson Jennifer Aniston Underrated: Jeff Bridges Michael Madsen Jim Caviezel Joaquin Phoenix Steve Buscemi Gary Oldman Gary Sinise Ewan McGregor Parker Posey Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Connelly Thandie Newton Naomi Watts __________________ wat?

06-17-2008, 04:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,925 +18 Internets	someone missing the point of the thread. I don't think anyone out there (not even Alba's parents) think she's a great actor of any sorts. To put Cruise in that list is a damn joke though, some serious amazing roles over the course of his career. whoever mentioned sam rockwell is on the right path. most of you must not read shit outside of your circle of friends because most people in the world recognize the majority of this thread as good actors. Julia Stiles is also about one of the most horrible actress' on screen imo. underrated: Eric Bana Sam Rockwell (repost!) Rufus Sewell (sp? Dark City guy) Jared Leto I kind of feel like Hawke plays the same dude in every roll. Softspoken, mysterious dude who takes shit for the majority of a movie. And if Norton counts as underrated he's definitely on my list. First time I saw him was in "Primal Fear" and immediately loved the dude. Add in Fight Club, 25th hour, etc the dude is a badass. Also really think Adrien Brody goes overlooked in social circles, though I doubt he's underrated same way with ryan gosling. Last edited by Ham n Cheese : 06-17-2008 at 04:36 AM.

06-17-2008, 11:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
Hatorade Cause it's better than water Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,091 +23 Internets	Overated can really be anyone popular depending on your point of view. I disagree with Robin Williams being on that list he is one of the best actors ever in my opinion. Bruce Cambell is one of the best under rated overactors ever! I am a fan yes but he played a spot on elvis. He just gets shit roles mainly so no one gets to see him more. __________________ www.houseforsaken.com

06-17-2008, 11:46 AM	#26 (permalink)
Cuppycake Plugged In Like Neo Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,116	Going to agree with Adrian Brody and Joaquin Phoenix for sure. __________________ Metaplace - Nothing I say here represents my employer, legalblahdiddyblah.

06-17-2008, 12:04 PM	#27 (permalink)
Horse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,488 -34 Internets	Ethan Hawk was an Explorer, and in Dead Poets Society, White Fang, the shit where the dudes crashed in the mountains and ate each other... Also, if you want to see "crazy coked out" version of him, watch Tape which is a small indie film w/Uma Thurman that gets intense at times. As to the topic of the thread - dunno, I think everyone has their place and that the people in Hollywood are as good as anyone else at figuring out who and how to preen. A lot of the underrateds I think are rated just fine, and a lot of the overrateds are not people who are in movies for their acting. The only drama I want to see Jessica Alba in "Idle Hands" unraveling is the overexpansion crisis in my pants. Other than that, I'd like to see the young Brad Pitt in more of his visceral, fuckin' balls out roles than this upper-bracket italian sunglasses and loafers version. 12 Monkeys, Fight Club, etc. Attached Images

06-17-2008, 04:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dice Rex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 247 +3 Internets	Underrated: Cillian Murphy - Someday this guy is going to get the credit he deserves. In 28 Days Later, Disco Pigs, Sunshine, and Breakfast on Pluto, he gave amazing performances. Most people know him as the Scarecrow in the new Batman movies, but few even know his name.

06-17-2008, 06:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
Grizzlebeard The Littlest Hobo of MMOs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blighty! Posts: 539	For me until a number of his recent roles, one of my favourite and underrated actors would have been Forest Whitaker. I also particularly rate Joaquin Phoenix, he just exudes some Brandoesque quality.

06-17-2008, 09:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
Gaereth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 768 -2 Internets	Tossing in Cruise and Cage for over rated. They play Cruise and Cage well but don't get beyond that in any meaningful way. I still enjoy quite a few of their movies but I never forget its either of them when they are on screen. They never disappear and become the character.

06-17-2008, 12:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
Astrocreep The Undead Shaman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,528	the only problem i got with nick cage is he keeps getting roles where he plays a genius. he is the last person i would pick to play that kind of role. he looks like he can barely tie his shoes yet he can solve mysteries all the worlds top historians couldnt solve? yeah, right

06-17-2008, 12:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,925 +18 Internets	He sucks the majority of the time but the dude was awesome in Adaptation

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