Most underrated/overrated actor/actress

Everlast · 06-16-2008, 07:14 PM

So I finally got around to watching "Blood Diamond" this evening, and I was quite impressed with the movie overall. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance was quite impressive, and showed off his range as an actor. I then realized "holy shit - Romeo is a good fucking actor". Here is a short list of Leonardo DiCaprio's works:

Blood Diamond
The Departed
The Aviator
Catch Me if You Can
Gangs of New York
Titanic
What's Eating Gilbert Grape

I really don't think he gets anywhere near the credit he deserves (I think his homogay role in Titanic makes some people shy away from respecting him.).

Who do you consider the most underrated/overrated actor/actress?

ITT Samuel L. Jackson

valryte · 06-16-2008, 07:19 PM

Somehow I don't think Leonardo DiCaprio really falls under the underrated actor's list...just check his paychecks...

A better example of an underrated actor would be someone like Gary Oldman.

Faille · 06-16-2008, 07:20 PM

Don Cheadle

Everlast · 06-16-2008, 07:27 PM

I must admit that Don Cheadle is a pretty decent dude. I imagine most people won't even know who that is before they IMDB it.

Mission to Mars + Boogie Nights = $$

Mist · 06-16-2008, 07:30 PM

I wish DiCaprio would get a role where he doesn't die/end up in prison at the end. He's not quite underated, but he did do an amazing job in Blood Diamond and got passed over by the Academy.

Shanter · 06-16-2008, 08:47 PM

I've always felt Christian Bale was way underrated until Batman Begins.

Bruce Campbell. The only reason I watched The Woods.

Dethfang · 06-16-2008, 09:33 PM

Michael Madson

Grimmlokk · 06-16-2008, 09:56 PM

What's with naming people that are almost universally praised? Bale? DiCaprio? Cheadle? Oldman? Seriously, this is what you come up with as underrated? How about Morgan Freeman? Or that Hanks fella?

On the other hand, I'm sitting here trying of think of someone and it's GD hard. Sam Rockwell? Lili Taylor has always been good, but she generally plays the same type of character all the time.

How about Bill Paxton? Sure he's done his share of shitty shit, but he's also been really good in some stuff. He's good on Big Love, I thought he was great in Frailty. Apollo 13, Tombstone, and of course he was Hudson in Aliens. And let's not forget Chet in Wierd Science=D

Yeah I'm going with Paxton.

Jimmy Carter wuwu · 06-16-2008, 10:29 PM

Seth Green, IMO is a good actor and love his sense of humor. He is quite underrated.
So is Tye Diggs

Tyen · 06-17-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everlast

So I finally got around to watching "Blood Diamond" this evening, and I was quite impressed with the movie overall. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance was quite impressive, and showed off his range as an actor. I then realized "holy shit - Romeo is a good fucking actor". Here is a short list of Leonardo DiCaprio's works:

Blood Diamond
The Departed
The Aviator
Catch Me if You Can
Gangs of New York
Titanic
What's Eating Gilbert Grape

I really don't think he gets anywhere near the credit he deserves (I think his homogay role in Titanic makes some people shy away from respecting him.).

Who do you consider the most underrated/overrated actor/actress?

ITT Samuel L. Jackson

Romeo and Juliet...

Michael Madson, Tim Roth, Quentin Tarantino (hilarious acting), Zooey Deschanel, Zoe Bell (OMG)

Korioni · 06-17-2008, 01:35 AM

Overrated? George Clooney(it's ok, he's suave enough I forgive him. Fuck, I'd let this guy anally fuck me on pure principle he's so charming).
Tom Cruise(omg I've got 2 acting positions in every movie).
Ashton Kutcher(loathing is too good an emotion to feel toward this guy). Jessica Alba(she's hot guys, not talented), and all singers who've ever jumped in front of a camera.

Underrated? Edward Norton(imo), The Rock(not "good" per say, but he's better at acting than many people whose actual school, career and training is focused on film acting), aaaaand... Julia Stiles. /shrug.

prescient63 · 06-17-2008, 01:54 AM

Weird I think Julia Stiles is terrible.

Korioni · 06-17-2008, 02:09 AM

Well, she doesn't have any emotional range(as of yet), that's for sure... but she has a unique style which I find catchy.

Tyen · 06-17-2008, 02:10 AM

Dana Carvey, not funny and fucking annoying.

Goliath · 06-17-2008, 03:28 AM

Most intelligent people know that Leonardo Dicaprio is flat out amazing. The people that don't know are the socially inept that only saw Titanic and crossed their fingers as a crucifix to the pretty boy that threatened their territory and masculinity. His best film is probably The Departed, followed by Man in the Iron Mask followed by Aviator, etc.

06-16-2008, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Everlast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 881 +1 Internets	Most underrated/overrated actor/actress So I finally got around to watching "Blood Diamond" this evening, and I was quite impressed with the movie overall. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance was quite impressive, and showed off his range as an actor. I then realized "holy shit - Romeo is a good fucking actor". Here is a short list of Leonardo DiCaprio's works: Blood Diamond The Departed The Aviator Catch Me if You Can Gangs of New York Titanic What's Eating Gilbert Grape I really don't think he gets anywhere near the credit he deserves (I think his homogay role in Titanic makes some people shy away from respecting him.). Who do you consider the most underrated/overrated actor/actress? ITT Samuel L. Jackson

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Mist Extremely Busy DPS Provider Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,495 -42 Internets	I wish DiCaprio would get a role where he doesn't die/end up in prison at the end. He's not quite underated, but he did do an amazing job in Blood Diamond and got passed over by the Academy. __________________ Nyxs - Overgeared Rogue LFGuild.

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06-16-2008, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grimmlokk Unlicensed Vaginoplasty Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,666 +10 Internets	What's with naming people that are almost universally praised? Bale? DiCaprio? Cheadle? Oldman? Seriously, this is what you come up with as underrated? How about Morgan Freeman? Or that Hanks fella? On the other hand, I'm sitting here trying of think of someone and it's GD hard. Sam Rockwell? Lili Taylor has always been good, but she generally plays the same type of character all the time. How about Bill Paxton? Sure he's done his share of shitty shit, but he's also been really good in some stuff. He's good on Big Love, I thought he was great in Frailty. Apollo 13, Tombstone, and of course he was Hudson in Aliens. And let's not forget Chet in Wierd Science=D Yeah I'm going with Paxton. __________________ "The eyes are the groin of the face"

06-16-2008, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
valryte Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 51 +0 Internets	Somehow I don't think Leonardo DiCaprio really falls under the underrated actor's list...just check his paychecks... A better example of an underrated actor would be someone like Gary Oldman.

06-16-2008, 07:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Everlast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 881 +1 Internets	I must admit that Don Cheadle is a pretty decent dude. I imagine most people won't even know who that is before they IMDB it. Mission to Mars + Boogie Nights = $$

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Jimmy Carter wuwu Bring the pain Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 791 -5 Internets	Seth Green, IMO is a good actor and love his sense of humor. He is quite underrated. So is Tye Diggs __________________ Listen to the band skindred. www.skindred.com

06-17-2008, 01:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Korioni "Critic" is such a dirty word Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 760 -56 Internets	Overrated? George Clooney(it's ok, he's suave enough I forgive him. Fuck, I'd let this guy anally fuck me on pure principle he's so charming). Tom Cruise(omg I've got 2 acting positions in every movie). Ashton Kutcher(loathing is too good an emotion to feel toward this guy). Jessica Alba(she's hot guys, not talented), and all singers who've ever jumped in front of a camera. Underrated? Edward Norton(imo), The Rock(not "good" per say, but he's better at acting than many people whose actual school, career and training is focused on film acting), aaaaand... Julia Stiles. /shrug. __________________ "You underestimate the satisfaction I will get from your suffering" -Teal'c

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prescient63 You can't blame women for what they do wrong in the same way that you can't blame a dog for what it does wrong. Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,490 -5 Internets	Weird I think Julia Stiles is terrible.

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Korioni "Critic" is such a dirty word Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 760 -56 Internets	Well, she doesn't have any emotional range(as of yet), that's for sure... but she has a unique style which I find catchy. __________________ "You underestimate the satisfaction I will get from your suffering" -Teal'c

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