Well, I'm glad others have stood up for my boy and have taken over this thread..Leo is the man..
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
What do ya reckon? It's been mentioned in another thread but why does he keep getting BRILLIANT roles when he's a pretty average actor? :oops: It's pretty senseless. I mean he's ok and he's watchable and he's a GOOD actor... but just look at the roles he's been given... it doesn't add up!
he must be sleeping with the right people. lol. just kidding of course. seriously, though, hell if an outsider like me knows.
I give him credit for not getting typecast as a typical pretty boy after Titanic though, and for getting such good roles afterward. He must have something special if he's managed to stay relevant as an actor and play more mature roles.
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Well, I'm glad others have stood up for my boy and have taken over this thread..Leo is the man..
Leo is the man. if you want to talk overrated, let's talk about denzel. he plays the same dude in every movie he's in
I don't know, I heard he does an incredible job on broadway and you really need to be a good actor for that, no?
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
I give him credit for not getting typecast as a typical pretty boy after Titanic though, and for getting such good roles afterward. He must have something special if he's managed to stay relevant as an actor and play more mature roles.
Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
I give him credit for not getting typecast as a typical pretty boy after Titanic though, and for getting such good roles afterward. He must have something special if he's managed to stay relevant as an actor and play more mature roles.
Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
you brought up basketball diaries earlier. that might be his best role. he was GREAT in that movie. mark wahlberg...not so much
Damn, I completely forgot about 'Revolutionary Road.' Even though I've always enjoyed his movies, I think after that performance is when I was like 'what the fuck, this guy is amazing.' That performance floored me..I couldn't see any other actor in that role...phenomenal acting by both Leo and Kate..
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
I think he's a great actor. Just watch the departed.
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I'm not a huge fan of him, but he has been in some quality flicks.
That said, I do tend to think he's overrated, but not the worst actor in Hollywood...
Damn, I completely forgot about 'Revolutionary Road.' Even though I've always enjoyed his movies, I think after that performance is when I was like 'what the fuck, this guy is amazing.' That performance floored me..I couldn't see any other actor in that role...phenomenal acting by both Leo and Kate..
It was after that movie that I wondered what the hell my problem was with him.
I think I was holding Titanic against him, even though I've never seen it. It's Celine Dion's fault.
I give him credit for not getting typecast as a typical pretty boy after Titanic though, and for getting such good roles afterward. He must have something special if he's managed to stay relevant as an actor and play more mature roles.
Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
Well, it's easy for an actor to fade away after a few years, especially if they get stuck playing similar roles, but did you ever expect the kid from Titanic to be in a movie like Inception, or Blood Diamond, etc?
Thanks EPOTTSIII!
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Sometimes a film role calls for a regular some what boring fella...
Matt Damon
I was gonna say jshin maybe hit the nail on the head... but I think the two of them fall into the same regular boring category... maybe that's what people like?
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Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
No see that's my point... anything he does is already gold... he gets GIVEN the gold and for me, he's been the only issue I have with most of the films. I don't DISlike the guy... like I said I think he's good and I guess the fact that I question his ability means he stays in my head... but I just don't think his performances have ever been anything to write home about. I think with the level of films he's been given, he needs ONE absolute stand out and knock em dead performance. I think he kinda owes it.
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
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Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I've enjoyed his acting since What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Aside from Titanic, his roles are unique and his acting puts me into the character. I've got no problems with Leo.
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Damn, I completely forgot about 'Revolutionary Road.' Even though I've always enjoyed his movies, I think after that performance is when I was like 'what the fuck, this guy is amazing.' That performance floored me..I couldn't see any other actor in that role...phenomenal acting by both Leo and Kate..
It was after that movie that I wondered what the hell my problem was with him.
I think I was holding Titanic against him, even though I've never seen it. It's Celine Dion's fault.
Exactly, phenomenal actor..Helen is lost as usual ..
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
No see that's my point... anything he does is already gold... he gets GIVEN the gold and for me, he's been the only issue I have with most of the films. I don't DISlike the guy... like I said I think he's good and I guess the fact that I question his ability means he stays in my head... but I just don't think his performances have ever been anything to write home about. I think with the level of films he's been given, he needs ONE absolute stand out and knock em dead performance. I think he kinda owes it.
There has been a ton of 'knock em dead' performances mentioned in this thread..to each their own I guess...if you don't think he was exceptional in 'Revolutionary Road' then you just simply don't recognize great acting..end of story and thread ..
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'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
I can't believe I read Leo and Nic Cage's name in the same sentence earlier in this thread.
Yeah, I chose to ignore that..lol...thread should have been locked right after that shit..
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
No see that's my point... anything he does is already gold... he gets GIVEN the gold and for me, he's been the only issue I have with most of the films. I don't DISlike the guy... like I said I think he's good and I guess the fact that I question his ability means he stays in my head... but I just don't think his performances have ever been anything to write home about. I think with the level of films he's been given, he needs ONE absolute stand out and knock em dead performance. I think he kinda owes it.
There has been a ton of 'knock em dead' performances mentioned in this thread..to each their own I guess...if you don't think he was exceptional in 'Revolutionary Road' then you just simply don't recognize great acting..end of story and thread ..
Nope.., there have been a ton of 'knock em dead' FILMS... with... eh... Leo in them!
I haven't seen revolutionary road cos it looked shit but people seem to think it was good so I might give it a shot.
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Really grasping at straws now Helen ..no shame in throwing in the towel....and yeah, Pearl Jam has made a few incredible albums/songs despite the lackluster performance of Stone..lol..
'I want to hurry home to you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
People love to hate on Titanic but there's nothing wrong with that movie. If the song gets on your nerves that's one thing but I thought the movie was great.
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really?? even titanic??
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
he must be sleeping with the right people. lol. just kidding of course. seriously, though, hell if an outsider like me knows.
Leo is the man. if you want to talk overrated, let's talk about denzel. he plays the same dude in every movie he's in
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I don't know, I heard he does an incredible job on broadway and you really need to be a good actor for that, no?
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
Relevant? He's never been far from the top and is on top now at just 35...he's been in so many incredible movies it's sick...anything he pisses on turns to gold...gold..
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
you brought up basketball diaries earlier. that might be his best role. he was GREAT in that movie. mark wahlberg...not so much
no clue. all I know is that I think denzel is the most boring big name actor out there. him and julia roberts. blah and blah
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
Butthead: It means that his friends are like turds and that they like suck.
Beavis: Heh heh. Oh yeah. Yeah! Get those spoons out of my face before I shove them up your butt!
Butthead: Huh huh.
That said, I do tend to think he's overrated, but not the worst actor in Hollywood...
It was after that movie that I wondered what the hell my problem was with him.
I think I was holding Titanic against him, even though I've never seen it. It's Celine Dion's fault.
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424, xxx
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
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I can't believe I read Leo and Nic Cage's name in the same sentence earlier in this thread.
Exactly, phenomenal actor..Helen is lost as usual
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
There has been a ton of 'knock em dead' performances mentioned in this thread..to each their own I guess...if you don't think he was exceptional in 'Revolutionary Road' then you just simply don't recognize great acting..end of story and thread
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
Yeah, I chose to ignore that..lol...thread should have been locked right after that shit..
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
I haven't seen revolutionary road cos it looked shit but people seem to think it was good so I might give it a shot.
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
put on a slow, dumb show for you
and crack you up
so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
god I'm very, very frightening
and I'll overdo it'
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