Underrated actors

[toys2cool]

Tom cruise

[Hector]

I always thought Gary Oldman was underrated. This guys has played so many different characters that it blows my mind when I sit and think about it. He has played Oswald in JFK, Dracula, Sid Vicious, Beethoven, Dr Smith in Lost in Space, Zorg in Fifth Element. He played the sick rich guy wearing the mask in Hannibal and played Gordon in The newest Batman films.

The one that always did it for me was when he played a white dude that thought he was a black guy in True Romance. Right after he beat the snot out of Christian Slater he looked at his black buddy and says "It aint white boy day is it?" And his friend says, "No it aint white boy day."

Yeah...that was a great character/scene...lol.

[Hector]

Like him in Brick. Have been meaning to check out him in The Lookout & (500) Days of Summer.

He is awesome in The Lookout.

I have not seen 500 Days of Summer...but it has excellent reviews...and it's on my Netflix Queue right now...can't wait to see it.

I used to say to myself...hey...that's the long-haired kid from the TV show, 3rd Rock from the Sun...he's going to be a lightweight actor...but then I saw Brick...and became an instant fan right then and there.

[deputypowell]

I always thought Gary Oldman was underrated. This guys has played so many different characters that it blows my mind when I sit and think about it. He has played Oswald in JFK, Dracula, Sid Vicious, Beethoven, Dr Smith in Lost in Space, Zorg in Fifth Element. He played the sick rich guy wearing the mask in Hannibal and played Gordon in The newest Batman films.

The one that always did it for me was when he played a white dude that thought he was a black guy in True Romance. Right after he beat the snot out of Christian Slater he looked at his black buddy and says "It aint white boy day is it?" And his friend says, "No it aint white boy day."

Remember...he is a British actor.

[Hector]

I also think Bruce Willis is very underrated. He has done dramatic, comedy (not his best moments), and action movies.

Right on the money on Bruce Willis...he's basically seen as a great action star like Arnold, Stallone, etc...but his acting ability is light years ahead of those two.

Good call.

[Hector]

Hector you're spot on with your recommendation of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. So underrated. Same goes with Bateman.

Another guy I'd throw into the mix is Ryan Gosling. Watch the movie Half-Nelson and tell me he doesn't own that role. A great, great, underrated performance.

Good call on Ryan Gosling.

[AJ Collector]

Ethan Hawke

That was my pick, he was outstanding in Training Day!

[RG]

[QUOTE=johnnystorm;436628]Jeff Daniels- a guy who can play funny (Dumb & Dumber), drama (Gettysburg), kids (101 Dalmations).

for sure ... he's who I first thought of when I read the topic

[txteach]

I like Shia LaBeouf but he is no Charlton Heston.

I also think Bruce Willis is very underrated. He has done dramatic, comedy (not his best moments), and action movies.

Gene Hackman is a genius that unfortunately is not mentioned with the greats. He deserves to be there though.

[StrangeVisitor]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt...the best young actor today...but does not have the publicity of overrated Shia LaBeouf.

Like him in Brick. Have been meaning to check out him in The Lookout & (500) Days of Summer.

[Donkey Hoatie]

Hector you're spot on with your recommendation of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. So underrated. Same goes with Bateman.

Another guy I'd throw into the mix is Ryan Gosling. Watch the movie Half-Nelson and tell me he doesn't own that role. A great, great, underrated performance.

[Hector]

I'm also a big fan of actor Jason Bateman...who is finally getting his due.

[Hector]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt...the best young actor today...but does not have the publicity of overrated Shia LaBeouf.

Look for Joseph Gordon-Levitt to become an A-lister soon.

I hope annoying Shia LaBeouf just goes away.

[Hector]

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I don't know why you love Depp but hate DiCaprio...both are solid actors.

In real life...DiCaprio is more thoughtful and smarter...hear him in interviews.

Depp on the other hand...is more pretentious and full of himself.

Is it because of Titanic?

[Hector]

Gary Oldman

Another one...he's well respected by everyone already.