Underrated actors

[AJ Collector]

Ethan Hawke

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

[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.

[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.

[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]

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.

[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.

[toys2cool]

Tom cruise

[UnderdogDJLSW]

How about Ed Norton?

[darklord1967]

Some of you may find this a strange choice, but i've recently re-discovered Sylvester Stallone in a BIG way as an actor.

Forgetting for a minute the physical dedication that he clearly puts into his roles (Re: getting ripped to shreds for "Rocky" III and IV and "Rambo" films... gaining 40 lbs to play a loser sheriff in "Copland", getting into top physical condition again at nearly 60 to play Rocky, etc.)... forget all of that for a second.

This is a guy who is incredibly smart and has terrific instincts as an actor, writer, and a director.

The earnestness, honesty, and heart that he puts into his performance while playing Rocky is really pretty amazing to see... even as you go back and look at the earlier films in the series.

One of my favorite moments with Stallone's turn with the character was in the most recent film "Rocky Balboa". It's a lovely scene between him and his son where he dispenses some inspirational wisdom about life. Check out what i mean, and see if you agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49Ef...eature=related



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[Meule]

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?

Titanic is part of it, I just can't stand the guy. Like I can't stand Merryl Streep or Barbra Streisand or Woody Allen

[Adam West]

Neither are underrated...they are quite the opposite...no...I'm not saying overrated...but most see them as great actors already...by a mile.

I know they are well known...I just think most people look at Leonardo Decaprio and envision Titanic and Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Decaprio was excellent in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", "The Departed", "Gangs of New York", "Blood Diamond" but has never won an oscar.

Depp has also never won an oscar and like I said he plays some very eccentric characters which I think takes a lot of talent to play the character and pull it off.

As a side note, I have heard that Depp is an extremely nice and genuine person even though someone mentioned that he came across as conceited in an interview.

I work for a pretty well known retailer to anyone who is a musician and have visited our flagship store in Hollywood, CA. There are always musicians, movie stars, etc. showing up to purchase merchandise from the store. I happened to ask the manager who he thought were the biggest jerks to ever walk into the store and the nicest (of the celebrities). The manager told me hands down, Depp was the nicest person to walk into the store. He was purchasing a Christmas present years ago for his son, was not demanding or drawing attention to himself, and very appreciative of the entire staff. To me, that shows a lot of class especially when those type of stories don't hit the newspapers.

[Meule]

Some of you may find this a strange choice, but i've recently re-discovered Sylvester Stallone in a BIG way as an actor.

Forgetting for a minute the physical dedication that he clearly puts into his roles (Re: getting ripped to shreds for "Rocky" III and IV and "Rambo" films... gaining 40 lbs to play a loser sheriff in "Copland", getting into top physical condition again at nearly 60 to play Rocky, etc.)... forget all of that for a second.

This is a guy who is incredibly smart and has terrific instincts as an actor, writer, and a director.

The earnestness, honesty, and heart that he puts into his performance while playing Rocky is really pretty amazing to see... even as you go back and look at the earlier films in the series.

One of my favorite moments with Stallone's turn with the character was in the most recent film "Rocky Balboa". It's a lovely scene between him and his son where he dispenses some inspirational wisdom about life. Check out what i mean, and see if you agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49Ef...eature=related



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You don't have to convince me, I like his movies

[kingdom warrior]

Jude Law

[Meule]

Steve Buscemi

[Meule]

Jude Law

Just saw him as Watson in the new Sherlock Holmes movie: don't bother, this isn't Sherlock Holmes (played by Robert Downey Jr.), this is a common street fighter who happens to be a little smarter than the rest