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Silkyskillz11 [Edit] [Delete] 69 replies 15:40 March 12th, 2013

So, I finally checked out Lincoln the other night. The film was bloody slow and I slept through bits and bobs, but maaaaaan, his performance was once again mesmeric. He is TOO GOOD.

Kid thoroughly deserves all his recent accolades.

This got me thinking - is he the character greatest actor of all time?

I know De Niro gets mentioned all the time, but he has done some real stinkers for sure, whereas DDL continues to churn out masterpiece after masterpiece. Can't think of one dud film he's been involved in (other than that singing one from a couple years ago)

with this in mind, I'm gonna say DDL is the GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME.

who's with me?

other opinions are also welcome

always with thanks

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Not sure I've ever seen a film with him in.

What films is he in?

urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 15:41 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Just checked Wikipedia
  
  I can confirm I have never seen any film with him in.
  
  Can't be that great then...
  
  urbanfox @urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 15:46 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - I realised the other day I have only seen one film with Richard Gere in
    
    badmanreturns @urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 15:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Not seen any of his either
      
      urbanfox @badmanreturns | 12 Mar '13, 16:06 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - Pretty Woman?
        
        I though everyone had seen that
        
        Gringo @urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 16:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Nah.
        
        Sounds like it'd be a bit boring...
        
        What's it about?
        
        urbanfox @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        A killer robot from the 27th century
        
        Gringo @urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 16:17 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Does it have shootouts, explosions and one-liners?
        
        urbanfox @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:18 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Yes, yes and YES
        
        Sold?
        
        Gringo @urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 16:19 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        YES
        
        Give that a watch tonight. Can't wait!
        
        urbanfox @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Nope.
        
        badmanreturns @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:30 | X | ^ This | Reply
acted like a jerk to get dumped by a woman

mesmerised by a man

cat_race | 12 Mar '13, 15:42 | X | ^ This | Reply

drop_b this'd this
- you've become a terribly dull cretin
  
  Silkyskillz11 @cat_race | 12 Mar '13, 15:43 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - i was just providing cliff notes for your threads
    
    cat_race @Silkyskillz11 | 12 Mar '13, 15:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - those two lines sum up those two threads entirely
      
      cat_race @cat_race | 12 Mar '13, 15:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - also there was one about eating stood up
        
        that's probably something to do with a healthier colon or something
        
        cat_race @cat_race | 12 Mar '13, 16:08 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - :D
      
      msmonipenni @cat_race | 12 Mar '13, 15:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
      
      Royter-Hatfood, badmanreturns, and joeymahone this'd this
  - Become?
    
    Gringo @Silkyskillz11 | 12 Mar '13, 15:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - you took your time
      
      cat_race @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:01 | X | ^ This | Reply
- :'D
  
  splitterwill @cat_race | 12 Mar '13, 16:39 | X | ^ This | Reply
Di Caprio will be up there by the time he's finished

Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 15:42 | X | ^ This | Reply
- haha seriously? hes way to attractive and "hollywood"
  
  monoshono @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 15:43 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Name a bad film he's been in
    
    Not including titanic because it's not that bad.
    
    Shinjers @monoshono | 12 Mar '13, 15:47 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Inception was absolute gash wasn't it?
      
      ^ from autofill
      
      urbanfox @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 15:47 | X | ^ This | Reply
      
      Cementimental, DaddyorChips, and lukowski this'd this
      - Was it fuck
        
        Shinjers @urbanfox | 12 Mar '13, 15:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - I'm not saying he's bad, he's good
      
      It's just whenever hes on film you cant' help but see famous actor leonardo di caprio. Like in Gangs of New York, hes supposed to be some street urchin, but looks like a fucking supermodel.
      
      monoshono @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 15:57 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - It's not his fault he's good looking
        
        To be honest that's why i said by the time he's finished. People can't see beyond how hollywood he is but by his body of work will be looked back on as one of the best. He's a great actor
        
        Shinjers @monoshono | 12 Mar '13, 15:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        he's not that good looking
        
        looks like a fucking pussy cat
        
        drop_b @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 16:22 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Catch me if you can
      
      Blood Diamond
      
      Gringo @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 16:01 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - He was still good in both of them
        
        Blud Die-a-mond
        
        Shinjers @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:03 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Ah, you said name a bad film though
        
        Gringo @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 16:05 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        don't feed the troll mate
        
        cat_race @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 16:05 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Gringo this'd this
      - Catch me if you can
        
        Great Film. Di Caprio chooses great films, he doesnt really "own" them though.
        
        wonton @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 19:19 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - The Great Gatsby looks like it'll be shite.
      
      DaddyorChips @Shinjers | 12 Mar '13, 18:14 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - that j. edgar hoover film
      
      Severed799 @Shinjers | 13 Mar '13, 01:21 | X | ^ This | Reply
don't trust the sample size

cat_race @monoshono | 12 Mar '13, 15:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
He's only been in about 2 films.

LOLpop | 12 Mar '13, 15:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
he gets on my nerves if I'm honest

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChewingTheScenery

japes | 12 Mar '13, 15:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
- The suck it up bit at the end of There Will be Blood is pretty dreadful.
  
  LOLpop @japes | 12 Mar '13, 15:50 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - *AMAZING
    
    Severed799 @LOLpop | 13 Mar '13, 01:25 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    DJRoomba this'd this
    - I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE
      
      DJRoomba @Severed799 | 13 Mar '13, 11:39 | X | ^ This | Reply
      
      Severed799 and Silkyskillz11 this'd this
      - fuck
        
        so many great, great moments in that film.
        'bastard in a basket'
        
        Silkyskillz11 @DJRoomba | 13 Mar '13, 12:07 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Severed799 this'd this
        
        I ABANDONED MY CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILDDDDD
        
        I ABANDONED MY BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
        
        partyheart @Silkyskillz11 | 13 Mar '13, 14:16 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        DJRoomba, Severed799, and hanshotfirst this'd this
        
        One night, I'm going to come into your house
        
        and I'm going to slit your throat.
        
        OUTTA FREAKIN' NOWHERE!
        
        DJRoomba @partyheart | 13 Mar '13, 15:39 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        hanshotfirst this'd this
- yeah
  
  I think I've only seen There Will Be Blood of his and he was definitely ACTING.
  
  j0hn @japes | 13 Mar '13, 14:29 | X | ^ This | Reply
but hes played a different character in each one

monoshono @LOLpop | 12 Mar '13, 15:46 | X | ^ This | Reply
http://drownedinsound.com/community/boards/social/4257202

Royter-Hatfood | 12 Mar '13, 15:49 | X | ^ This | Reply
Day Lewis is the ultimate method actor

Really picks and chooses his role, immerses himself completely. Has in been in 5 films in 10 years?

De Niro is less picky these days

Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:04 | X | ^ This | Reply
- If you have to completely immerse yourself in the character your playing
  
  doesn't that make you a shit actor?
  
  Royter-Hatfood @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:10 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  cat_race and urbanfox this'd this
  - not really, no
    
    thanks for your input, buddy
    
    Silkyskillz11 @Royter-Hatfood | 12 Mar '13, 16:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Surely an actor who can rock up, skim read the script, choose an interpretation and completely knock it out of the park
      
      is superior to someone who has to stay in character 24/7 for months just to get to grips with it?
      
      Royter-Hatfood @Silkyskillz11 | 12 Mar '13, 16:19 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - Its an interesting arguement
        
        Two schools of acting innit?
        
        Gringo @Royter-Hatfood | 12 Mar '13, 16:20 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        People are too easily impressed by method actors
        
        like when Christian Bale lost loads of weight for The Machinist and everyone had a little cry about how brilliant he was, even though it was a shit film, a boring performance and as if losing a bit of weight when you're getting paid six figures to do it is impresive.
        
        Royter-Hatfood @Gringo | 12 Mar '13, 16:30 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        cat_race this'd this
        
        it was a good film
        
        and he was REALLY thin.
        
        zxcvbnm- @Royter-Hatfood | 12 Mar '13, 16:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        PickledOeuf this'd this
  - *you're
    
    Royter-Hatfood @Royter-Hatfood | 12 Mar '13, 16:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Just makes you a method actor I think
    
    Lawrence Olivier once asked Dustin Hoffman on the set of Marathon Man why he had gone without sleep for three days. Hoffman said "to make it look like I've not slept in three days" Olivier said "just try acting dear boy"
    
    Story may be false/enhanced etc
    
    http://www.simplydustinhoffman.com/tryactingdearboy.htm
    
    Gringo @Royter-Hatfood | 12 Mar '13, 16:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
He was good in my beautiful launderette

creakyknees | 12 Mar '13, 16:18 | X | ^ This | Reply
DDL needs to be in a comedy

Stretch his comedic acting muscles so we can see if he's got the whole package. Brando did it plenty of times.

drop_b | 12 Mar '13, 16:25 | X | ^ This | Reply
- He's quite funny in A Room With A View
  
  but that was back when he actually had to put effort into impressing people rather than phoning it in for the likes of 11.
  
  Royter-Hatfood @drop_b | 12 Mar '13, 16:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
its de niro

end of thread really

TheKennedyCurse | 12 Mar '13, 16:35 | X | ^ This | Reply
Or he should do an early 90s Harvey Keitel left-turn

And act in some serious arthouse and gritty underground films with new film-making talent. Enough of these big bloated films playing BIG CHARACTERS like DANIEL PLAINVIEW AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Keitel was a fearless actor in the early 90s, his string of films during that time is incredible.

drop_b | 12 Mar '13, 16:37 | X | ^ This | Reply
I think you'll find it's Nicolas Cage

cheers

shucks | 12 Mar '13, 18:43 | X | ^ This | Reply

anal_schwarzenegger this'd this
He is a fantastic actor, but your 'best of all time' suggestion is void because he did that film Nine

hanshotfirst | 13 Mar '13, 11:27 | X | ^ This | Reply
Lincoln is great by the way

don't listen to the OP

Severed799 | 13 Mar '13, 11:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
He's utterly brilliant...

and in relative terms has definitely been helped by the likes of De Niro doing some complete dross.

Can we also talk about how amazing There Will Be Blood is?

Reckoning | 13 Mar '13, 14:19 | X | ^ This | Reply
not that good in hellbreeder

cat_race | 13 Mar '13, 14:21 | X | ^ This | Reply
he's no jook

Jordan_229_2 | 13 Mar '13, 14:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
I love this clip of him from Gangs of New York

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gNLmOuO1t0

Ricky_Ronco | 13 Mar '13, 14:36 | X | ^ This | Reply
Day Lewis is a master of the philosophy "less is more"

He saves Lincoln by the way, which is let down by a horrendously boring first 40 minutes.
Spielberg = the oppposite of 'less is more'

kostenurky | 13 Mar '13, 15:21 | X | ^ This | Reply

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