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Post by The Kid on Mar 13, 2020 17:48:40 GMT
The Kid 's outrage is so strange. Al Pacino ranking in the Top 10 actors of all time, out of hundreeds of well-known actors, is somehow a bad thing? How could anybody come to that conclusion? Al Pacino is phenomenal and has been one of my favourite actors for a long time. For a while he had a really bad reputation and I never really understood why. Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a Woman, Donnie Brasco, Scarface, ...And Justice For All are all masterclasses in acting. Given that resumé, I actually kinda regret not ranking him higher than I did. This is why I'm mad because 10 is too low for someone with that resume.
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Post by 🤯 on Mar 13, 2020 18:05:38 GMT
I think I maybe pulled a no-no and left Pacino off my list entirely because I had some sour taste in my mouth the day of making my final cuts based on feeling like Al had become an embarrassing parody of himself.
Clearly a misinformed and wrong stance to take, and even a hypocritical one as I'm a professed big fan of Nic Cage.
Glad he at least cracked the Top 10 overall.
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Post by Emperor on Mar 13, 2020 18:08:13 GMT
The Kid 's outrage is so strange. Al Pacino ranking in the Top 10 actors of all time, out of hundreeds of well-known actors, is somehow a bad thing? How could anybody come to that conclusion? Al Pacino is phenomenal and has been one of my favourite actors for a long time. For a while he had a really bad reputation and I never really understood why. Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a Woman, Donnie Brasco, Scarface, ...And Justice For All are all masterclasses in acting. Given that resumé, I actually kinda regret not ranking him higher than I did. This is why I'm mad because 10 is too low for someone with that resume. Well, many other actors have fantastic resumés, and most of them won't even make the list. Below Pacino, in other words. So, still don't get your rage.
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Post by Shootist on Mar 13, 2020 18:13:13 GMT
Pacino was a late cut from my list. If I had weighted it more towards males he would have made it for sure. I figured he would be way higher as well and be on most everyone's list.
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Post by Lionheart on Mar 13, 2020 19:07:23 GMT
This is probably the most disrespectful thing to happen on a list since we started doing lists. #10 greatest actor for Al Pacino? My goodness that's awful. I shouldn't be surprised though as some of you mofos have awful tastes in movies and actors. I'm just shocked by this. You guys are mental. The 10th greatest actor of all time is an incredibly immense honor, insanely difficult to achieve, and very much something to be proud of. If he were declared that in some official capacity, he would probably cry tears of joy from having the title bestowed upon him. What the Hell are you talking about? Stop being so nitpicky and appreciate him getting a deserved placement. People are acting like there’s only 20 actors in existence or something. Everyone needs to adjust their perspective away from their “I can barely make 15” attitude to an actually reasonable perspective. There’s at least a hundred actors with amazing talent near the same level as Pacino. Now...when some total bullshit actor gets placed above him on this list, which will assuredly happen, that is when you should complain.
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Post by The Kid on Mar 13, 2020 19:13:42 GMT
This is probably the most disrespectful thing to happen on a list since we started doing lists. #10 greatest actor for Al Pacino? My goodness that's awful. I shouldn't be surprised though as some of you mofos have awful tastes in movies and actors. I'm just shocked by this. You guys are mental. The 10th greatest actor of all time is an incredibly immense honor, insanely difficult to achieve, and very much something to be proud of. If he were declared that in some official capacity, he would probably cry tears of joy from having the title bestowed upon him. What the Hell are you talking about? Stop being so nitpicky and appreciate him getting a deserved placement. People are acting like there’s only 20 actors in existence or something. Everyone needs to adjust their perspective away from their “I can barely make 15” attitude to an actually reasonable perspective. There’s at least a hundred actors with amazing talent near the same level as Pacino. Now...when some total bullshit actor gets placed above him on this list, which will assuredly happen, that is when you should complain. It's an incredible honor for someone like Will Smith who better make the fucking list. But top 5 is where Pacino belongs.
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Post by Lionheart on Mar 13, 2020 19:14:57 GMT
Stop being such a child! Unreasonable tantrums. Damn kid.
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Post by Emperor on Mar 13, 2020 19:34:57 GMT
The "Never Satisfied" Kid
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Post by The Kid on Mar 13, 2020 19:36:48 GMT
The "Never Satisfied" Kid I’ll be satisfied if Leo finishes #1.
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Post by thereallt on Mar 13, 2020 19:49:49 GMT
I'll reserve my judgement until I see who finishes ahead of Al.
Anyway, Pacino is awesome, few actors have had his combination of charisma, stage presence, and gravitas. Godfather I, Godfather II, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Scarface, Heat, Devil s Advocate, Carlito's Way, Any Given Sunday..etc...etc... the elite titles Pacino has starred in just keep coming.
That being said, he's not the most versatile actor out there. He basically different aspects of himself for every character. You won't see the kind of transformation you see from A DDL, a Tom Hanks, Robert DeNiro or Marlon Brando out of Al Pacino.
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Post by The Kid on Mar 13, 2020 20:03:53 GMT
I need to know what movie besides Gangs of New York makes DDL so spectacular.
I always hear people talk him up on this board and I just don't get it.
I also just realized I forgot to put a big name on my list who will definitely finish in the top 3-5. I'm an idiot, but hey at least I gave Forest Whitaker some love.
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Post by 🤯 on Mar 13, 2020 20:17:02 GMT
I need to know what movie besides Gangs of New York makes DDL so spectacular. I always hear people talk him up on this board and I just don't get it. I also just realized I forgot to put a big name on my list who will definitely finish in the top 3-5. I'm an idiot, but hey at least I gave Forest Whitaker some love. Lincoln, There Will Be Blood, Last of the Mohicans...
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Post by The Kid on Mar 13, 2020 23:22:37 GMT
Blah, eh, didn't see it.
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Post by iron maiden on Mar 13, 2020 23:54:50 GMT
UT , how did you become a pink star legend? If you need to question why I am a legend , then there is no hope for you. I feel like I too need this explained. (6)
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Post by UT on Mar 14, 2020 0:08:19 GMT
If you need to question why I am a legend , then there is no hope for you. I feel like I too need this explained. (6) No hope!
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Post by 🤯 on Mar 14, 2020 0:45:17 GMT
Lincoln as a movie was maybe blah, but DDL's transformation into Lincoln was pretty fucking incredible. How do you "eh" on There Will Be Blood!? Fucking love that shit, and a performance on par with Butcher Bill. Last of the Mohicans is definitely worth a watch. The movie overall is the draw, more so than DDL's individual performance.
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Post by Shootist on Mar 14, 2020 2:12:24 GMT
I need to know what movie besides Gangs of New York makes DDL so spectacular. I always hear people talk him up on this board and I just don't get it. I also just realized I forgot to put a big name on my list who will definitely finish in the top 3-5. I'm an idiot, but hey at least I gave Forest Whitaker some love. My Left Foot was his breakout performance. Curiously we read the short story in school but never watched the movie.
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Post by thereallt on Mar 14, 2020 6:09:15 GMT
Name of the Father and The Boxer are two more great DDL performances. I'll speak more on DDL if and when his name comes up in the list, but he's basically one of those guys that doesn't work very often, but knocks it out the park every time he does.
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Post by RagnarokMike on Mar 14, 2020 6:14:14 GMT
I'll throw the Crucible on to the fire, why are we discussing DDL already, anyway? Won't there be plenty of time for that when we get to the top of the list?
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Post by 🤯 on Mar 14, 2020 11:43:03 GMT
I'll throw the Crucible on to the fire, why are we discussing DDL already, anyway? Won't there be plenty of time for that when we get to the top of the list? Oh yeah, forgot Cruc. Also solid! Had to rewatch that in high school English, was like dafuq is this, but then DDL ruled as per always. Maybe UT should just hurry up and reveal DDL as #9.
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Post by UT on Mar 14, 2020 19:35:27 GMT
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Post by The Kid on Mar 14, 2020 19:38:03 GMT
Well there’s another big name I forgot to add to my list but I didn’t forget Forest Whitaker. Smh.
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Post by UT on Mar 14, 2020 19:40:48 GMT
Robin Williams is in MY conversation for the most talented actor of all time , I know I'm in the minority but I literally love anytime he is on screen in anything he does - even the shit movies I can still find something to take away from Robin. Serious drama or zany comedy I feel he rarely fails to make a mark on me. Just incredibly versatile , maybe the pinnacle of versatility from any actor who has went back and forth to comedy and drama.
You give me his performance in GWH over any other supporting performance ever , then you have stuff like Mrs. Doubtfire , Jumanji and of course Aladdin on the other end. He bookends those with other dramatic movies like Insomnia , One Hour Photo and Dead Poets. There is literally nothing this man couldn't do. GOAT supporting actor performance , GOAT voicework.
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Post by Shootist on Mar 14, 2020 20:23:45 GMT
Robin Williams was my last cut as I wanted one more action oriented actor on my list. Yes, even in a movie like RV he was memorable. That scene with him trying to dump the sewage is still engrained in my memory. Also a minority opinion, perhaps the greatest late night guest of all time. His stints on Letterman were always must watch.
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Post by UT on Mar 14, 2020 20:32:44 GMT
Robin Williams was my last cut as I wanted one more action oriented actor on my list. Yes, even in a movie like RV he was memorable. That scene with him trying to dump the sewage is still engrained in my memory. Also a minority opinion, perhaps the greatest late night guest of all time. His stints on Letterman were always must watch. Yeah even aside from his movie roles , his standup , comedy albums appearances on shows and TV history all only enhance his resume.
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Post by Ness on Mar 14, 2020 21:34:15 GMT
I didn’t forget Forest Whitaker. Smh.
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Post by Emperor on Mar 14, 2020 21:58:51 GMT
You give me his performance in GWH over any other supporting performance ever , then you have stuff like Mrs. Doubtfire , Jumanji and of course Aladdin on the other end. He bookends those with other dramatic movies like Insomnia , One Hour Photo and Dead Poets. There is literally nothing this man couldn't do. GOAT supporting actor performance , GOAT voicework. Dude. You forgot one of his dramatic roles. In the greatest film ever made. Come on, man. We are Will Hunting bros. You have disappointed me. Didn't consider Robin Williams, but the more I think about it, the more I realise how great he is. Not a fan of his particular brand of comedy, but his serious acting is phenomenal.
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Post by iron maiden on Mar 14, 2020 22:04:23 GMT
Robin Williams is in MY conversation for the most talented actor of all time , I know I'm in the minority but I literally love anytime he is on screen in anything he does - even the shit movies I can still find something to take away from Robin. Serious drama or zany comedy I feel he rarely fails to make a mark on me. Just incredibly versatile , maybe the pinnacle of versatility from any actor who has went back and forth to comedy and drama. You give me his performance in GWH over any other supporting performance ever , then you have stuff like Mrs. Doubtfire , Jumanji and of course Aladdin on the other end. He bookends those with other dramatic movies like Insomnia , One Hour Photo and Dead Poets. There is literally nothing this man couldn't do. GOAT supporting actor performance , GOAT voicework. I don't know why I didn't consider him. He and John Candy are pretty much my two favorite of all time. The two of them made me laugh through a childhood that I didn't always have a lot to smile about, let alone laugh about. I feel like they helped shape my sense of humor - as sick as it may be at times. I feel like their genius really wasn't appreciated until after they were gone. Isn't that always the way.
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Post by UT on Mar 14, 2020 22:05:15 GMT
You give me his performance in GWH over any other supporting performance ever , then you have stuff like Mrs. Doubtfire , Jumanji and of course Aladdin on the other end. He bookends those with other dramatic movies like Insomnia , One Hour Photo and Dead Poets. There is literally nothing this man couldn't do. GOAT supporting actor performance , GOAT voicework. Dude. You forgot one of his dramatic roles. In the greatest film ever made. Come on, man. We are Will Hunting bros. You have disappointed me. Didn't consider Robin Williams, but the more I think about it, the more I realise how great he is. Not a fan of his particular brand of comedy, but his serious acting is phenomenal. Bro GWH is Good Will Hunting!
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Post by Ness on Mar 14, 2020 22:43:00 GMT
I loved his villain role in that episode of SVU. After watching it someone made a fake trailer of him as Hugo Strange with his role here and old Batman clips and I thought it was legit. Would've loved to see it.
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