Discuter de Gary Oldman
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Bar none, one of the greatest screen actors of all time
posté par movie_naziSTAFFMOD le 21 avril 2017 à 00h15
Although the 90s were his heydays, this cat always pops in my head when people ask me who is my favorite actor. I wouldn't say he is my favorite since there are so many I like but he is definitely one of my favorites.
Réponse de NotoriousRio
le 21 avril 2017 à 19h43
Agree, he'd of been great in any era, he's played some great roles and had some memorable characters over the years. Looking forward to seeing his portrayal of Winston Churchill!
Réponse de rudely_murray
le 21 avril 2017 à 20h39
He can be very good indeed but I have always found he has a tendency to play to the back of the room - in fact, contrary to the op I find much of his 90s work (i.e. Leon, Lost in Space) unbearably hammy.
He can be a very subtle, extremely effective actor, my favourite of his performances being in Prick Up Your Ears.
The jury is out on his Churchill. It is a part that is easy to turn into caricature, even for good actors - see Timothy Spall's embarrassing attempt in The King's Speech. Hopefully Oldman will keep it reigned-in.
Réponse de movie_nazi
le 21 avril 2017 à 21h19
Oh, I don't like any of his mainstream Hollywood crap. However, I love his character acting like when he portrayed Drexel in True Romance or a crooked NYPD cop in over his head in the neo-noir Romeo is Bleeding or when he played Beethoven. This is when I think he shines best. I don't like his villain roles as much like the ones you mentioned but I thought he was very good in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
What did you think of Rod Taylor's performance as Churchhill in Inglourious Basterds? Albeit a bit part, I thought it was uncanny.
Réponse de Movies1234
le 21 avril 2017 à 23h17
He was the star of one of my favorite movies. Romeo Is Bleeding
Réponse de movie_nazi
le 21 avril 2017 à 23h18
Yes, I believe I did mention that film as it is one of my favorite roles he did as well.
Réponse de Movies1234
le 24 avril 2017 à 17h35
As good as Gary was in Romeo is Bleeding, Lena Olin stole the show. She was outstanding in it.
Réponse de movie_nazi
le 24 avril 2017 à 18h02
Yes, she was excellent in it. But Oldman's display of a wide range of emotions are phenomenal. Not to mention a pretty good NY accent for a limey.