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Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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i was watching the 100 greatest actors last week and Al Pacino was voted the greatest , i havnt seen him in much except the godfather trilogy n scarface n i thought he was excellent in them but i fink Robert De Niro is a better actor n he was voted 4th , who agree Pacino is the greatest?
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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While I enjoy the work of Pacino just a hair more, I would have to say that Marlong Brando with-holds just the slightest bit more talent.
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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i cant comment on marlon brando cos av sadly only seen him in the godfather  but my dad really doesnt like him lol from what i know , Pacino and De Niro are my personal favourites
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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Originally posted by anthony lee:
but my dad really doesnt like him Wicka-wha? What is your dad, a communist :p By the way, welcome to the boards.
"Somebody told me when the bomb hits, everybody in a two mile radius will be instantly sublimated, but if you lay face down on the ground for some time, avoiding the residual ripples of heat, you might survive, permanently fucked up and twisted like you're always underwater refracted. But if you do go gas, there's nothing you can do if the air that was once you is mingled and mashed with the kicked up molecules of the enemy's former body. Big-kid-tested, motherf--ker approved."
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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I would have to give my vote to De Niro...
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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04/15/06 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by anthony lee:
i was watching the 100 greatest actors last week and Al Pacino was voted the greatest , i havnt seen him in much except the godfather trilogy ... So can you tell us exactly what '100 Greatest Actors' poll this was? In other words, who ran the poll...AFI, etc.? Originally posted by anthony lee:
i cant comment on marlon brando cos av sadly only seen him in the godfather but my dad really doesnt like him lol from what i know , Pacino and De Niro are my personal favourites ... So you haven't seen Pacino in much except the GF Trilogy/Scarface, you have only seen Brando in GF, and you haven't mentioned what you've seen DeNiro in, although I assume you also saw him at least in GFII...but based upon that, Pacino and DeNiro are your personal favorites. So you agree with this 'poll' that votes Pacino #1 of the '100 Greatest Actors'. That's certainly your right. You mentioned DeNiro came in as # 4. Can you tell us who ranked 2nd and 3rd? Can you share with us the entire top 10? Just wondering. Apple
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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There was an article a while back in the bfi's Sight & Sound which explored Hackman's talent and work as largely underappreciated. I recommend it.
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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04/15/06 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by MistaMista Tom Hagen:
..I'm still contemplating your choice of Hackman. I know very little about him it seems. The only films of his I've seen...
...Doesnt't exactly seem like matierial for the greatest of all time. Do you feel as though he is widely underappreciated? ... So are you judging the actor or the films? If you look at the diversity of his characters just in the films you listed, its apparent that Hackman is one of the greatest characters we have or have EVER had. He's capable of carrying a film as well as playing a strong secondary role. He's adept at comedy as well as high drama. (His appearances in 'Superman' and 'The Bird Cage' are two of the most hysterical performances on film.). Additionally, many people seem to forget or have not seen him in some of his earliest roles, in 'Bonnie & Clyde' and 'I Never Sang For My Father' (both of which earned him Oscar nominations). As your list partially proves, Hackman is more often than not the one outstanding feature of alot of forgettable movies. Quite simply, he can do just about anything and yes, when pitted against names like Pacino/Brando/DeNiro etc, he most certainly IS underappreciated. And speaking of 'Superman'...another great, GREAT and widely unappreciated actor happens to be the wonderful Ned Beatty. Apple
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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04/15/06 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by Capo de La Cosa Nostra:
Hackman's the best actor ever to grace American Cinema. He's up there with DeNiro and Brando. Amazingly versatile, subtle, and a great presence. How does Kinski compare to those guys?
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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04/15/06 03:35 PM
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IMO, Brando the Greatest Actor Of All Time!
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Re: Al Pacino ...Greatest actor?
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04/15/06 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by Double-J:
Pssht, everyone who is anyone knows that Gene Hackman's best performance came as the blind man in Young Frankenstein (That's, Franken-steen!) :p Actually, I'd say the greatest sports movie of all time brings out his best performance, Hoosiers!
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