Debate Gary Oldman
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Bar none, one of the greatest screen actors of all time
publicado por movie_naziSTAFFMOD el 21 de abril de 2017 a las 00:15
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.
Contestado por NotoriousRio
el 21 de abril de 2017 a las 19:43
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!
Contestado por rudely_murray
el 21 de abril de 2017 a las 20:39
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.
Contestado por movie_nazi
el 21 de abril de 2017 a las 21:19
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.
Contestado por Movies1234
el 21 de abril de 2017 a las 23:17
He was the star of one of my favorite movies. Romeo Is Bleeding
Contestado por movie_nazi
el 21 de abril de 2017 a las 23:18
Yes, I believe I did mention that film as it is one of my favorite roles he did as well.
Contestado por Movies1234
el 24 de abril de 2017 a las 17:35
As good as Gary was in Romeo is Bleeding, Lena Olin stole the show. She was outstanding in it.
Contestado por movie_nazi
el 24 de abril de 2017 a las 18:02
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.