Young actors with promise...
POSTED BY: Niki2
UPDATED: Friday, January 5, 2018 00:45
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NC: Yes, I first saw Hanks on Bosom Buddies, too, but it didn't inspire me to expect further. Interesting how many stand-ups end up being really good actors...I'm sure there's a statement there...?
And I've been let down by Paquin...yes, I hoped for a lot from her, too, but haven't seen much. Fly Away Home wasn't exciting, in my opinion (acting-wise); maybe it's that she's doing stage that I've missed more of her. Wouldn't mind more, fer shore!
Okay, Mike; everyone's giving such glowing reviews of Kilmer in Doors that I guess I'm going to have to rent it. Woe be to you who recommended it if I think it sux, tho'!
And yes, yes, YES to Downey Jr. in Chaplin. One reason I was so bummed that he self-destructed; hopefully he's got it in him to get back, he's certainly trying!
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Have you seen "True Blood" on HBO yet? I've been blown away not only by Anna Paquin but the whole cast, (Stephen Moyer, a Brit, Alexander Skaarsgard,from Sweden, and Ryan Kwanten, from Australia, and Sam Trammel from the good ole US of A -off topic but all 4 are Uhmmmm....!good actors to say the least). And add Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis and the great Lois Smith.
I never saw Chaplin but I'd always heard of how good Robert Downey Jr. was back then. I'll have to see it now.
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Originally posted by Niki2:...lotta material there to work from!!
Natalie Portman has yet to prove herself to me, but I'm still hoping. You snagged her right for Star Wars, tho'!
I don't think Anthony Edwards has proven himself yet--to me anyway--
I had thought Edwards pulled off Revenge of the Nerds quite well. Not exactly Shakespeare, but many roles are not.
I had actually hoped Amidala in SW would go to Liesel Matthews or Lisa Jakub. But while watching SW1:TPM I noticed another, Amidala's servant/imposter/substitute - not a "big" role in terms of lines, but in many scenes, and a pivotal portrayal. Many scenes and performances in the film seemed stilted, and from good actors not prone to such problems, but she seemed engaged in the scenes and pulled off the performance quite well, the scenes flowed very well and her work was far better than the stars. But I thought she had a weird name, the letters went together differently. Then I saw her in Bend it Like Beckham, unrecognizable but the same name - have enjoyed Keira Knightly's work ever since.
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Forgot this thread, similar to my thread titled Untapped Potential - I was likely looking for this one when I started that one.
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I notice this thread mentioned Sandra Bullock and Ellen Page, and in that year cinema released Blindside and Inception.
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McKensie Grace. Other roles before, but carries the title role in Gifted.
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