Nathan, Sarah Michelle, or David; Who's the best actor?

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 03:19
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CHRISISALL

Monday, May 29, 2006 6:25 PM

Not 'Who's show is best', I'm tryin' to suss out who feels who is the thespian extrordinaire here.

Your pick?

Poll-like Chrisisall

FALLENANGEL

Monday, May 29, 2006 6:39 PM

That's not a fair question. I think all three are the best.

Nathan for his humor.

David for his serious side and sexiness

Sarah for her strong beautiful side attitude.

I don't know about you but that's my opinion

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ONTHEDRIFT

Monday, May 29, 2006 6:56 PM

Ok, I'll be brave and answer.
I must say first though, that I think a lot of "which is better" has to do with the writing -how much of an opportunity the actors are given to shine, through the plot or character development. That said I am going to have to go with, (big surprise), Nathan. Each of the actors mentioned have given stunning performances and have great moments, but Nathan seems to really emote regardless of whether or not it's a big "reaction" or emotional scene. There always seems to be a lot going on within Mal, and you can see it in Nathan's eyes. Granted all three actors played somewhat closed off characters - responsibility, their past etc. set them apart from everyone - but Mal always seemed more accessible to me. I at least thought it was easier to gain insight into
Mal's internal thoughts and struggles through Nathan's performance. He seemed to really feel it, he embodied Mal; it's easy for me to get lost in Firefly and never remember for a moment "it's a SHOW" because of the excellant performances of the cast.
Anyways, just my two credits.

(And for the record, they are all three terrific actors who enhanced extraordinary shows. A very difficult poll Chrisisall!)

CHRISISALL

Monday, May 29, 2006 7:11 PM

Me honestly...I'd go with Nathan. It might be that he was given more chance to emote due to the writing, but that's my feeling.

Then again, Sarah can make me cry on cue...

Chrisisall

QBALL13

Monday, May 29, 2006 7:30 PM

This is a trick question isn’t it? Hands down it’s Nathan and I’m rating this not just on Firefly, but on other acting jobs that I have seen him in as well. He has proven that his ability runs the gamut from comedy to drama to action and even romantic.

I will probably get a lot of people saying “What the hell are you talking about”, but I never really cared much for Sara. I have not been impressed by her in any of her movies or in Buffy. I don’t know if they always want her to play the same character or if she just give the same performance, but there is nothing new or original from her in any of her parts. Now maybe my Buffy comment is a bit unfair as I never really watched the show, but the times I did I would often fall asleep if it was not a Allison Hannigan heavy episode.

I never really watched Angel so I can’t honestly say one way or another if I thought David was better than Nathan, but I have watched nearly every episode of Bones and I feel he is an adequate actor, but nothing special. However, as ONTHEEDGE stated, a big reason for this could be the writing.

Final Grades
Nathan = A+
David = C
Sara = F

But that’s just my opinion.

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." - Albert Einstein

ECGORDON

Monday, May 29, 2006 7:59 PM

Nathan. No doubt about it.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

RUXTON

Monday, May 29, 2006 8:00 PM

There can be no question. Sarah, by far.

"Show me the signs! Read me my fortune!... Will it hurt?" [Season One}

I cried when I first saw this, and still do. And she's only gotten better.

VINTERDRAKEN

Monday, May 29, 2006 8:20 PM

Would have to say Nathan

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Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

TAYEATRA

Monday, May 29, 2006 8:29 PM

Oooh tough question. If we were talking 5 or 6 years ago I would have said Sarah simply because she was deliciously evil in Cruel Intentions and repeatedly broke my heart in Buffy seasons 1-3. After that though... not so much, I just don't think she really put everything into her performances after that. It was still good but no longer great.

I never would have put David as the better of the three. I agree he is an Ok actor and he has Nathan beat when it comes to the art of brooding but I don't think he expresses the same range as Nathan and Sarah.

So I seem to have narrowed it down to Nathan although I would want to see more evidence before confirming that decision. When it comes to action and humour definitely but obviously, I haven't seen him in more than 3 or 4 roles so I could still be convinced to change my mind.

Good thought-provoking question! My mind is now in the serious place...

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Taya
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I'm going to S3!!!
(*Insert hysterical celebration dance here*)

JOSSISAGOD

Monday, May 29, 2006 9:32 PM

I CAN'T or WON'T choose (pick one)

I love them all,

Nathan 'cause I've seen that he can do a range of emoting.

Sarah 'cause she has done the same thing with varying amounts of success.

David 'cause he plays the strong kind of brooding character that's fun too.

I never was taken with Alyson 'cause it seems to me that no matter what she does, she'll always be Willow. She is either chosen for or chooses roles that closely resemble Willow, and I have never seen her act any differently from when she was on buffy to anything else she's done. I still love her though.

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

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