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Looper007 t1_j9tdpn1 wrote

Reply to comment by RagsTTiger in What Are the Most Impressive Debut Performances by Actors/Actresses? by SherbertEquivalent66

Not his debut to be fair, he did a film called Summer City before Mad Max.

Sam Neill did like 5 or 6 films before My Brilliant Career, also one amazing one in Sleeping Dogs. He's great in the film I give you that but nowhere near his debut.

Not Judy Davis debut either, she did a film two years before that was her debut.

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Galac_tacos t1_j9tc57l wrote

Reply to I hated the film 'Nope' by jonah_wilkie

I think if you need to have every aspect of a not particularly complex film that has already laid out every point then maybe Peele isn't for you. Hate is a strong word, and one not remotely warranted by your criticisms. Your questions about Jean Jacket do nothing but prove the point that either you were distracted and didn't pay attention or somehow can't comprehend such a simple explanation.

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TheTankGarage t1_j9t44if wrote

Reply to What is your honest opinion on Leonardo DiCaprio acting by Leather-Climate3438

I have this theory about actors. There are three categories;

Those who were born with the ability.

Those who were born with the ability but decided they can always learn more.

Those who weren't born with it but tried to learn anyway, no matter how much time and money they spend, they will never act. They might still get work if they're pretty but it will never be for their acting. Keanu Reeves is a good example, he's not an actor, he's an acrobat. Denise Richards would be another, she's a model, not an actor. etc etc.

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DiCaprio have been a spectacular actor his entire life, he's never had to learn. Most great actors never have to learn, it also means they will always act the same in every movie. Kate Winslet, Marlon Brando, Elliot Page.

This means that even simply a good actor, not a spectacular one, who works at it and learns their entire career will eventually surpass the spectacular one. Biggest "sleeper" I think would be Scarlett Johansson

Then if a spectacular actor decides to learn, that's how you get people like Meryl Streep or Daniel Day-Lewis. Also weirdly enough, a lot of stand up comics? I think Tatiana Maslany is another one -Orphan Black is just on another level- and most of this theory is because of her: https://youtu.be/SEQuUJ5YUdQ

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UgatzStugots t1_j9t2k0r wrote

Reply to comment by AgentUpright in What is your honest opinion on Leonardo DiCaprio acting by Leather-Climate3438

Leo becomes Calvin Candie in Django Unchained, he's totally different from any other role, same goes with his role as Danny Archer in Blood Diamond or his role in Gilbert Grape.

Tom Hanks role as Forrest Gump or his role as Cap. Miller in Saving Private Ryan are completely different too.

It seems to me like you rate someone higher just because they put on a bunch of make-up or put on a different voice. I think it's more impressive when an actor can just be believable and give a genuine performance.

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