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Robert Downey Jr



Interesting choice. What films do you base this on because I can't think of any in which RDJ's acting abilities have stood out. Not saying he's not a good actor but I'm interested in why you rate him.



A Guide To Recognising Your Saints, Short Cuts, Zodiac, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Goodnight and Good Luck are all films I've seen recently where I've thought "damn you're good".



Chaplin, Less Than Zero, Two Girls And A Guy (I think it's called that anyway), my nakesake is definitely up there.

No one has mentioned one of his past co stars and owner of greatest performance ever (imo - Naked), David Thewlis. Genius. Other greats already mentioned, Philip Seymour Hoffman - anyone seen "Love Liza"? What a performance. Buscemi is definitely up there too. His cameo in The Sopranos was a joy. And I haven't even mentioned the old stagers, Pacino (in the 70s and 80s), De Niro and Newman (RIP). And for the ladies, as they never get a mention in this regard; Frances McDormand, Natalie Portman (hallelujah!) and Julianne Moore.
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Julianne Moore.



Her part in Short Cuts sticks in the mind, certainly.

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Peter Sellers - For his role in Dr. Strangelove. Pure genius!

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Peter Sellers - For his role in Dr. Strangelove. Pure genius!



Which one!
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Exactly

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The guy is supposed to be a buffoon BUT BUT val kilmer is a dam fine actor i cant think of a more versitile preformer (top secret to the doors) and surley thats what its all about?

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Mr. Al Pacino.

 

Who else could unleash a tirade on screen like he can...

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JohnDuncan:
Actually yes Hugh Grant is the worst offender. "And in this film Hugh Grant plays.......Hugh Grant (again)".


Or rather, in his next one he doesn't any more... 


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yeah he flounced off like......um........

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