OT: Movie rental suggestions

[wco81]

Best actor is somebody few people have seen or noticed, not one of the box office names.

[pk500]

One dude I forgot to add to the "acting greats under 50" crowd: Benicio Del Toro. Dude steals just about every scene in just about every movie he's in.

[Naples39]

You can never call Leo a pretty boy again after seeing him in Blood Diamond. Awesome role, probably my favorite performance by him.

Also really enjoyed movies like the Aviator and Gangs of NY. He was really good in The Departed, though I wasn't crazy about the movie as a whole.

[JackB1]

Dicaprio is the best male actor under 50...period. Who is better?
I will definitley be going to see Inception soon.

I'd put Johnny Depp and Sean Penn in his class. Penn turns 50 next month, so he still counts in your group.

Johnny Depp is good, but I don't think as versatile as Leo. Love Sean Penn as well. Great actor! Another one who is great in everything....
from Spicoli ("If we don't get some cool rules pronto, we'll just be bogus too") to kissing dudes in Milk

[JackB1]

Recently watched 'Green Zone', and I would add Matt Damon to the under 50 list.

I would agree that Damon is just as good if not better than DiCaprio. I'm not even sure Dicaprio is all that great to begin with. I could probably think of a number of actors that are better than him. Off the top of my head I can think of Javier Bardem, Paul Giamatti and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Or how about Sam Rockwell, who generally flies under the radar. DiCaprio simply does the higher profile, big budget, semi-serious films that get Oscar consideration, plus he's got the star power from his teenage heart throb days.

BTW, go see The Kids are Alright. It's the best movie I've seen this year by a long shot. I have yet to see Inception.

OK, OK. Can I change it to the best under 40?

[Brando70]

I like DiCaprio but Depp is probably the most versatile actor working, in any age group. You could hand him any kind of script and he could probably pull off the role.

For actors under 50, I'd include Ralph Finnes in the discussion. And Clooney for that matter -- not a great range like the others, but he's exceptional at what he does and has been in some of my favorite roles (Three Kings, Ocean's 11, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Out of Sight).

Don Cheadle's another one, and I think Casey Affleck is on his way.

[LAking]

I like DiCaprio but Depp is probably the most versatile actor working, in any age group. You could hand him any kind of script and he could probably pull off the role.

For actors under 50, I'd include Ralph Finnes in the discussion. And Clooney for that matter -- not a great range like the others, but he's exceptional at what he does and has been in some of my favorite roles (Three Kings, Ocean's 11, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Out of Sight).

Don Cheadle's another one, and I think Casey Affleck is on his way.

Good call on Ralph Fiennes. I would have mentioned Clooney but I kind of figured he was 50 by now. Cheadle popped into my head as well. Loved Casey Affleck in The Assassination of Jesse James but he needs more time before I'm ready to put him near the top. For the record, I think Depp is a bit overrated but still a good actor.

Oh, and Christian Bale is up there as well.

[XXXIV]

I like DiCaprio but Depp is probably the most versatile actor working, in any age group. You could hand him any kind of script and he could probably pull off the role.

and I think Casey Affleck is on his way.

Agree with you on Depp as a spot above DiCaprio at least for today and on Casey A being on his way up.

Oh, and Christian Bale is up there as well.

I agree with that too. Anyone else just love him in American Psycho?

Enough of the sausage fest ....What about the women? ScarJo? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so very tasty.

[10spro]

I like DiCaprio but Depp is probably the most versatile actor working, in any age group. You could hand him any kind of script and he could probably pull off the role.

and I think Casey Affleck is on his way.

Agree with you on Depp as a spot above DiCaprio at least for today and on Casey A being on his way up.

Oh, and Christian Bale is up there as well.

I agree with that too. Anyone else just love him in American Psycho?

Enough of the sausage fest ....What about the women? ScarJo? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so very tasty.

Oh, he was a bad boy in AP. Classic stuff, enjoyed it so much that I bought the BR version of the movie as well.

[pk500]

Good call on Ralph Fiennes. I would have mentioned Clooney but I kind of figured he was 50 by now.

Well, damn: Clooney is only 49. The gray hair makes me think he's a distinguished 51 ...

[pk500]

Enough of the sausage fest ....What about the women? ScarJo? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so very tasty.

Diane Lane, thank you very much. Fantastic actress, and the hottest, smartest, most sophisticated MILF in Hollywood today.

[XXXIV]

Enough of the sausage fest ....What about the women? ScarJo? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so very tasty.

Diane Lane, thank you very much. Fantastic actress, and the hottest, smartest, most sophisticated MILF in Hollywood today.

You sir, have good taste. I have for many years now thought of her in the worst possible ways.

[pk500]

Enough of the sausage fest ....What about the women? ScarJo? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so very tasty.

Diane Lane, thank you very much. Fantastic actress, and the hottest, smartest, most sophisticated MILF in Hollywood today.

You sir, have good taste. I have for many years now thought of her in the worst possible ways.

Spurred by her smoldering, sensual role in "Unfaithful," I'm sure! If any guy didn't find Lane's performance in that movie stimulating to their loins, he should check his man card.

[Brando70]

My two all-time best supporting actresses would be Selma Hayek's breasts in Desperado

[Slumberland]

I recently watched Streets of Fire (by the same guy who did The Warriors) which featured a VERY young, very hot Diane Lane. Plus a young Willem Dafoe hamming it up in a leather corset as the evil leader of a biker gang. I found it all fairly awesome.

[sportdan30]

Well, count me as one who wasn't overly enchanted with "Inception". I thought the premise and the acting was well done, but the story itself seemed rather shallow. The latter part of that statement will probably raise eyebrows. The main story line lacked depth in my opinion. I would have much rather seen how these dream sequences originated. The back story involving Dicaprio's character was far more interesting than the plot. The movie left me flat.

I did quite enjoy Medal of Honor last night on Netflix watch instantly. I passed over this movie when it originally debuted some years ago thinking it was a rip off of An Officer and a Gentleman. But, this was a different, and based on a true story. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Dinero both played their characters well. Very gripping and emotional. It's a definite recommendation as a Netfilx free watch instantly.

[wco81]

I heard Inception had characters named Ariadne and Eames.

[XXXIV]

My two all-time best supporting actresses would be Selma Hayek's breasts in Desperado

....Well played sir.

I recently watched Streets of Fire (by the same guy who did The Warriors) which featured a VERY young, very hot Diane Lane. Plus a young Willem Dafoe hamming it up in a leather corset as the evil leader of a biker gang. I found it all fairly awesome.

I thought I was the only person that ever saw that movie. It was cool in a different way.

Well, count me as one who wasn't overly enchanted with "Inception". .

Not surprised at all and Im sure you are not alone. While I loved it and will see it again, It did seem like one of those movies you either accept and love or reject and hate.

I just watched a couple of Carey Grant classics again this week. Arsenic And Old Lace and Notorious. Both are great and if you can do B&W( I know some people cant stand it though I dont know why) they are both awesome and the dude is incredible in both. AaOL might be my #1 comedy all time.

[GTHobbes]

Well, count me as one who wasn't overly enchanted with "Inception". I thought the premise and the acting was well done, but the story itself seemed rather shallow. The latter part of that statement will probably raise eyebrows. The main story line lacked depth in my opinion. I would have much rather seen how these dream sequences originated. The back story involving Dicaprio's character was far more interesting than the plot. The movie left me flat.

I pretty much felt the same way about Inception (and Shutter Island, for that matter, two movies I was really looking forward to seeing). My girlfriend and I got stuck in the front row in the IMax theatre we went to see it at, so that could have something to do with it, but she wanted to leave 3/4 of the way through and I didn't put up an argument. Personally, I didn't even really care to see how it ended.

[sportdan30]

I rented Hot Tub Time Machine this past weeked. Worst. Movie. Ever. And to think, I wanted to see it when it came out in the theaters.

By the way, Red Box is going to start carrying blu-ray movies very soon. Price will be $1.50 per night.

[dbdynsty25]

I rented Hot Tub Time Machine this past weeked. Worst. Movie. Ever. And to think, I wanted to see it when it came out in the theaters.

Not the worst movie ever but still not even worth the hype it's garnered. I was so disappointed. Thankfully I only rented it for 5 bucks off the AppleTV.

[wco81]

Is the Red Box selection any good?

If people thought Blockbuster selection was shallow, how much could they hold in one of those machines?

[greggsand]

Is the Red Box selection any good?

If people thought Blockbuster selection was shallow, how much could they hold in one of those machines?

No idea, but there's literally 2 people standing in-front of every red box I drive-by EVERY TIME. Amazing how these things took off.

[F308GTB]

Anyone here see Black Dynamite? It's a somewhat respectfully done homage to the the "blaxploitation" movies of the '70s. It's sometimes silly, but it doesn't end up turning into a cliched lame parody like "Undercover Brother".

If you were to catch a quick glance of it on cable, you would swear it was made in 1974. Fun movie.

Watched this tonight. Fun flick.

[Jimmydeicide]

Is the Red Box selection any good?

If people thought Blockbuster selection was shallow, how much could they hold in one of those machines?

No idea, but there's literally 2 people standing in-front of every red box I drive-by EVERY TIME. Amazing how these things took off.

Its a dollar rental how bad can it be? Im digging it . Watched sherlock Holmes last night liked it a lot, but i like guy Ritchie movies.
Blu ray for 1.50 and soon they will get a decent selection hopefully.
Dead easy to rent dead easy to return, go to any one and return and get an email almost immediately confirming the return.

Im impressed but i dont need to see the latest greatest right away and its right in my price range for the now.