What actor or actress has shown the most improvement or growth? - Blu-ray Forum

cynatnite · 01-09-2010, 04:00 AM

When you look at a body of work, what actor or actress has shown the most growith or improvement?

The one that comes to mind is Jim Carrey. Even though he was hilarious early on in roles like Ace Ventura and the Cable Guy, I didn't think much of him. Over the course of his career, he showed a lot of growth as an actor and now he's a top-tiered actor.

JTStarkiller · 01-09-2010, 06:29 PM

I'm continually impressed with Joseph Gordon-Levitt. You don't see too many young actors consistently choosing challenging roles like he does. Films like Brick, Mysterious Skin, and Hesher, just to name a few.

dajaga · 01-09-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JTStarkiller

I'm continually impressed with Joseph Gordon-Levitt. You don't see too many young actors consistently choosing challenging roles like he does. Films like Brick, Mysterious Skin, and Hesher, just to name a few.

i agree with joseph gordon-levitt, he is a pretty good rounded actor.
please dont shoot me but im really enjoying leonardo decaprio`s movies. he still has to work a little harder on the roles but he has great potential

McGarnigal · 01-09-2010, 06:38 PM

I'd say Brendan Fraser or Tom Arnold- look at their joke comedy beginings, now their sought after acclaimed dramatic performers.

jhiggy23 · 01-09-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cynatnite

When you look at a body of work, what actor or actress has shown the most growith or improvement?

The one that comes to mind is Jim Carrey. Even though he was hilarious early on in roles like Ace Ventura and the Cable Guy, I didn't think much of him. Over the course of his career, he showed a lot of growth as an actor and now he's a top-tiered actor.

I think he has more acting talent than people give him credit for (see: Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine), but I think he is FAR from a top-tier actor. Reason? He doesn't have enough quality films that showcase his talent.

jhiggy23 · 01-09-2010, 07:15 PM

How about George Clooney and Brad Pitt? They both started off as mere "pretty boys," but have both established themselves as top-notch actors who continually make quality films.

Secretagentnumber6 · 01-09-2010, 07:38 PM

Leonardo DiCaprio is number one in my book. He went from guest starring on Growing Pains to one of the finest actors in Hollywood today.

Jaguar007 · 01-09-2010, 10:10 PM

What about Tom Hanks

Before

After

209Mason · 01-10-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

Leonardo DiCaprio is number one in my book. He went from guest starring on Growing Pains to one of the finest actors in Hollywood today.

Agreed... and for a time there I thought he was gonna be a has been teen idol after Romeo/Juliet and Titanic... but he's really turned into a great actor.

recS-12 · 01-10-2010, 06:55 AM

Robin Williams... Mork & Mindy, need I say more?

masoud90 · 01-10-2010, 07:12 AM

Yeah Leo definitely. He has been in some of the best movies over the past 10-15 years. I really think they keep snubbing him the Oscars...his performance in both the Departed and Revolutionary Road was top notch.

Evra · 01-10-2010, 07:37 AM

Has anyone seen Pamela Anderson's before and after shots.

steve_dave · 01-10-2010, 07:47 AM

Drew Barrymore
Leonardo DiCaprio
Jodie Foster
Kurt Russell

And the always impeccable Natalie Portman

EDIT: Forgot to add Adam Sandler who proved he can do screwball comedies with Happy Gilmore & Billy Madison, dramatic comedies such as 50 First Dates & Funny People, and what I believe to be his best film yet: Punch Drunk Love.

Batman1980 · 01-10-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Yeah Leo definitely. He has been in some of the best movies over the past 10-15 years. I really think they keep snubbing him the Oscars...his performance in both the Departed and Revolutionary Road was top notch.

He'll be like Julia Roberts, they'll ignore him again and again and then eventually he'll "win" one for a role but it'll really be for his career achievements.

js666 · 01-10-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cynatnite

When you look at a body of work, what actor or actress has shown the most growith or improvement?

The one that comes to mind is Jim Carrey. Even though he was hilarious early on in roles like Ace Ventura and the Cable Guy, I didn't think much of him. Over the course of his career, he showed a lot of growth as an actor and now he's a top-tiered actor.

Top-tiered??? Really???

Which movie(s) would that be???
I think most have grown sick of his "signature" face that feels like he'll spring out at ANY moment of ANY movie.
I know it's just my opinion but the guy really makes me

...and don't even get me started on Adam Sandler.

OK, I'm done...

tbizzle · 01-10-2010, 10:46 AM

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...and don't even get me started on Adam Sandler.

OK, I'm done...

If you haven't seen Reign Over Me, you should check it out, it's pretty good. And Adam Sandler did a great job in that film

Shanester · 01-10-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

Leonardo DiCaprio is number one in my book. He went from guest starring on Growing Pains to one of the finest actors in Hollywood today.

and teaming up with a master like Scorcese is one of the smartest career moves too

Johnny Vinyl · 01-10-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

How about George Clooney and Brad Pitt? They both started off as mere "pretty boys," but have both established themselves as top-notch actors who continually make quality films.

Yeah! Watch their performances in Burn After Reading!

John

Johnny Vinyl · 01-10-2010, 02:01 PM

And Leonardo Dicaprio impresses me more and more with every role he does. Absolutely loved him in Blood Diamond!

John

Elvis · 01-10-2010, 02:04 PM

I would go with Clooney. What he has done this year with Up in the Air and the voice work for Fantastic Mr. Fox has been amazing to go along with Oh Brother Where Art Thou and Burn After Reading.

01-09-2010, 04:00 AM	#1
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2	What actor or actress has shown the most improvement or growth? When you look at a body of work, what actor or actress has shown the most growith or improvement? The one that comes to mind is Jim Carrey. Even though he was hilarious early on in roles like Ace Ventura and the Cable Guy, I didn't think much of him. Over the course of his career, he showed a lot of growth as an actor and now he's a top-tiered actor.

01-10-2010, 07:47 AM	#13
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Drew Barrymore Leonardo DiCaprio Jodie Foster Kurt Russell And the always impeccable Natalie Portman EDIT: Forgot to add Adam Sandler who proved he can do screwball comedies with Happy Gilmore & Billy Madison, dramatic comedies such as 50 First Dates & Funny People, and what I believe to be his best film yet: Punch Drunk Love. Last edited by steve_dave; 01-10-2010 at 07:49 AM.

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McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	I'd say Brendan Fraser or Tom Arnold- look at their joke comedy beginings, now their sought after acclaimed dramatic performers.

01-09-2010, 07:15 PM	#6
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	How about George Clooney and Brad Pitt? They both started off as mere "pretty boys," but have both established themselves as top-notch actors who continually make quality films.

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01-10-2010, 06:55 AM	#10
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Robin Williams... Mork & Mindy, need I say more?

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masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	Yeah Leo definitely. He has been in some of the best movies over the past 10-15 years. I really think they keep snubbing him the Oscars...his performance in both the Departed and Revolutionary Road was top notch.

01-10-2010, 07:37 AM	#12
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	Has anyone seen Pamela Anderson's before and after shots.

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