Underrated Actors Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Alpha Sixx · 02-18-2012, 12:02 AM

I made this thread based on a poster suggesting it after I had done a overrated actors thread. The actor I have always loved most but never heard much acclaim on is Gary Oldman even though I have seen him in many movies. I love how he has had such a strange range of characters. The 1st Time I saw him was in Dracula, then True Romance as that Drexel guy and I wouldn't have known he played Dracula or Drexel unless someone had told me. Then his awkward character in The 5th Element. I like him 2nd most in the Potter series. But the movie that I didn't like his character in but loved his acting the most in and I really took notice to him was when he played the bad D.E.A agent in The Professional. He stood out to me so much in that movie. Another actor that I love to watch is Liam Neesan.

Cevolution · 02-18-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpha Sixx

I made this thread based on a poster suggesting it after I had done a overrated actors thread. The actor I have always loved most but never heard much acclaim on is Gary Oldman even though I have seen him in many movies. I love how he has had such a strange range of characters. The 1st Time I saw him was in Dracula, then True Romance as that Drexel guy and I wouldn't have known he played Dracula or Drexel unless someone had told me. Then his awkward character in The 5th Element. I like him 2nd most in the Potter series. But the movie that I didn't like his character in but loved his acting the most in and I really took notice to him was when he played the bad D.E.A agent in The Professional. He stood out to me so much in that movie. Another actor that I love to watch is Liam Neesan.

I don't think Gary Oldman or Liam Neesan are underrated at all. They both are brilliant actors, who are recognised for it and get a good amount of press for actors of their age.

jbig31 · 02-18-2012, 12:51 AM

I've always thought Gary Sinise was underrated.

Alpha Sixx · 02-18-2012, 01:30 AM

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I've always thought Gary Sinise was underrated.

I have always like him but never realy taken notice to him or heard anyone else mention him much. The 1st time I saw him was in Steven King's The Stand.

ScarredLungs · 02-18-2012, 03:22 AM

Ryan Phillippe is great! He does not seem to get alot of attention.

Zero_Cool · 02-18-2012, 03:41 AM

Sam Rockwell
Mary-Louise Parker
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Cillian Murphy
Sarah Polley
Alexander Skarsgård

Greengoblin · 02-18-2012, 06:10 AM

one of the most under rated actors i know is molly Shannon she has appeared in so many different types of movies and shows and she doesn't get much credit.

nolfoc · 02-18-2012, 06:18 AM

Jean Claude Van Damme

THE_FORCE · 02-18-2012, 06:31 AM

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one of the most under rated actors i know is molly Shannon she has appeared in so many different types of movies and shows and she doesn't get much credit.

Respect !

One of the best Actresses from my favourite comedy show of all time..Will & Grace. She played the nutter perfectly and had me in stitches.

So unfair it ended as it did.

I'll say Trevor Eve to begin with.

stevo4264 · 02-18-2012, 07:44 AM

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Jean Claude Van Damme

Yes I must, admit some of His Movies have left me in Tears

Mobe1969 · 02-18-2012, 08:03 AM

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Jean Claude Van Damme

Yeah! Van Damme's The Man!

I'd vote for Jensen Ackles. I remember seeing him in Dark Angel initially and was impressed.

Alpha Sixx · 02-18-2012, 08:16 AM

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Yeah! Van Damme's The Man!

I'd vote for Jensen Ackles. I remember seeing him in Dark Angel initially and was impressed.

Dark Angel was one of my favorite shows back when it was airing. I was hoping so bad that it came back after it's cancellation. I still have season 1 and 2. Man they could have done so much more with just one more season. I liked Jensen in the show very much. I'm glad he and Alba went on to become bigger stars.

Captain Kirk · 02-18-2012, 08:29 AM

I second Cillian Murphy, he's wonderful!

Timothy Olyphant (Been around awhile and still doesn't get as much recognition as he should)

Hugh Jackman (He's an A Lister, but he gets no respect for his serious films)

Rutger Hauer (Very underused)

Chris Pine (He is pretty versatile and has made some excellent Indie films. He gets a lot of crap from fanboys due to his take on Kirk, but I liked it and thought what he brought to the film helped carried it)

Which brings me to...

Karl Urban (LOTR, Doom, nothing for a period, and becomes the famous McCoy. He was great in it but still hasn't had any other mainstream success. Not sure how the new JD movie will work out for him..)

Jennifer Carpenter (She can be funny and she can be in dramatic roles)

Zero_Cool · 02-19-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Serendipity

I second Cillian Murphy, he's wonderful!

Timothy Olyphant (Been around awhile and still doesn't get as much recognition as he should)

Hugh Jackman (He's an A Lister, but he gets no respect for his serious films)

Rutger Hauer (Very underused)

Chris Pine (He is pretty versatile and has made some excellent Indie films. He gets a lot of crap from fanboys due to his take on Kirk, but I liked it and thought what he brought to the film helped carried it)

I love Hugh Jackman. Why didn't I think of him. He seems like a great guy. I love watching his interviews.

EdDave · 02-19-2012, 05:30 AM

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I second Cillian Murphy, he's wonderful!

Timothy Olyphant (Been around awhile and still doesn't get as much recognition as he should)

I agree on both of these, two of my favourite actors who don't get nearly enough credit.

Riff Magnum · 02-19-2012, 02:09 PM

Well we always have the Overrated threads, but never underrated.

Michael Shannon

If DDL wasn't alive this guy might be the best thing going now. He's still pretty hot sh#t.

Taipan · 02-19-2012, 02:48 PM

Who the hell is DDL?

csdot · 02-19-2012, 02:53 PM

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Who the hell is DDL?

Daniel Day Lewis

Taipan · 02-19-2012, 02:55 PM

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Daniel Day Lewis

Thank you!

Johnny Vinyl · 02-19-2012, 02:58 PM

Tom Wilkinson. Maybe one of the best working character actors today.

02-18-2012, 12:02 AM	#1
Alpha Sixx Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Originally Houston Tx, Now living in Hawaii! Home Theater Gallery:97	Underrated Actors Thread I made this thread based on a poster suggesting it after I had done a overrated actors thread. The actor I have always loved most but never heard much acclaim on is Gary Oldman even though I have seen him in many movies. I love how he has had such a strange range of characters. The 1st Time I saw him was in Dracula, then True Romance as that Drexel guy and I wouldn't have known he played Dracula or Drexel unless someone had told me. Then his awkward character in The 5th Element. I like him 2nd most in the Potter series. But the movie that I didn't like his character in but loved his acting the most in and I really took notice to him was when he played the bad D.E.A agent in The Professional. He stood out to me so much in that movie. Another actor that I love to watch is Liam Neesan.

02-19-2012, 02:09 PM	#16
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Underrated Actors Well we always have the Overrated threads, but never underrated. Michael Shannon If DDL wasn't alive this guy might be the best thing going now. He's still pretty hot sh#t.

02-18-2012, 12:51 AM	#3
jbig31 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Grandville MI 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've always thought Gary Sinise was underrated.

02-18-2012, 03:22 AM	#5
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Ryan Phillippe is great! He does not seem to get alot of attention.

02-18-2012, 03:41 AM	#6
Zero_Cool Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:426 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:81	Sam Rockwell Mary-Louise Parker Joseph Gordon-Levitt Cillian Murphy Sarah Polley Alexander Skarsgård

02-18-2012, 06:10 AM	#7
Greengoblin Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:25	one of the most under rated actors i know is molly Shannon she has appeared in so many different types of movies and shows and she doesn't get much credit.

02-18-2012, 06:18 AM	#8
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	Jean Claude Van Damme

02-18-2012, 08:29 AM	#13
Captain Kirk Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Trading Score:2	I second Cillian Murphy, he's wonderful! Timothy Olyphant (Been around awhile and still doesn't get as much recognition as he should) Hugh Jackman (He's an A Lister, but he gets no respect for his serious films) Rutger Hauer (Very underused) Chris Pine (He is pretty versatile and has made some excellent Indie films. He gets a lot of crap from fanboys due to his take on Kirk, but I liked it and thought what he brought to the film helped carried it) Which brings me to... Karl Urban (LOTR, Doom, nothing for a period, and becomes the famous McCoy. He was great in it but still hasn't had any other mainstream success. Not sure how the new JD movie will work out for him..) Jennifer Carpenter (She can be funny and she can be in dramatic roles)

02-19-2012, 02:48 PM	#17
Taipan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:In my theater room. Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:4	Who the hell is DDL?

02-19-2012, 02:58 PM	#20
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Tom Wilkinson. Maybe one of the best working character actors today.

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