PACINO vs. DE NIRO - Blu-ray Forum

samdaman94 · 09-16-2009, 02:53 PM

Hey everyone

Al Pacino. Robert De Niro. 2 AMAZING actors. But which do you prefer? It's really hard, I have always seen Robert De Niro as the greatest actor of all time, so I'm going to have to say De Niro, but Al is also fantastic in alot of films....

Looking forward to seeing how the poll goes.

Cheers
Samdaman94

Bullseye · 09-16-2009, 02:54 PM

Brando was better than both.

samdaman94 · 09-16-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Brando was better than both.

OK, but he isn't part of the poll/question, so that was a pointless statement.

Bullseye · 09-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Not really as you stated De Niro was the best ever. JMO.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-16-2009, 02:57 PM

I'm more familiar with Al Pacino so I'll stick with him.

"Say hello to my little friend!"

Bullseye · 09-16-2009, 02:57 PM

BTW I think Al had more range than Robert.

Deadset · 09-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Pacino - but just barely.... I love his expressions.

samdaman94 · 09-16-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Pacino - but just barely.... I love his expressions.

That has been my MSN picture for about 2 years

Fors* · 09-16-2009, 02:58 PM

I have to say DeNiro, based mostly on his acting and what he did for Raging Bull....amazing movie IMO.

samdaman94 · 09-16-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Not really as you stated De Niro was the best ever.

Good point - sorry!
That's just my opinion, he obviously isn't the best ever, he's just the best ever in my eyes

Bullseye · 09-16-2009, 03:02 PM

And he is not a bad choice as he would be in my top three along with Brando and Pacino.

Mr.White · 09-16-2009, 03:06 PM

BOTH are incredible actors.

Iron-Blu-123 · 09-16-2009, 03:06 PM

Robert De Niro

samdaman94 · 09-16-2009, 03:06 PM

THE GODFATHER - What a film. Brando and Pacino were amazing in that, then De Niro came along for THE GODFATHER PART II which was also a fantastic film in my opinon....

Al Bundy · 09-16-2009, 03:25 PM

Pacino

I-Candy · 09-16-2009, 03:33 PM

Can I pick both?

Pacino was great in the 70s. Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, even Scarecrow I watch every couple years. Love Scarface and Carlito's Way is great. Heat he was very good, a little over the top, also in Scent of a Woman which he was great in. And Glengary Glen Ross. Any Given Sunday-perfect.

De Niro was cooler in Godfather 2 and in Heat. Great work in the 80s. Love Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Once Upon a Time in America, Untouchables (great Capone). Then Casino, Cape Fear, Ronin, Meet the Parents, Analyze This, and most recently, Stardust made me roar.

They have many more movies I'm forgetting, they are both great. Al hasn't done a great movie in years and he is usually just a loud flamboyant character. De Niro seems to have more depth and can play maybe 1 more character than Pacino. Still both of them usually only do well at a specific role. Even in the comedies De Niro is still a serious gangster.

I pick Bobby D.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-16-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by samdaman94

Good point - sorry!
That's just my opinion, he obviously isn't the best ever, he's just the best ever in my eyes

I voted DeNiro. How can you not? Raging Bull, The Godfather, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, etc....., but I respect Al Pacino a great deal.

The best actor honours however will go to Sir Lawrence Olivier.

John

shadows4545 · 09-16-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Pacino - but just barely.... I love his expressions.

This is exactly why I dislike Pacino. In some movies that I've seen he over acts. Screaming loudly doesn't make you a better actor.

De Niro is my choice

CZAR · 09-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Deniro easy!! After Denzel I may have Deniro next as the greatest actors off alltime in my book!! Brando was before my time and I didnt get to see him much but from what Ive witnessed I say Denzel & Deniro!! Pacino is good by the way but I like the other 2 much better!! Got Em!!

P@t_Mtl · 09-16-2009, 04:12 PM

Neither one are true favorites of mine however I would say DeNiro for me

I tought he was very good in The Untouchables

He surprised me in Stardust

Of the two I found that he was more interesting in Heat then Pacino.

Only movie where Pacino did manage to make me like him was Author Author which is not saying much I know.

View Poll Results: Who do you prefer?
AL PACINO	56	43.41%
ROBERT DE NIRO	73	56.59%
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09-16-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
samdaman94 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:7	PACINO vs. DE NIRO Hey everyone Al Pacino. Robert De Niro. 2 AMAZING actors. But which do you prefer? It's really hard, I have always seen Robert De Niro as the greatest actor of all time, so I'm going to have to say De Niro, but Al is also fantastic in alot of films.... Looking forward to seeing how the poll goes. Cheers Samdaman94

09-16-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Pacino Pacino - but just barely.... I love his expressions.

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09-16-2009, 02:54 PM	#2
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	Brando was better than both.

09-16-2009, 02:57 PM	#5
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm more familiar with Al Pacino so I'll stick with him. "Say hello to my little friend!"

09-16-2009, 02:58 PM	#9
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I have to say DeNiro, based mostly on his acting and what he did for Raging Bull....amazing movie IMO.

09-16-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	And he is not a bad choice as he would be in my top three along with Brando and Pacino.

09-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#12
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	BOTH are incredible actors.

09-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Robert De Niro

09-16-2009, 03:25 PM	#15
Al Bundy Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:113	Pacino

09-16-2009, 03:33 PM	#16
I-Candy Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:64	Can I pick both? Pacino was great in the 70s. Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, even Scarecrow I watch every couple years. Love Scarface and Carlito's Way is great. Heat he was very good, a little over the top, also in Scent of a Woman which he was great in. And Glengary Glen Ross. Any Given Sunday-perfect. De Niro was cooler in Godfather 2 and in Heat. Great work in the 80s. Love Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Once Upon a Time in America, Untouchables (great Capone). Then Casino, Cape Fear, Ronin, Meet the Parents, Analyze This, and most recently, Stardust made me roar. They have many more movies I'm forgetting, they are both great. Al hasn't done a great movie in years and he is usually just a loud flamboyant character. De Niro seems to have more depth and can play maybe 1 more character than Pacino. Still both of them usually only do well at a specific role. Even in the comedies De Niro is still a serious gangster. I pick Bobby D.

09-16-2009, 04:08 PM	#19
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Deniro easy!! After Denzel I may have Deniro next as the greatest actors off alltime in my book!! Brando was before my time and I didnt get to see him much but from what Ive witnessed I say Denzel & Deniro!! Pacino is good by the way but I like the other 2 much better!! Got Em!!

09-16-2009, 04:12 PM	#20
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Neither one are true favorites of mine however I would say DeNiro for me I tought he was very good in The Untouchables He surprised me in Stardust Of the two I found that he was more interesting in Heat then Pacino. Only movie where Pacino did manage to make me like him was Author Author which is not saying much I know.

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