Your favorite Phillip Seymour Hoffman performance - Blu-ray Forum

spanky87 · 02-08-2014, 10:20 AM

*Poll is supposed to say "My favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman performance was in..."*

We lost a great character actor last week. His resume is quite impressive so this should be hard, but which of these films features your favorite PSH performance? I listed the more popular/significant ones to avoid clutter, so just post if you don't see your favorite listed.

He won the Best Actor Academy Award for Capote, and he was also nominated for Charlie Wilson's War, Doubt, and The Master.

Some of the other films not listed: Jack Goes Boating, Hard Eight, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Moneyball, 25th Hour, Red Dragon, Talented Mr. Ripley, Ides of March, Cold Mountain, A Late Quartet

Foggy · 02-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Toss up between Synecdoche and Master. Ultimately went with The Master because he has such a grasp over a character that is so elusive.

Villiam Hayes · 02-08-2014, 12:09 PM

I haven't seen them all but he is great in The Master but then I love any of his performances,The Big Lebowski,Magnolia and I just finished watching The 25th Hour which I hadn't seen in a few years,great show and another fine outing from him.

Foggy · 02-08-2014, 12:29 PM

He's hilarious in Lebowski and Punch Drunk. His comedy roles are always small but full of energy.

Honestly can't remember his part in Almost Famous though, I'll have to seek that one out again.

L.J. · 02-08-2014, 12:39 PM

Like Pirate Radio he did a good job carrying that movie.

The Great Owl · 02-08-2014, 12:42 PM

Capote. I saw this movie in the theater, and was blown away.

Dr. Feelgood · 02-08-2014, 01:13 PM

So many exceptional performances and characters he managed to portray. I would have to go with The Master. Synecdoche, Capote (of course) and Charlie Wilson's War coming close.

BLOFELD · 02-08-2014, 01:23 PM

well you didn't mention "the ides of march" which was probably my favorite film he was in.

In terms of his leading role i enjoyed "the master" but all of his films were pretty brilliant.

Hoffman had so much respect for film history and knew the importance of "career acting" choosing his roles so carefully and wisely through the years. Hard to fathom he was battling his own personal demons for so long.

On screen and in public eye his life look so simple, ordinary and under control.

He's the last person I thought something this bad could happen to.

csdot · 02-08-2014, 01:53 PM

Big Lebowski
never really cared much for him as an actor. not that i thought he was bad, but nothing special.

demonknight · 02-08-2014, 02:57 PM

I am so tempted to be that one ass who puts down My Boyfriend's Back.

But I'll do Almost Famous.

Also, why no Red Dragon?

grape_jelly · 02-08-2014, 03:03 PM

1. Happiness
2. The Big Lebowski

But seriously... Happiness. Wow.

LegacyCosts · 02-08-2014, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csdot

Big Lebowski
never really cared much for him as an actor. not that i thought he was bad, but nothing special.

If you thought "nothing special" you probably don't know much about acting or range.

I can't even choose a favorite personally. The master or happiness is close. That picture of him with his award really bums me out

Underworld54 · 02-08-2014, 03:38 PM

No love for Jack Goes Boating?

@Matt · 02-08-2014, 03:48 PM

Almost Famous

amoergosum · 02-08-2014, 06:13 PM

That's easy >>>

tigertron · 02-08-2014, 06:15 PM

He nailed it in M:I:3. Awesome villain.

csdot · 02-08-2014, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

If you thought "nothing special" you probably don't know much about acting or range.

I can't even choose a favorite personally. The master or happiness is close. That picture of him with his award really bums me out

or how about ive only seen like 3 movies from that list

spanky87 · 02-08-2014, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underworld54

No love for Jack Goes Boating?

I was supposed to list it and totally forgot. Should have just listed everything but I was just about to go to bed so I rushed the poll.

I've seen it twice and it's obviously an important film for his career since he directed and starred in it. It's out on blu for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

bsweetness · 02-08-2014, 11:29 PM

Tough call. So many great and enjoyable ones to choose from. I'm going to go with The Master even though part of me really wants to show some love for Charlie Wilson's War (a great Oscar nominated performance by Hoffman, and a criminally under-appreciated film).

arcadeforest · 02-09-2014, 12:46 AM

Capote

View Poll Results: My favorite Phillip Seymour Hoffman was in...
Twister	4	7.41%
Boogie Nights	4	7.41%
Happiness	3	5.56%
Flawless	0	0%
Magnolia	4	7.41%
State and Main	0	0%
Almost Famous	7	12.96%
Love Liza	0	0%
Punch Drunk Love	0	0%
Owning Mahoney	0	0%
Capote	4	7.41%
Mission Impossible III	4	7.41%
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead	5	9.26%
The Savages	1	1.85%
Charlie Wilson's War	2	3.70%
Synecdoche, New York	2	3.70%
Doubt	3	5.56%
Pirate Radio	1	1.85%
The Master	8	14.81%
Other (please post)	2	3.70%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

02-08-2014, 10:20 AM	#1
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:169 Blu-ray collection:2715 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	Your favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman performance Poll is supposed to say "My favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman performance was in..." We lost a great character actor last week. His resume is quite impressive so this should be hard, but which of these films features your favorite PSH performance? I listed the more popular/significant ones to avoid clutter, so just post if you don't see your favorite listed. He won the Best Actor Academy Award for Capote, and he was also nominated for Charlie Wilson's War, Doubt, and The Master. Some of the other films not listed: Jack Goes Boating, Hard Eight, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Moneyball, 25th Hour, Red Dragon, Talented Mr. Ripley, Ides of March, Cold Mountain, A Late Quartet Last edited by spanky87; 02-08-2014 at 01:37 PM.

02-08-2014, 12:01 PM	#2
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	Toss up between Synecdoche and Master. Ultimately went with The Master because he has such a grasp over a character that is so elusive.

02-08-2014, 12:09 PM	#3
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	I haven't seen them all but he is great in The Master but then I love any of his performances,The Big Lebowski,Magnolia and I just finished watching The 25th Hour which I hadn't seen in a few years,great show and another fine outing from him.

02-08-2014, 12:29 PM	#4
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	He's hilarious in Lebowski and Punch Drunk. His comedy roles are always small but full of energy. Honestly can't remember his part in Almost Famous though, I'll have to seek that one out again.

02-08-2014, 12:39 PM	#5
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:757 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Like Pirate Radio he did a good job carrying that movie.

02-08-2014, 12:42 PM	#6
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:924 Blu-ray collection:6033 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Capote. I saw this movie in the theater, and was blown away.

02-08-2014, 01:13 PM	#7
Dr. Feelgood Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Athens, Greece 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:612 DVD collection:174 Trading Score:1	So many exceptional performances and characters he managed to portray. I would have to go with The Master. Synecdoche, Capote (of course) and Charlie Wilson's War coming close.

02-08-2014, 01:23 PM	#8
BLOFELD Banned Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	well you didn't mention "the ides of march" which was probably my favorite film he was in. In terms of his leading role i enjoyed "the master" but all of his films were pretty brilliant. Hoffman had so much respect for film history and knew the importance of "career acting" choosing his roles so carefully and wisely through the years. Hard to fathom he was battling his own personal demons for so long. On screen and in public eye his life look so simple, ordinary and under control. He's the last person I thought something this bad could happen to.

02-08-2014, 01:53 PM	#9
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	Big Lebowski never really cared much for him as an actor. not that i thought he was bad, but nothing special.

02-08-2014, 02:57 PM	#10
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	I am so tempted to be that one ass who puts down My Boyfriend's Back. But I'll do Almost Famous. Also, why no Red Dragon?

02-08-2014, 03:03 PM	#11
grape_jelly Power Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Detroit suburbs, USA 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:621 Trading Score:1	1. Happiness 2. The Big Lebowski But seriously... Happiness. Wow.

02-08-2014, 03:38 PM	#13
Underworld54 Blu-ray Count Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Albany NY Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:15	No love for Jack Goes Boating?

02-08-2014, 03:48 PM	#14
@Matt Member Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Tennessee 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:24 DVD collection:8	Almost Famous

02-08-2014, 06:15 PM	#16
tigertron Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:293 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:2	He nailed it in M:I:3. Awesome villain.

02-08-2014, 11:29 PM	#19
bsweetness Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:85	Tough call. So many great and enjoyable ones to choose from. I'm going to go with The Master even though part of me really wants to show some love for Charlie Wilson's War (a great Oscar nominated performance by Hoffman, and a criminally under-appreciated film).

02-09-2014, 12:46 AM	#20
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	Capote

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