Favorite John Goodman films (appreciation thread)

[zorbonaut]

I was watching an average film last night (Love the Coopers) and it just reminded me of just how good of an actor John Goodman is!


Here are Den of geeks favorites:

http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/j...-goodman-roles

I wish I could list them all but here are a few of my favorite John Goodman performances:

• The Big Lebowski
• O Brother, Where Art Thou?
• Monsters Inc/University (voice of Sully)
• Barton Fink
• Raising Arizona
• The Gambler
• Flight
• 10 Cloverfield Lane

Feel free to share favorite scenes, films or anything John Goodman!

[Kaiju]

His performance in 10 Cloverfield Lane was perfection.

[jtu128]

Originally Posted by Kaiju

His performance in 10 Cloverfield Lane was perfection.

Agree... Santa Clause

[octagon]

I love John Goodman but most of his performances have something of a 'one-trick pony' feel to them. Don't get me wrong, it's an awfully good trick but it makes it hard to pick standout performances when they're all so similar.

That said, he was exceptionally good in Lebowski and Speed Racer.

[Talleyrand]

Barton Fink, Argo, 10 Cloverfield Lane

He's a cool guy and a solid actor but overrated imo.

[filmbuffTX]

I thought he was great in the HBO series Treme.

Of course his most iconic role is Dan Conner from Roseanne.

[1blufan]

He's an incredible actor. In my opinion even in the smallest of scenes he's fantastic. Revenge of the Nerds comes to mind. Also thought he was great in The Babe.

[zorbonaut]

Originally Posted by 1blufan

He's an incredible actor. In my opinion even in the smallest of scenes he's fantastic. Revenge of the Nerds comes to mind. Also thought he was great in The Babe.

This ^^^^


Like I said in the OP- I was watching Love the Coopers which is just an average film at best but there was a scene in the bathroom with his granddaughter in which he was just incredible. He can do just about anything in my mind.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by 1blufan

Also thought he was great in The Babe.

One of my favorite quotes from him was something to the effect of 'you know things are out of hand when you have to lose weight to play Babe Ruth'.

[Cards_Fan_15]

"You see what happens, Larry? This is what happens when you f*ck a stranger in the a$$!"

The Big Lebowski FTW!

[jtu128]

Originally Posted by Cards_Fan_15

"You see what happens, Larry? This is what happens when you f*ck a stranger in the a$$!"

The Big Lebowski FTW!

"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps!"

[recS-12]

Originally Posted by Kaiju

His performance in 10 Cloverfield Lane was perfection.

Best performance I've ever seen from him as well.

[klauswhereareyou]

10 Cloverfield. As soon as

[Show spoiler]his character died

the movie got a lot less interesting.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by Cards_Fan_15

"You see what happens, Larry? This is what happens when you f*ck a stranger in the a$$!"

The Big Lebowski FTW!

[zorbonaut]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

10 Cloverfield. As soon as

[Show spoiler]his character died

the movie got a lot less interesting.

So true! I loved the first two thirds of the movie but hated the last one third.

I always thought it was because the introduction of the

[Show spoiler]Aliens/Monsters

but it more likely was the absence of John Goodman.

[Rblu-Dblu]

King Ralph!

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

King Ralph!

Another great movie. The guy could do it all - silly comedy, dark comedy, thriller, sci fi.

[FrodoBagginz]

Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

King Ralph!

Forgot about this movie. I laughed hard during the scene with the piano and sports watching.

[navydavey]

I absolutely love John Goodman

[jjdpw50]

Revenge of the Nerds- disappointed coach - YouTube