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Dr. Feelgood · 01-31-2016, 11:51 AM

The man is one of the greats

Top 5 Hackman films:

French Connection
The Conversation
Eureka
The Royal Tenenbaums
Unforgiven

And I too believe that he stills the show in Birdcage

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jawsfan1975 · 01-31-2016, 12:09 PM

Hoping Uncommon Valor and Narrow Margin get a blu release soon!

Tibor Lugosi · 01-31-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jawsfan1975

Hoping Uncommon Valor and Narrow Margin get a blu release soon!

Just caught these on tv last week, I'd love to see them on Blu ray! Kinda surprised they're not available yet.

Gene Hackman is one of my favorite actors, he elevates any movie he's in. Too bad he retired.

halloween5309 · 01-31-2016, 06:14 PM

i have enemy of the state, the quick and the dead and the superman movies, unforgiven

jawsfan1975 · 01-31-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tibor Lugosi

Just caught these on tv last week, I'd love to see them on Blu ray! Kinda surprised they're not available yet.

Gene Hackman is one of my favorite actors, he elevates any movie he's in. Too bad he retired.

I gave up waiting for Narrow Margin so I bought a dvd copy for $5......how it needs an upgrade though.

Moviefan2k4 · 01-31-2016, 07:35 PM

I'm not a huge fan of Hackman, but I liked him in the "Superman" movies, "Enemy of the State", and "Quick and the Dead".

Michael24 · 01-31-2016, 08:24 PM

His role in The Quick and the Dead was so deliciously evil. That's one of my favorites. Uncommon Valor is a really good movie, too, and I like Narrow Margin as well. Probably considered one of his lesser movies, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed Behind Enemy Lines, too.

Like octagon said, a great actor who always brings his A game, even if the rest of the movie isn't particularly great.

Verisimilitude1984 · 01-31-2016, 08:37 PM

Excellent actor and one of my favourites. Any film he is in he elevates. I could list nearly every film of his and say they are great, but my personal favourites are:

Superman: The Movie
Superman II
The French Connection (his best film?)
Narrow Margin

I saw The Package last year, which also had Tommy Lee Jones in it, and it was pretty good too.

LuckyDragon · 02-04-2016, 01:27 AM

Just bought Heist on DVD. Not waiting any longer for a Blu-ray to see this movie I've heard so much about, not when the DVD is selling for less than $5 brand new.

L.J. · 02-04-2016, 01:56 AM

Such a talented actor. Knows how to get you to have a distaste for his villains. Uncommon Valor would be my pick for a bd. Mississippi Burning needs a wide release to.

Hellraiserfan · 02-04-2016, 02:13 AM

Been a big fan of his since I was real young. It's a shame he retired, would have liked to have seen him in a few more movies.

It's funny because although they are just playing characters, Gene Hackman along with James Caan are two of those actors that seem intimidating as all hell. Like you don't want to mess with them or face the wrath hahaha.

JoeKryten · 02-04-2016, 02:16 AM

What, no love for "The Package"? Well, it's not one of his absolute best, but it's a real treat if you haven't seen it yet.

During the '80s Hackman and Michale Caine were two of my favorite actors. Sadly, much of their '80s output is best forgotten as they were both definitely in paycheck mode back then. Found it amusing that despite their prolific careers, they only were in one film together. And it was one of those star studded films that had "everyone" in it: A Bridge Too Far. Not the greatest film, but it did have great moments.

antennahead · 02-04-2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeKryten

What, no love for "The Package"? Well, it's not one of his absolute best, but it's a real treat if you haven't seen it yet.

During the '80s Hackman and Michale Caine were two of my favorite actors. Sadly, much of their '80s output is best forgotten as they were both definitely in paycheck mode back then. Found it amusing that despite their prolific careers, they only were in one film together. And it was one of those star studded films that had "everyone" in it: A Bridge Too Far. Not the greatest film, but it did have great moments.

The Package is in my collection, I like it

steev210 · 02-04-2016, 02:55 AM

My personal favorite Gene Hackman film has to be The Poseidon Adventure.

RickDee · 02-04-2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Verisimilitude1984

Excellent actor and one of my favourites. Any film he is in he elevates. I could list nearly every film of his and say they are great, but my personal favourites are:

Superman: The Movie
Superman II
The French Connection (his best film?)
Narrow Margin

I saw The Package last year, which also had Tommy Lee Jones in it, and it was pretty good too.

That would be "The Conversation"

master gandhi · 02-04-2016, 06:53 AM

Yeah, I was also worried that he'd passed away. I want him to live a long life and enjoy his retirement. He deserves it after such a great career. He's one of my favorite actors.

Some of my favorite roles of his are in Young Frankenstein, Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, The Conversation/Enemy of the State, French Connection 1 & 2 and Superman 1 & 2.

I need to see more of his work, though, so I can appreciate him even further.

antennahead · 02-04-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by master gandhi

Yeah, I was also worried that he'd passed away. I want him to live a long life and enjoy his retirement. He deserves it after such a great career. He's one of my favorite actors.

Some of my favorite roles of his are in Young Frankenstein, Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, The Conversation/Enemy of the State, French Connection 1 & 2 and Superman 1 & 2.

I need to see more of his work, though, so I can appreciate him even further.

I really like Heist, he carries the film in my opinion........... although in all honesty, I've never seen a role he played that I didn't like.

Mahatma · 02-04-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LinkMaster64

I'm not a fan of Basketball but Hoosiers is the movie I most enjoy of Mr. Hackman's filmography.

I really need to hunt down the Bluray though, I haven't seen that movie since August of 2010.

I'll lend my vote to that one.Could that be labelled as one of all-times under rated movies?Whenever I ask people about it they either haven't seen it,or they thought it was just another sport related movie.A true gem.

levcore · 02-04-2016, 08:11 AM

I've heard that Hackman can be very difficult to work with and have read some fairly damning stories about him, which if true, don't paint him in a great light.

That said he is a superb actor, my favourite performance of his is probably Crimson Tide, the double whammy of him and Denzel Washington is fantastic.

huntauk · 02-04-2016, 01:45 PM

OP is also missing Eureka (A precursor to There Will Be Blood) which stars Gene alongside Rutger Hauer, Joe Pesci & Mickey Rourke, due to be part of the MOC range in a few months. Last period of the film drags it down, polarising audiences. Certainly has it's moments though.

No love for Penn's Night Moves? A fantastic 70's thriller.

01-31-2016, 11:51 AM	#21
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	The man is one of the greats Top 5 Hackman films: French Connection The Conversation Eureka The Royal Tenenbaums Unforgiven And I too believe that he stills the show in Birdcage !

01-31-2016, 12:09 PM	#22
jawsfan1975 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1046 Blu-ray reviews: 52 Trading Score:141	Hoping Uncommon Valor and Narrow Margin get a blu release soon!

01-31-2016, 06:14 PM	#24
halloween5309 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012	i have enemy of the state, the quick and the dead and the superman movies, unforgiven

01-31-2016, 07:35 PM	#26
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I'm not a huge fan of Hackman, but I liked him in the "Superman" movies, "Enemy of the State", and "Quick and the Dead".

01-31-2016, 08:24 PM	#27
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:559 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	His role in The Quick and the Dead was so deliciously evil. That's one of my favorites. Uncommon Valor is a really good movie, too, and I like Narrow Margin as well. Probably considered one of his lesser movies, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed Behind Enemy Lines, too. Like octagon said, a great actor who always brings his A game, even if the rest of the movie isn't particularly great.

01-31-2016, 08:37 PM	#28
Verisimilitude1984 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2015 Location:UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:7	Excellent actor and one of my favourites. Any film he is in he elevates. I could list nearly every film of his and say they are great, but my personal favourites are: Superman: The Movie Superman II The French Connection (his best film?) Narrow Margin I saw The Package last year, which also had Tommy Lee Jones in it, and it was pretty good too.

02-04-2016, 01:27 AM	#29
LuckyDragon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Tornado Alley 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:1060 DVD collection:1784	Just bought Heist on DVD. Not waiting any longer for a Blu-ray to see this movie I've heard so much about, not when the DVD is selling for less than $5 brand new.

02-04-2016, 01:56 AM	#30
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	Such a talented actor. Knows how to get you to have a distaste for his villains. Uncommon Valor would be my pick for a bd. Mississippi Burning needs a wide release to.

02-04-2016, 02:13 AM	#31
Hellraiserfan Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 4K collection:482 Blu-ray collection:1072 DVD collection:185 Trading Score:7	Been a big fan of his since I was real young. It's a shame he retired, would have liked to have seen him in a few more movies. It's funny because although they are just playing characters, Gene Hackman along with James Caan are two of those actors that seem intimidating as all hell. Like you don't want to mess with them or face the wrath hahaha.

02-04-2016, 02:16 AM	#32
JoeKryten Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Blu-ray reviews:1	What, no love for "The Package"? Well, it's not one of his absolute best, but it's a real treat if you haven't seen it yet. During the '80s Hackman and Michale Caine were two of my favorite actors. Sadly, much of their '80s output is best forgotten as they were both definitely in paycheck mode back then. Found it amusing that despite their prolific careers, they only were in one film together. And it was one of those star studded films that had "everyone" in it: A Bridge Too Far. Not the greatest film, but it did have great moments.

02-04-2016, 02:55 AM	#34
steev210 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Philadelphia, PA	My personal favorite Gene Hackman film has to be The Poseidon Adventure.

02-04-2016, 06:53 AM	#36
master gandhi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:United States Trading Score:1	Yeah, I was also worried that he'd passed away. I want him to live a long life and enjoy his retirement. He deserves it after such a great career. He's one of my favorite actors. Some of my favorite roles of his are in Young Frankenstein, Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, The Conversation/Enemy of the State, French Connection 1 & 2 and Superman 1 & 2. I need to see more of his work, though, so I can appreciate him even further.

02-04-2016, 08:11 AM	#39
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	I've heard that Hackman can be very difficult to work with and have read some fairly damning stories about him, which if true, don't paint him in a great light. That said he is a superb actor, my favourite performance of his is probably Crimson Tide, the double whammy of him and Denzel Washington is fantastic.

02-04-2016, 01:45 PM	#40
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:756	OP is also missing Eureka (A precursor to There Will Be Blood) which stars Gene alongside Rutger Hauer, Joe Pesci & Mickey Rourke, due to be part of the MOC range in a few months. Last period of the film drags it down, polarising audiences. Certainly has it's moments though. No love for Penn's Night Moves? A fantastic 70's thriller.

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