The Best of Kurt Russell - Blu-ray Forum

Mrdamron · 07-13-2016, 08:34 PM

From working as a Disney teen star to being John Carpenter's go-to leading man to one of the modern era's best big screen cowboys, Kurt Russell has stretched from comedy to romance to action, westerns and dark dramas alike, proving he is more than just a grizzled chinned everyman hero. Here is a list of a baker's dozen of his best works. But which is #1?

Sheriff Hunt in Bone Tomahawk (2015)
Herb Brooks in Miracle (2008)
Stuntman Mike in Death Proof (2007)
Eldon Perry in Dark Blue (2002)
Col. Jack O'Neil in Stargate (1994)
Wyatt Earp in Tombstone (1993)
McCaffrey in Backdraft (1991)
Jack Burton in Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Drew Stephens in Silkwood (1983)
MacReady in The Thing (1982)
Snake Plissken in Escape from New York (1981)
Elvis Presley in Elvis (1979)
Dexter Riley in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)

See also:
The Best of Warren Beatty
The Best of Robert Redford
The Best of William Holden
The Best of Christopher Walken
The Best of Paul Newman
The Best of Jimmy Stewart
The Best of Jake Gyllenhaal

Michael24 · 07-13-2016, 08:47 PM

Definitely Snake Plissken for me.

Followed by Captain Ron.

I love that the eye patch was Kurt's touch, based on his idea that Ron had probably watched Escape From New York one too many times.

StevenV · 07-14-2016, 12:44 AM

Kurt as Stuntman Mike in Death Proof.

Plissken Fan · 07-14-2016, 12:59 AM

Snake Plissken and Jack Burton...

Captain Ron would be my third choice... no Ray Tango from Tango & Cash on list?

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Cremildo · 07-14-2016, 03:26 AM

His character in The Hateful Eight, who for whatever reason is not in the poll.

Troll2fan · 07-14-2016, 03:32 AM

Snake Plissken followed closely by Jack Burton.

Mrdamron · 07-14-2016, 12:17 PM

His comedic performances in Captain Ron, Overboard did not make the cut, though could have easily.
Out of his recent sheriff type roles, I went with Bone Tomahawk over Hateful Eight.
And sorry, Tango & Cash just wasn't gonna be an option.

Scarriere · 07-14-2016, 01:24 PM

Wyatt Earp but MacReady is a very close 2nd.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-14-2016, 01:25 PM

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Plissken Fan · 07-14-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Troll2fan

Snake Plissken followed closely by Jack Burton.

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Originally Posted by Plissken Fan

Snake Plissken and Jack Burton...

Captain Ron would be my third choice... no Cash from Tango & Cash on list?

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Coenskubrick · 07-15-2016, 04:12 AM

How the hell did you not put "The Hateful Eight" in the poll???? It's a recent movie and his most popular in years.

Joeyseven · 07-15-2016, 05:32 AM

#1-Snake

Used Cars Rudy Russo would make my top 5 at least.

Astro Zombie · 07-15-2016, 05:33 AM

Trick question, they're all #1

The Great Owl · 07-15-2016, 05:35 AM

I voted for Russell's work in The Thing.

I hope that Breakdown (1997) gets a Blu-ray release soon. That's such an underrated flick.

Samus Aran · 07-15-2016, 07:02 AM

Noticed this thread and thought this would be the best place to post it.... There's going to be a comic book six-part series coming out where Jack Burton gets sent forward in time and meets Snake Plissken. The first issue comes out October.

Gizz · 07-15-2016, 07:41 AM

Jack Burton - Big Trouble in Little China

However he is awesome in every thing he does.

welcometonowhere · 07-31-2016, 10:40 PM

Went with my favorite movie from Russell - The Thing

welcometonowhere · 07-31-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Samus Aran

Noticed this thread and thought this would be the best place to post it.... There's going to be a comic book six-part series coming out where Jack Burton gets sent forward in time and meets Snake Plissken. The first issue comes out October.

That sounds awesome! Any idea who is publishing and doing the story/artwork?

Trigger89 · 08-02-2016, 11:05 AM

Jack Burton. I liked his character in Tango & Cash as well.

TheLaughingMann · 08-02-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizz

Jack Burton - Big Trouble in Little China

However he is awesome in every thing he does.

Jack Burton was the best because he headlined such an imperfect hero, but the real interesting cast fell to Lo Pan, Egg Shen, and Wang Chi themselves. This is one of the few movies where I appreciate having a white character inserted into a foreign, fantasy element and he isn't the most interesting person there.

View Poll Results: The Best of Kurt Russell is...
Sheriff Hunt in Bone Tomahawk	0	0%
Herb Brooks in Miracle	0	0%
Stuntman Mike in Death Proof	3	5.00%
Eldon Perry in Dark Blue	1	1.67%
Col. Jack O'Neil in Stargate	0	0%
Wyatt Earp in Tombstone	6	10.00%
McCaffrey in Backdraft	0	0%
Jack Burton in Big Trouble in Little China	17	28.33%
Drew Stephens in Silkwood	0	0%
MacReady in The Thing	22	36.67%
Snake Plissken in Escape from New York	11	18.33%
Elvis Presley in Elvis	0	0%
Dexter Riley in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes	0	0%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

07-13-2016, 08:34 PM	#1
Mrdamron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Tallahassee, FL 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1349 DVD collection:190 Digital collection:2 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:7	The Best of Kurt Russell From working as a Disney teen star to being John Carpenter's go-to leading man to one of the modern era's best big screen cowboys, Kurt Russell has stretched from comedy to romance to action, westerns and dark dramas alike, proving he is more than just a grizzled chinned everyman hero. Here is a list of a baker's dozen of his best works. But which is #1? Sheriff Hunt in Bone Tomahawk (2015) Herb Brooks in Miracle (2008) Stuntman Mike in Death Proof (2007) Eldon Perry in Dark Blue (2002) Col. Jack O'Neil in Stargate (1994) Wyatt Earp in Tombstone (1993) McCaffrey in Backdraft (1991) Jack Burton in Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Drew Stephens in Silkwood (1983) MacReady in The Thing (1982) Snake Plissken in Escape from New York (1981) Elvis Presley in Elvis (1979) Dexter Riley in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) See also: The Best of Warren Beatty The Best of Robert Redford The Best of William Holden The Best of Christopher Walken The Best of Paul Newman The Best of Jimmy Stewart The Best of Jake Gyllenhaal

07-13-2016, 08:47 PM	#2
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Definitely Snake Plissken for me. Followed by Captain Ron. I love that the eye patch was Kurt's touch, based on his idea that Ron had probably watched Escape From New York one too many times.

07-14-2016, 12:44 AM	#3
StevenV Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2014	Kurt as Stuntman Mike in Death Proof.

07-14-2016, 12:59 AM	#4
Plissken Fan Member Member since:Feb 2013	Snake Plissken and Jack Burton... Captain Ron would be my third choice... no Ray Tango from Tango & Cash on list? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

07-14-2016, 03:26 AM	#5
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	His character in The Hateful Eight, who for whatever reason is not in the poll.

07-14-2016, 03:32 AM	#6
Troll2fan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Benicia, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:21	Snake Plissken followed closely by Jack Burton.

07-14-2016, 12:17 PM	#7
Mrdamron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Tallahassee, FL 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1349 DVD collection:190 Digital collection:2 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:7	His comedic performances in Captain Ron, Overboard did not make the cut, though could have easily. Out of his recent sheriff type roles, I went with Bone Tomahawk over Hateful Eight. And sorry, Tango & Cash just wasn't gonna be an option.

07-14-2016, 01:24 PM	#8
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	Wyatt Earp but MacReady is a very close 2nd.

07-14-2016, 01:25 PM	#9
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	<------ see my avatar

07-15-2016, 04:12 AM	#11
Coenskubrick Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:558	How the hell did you not put "The Hateful Eight" in the poll???? It's a recent movie and his most popular in years.

07-15-2016, 05:32 AM	#12
Joeyseven Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:500 Blu-ray collection:2799 DVD collection:70 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:104 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:5	#1-Snake Used Cars Rudy Russo would make my top 5 at least.

07-15-2016, 05:33 AM	#13
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	Trick question, they're all #1

07-15-2016, 05:35 AM	#14
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I voted for Russell's work in The Thing. I hope that Breakdown (1997) gets a Blu-ray release soon. That's such an underrated flick.

07-15-2016, 07:02 AM	#15
Samus Aran Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:195	Noticed this thread and thought this would be the best place to post it.... There's going to be a comic book six-part series coming out where Jack Burton gets sent forward in time and meets Snake Plissken. The first issue comes out October.

07-15-2016, 07:41 AM	#16
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1828 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	Jack Burton - Big Trouble in Little China However he is awesome in every thing he does.

07-31-2016, 10:40 PM	#17
welcometonowhere Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Nowhere Blu-ray collection:26 Digital collection:57 iTunes collection:2150 Trading Score:362	Went with my favorite movie from Russell - The Thing

08-02-2016, 11:05 AM	#19
Trigger89 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:423 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:18	Jack Burton. I liked his character in Tango & Cash as well.

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