Who's the best Lex Luthor? - Blu-ray Forum

Meeklo · 02-13-2009, 05:28 PM

Who portrayed the best overall Lex Luthor in your opinion?

Sussudio · 02-13-2009, 05:31 PM

i'm guessing there's going to be a poll for this, but i say

John Shea on Lois & Clark.

He was a truly admirable foe for Superman: dark, twisted, just pure evil, everything Lex should be. John's portrayal was phenomenal imo. I actually got to meet him once and he is an awesome guy. Rosenbaum comes in at a very close second.

ckent22 · 02-13-2009, 05:31 PM

Michael Rosenbaum. Hands down the best. He wasn't too famous before he started it like others have, and he's still best known for his role on Smallville and being Lex Luthor the best.

I thought he portrayed and personified Lex better than anyone else.

I am partial as well because I have several of his autographs in which he signed Michael Rosebaum "Lex Luthor". Love it!!

Blu-Ron · 02-13-2009, 05:35 PM

Gene Hackman FTW

Miss. Teschmacherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

P@t_Mtl · 02-13-2009, 05:36 PM

That is a hard one to answer.

Gene Hackman was wonderful playing him if a little campy at time but still a joy to watch.

John Shea was just incredible as Lex, very Machiavellian to the core.

Kevin Spacey was great, a return to Gene Hackam type of Luthor

Michael Rosenbaum as been amazing but he's also had 8 years to bring his character to life.

So my favorite Superman is Christopher Reeve, so I will go with my favorite Lex Luthor is Gene Hackman

BigLuvJason · 02-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Gene Hackman

Mrs. Teschmacherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

LOL!!! Love it! Gene all the way

Meeklo · 02-13-2009, 05:38 PM

I'm actually kinda torn between Michael Rosenbaum and Clancy Brown. I don't like my Lex to be goofy and Clancy has portrayed the best adult "used to clashing with Superman" Lex. But I can easily see Michael being Clancy's Lex when he was younger.

Blu As Hell · 02-13-2009, 05:39 PM

John Shea!

ngkf7 · 02-13-2009, 05:41 PM

John Shea!

I loved that show when I was younger.

Meeklo · 02-13-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngkf7

John Shea!

I loved that show when I was younger.

Howie Mandel as Mxyzptlk was great...even though he's not an imp.

Clark Kent · 02-13-2009, 05:45 PM

It has to be Rosenbaum. His version is really the best modern makeover of any long-time villain from comics. The only thing that was less than perfect was the small difference in age between him and Welling. I would have preferred him to be portrayed as significantly older than Clark. A lot of the business aspect of the character did not ring true because of that.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-13-2009, 05:45 PM

Gene Hackman!!! Hands down

What a stupid thread

uziel5000 · 02-13-2009, 06:24 PM

I'm torn as well. Love Hackman but Rosenbaum really did a number in Smallville. His descent into darkness has been one of the things that make that show so great. Especially when you tie in how mean Lex is in the comics and movies. (where he has no trouble to kill millions of people) Rosenbaum has walked that path perfectly.

CANT... DECIDE.... TOO... HARD!!!

kdn1221 · 02-13-2009, 06:47 PM

I voted for Gene Hackman but I also liked Michael Rosembaum as well. Rosenbaum had an entire series to flesh out his version of Luthor.

Gene Hackman is generally a great actor. His Luthor was suitable for the intent of the Reeve's movies but he can play truly evil, mean, sadistic characters if the settings called for it. Just check out movies like: the Quick and the Dead, Unforgiven, Crimson Tide.

ScarredLungs · 02-13-2009, 06:48 PM

Gene Hackman

ckent22 · 02-13-2009, 07:02 PM

Batman00 · 02-13-2009, 07:27 PM

This thread at least has Clancy as Luthor, The Joker thread lacks Mark Hamill and The Superman lacks George Newbern/Tim Daly, thats messed up

PS3-Playb3yond · 02-13-2009, 08:59 PM

I voted too fast. I voted for Kevein Spacey but Michael Rosenbaum was fantastic as Lex Luthor in Smallville. Especially near the season finale of season 7.

uziel5000 · 02-14-2009, 12:28 AM

I have to mention Spacey as an honorable mention because I thought he really good as well.

doctorD · 02-14-2009, 01:15 AM

Gene Hackman all the way!

View Poll Results: Who's the best Lex Luthor
Gene Hackman - The original Superman movies	33	54.10%
Stan Jones - Superfriends (voice)	0	0%
Sherman Howard - Superboy	0	0%
John Shea - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman	4	6.56%
Clancy Brown - Superman:TAS/Justice League (voice)	5	8.20%
Kevin Spacey - Superman Returns	4	6.56%
Michael Rosenbaum - Smallville	15	24.59%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

02-13-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	Who's the best Lex Luthor? Who portrayed the best overall Lex Luthor in your opinion?

02-13-2009, 05:35 PM	#4
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Gene Hackman FTW Miss. Teschmacherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! Last edited by Blu-Ron; 02-13-2009 at 05:42 PM.

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02-13-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i'm guessing there's going to be a poll for this, but i say John Shea on Lois & Clark. He was a truly admirable foe for Superman: dark, twisted, just pure evil, everything Lex should be. John's portrayal was phenomenal imo. I actually got to meet him once and he is an awesome guy. Rosenbaum comes in at a very close second.

02-13-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Michael Rosenbaum. Hands down the best. He wasn't too famous before he started it like others have, and he's still best known for his role on Smallville and being Lex Luthor the best. I thought he portrayed and personified Lex better than anyone else. I am partial as well because I have several of his autographs in which he signed Michael Rosebaum "Lex Luthor". Love it!!

02-13-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
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	That is a hard one to answer. Gene Hackman was wonderful playing him if a little campy at time but still a joy to watch. John Shea was just incredible as Lex, very Machiavellian to the core. Kevin Spacey was great, a return to Gene Hackam type of Luthor Michael Rosenbaum as been amazing but he's also had 8 years to bring his character to life. So my favorite Superman is Christopher Reeve, so I will go with my favorite Lex Luthor is Gene Hackman

02-13-2009, 05:38 PM	#7
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	I'm actually kinda torn between Michael Rosenbaum and Clancy Brown. I don't like my Lex to be goofy and Clancy has portrayed the best adult "used to clashing with Superman" Lex. But I can easily see Michael being Clancy's Lex when he was younger.

02-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#8
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	John Shea!

02-13-2009, 05:41 PM	#9
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	John Shea! I loved that show when I was younger.

02-13-2009, 05:45 PM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It has to be Rosenbaum. His version is really the best modern makeover of any long-time villain from comics. The only thing that was less than perfect was the small difference in age between him and Welling. I would have preferred him to be portrayed as significantly older than Clark. A lot of the business aspect of the character did not ring true because of that.

02-13-2009, 05:45 PM	#12
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Gene Hackman!!! Hands down What a stupid thread

02-13-2009, 06:24 PM	#13
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	I'm torn as well. Love Hackman but Rosenbaum really did a number in Smallville. His descent into darkness has been one of the things that make that show so great. Especially when you tie in how mean Lex is in the comics and movies. (where he has no trouble to kill millions of people) Rosenbaum has walked that path perfectly. CANT... DECIDE.... TOO... HARD!!!

02-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#14
kdn1221 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 DVD collection:673	I voted for Gene Hackman but I also liked Michael Rosembaum as well. Rosenbaum had an entire series to flesh out his version of Luthor. Gene Hackman is generally a great actor. His Luthor was suitable for the intent of the Reeve's movies but he can play truly evil, mean, sadistic characters if the settings called for it. Just check out movies like: the Quick and the Dead, Unforgiven, Crimson Tide.

02-13-2009, 06:48 PM	#15
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Gene Hackman

02-13-2009, 07:02 PM	#16
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15

02-13-2009, 07:27 PM	#17
Batman00 Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 22 Trading Score:1	This thread at least has Clancy as Luthor, The Joker thread lacks Mark Hamill and The Superman lacks George Newbern/Tim Daly, thats messed up

02-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#18
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	I voted too fast. I voted for Kevein Spacey but Michael Rosenbaum was fantastic as Lex Luthor in Smallville. Especially near the season finale of season 7.

02-14-2009, 12:28 AM	#19
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	I have to mention Spacey as an honorable mention because I thought he really good as well.

02-14-2009, 01:15 AM	#20
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	Gene Hackman all the way!

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