The next action star? - Blu-ray Forum

Deadset · 04-07-2008, 03:49 PM

We had Stallone and Schwarzenegger.... Now alas they are too old to be taken seriously in a real action movie. Who is the next action star that you think will emerge? You know the type, cheesy sometimes but someone who is likable.

kenga236 · 04-07-2008, 04:02 PM

Will Smith I think is already there.

Deadset · 04-07-2008, 04:11 PM

I would agree with that statement, although I have not seen I am legend, it's on it way, should be here by friday.

Men in black and independence day are the 2 Will Smith movies that I own and like. I really don't believe in double dipping, so the standard dvd's will have to do for those.

Beta Man · 04-07-2008, 04:19 PM

I personally prefer to not see guys get type-casted (even though I'm not a Will Smith Fan anyways) because you see studios "FORCE" out movies to try to placate to the actors, and the plot comes second-hand. I prefer the lesser-known actors or actors crossing their typical genres because you don't know what to expect..... I see Stallone do a drama, and I think "Rambo, Rocky, etc" and it takes away from the movie, because he made a name for himself as a type-casted actor before he started to take other roles.

That's why Daniel Day Lewis is so widely liked.... people say "oh he was great in...." and other people say "oh wow...that was him, didn't even realize that"

haushausman · 04-07-2008, 04:22 PM

Never thought I would say this but The Rock is quickly becoming the next Arnold.

And he's actually a pretty good actor.

The Rock FTW

Deadset · 04-07-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

Never thought I would say this but The Rock is quickly becoming the next Arnold.

And he's actually a pretty good actor.

The Rock FTW

Yeah, the Rock is a likable character and I hope to see more of him in action movies, ala Doom but better (although I must admit a guilty pleasure).

owa · 04-07-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

Never thought I would say this but The Rock is quickly becoming the next Arnold.

And he's actually a pretty good actor.

The Rock FTW

IMO, Bruce Willis, Matt Damon, Will Smith, etc. are a different kind of action star than Arnold. When I think of guys replacing Arnold I think of guys like The Rock, Vin Diesel, etc. They seem to follow the same blue-print also (lots of action movies with a comedy with kids thrown in at some point). Of the Bruce Willis type action stars I think Will Smith is the guy. Of the Arnold type action stars, I think The Rock has the best chance, at the moment, of becoming the next Arnold.

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He really hasn't had any hit action movies. Walking Tall was decent but didn't really go anywhere.

I don't know how it did at the box office but I thought The Scorpion King was a good action movie as well as The Rundown. The Rundown is actually my favorite movie of his. Lots of action and it's pretty funny as well. I also liked Doom but mostly b/c I love the game (don't think it did well at the box office though). Not as action oriented but I thought he did a pretty good job in The Gridiron Gang also.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-07-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kenga236

Will Smith I think is already there.

definetly!

jurassic_pork · 04-07-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

We had Stallone and Schwarzenegger.... Now alas they are too old to be taken seriously in a real action movie. Who is the next action star that you think will emerge? You know the type, cheesy sometimes but someone who is likable.

Oh cmon what about Dolph Lundgren, Jean Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal

JJ · 04-07-2008, 04:17 PM

Jason Statham, perhaps?

But I agree with Will Smith already being there.

Deadset · 04-07-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Jason Statham, perhaps?

But I agree with Will Smith already being there.

Statham is a good call, liked the Transporter (despised part 2). I still have yet to see War.

DarchAmonNagar · 04-07-2008, 04:23 PM

Jason Statham has something about him.

Brian Cash · 04-07-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Statham is a good call, liked the Transporter (despised part 2). I still have yet to see War.

absolutely im a huge handsome rob fan try to pick up all his movies all time fav though it Snatch and then lock stock and 2 smoking barrels

child of the sun · 04-25-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

absolutely im a huge handsome rob fan try to pick up all his movies all time fav though it Snatch and then lock stock and 2 smoking barrels

i agree, im love action movies, but not statham action movies. i deffinetlly prefer him in "british comedies" like snatch and lock stock...
my favorite statham movies by far...

bricktop is badass..."i dont need any sugar in my tea, i'm sweet enough as is!"

Blu Titan · 04-07-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Jason Statham, perhaps?

But I agree with Will Smith already being there.

Mi pick will be Statham, does not always get the best scripts or biggest budget. However, I enjoy his movies a lot.

Mr. Cinema · 04-07-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Jason Statham, perhaps?

He can't carry a film. Everything he headlines is either a flop or a very small moderate hit.

We're talking about the next big action star. No way can you go from Will Smith to Jason Statham. That'd be like listing the top NBA players and naming Kobe Bryant, and following that up with Kwame Brown.

Daniel Craig certainly proved he can handle in Casino Royale.

Augustine864 · 04-08-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Jason Statham, perhaps?

But I agree with Will Smith already being there.

That is who popped into my mind as well. I think Will Smith is a different kind of star. I think someone else said that as well, so I agree with them. Statham's movies tend to be just straight up action for the most part. You don't really get much out of them. They serve their purpose and don't pretend to be anything else. Smith usually does more serious movies that you can get something out of besides just the action.

Deadset · 04-07-2008, 04:18 PM

Agreed, they made some good action movies, but have you seen a recent Stegall movie that was good? I'm talking about the next action star, the guys you listed granted made some good movies, however they are past their prime.

jurassic_pork · 04-07-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Agreed, they made some good action movies, but have you seen a recent Stegall movie that was good? I'm talking about the next action star, the guys you listed granted made some good movies, however they are past their prime.

I know they are way past, just giving DAP to some of the old Action starzzzz

Deadset · 04-07-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jurassic_pork

I know they are way past, just giving DAP to some of the old Action starzzzz

No qualms about that, I remember seeing alot of the classic action movies in the theater, Time cop, Under siege, Last action hero... list goes on and on

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04-07-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
kenga236 Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philly Blu-ray collection:218 Blu-ray reviews:13	Will Smith I think is already there.

04-07-2008, 04:11 PM	#3
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	I would agree with that statement, although I have not seen I am legend, it's on it way, should be here by friday. Men in black and independence day are the 2 Will Smith movies that I own and like. I really don't believe in double dipping, so the standard dvd's will have to do for those.

04-07-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I personally prefer to not see guys get type-casted (even though I'm not a Will Smith Fan anyways) because you see studios "FORCE" out movies to try to placate to the actors, and the plot comes second-hand. I prefer the lesser-known actors or actors crossing their typical genres because you don't know what to expect..... I see Stallone do a drama, and I think "Rambo, Rocky, etc" and it takes away from the movie, because he made a name for himself as a type-casted actor before he started to take other roles. That's why Daniel Day Lewis is so widely liked.... people say "oh he was great in...." and other people say "oh wow...that was him, didn't even realize that"

04-07-2008, 04:22 PM	#5
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Never thought I would say this but The Rock is quickly becoming the next Arnold. And he's actually a pretty good actor. The Rock FTW

04-07-2008, 04:17 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Jason Statham, perhaps? But I agree with Will Smith already being there.

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DarchAmonNagar Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:496 Trading Score:2	Jason Statham has something about him.

04-07-2008, 04:18 PM	#18
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Agreed, they made some good action movies, but have you seen a recent Stegall movie that was good? I'm talking about the next action star, the guys you listed granted made some good movies, however they are past their prime.

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