The most obnoxious actor? - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

thaajdogg · 02-02-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jono_0101

jack black is really obnoxious, but dane cook is REALLY close

Totally agree!

bruce_pullen · 02-02-2009, 11:45 PM

Eddie Murphy(ies) has 15 percent. Interesting.

xrojasx · 02-02-2009, 11:58 PM

I think the list is missing Val Kilmer.
Because of his God complex this guy has not been able to get a starting role lately.

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-03-2009, 12:21 AM

Jack Black... no matter how he tries to take himself seriously, he still always comes across as an immature nutjob. And, the worst part is, the harder he tries to be serious, the more fake he becomes.

BigFoot · 02-03-2009, 07:57 AM

Rob Schneider

Lepidopterous · 02-03-2009, 08:07 AM

Neil McDonough

I can't put my finger on exactly why I can't stand him, but for the most part, he's always the annoying jack***

Rusty100 · 02-03-2009, 08:26 AM

Nominating Tom Cruise. As much as I liked Will Smith, his movies messages are getting dumber and more arrogant by the second. Goddamn Scientologists.

caliminius · 02-03-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Chris Farley is another one. Oh well.

I think you could safely add anyone who's been a cast member of Saturday Night Live since the 90's on to the list...which is also about the same list of "actors" I find most obnoxious.

But as a not entirely obvious choice, I'd like to nominate Jack Nicholson. Not because he's a bad actor, but simply because he only ever plays the exact same character in every movie. I don't know if that is his choice or not, but it's gotten pretty old at this point.

Dust+Wind · 02-03-2009, 08:43 AM

why is Leonard DiCaprio and Edward Norton on this list ? They both are an A-list Actors. One of Few actors who could pull of any role that's haded to them.

(Edward Norton)
Primal Fear
The People vs. Larry Flynt
American History X
Fight Club
25th Hour
Rounders

(Leonard DiCaprio)
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Catch Me If You Can
The Aviator
The Departed
Blood Diamond
Revolutionary Road

BLu-Balls · 02-03-2009, 11:26 AM

Andy Dick!

Galley · 02-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Robin Williams: I haven't liked him in anything since Mork & Mindy.

bruce_pullen · 02-03-2009, 01:32 PM

Val Kilmer? Hmm... possibly. He does slightly grate. Hmm...

blu_chaplin · 02-03-2009, 01:33 PM

Timothy Olyphant

Was horrible as the bad guy in Die Hard, and made a mockery of 47

Blu Man · 02-03-2009, 01:35 PM

Define obnoxious.

ZIPPO · 02-03-2009, 01:42 PM

Christian Bale

Ferris · 02-03-2009, 03:58 PM

This poll NEEDS Will Ferrell!!

bruce_pullen · 02-03-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FriedEggs

This poll NEEDS Will Ferrell!!

It had him. But when I was compiling, I must have not typed his name. But he was in my mind. Darn it!

uziel5000 · 02-03-2009, 04:14 PM

Okay, I just don't see the Will Ferrel thing. Call me stupid, ignorant whatever. I'm not saying he makes masterpieces of cinema but some of his stuff is funny. I thought Anchorman was pretty funny and Talladega Nights had it's moments... ("Dear, 8 pounds, 7 ounce, baby Jesus...") And his duet with Jack Black at the Oscars a few years back was hillarious. And for some reason I can't understand, I enjoyed Elf.

So what exactly is it about him that annoys so much? I'm open to discussion.

bruce_pullen · 02-03-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uziel5000

Okay, I just don't see the Will Ferrel thing. Call me stupid, ignorant whatever. I'm not saying he makes masterpieces of cinema but some of his stuff is funny. I thought Anchorman was pretty funny and Talladega Nights had it's moments... ("Dear, 8 pounds, 7 ounce, baby Jesus...") And his duet with Jack Black at the Oscars a few years back was hillarious. And for some reason I can't understand, I enjoyed Elf.

So what exactly is it about him that annoys so much? I'm open to discussion.

Except for Stranger than Fiction (2006), and Elf (2003).

He seems to have no restraint, taste, or sense of control. A comedian needs to seem out of control: without actually doing it. Ferrell crosses the line to parody: even when he does straight comedy.

I believe that’s his problem. Even Robin Williams, who has similar problems. Has been able to control himself more often than Will. Jack Black is another who has the same weakness.

Modern comedians mistake outrageous for funny. They think shocking leads to laughing. Will mistakes freak show for comedy. Gross out for laugh out; there is some relation between eww and haha. But Ferrell ramps it into the sky. And that is his failure: and will be for some time. He’ll still makes tons and money, in the bargain. And maybe that’s the plan.

Who knows?

uziel5000 · 02-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Except for Stranger than Fiction (2006), and Elf (2003).

He seems to have no restraint, taste, or sense of control. A comedian needs to seem out of control: without actually doing it. Ferrell crosses the line to parody: even when he does straight comedy.

I believe that’s his problem. Even Robin Williams, who has similar problems. Has been able to control himself more often than Will. Jack Black is another who has the same weakness.

Modern comedians mistake outrageous for funny. They think shocking leads to laughing. Will mistakes freak show for comedy. Gross out for laugh out; there is some relation between eww and haha. But Ferrell ramps it into the sky. And that is his failure: and will be for some time. He’ll still makes tons and money, in the bargain. And maybe that’s the plan.

Who knows?

Those are actually very good points. Not only about Ferrel but about many comedians these days.

View Poll Results: The Most Obnoxious Actor?
Jack Black	7	10.14%
Rob Schneider	3	4.35%
Ben Stiller	2	2.90%
Matt Damon	2	2.90%
Forrest Whitaker	0	0%
Alec Baldwin	4	5.80%
William Fichtner	0	0%
Duane "The Rock" Johnson	0	0%
Steve Carell	0	0%
Seth Rogen	2	2.90%
Vin Disel	1	1.45%
Paul Walker	1	1.45%
Michael Cera	3	4.35%
Steven Seagal	1	1.45%
Larry The Cable Guy	5	7.25%
Dolph Lundgren	0	0%
Jean-Claude Van Damme	0	0%
Slyvester Stallone	2	2.90%
Eli Roth	0	0%
Quentin Tarantino	0	0%
Leslie Nielson	0	0%
M. Night Shyamaylan	2	2.90%
Mark Wallberg	0	0%
Leonard DiCaprio	0	0%
Danny McBride	0	0%
Nick Nolte	1	1.45%
Edward Norton	0	0%
Christopher Walken	0	0%
Harvey Kietel	0	0%
Robert De Niro (Later Years)	0	0%
Al Pacino (Later Years)	1	1.45%
Jim Carrey	2	2.90%
Eddie Murphy	3	4.35%
Multiple Eddie Murphies	6	8.70%
Peter Stomare	0	0%
Brendan Gleeson	0	0%
Keanu Reeves	1	1.45%
Chris Rock	1	1.45%
Jason Bateman	0	0%
Tobey Maguire	0	0%
Woody Harrelson	0	0%
Randy Quaid	0	0%
Bill Murray	1	1.45%
Adam Sandler	1	1.45%
Ray Winstone	0	0%
Joe Pesci	0	0%
Robin Willaims	5	7.25%
James Woods	0	0%
James Caviezel	0	0%
Adrian Brody	0	0%
Seann William Scott	1	1.45%
Ryan Reynolds	0	0%
Dane Cook	7	10.14%
Andy Serkis (Live Action not CGI)	0	0%
Hayden Christensen	4	5.80%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2009, 01:32 PM	#72
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Val Kilmer? Val Kilmer? Hmm... possibly. He does slightly grate. Hmm...

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02-02-2009, 11:45 PM	#62
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Eddie Murphy(ies) has 15 percent. Interesting.

02-02-2009, 11:58 PM	#63
xrojasx Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Much closer than you think 4K collection:330 Blu-ray collection:1751	I think the list is missing Val Kilmer. Because of his God complex this guy has not been able to get a starting role lately.

02-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#64
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Jack Black... no matter how he tries to take himself seriously, he still always comes across as an immature nutjob. And, the worst part is, the harder he tries to be serious, the more fake he becomes.

02-03-2009, 07:57 AM	#65
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02-03-2009, 08:07 AM	#66
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Neil McDonough I can't put my finger on exactly why I can't stand him, but for the most part, he's always the annoying jack***

02-03-2009, 08:26 AM	#67
Rusty100 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Nominating Tom Cruise. As much as I liked Will Smith, his movies messages are getting dumber and more arrogant by the second. Goddamn Scientologists.

02-03-2009, 08:43 AM	#69
Dust+Wind Member Member since:Dec 2008	why is Leonard DiCaprio and Edward Norton on this list ? They both are an A-list Actors. One of Few actors who could pull of any role that's haded to them. (Edward Norton) Primal Fear The People vs. Larry Flynt American History X Fight Club 25th Hour Rounders (Leonard DiCaprio) What's Eating Gilbert Grape Catch Me If You Can The Aviator The Departed Blood Diamond Revolutionary Road

02-03-2009, 11:26 AM	#70
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Andy Dick!

02-03-2009, 01:24 PM	#71
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Robin Williams: I haven't liked him in anything since Mork & Mindy.

02-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#73
blu_chaplin Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:28	Timothy Olyphant Was horrible as the bad guy in Die Hard, and made a mockery of 47

02-03-2009, 01:35 PM	#74
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	Define obnoxious.

02-03-2009, 01:42 PM	#75
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	Christian Bale

02-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#76
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	This poll NEEDS Will Ferrell!!

02-03-2009, 04:14 PM	#78
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	Okay, I just don't see the Will Ferrel thing. Call me stupid, ignorant whatever. I'm not saying he makes masterpieces of cinema but some of his stuff is funny. I thought Anchorman was pretty funny and Talladega Nights had it's moments... ("Dear, 8 pounds, 7 ounce, baby Jesus...") And his duet with Jack Black at the Oscars a few years back was hillarious. And for some reason I can't understand, I enjoyed Elf. So what exactly is it about him that annoys so much? I'm open to discussion.

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