Best Actor in Star Wars Prequels? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

ckent22 · 11-23-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

There is no reason in the world that Jar Jar Binks should not be winning this!

Because, for some, he ruined the prequels.

Foggy · 11-23-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

Because, for some, he ruined the prequels.

REALLY, who could think such a thing.

progers13 · 11-23-2009, 05:57 PM

I gotta go with Natalie Portman. Several of the actors have turned in great performances outside of Star Wars (Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson, as well as Portman), but the acting within those three movies was consistently and notoriously bad.

Elvis · 11-23-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

Because, for some, he ruined the prequels.

It was a joke...

and thats not what ruined the prequels.

BluBonnet · 11-23-2009, 06:17 PM

When I think of the many fine actors in the prequels, I think first and foremost of Ewan McGregor - followed closely by Liam Neeson and Pernilla August.

But Ian McDiarmid is such a delight to watch - he brings all of his Shakespearean-trained gravitas to one of the key parts of the saga, which he also played in Return of the Jedi, and gives it all he's got. Watch how deliciously he moves from the feigned innocence of Senator Palpatine in the first movie to the evil no-holds-barred, lightsaber-wielding Emperor Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith.

And most importantly, don't forget that this whole thing was Lucas' idea of a homage to the B-movies and weekly matinee serials of the 30s and 40s. Those didn't really stand out for their fine acting, so maybe that explains a thing or two.

Ator the Invincible · 11-23-2009, 06:24 PM

Ian McDiarmid, followed closely by Liam Neeson. Honorable mention goes to Ewan McGregor. I still think that was perfect casting. And Ray Park and Christopher Lee made great baddies. Anakin's mom was good too. There really were some good performances in the films now that I think about it.

ArieS · 11-23-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Watto.

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AKORIS · 11-23-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

Ewan McGregor was an excellent casting decision, but I think McDiarmid did the better acting.

I completely agree though I voted for Mcgregor because he was in such a majority of all 3 films and did a great job!

progers13 · 11-23-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Ian McDiarmid, followed closely by Liam Neeson. Honorable mention goes to Ewan McGregor. I still think that was perfect casting. And Ray Park and Christopher Lee made great baddies. Anakin's mom was good too. There really were some good performances in the films now that I think about it.

How could I forget Christopher Lee? You're right, he was an excellent choice.

Diesel · 11-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Neeson.

But since he isn't there...

McGregor

McDiarmid was great as well.

dmb70 · 11-23-2009, 07:35 PM

No Frank Oz or Anthony Daniels?

P@t_Mtl · 11-23-2009, 07:38 PM

I went with McGregor, he was excellent in all 3 movies and certainly kept up the wonderful role created by Alec Guiness. He did it with respect.

CaptainYoda · 11-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Ewan Macgregor followed closely by Ian McDiarmid.

Rblu-Dblu · 11-23-2009, 07:57 PM

I would say Liam Neeson followed by Christopher Lee.

Sylin · 11-23-2009, 08:24 PM

Who the hell voted for Darth Maul? The guy only had 2 lines of dialogue!

And Anakin and Padme votes, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Their performances are Razz-worthy.

For me, it was a close call between Jimmy Smitts and Christopher Lee, the only two characters who do not, at some point, have some sort of ridiculous, inane line. Smitts by a nose. (Tho I would've selected Neeson if he was available.)

JTStarkiller · 11-23-2009, 08:43 PM

George Lucas himself. Baron Papanoida for the win.

Downhere · 11-23-2009, 09:20 PM

1) Liam
2) Ewan

nathanp · 11-23-2009, 09:30 PM

And the worst would be a tie between the two Anakins.

Blu-Ron · 11-23-2009, 09:39 PM

When I first read the thread title...I seriously thought it was a joke. A good actor in the pre-quels?

Batman1980 · 11-23-2009, 09:50 PM

1. Ian McDiarmid
2. Christopher Lee
3. Liam Neeson
4. Ewan McGregor
5. Samuel L Jackson

View Poll Results: Who is the best actor from the Star Wars prequels?
Ewan McGregor - Obi-Wan Kenobi	185	47.56%
Hayden Christensen - Anakin Skywalker	14	3.60%
Natalie Portman - Padme	25	6.43%
Ian McDiarmid - Palpatine	80	20.57%
Samuel L. Jackson - Mace Windu	14	3.60%
Mathew Wood - General Grevious (voice)	2	0.51%
Jimmy Smits - Bail Organa	2	0.51%
Temuera Morrison - Jango Fett / Clones	2	0.51%
Christopher Lee - Count Dooku	31	7.97%
Ahmed Best - Jar-Jar Binks	10	2.57%
Ray Park - Darth Maul	24	6.17%
Voters: 389. You may not vote on this poll

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11-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#23
progers13 Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:2	I gotta go with Natalie Portman. Several of the actors have turned in great performances outside of Star Wars (Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson, as well as Portman), but the acting within those three movies was consistently and notoriously bad.

11-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#25
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	When I think of the many fine actors in the prequels, I think first and foremost of Ewan McGregor - followed closely by Liam Neeson and Pernilla August. But Ian McDiarmid is such a delight to watch - he brings all of his Shakespearean-trained gravitas to one of the key parts of the saga, which he also played in Return of the Jedi, and gives it all he's got. Watch how deliciously he moves from the feigned innocence of Senator Palpatine in the first movie to the evil no-holds-barred, lightsaber-wielding Emperor Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith. And most importantly, don't forget that this whole thing was Lucas' idea of a homage to the B-movies and weekly matinee serials of the 30s and 40s. Those didn't really stand out for their fine acting, so maybe that explains a thing or two.

11-23-2009, 06:24 PM	#26
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:503 Blu-ray collection:6293 DVD collection:2715	Ian McDiarmid, followed closely by Liam Neeson. Honorable mention goes to Ewan McGregor. I still think that was perfect casting. And Ray Park and Christopher Lee made great baddies. Anakin's mom was good too. There really were some good performances in the films now that I think about it.

11-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#30
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Neeson. But since he isn't there... McGregor McDiarmid was great as well.

11-23-2009, 07:35 PM	#31
dmb70 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:43	No Frank Oz or Anthony Daniels?

11-23-2009, 07:38 PM	#32
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	I went with McGregor, he was excellent in all 3 movies and certainly kept up the wonderful role created by Alec Guiness. He did it with respect.

11-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#33
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:371	Ewan Macgregor followed closely by Ian McDiarmid.

11-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#34
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	I would say Liam Neeson followed by Christopher Lee.

11-23-2009, 08:24 PM	#35
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Who the hell voted for Darth Maul? The guy only had 2 lines of dialogue! And Anakin and Padme votes, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Their performances are Razz-worthy. For me, it was a close call between Jimmy Smitts and Christopher Lee, the only two characters who do not, at some point, have some sort of ridiculous, inane line. Smitts by a nose. (Tho I would've selected Neeson if he was available.)

11-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#36
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	George Lucas himself. Baron Papanoida for the win.

11-23-2009, 09:20 PM	#37
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	1) Liam 2) Ewan

11-23-2009, 09:30 PM	#38
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	And the worst would be a tie between the two Anakins.

11-23-2009, 09:39 PM	#39
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	When I first read the thread title...I seriously thought it was a joke. A good actor in the pre-quels?

11-23-2009, 09:50 PM	#40
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	1. Ian McDiarmid 2. Christopher Lee 3. Liam Neeson 4. Ewan McGregor 5. Samuel L Jackson

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