Best Actor?

[Garamond]

In my humble opinion I think Nicholas Cage just has to be the, or at least one of the best actors we've ever had. He can act in any genre - romantic, comidy, tough guy, and I don't reckon he's had the recognition he deserves. He's not the only good actor, obviously. There are plenty of maybe better actors in one particular genre, but overall I think he's the best, bearing in mind his range of acting abilities.
I like John Wayne, but in all honesty I don't think anyone can call him an ACTOR; he's John Wayne in a cowboy, military or naval outfit. I can't ever see him playing a tender love scene, more like fetch her a wallop then leave the room as if his colostomy bag's exploded.
Nah, for me Nicholas Cage's head and shoulders above anyone else.
What do others think?

[naz_nomad]

I agree he's a good actor, but just because you're in every film going, doesn't make you a 'great' actor, just a very rich one with a good agent.

[Garamond]

IS he in every film going? If he is or has been it's escaped my attention. But even if he HAS been, one can't force oneself into a film, they have to be invited which in itself proves my point.

[s3ahors3]

the best actor on this planet is me lol

[DeNiro]

Might be accused of being biased here, but that last statement is incorrect !!

[Garamond]

Looks like we've got a handbag fight on our hands fellas!

[raysparx1]

In recent years Tom Hanks.

[DeNiro]

Are you talking to me? I said are you talking to me!!?

[Garamond]

DeNiro: I wouldn't DARE (phew, that was close but I think I got away with it. Still gonna change my trousers though.)

[Greedyfly]

I liked Leaving las vages and con air but he for me is on the shelf of the wooden tops - those who play the same character all the time

[DeNiro]

I didn't like leaving Las Vegas, I was winning on the slots...

[DeNiro]

in the "Casino" of course!!

[Goodsoulette]

I think Nicholas Cage is alright. Better in action or comedy, couldnt imagine him turning his hand and Shakespeare, or anything particularly dramatic. He cant do accents to save his life, and his dopey voice in Captain Correlli was embarassing.
I love Gary Oldman and Christopher Walken, both prety kooky characters but rated highly anyway.
In my opinion L:eonardo Di Caprio (sp) is the most underated actor of our time.

[ELVIS68]

Tom Hanks, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro

[ermintrude35]

...robert carlyle, ewan mcgregor, ray winston, gary oldman...

[Garamond]

. . . mind you I could be wrong.

[electricblue]

Robert de niro,without a doubt,everytime,,,HE'S MINE!!
Gary sinise and keifer sutherland as well!!

[raysparx1]

What about dear old Bob Hoskins ? think of Mona Lisa, and The Long Good Friday.

[patc7641]

De Niro up till about Goodfellas, now he has lost interest. Nowadays? Struggling to think of a real star. Pacino is still great but too old. Harvey Kietel still pushes the boundaries, but his films are too left field. I cant think of one actor that I would say I must see his movie, regardless, they way I did with De Niro from @ 1975 till the mid 80s. Going back further, James Cagney is a wonderful actor. Can you imagine an actor nowadays with Cagneys looks ( Pitt, Depp, Farrell, Cruise?) heading a blockbuster, and for so long? His gangster movies are pure class.

[DotH]

I guess being born Nicholas Kim Coppola did kind of give him a leg up in the business.

[DeNiro]

*sniff* *sniff*



Gary Oldman, is pure class...just look at him in Leon
Gene Hackman is the person he portrays
and yes Leo D'C is a terrific actor, look at him as Johnny Depp's younger brother Arnie, in What's Eating Gilbert Grape? AAN.