TGAAOAT - Round 1, Group K

[fernandito]

Sidney Poitier's IMDB Page

Notable films : In The Heat of the Night, The Jackal, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Lilies on the Field

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Dustin Hoffman's IMDB Page

Notable films : Kramer vs Kramer, Rain Man, The Graduate, Hook, Sleepers

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Diane Keaton's IMDB Page

Notable films : Annie Hall, The Godfather (I & II), Crimes of the Heart, Father of the Bride, Something's Gotta Give

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Gene Hackman's IMDB Page

Notable films : Unforgiven, The Royal Tenenbaums, The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman

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Tony Leung's IMDB Page

Notable films : Notable films : Hero, 2046, Infernal Affairs, In The Mood for Love

[fernandito]

My inner turmoil was between Hackman and Hoffman, but ultimately went with the former. A wonderfully versatile actor that has played myriad of roles - quirky indie character, villain, hero - and everything in between.

I haven't seen anything by Leung by I've heard great thing about In The Mood for Love. Need to check that out soon.

[DoctorDodge]

Went for Tony Leung myself, who was awesome in Infernal Affairs 1 and 3, not to mention Hard Boiled, of course.

[Jean]

Dustin Hoffman. My nominee.

ETA: I can't fucking believe it! No Wag the Dog or Staw Dogs among the notables? What is it - cynophobia prevails at imdb? How about Lenny, then?

[candy]

Hoffman, I don't think I have ever seen a bad film of his

[Odetta]

I like Gene Hackman... so I voted for him.

[fernandito]

What are some of your favorite performances by him, O ?

[Mattrick]

Hackman gets my vote for The Conversation alone, one of my all-time favourite performances. His versatility is amazing. He can play a quiet introvert, an asshole, an evil prick, a nice guy...no limit to his abilities. Between The Conversation and his roles in Unforgiven, Heartbreakers and The Royal Tenenbaums.

I love Dustin Hoffman who is also versatile bit Hackman to me is just a little better. Not many actors have the ability to make me hate them, feel sorry for them and make me laugh as he does.

[fernandito]

One of my all time favorite Hackman quotes, his epilogue from The Replacements :

"When the Washington Sentinels left the stadium that date, there was no tickertape parade, no endorsement deals for sneakers or soda pop, or breakfast cereal. Just a locker to be cleaned out, and a ride home to catch. But what they didn't know, was that their lives had been changed forever because they had been part of something great. And greatness, no matter how brief, stays with a man. Every athlete dreams of a second chance, these men lived it."


(teary eyed)

[John Blaze]

I voted for Hoffman but Hackman is a close second, in my book.

[Heather19]

Hoffman

[Still Servant]

"I'll see you in hell, William Munny." Gene Hackman - Unforgiven

Tony Leung was my nominee. I love his work in almost every film. One film that doesn't get a lot of attention is Chungking Express. It's a really interesting film and one of the better love stories I've seen in a while. Leung is really great in that one.

That being said, I had to go with Hackman.

[Jean]

I voted for Hoffman but Hackman is a close second, in my book.

Precisely. Looks like both will pass.

[frik]

Tough choice - went for Gene Hackman in the end.

sk

[fernandito]

Tony Leung was my nominee. I love his work in almost every film. One film that doesn't get a lot of attention is Chungking Express. It's a really interesting film and one of the better love stories I've seen in a while. Leung is really great in that one.

I've had that one in my queue for a while, all the guys at the IGN movie forums are always raving about it. Might have to bump that one up.

[pixiedark76]

Only one vote for Sidney Poitier?

[mystima]

It was a toss up between Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.....had to go with Hackman due to the fact that I like for my actors to play all kinds of roles....both have been in dramatic and comedic movies, both have cross dressed for a movie(Hackman in The Birdcage) but I have never seen Hoffman play a bad guy(villian) in any type of movie, and Hackman can play bad.

[fernandito]

It was a toss up between Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.....had to go with Hackman due to the fact that I like for my actors to play all kinds of roles....both have been in dramatic and comedic movies, both have cross dressed for a movie(Hackman in The Birdcage) but I have never seen Hoffman play a bad guy(villian) in any type of movie, and Hackman can play bad.

Have you seen him in Hook ? He's devilishly charming as the ruthless - albeit comical - Captain Hook. It's actually one of my favorite performances by him in what I consider a highly underrated film.

[Jean]

I am not crazy about the movie itself (have big issues with the second half, both plot- and directing-wise), but I love all acting there

[fernandito]

I love it in it's entirety, from beginning to end. Damn, I want to watch it now. I wonder if it's on blu-ray yet.

[pathoftheturtle]

My inner turmoil was between Hackman and Hoffman, but ultimately went with the former. A wonderfully versatile actor that has played myriad of roles - quirky indie character, villain, hero - and everything in between.

Funny: that would also make a fit description for the latter.

[Jean]

My inner turmoil was between Hackman and Hoffman, but ultimately went with the former. A wonderfully versatile actor that has played myriad of roles - quirky indie character, villain, hero - and everything in between.

Funny: that would also make a fit description for the latter.

Precisely.

[Ben Staad]

Only one vote for Sidney Poitier?

My thoughts exactly. It's looks like it's way to late to cheerlead for him but really...one vote!?

[Odetta]

What are some of your favorite performances by him, O ?

Actually, I really loved him in Unforgiven, but I also really enjoyed The Royal Tannenbaums (sp?)

[Jon]

Tough not to vote for Hoffman; but Hackman is so prolific.