Dicaprio is probably the more accurate, but even then he has his share of meh movies. Cage is also pretty accurate, he is really good when the role fits his style, otherwise he is so cringe. His acting in Pig is incredible.
Depp is IMO super overrated. He was really good in Fear and Loathing, Donnie Brasco or Edward Scissorhands, but since Pirates of the Caribbean he mostly played some variations of Jack Sparrow.
Sandler is actually a fucking good actor, but he always chooses the lazy way out. His acting in Punch Drunk Love or Uncut Gems is phenomenal and it pisses me off that he wastes his talent in some shitty comedies.
Reeves is not a "bad actor", but he sure is emotionless so I feel like most of the time he does not fit. However, his style is why he fits so well in a role like John Wick.
I think Sandler's dilemma is that he can do the safe, easy thing and bring all his longtime friends, or he can do something that's outside his usual by himself.
He doesn't need to prove himself any more. If he wants to produce dumb comedies where he and his buddies fuck around on camera while on extended holiday somewhere nice, seems pretty baller.
He's been the perfect choice for every major role he's done and been iconic for it. Everything from matrix to bill and teds to cyberpunk would have been worse with any other actor.
Just because he's admittedly less flexible doesn't mean he's bad at it.
Idk man. I'm a big Keanu fan and I knew as a kid watching The Matrix for the first time that he was not convincing as an actor. Entertaining, absolutely. Skilled, especially in action choreography, no doubt. But I feel like his roles in movies like the John Wick series (where you aren't expected to take it super seriously) are the only ones where he doesn't stick out next to even lesser known actors as heavy handed with his acting.
I think in The Matrix the fact that he stands out as a little different and inconsistent adds significantly to the allegory of the movie. I really don't think the main character in a 90's movie about the trans experience calls for someone who blends in.
That said he doesn't stand out all that much. For example, Sandler would be, while i think hilarious(at the time), a completely narrative breaking choice. On the other side, DiCaprio would have "acted" well but broken it as badly by following the assignment too well(as not to do so at all).
Sidenote: I think Face Off is a perfect embodiment of this sentiment. An objectively terrible movie with a monumentally dumb premise, and his acting is what takes it from unwatchable to downright fun.
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CyanideShotInjection@lemmy.world · 75 pts · 19h
Dicaprio is probably the more accurate, but even then he has his share of meh movies. Cage is also pretty accurate, he is really good when the role fits his style, otherwise he is so cringe. His acting in Pig is incredible.
Depp is IMO super overrated. He was really good in Fear and Loathing, Donnie Brasco or Edward Scissorhands, but since Pirates of the Caribbean he mostly played some variations of Jack Sparrow.
Sandler is actually a fucking good actor, but he always chooses the lazy way out. His acting in Punch Drunk Love or Uncut Gems is phenomenal and it pisses me off that he wastes his talent in some shitty comedies.
Reeves is not a "bad actor", but he sure is emotionless so I feel like most of the time he does not fit. However, his style is why he fits so well in a role like John Wick.
cannibalkitteh@piefed.blahaj.zone · 38 pts · 18h
I think Sandler's dilemma is that he can do the safe, easy thing and bring all his longtime friends, or he can do something that's outside his usual by himself.
okwhateverdude@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 15h
He doesn't need to prove himself any more. If he wants to produce dumb comedies where he and his buddies fuck around on camera while on extended holiday somewhere nice, seems pretty baller.
binarytobis@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 12h
Someone should tell him he can just go on vacation without releasing a movie.
wopalopa@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 17h
iirc sandlers after filming 50 first dates he treat his movies like extended vacation with friends. he's not bad just vibing
some_designer_dude@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 18h
Reeves’ “style” is his bad acting.
Frostbeard@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 12h
Emotionless. Have you seen Bill and Ted?
(I haven't in decades, imagine they didn't hold up that well)
Banana@sh.itjust.works · 29 pts · 21h
Except he's not a bad actor. He's the only good part of the bad movies he's in. I'd argue he's one of the best actors.
iamericandre@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 21h
If you’re talking cage yes he’s a good actor. Keanu is straight up a terrible actor
untorquer@quokk.au · 23 pts · 19h
I don't get it.
He's been the perfect choice for every major role he's done and been iconic for it. Everything from matrix to bill and teds to cyberpunk would have been worse with any other actor.
Just because he's admittedly less flexible doesn't mean he's bad at it.
papalonian@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 18h
Idk man. I'm a big Keanu fan and I knew as a kid watching The Matrix for the first time that he was not convincing as an actor. Entertaining, absolutely. Skilled, especially in action choreography, no doubt. But I feel like his roles in movies like the John Wick series (where you aren't expected to take it super seriously) are the only ones where he doesn't stick out next to even lesser known actors as heavy handed with his acting.
untorquer@quokk.au · 7 pts · 16h
I think in The Matrix the fact that he stands out as a little different and inconsistent adds significantly to the allegory of the movie. I really don't think the main character in a 90's movie about the trans experience calls for someone who blends in.
That said he doesn't stand out all that much. For example, Sandler would be, while i think hilarious(at the time), a completely narrative breaking choice. On the other side, DiCaprio would have "acted" well but broken it as badly by following the assignment too well(as not to do so at all).
Banana@sh.itjust.works · 19 pts · 21h
yes, I was talking about Cage. I like Keanu, don't get me wrong, he's great at performing action choreography, but no, he is not a good actor.
Cage, on the other hand, I don't think I have ever seen that man not give a role his all.
Botzo@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 19h
What else would a good actor do?
Sidenote: I think Face Off is a perfect embodiment of this sentiment. An objectively terrible movie with a monumentally dumb premise, and his acting is what takes it from unwatchable to downright fun.
Banana@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 15h
yes! literally, exactly!!
may i suggest...Ghost Rider 2?
thesohoriots@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 11h
Cage gives 100% whether the role needs it or not and that’s why I love him.
Zannsolo@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 7h
Adam Sandler is a great actor in more serious roles, but his comedy is pretty cringe. I love Happy Gilmore.
erusuoyera@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 12h
Depp is not a good actor. I was willing to overlook a lot, until I saw that fucker trying to dig a hole in a perfume ad. Worst.Acting.Ever.
Gates9@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 9h
But what about Chacolat…
frankenswine@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 20h
Depp does not do good films?
lyralycan@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 19h
Opinions are entirely subjective. Only you can answer that for yourself.