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the leading men gone? Don't know about you, but I'm fairly tired of seeing pentagenarians (?) and sexagenarians as leading men successfully courting women of their granddaughters' ages. But, at least Hackman, Redford, Ford, Pacino, De Niro, etc. can act. How about the current crop?
Ben Affleck (AAAAAAAAAAfffffleccck): earnest, but more a tv kinda guy. You don't have to look too closely to see him really straining in his role, i.e. "Changing Lanes."
Matt Damon: an example will suffice. Blown off the screen by Jude Law in the (damn my memory) movie where Damon killed Law to assume his identity (also starred Gwyneth P)
Brad Pitt. So self conscious of his looks he seldom attempts a leading role. Seems to be saying "forget I'm a hunk and look how much personality I can show you." He does do a good job with smaller roles, but, outside of "Se7en," he ain't done squat.
Edward Norton. Maybe the only one with the acting "chops." Here again, likes to do the cutesy stuff. "Primal Fear" showed his power. "American History X" (wasn't that the title?) confirmed his skill.
Tom Cruise. I think he's got the skill, but he still looks like a little boy. His acting did improve after his master class w/Kubrick...but he can only do so much with his stature and persona.


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Topic - Where have all... - tinear 07:51:34 05/05/02 (21)


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