James McAvoy for me. X-Men first Class, Split, Speak No Evil, even Victor Frankenstein. If MCavoy's name is attached to it, I'm probably going to see it. Charlize Theron is next. Mad Max: Fury road, Monster, and Kubo. Old guard... she acted her heart out, but it was okay in the end. (First post)
Al Yankovich
Christoph Waltz
I don't watch many movies at all, too fidgety.
But if I see Tim Curry, I'm paying attention.
Gary Oldman
Maybe Chris Pratt
John Cleese
Charlize Theron
Lately Millie Bobbie Brown it seems. Even her Holmes stuff is fun.
Kurt Russell
Jared Harris
He's been in some real stinkers, but chances are if he shows up, you're in for a good time.
Shovelface. But after Twilight.
Kek. Agreed.
Sam Rockwell.
I loved him in Moon but haven't seen anything else he's been in. Got any recs?
Seven Psychopaths is hilarious, same director as In Bruges if you've seen that one.
Galaxy Quest
This should be required viewing. Such a bummer we lost Alan Rickman too early and missed put on a sequel.
Sam Rockwell is an awesome Zaphod Beeblebrox in The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
I would've never expected to say this 17 years ago (don't linger on that detail too long), but Robert Pattinson
My mom's answer would be Walton Goggins, but I'd have to agree cause man that guy can change characters of a dime. From his crazy almost feral killer character from American Ultra, to his character from The Unicorn, to Vice Principals, to Fallout, the guy is damn near a chameleon.
Goggins is so hot right now and as a long time fan I’m absolutely here for it.
The Unicorn
Goggins as a trans woman in Sons of Anarchy stole the show even though this role had a total of like 3 minutes spread around in several episodes... the guy is awesome
Catherine O'Harra, Tilda Swinton, Gary Oldman, John Malkovich, Tom Hanks
Actors who always commit to their roles! It's always a pleasure to see them, especially when you see them go from very serious to comedy in various parts. Tom Hanks was fantastic in the 80s when he was comedy but he seems to do more serious roles since then. Also why Saturday Night Live skits can be awesome when such actors are guest starting.
Nicholas Cage
Oh man, I just watched The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and absolutely loved it. It was everything I wanted in a Nic Cage movie.
These days, it's Alan Tudyk for me. For movies and tv shows.
He has been in some of the most bizarre and ridiculous concepts, but he still always makes them a delight to watch, even as a supporting character.
I haven't been disappointed yet, even if it's bound to happen eventually.
My wife and I got into Resident Alien because of him. Dollhouse was the first thing I saw him in, so yeah he likes bizarre and ridiculous would be correct. I love his comedy in Resident Alien.
There aren't too many actors that will pull my interest just based on their involvement. Sam Rockwell, Gary Oldman and Philip Seymour Hoffman (RIP) are the first that come to mind but I'm sure there are more. Does Tom Waites count?
Daniel Day Lewis did for so long. Nobody does today really and I go to 2 movies a week and watch 5 at home. I am kind of keeping an eye on and encouraged by Bill Skarsgard, David Dastmalcian, Jack Quade, Michael B Jordan and Lewis Pullman...
Gooood list
Ed Norton is an automatic sign that even if the movie sucks, it'll be worth watching once just for his performance.
Viola Davis, Elizabeth Olsen, Jodie Foster
I'll watch anything with Viola Davis. She tricked me into watching Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. It's a great movie and she played the role really well, but that was a rough movie to watch.
Gene Hackman. DeNiro. Pacino. J.T. Walsh. James Cromwell. J.K Simmons. Many more I can't remember.
Tilda Swinton
Olivia Colman
I don't know if there's any actor I feel that way about as I generally don't watch films based on the cast, but probably the closest would be Song Kang-ho. He delivers consistently great performances and works with many writers and directors that I like.
James mcavoy is a good call. I’d add Gary Oldman, Cate Blanchett, Judy dench, Adam Scott, Nathan Lane, Tim Roth, Saoirse Ronan, Brendan Gleason, Sharon Horgan. Used to be Robert DeNiro, ed Norton, Tina Fey. Hopeful up and comers. Sydney Sweeney, Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Christin milioti
We share a lot of the same names. I had to pick and choose for the initial post, but you mentioned quite a few of my follow-ups.
There's are a few others. That don't come to mind right now.
None, good actors can't make bad films good.
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