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Added by brownheadbarbie on 10 Dec 2011 06:23
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Favorite Acting Performances

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People who added this item 3110 Average listal rating (2023 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 8


Will Smith- He plays a man that is down on his luck finding a job. homeless, but has a son too. Somehow he overcomes. Very great movie.
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People who added this item 4356 Average listal rating (2945 ratings) 8.4 IMDB Rating 8.7


Robert DeNiro- Plays a true gangster. He does a kickass job in this movie. (like he always does)
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People who added this item 1289 Average listal rating (840 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 7.8


Denzel Washington- Plays a coach of a football team that is going to put black players with white players. This movie took place when that was unacceptable. This movie is so much more than football. & Denzel does a great job.
People who added this item 378 Average listal rating (248 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 6.9
Radio (2003)


Cuba Gooding Jr.- Plays a mentally chanllenged boy. he does a great job with Ed Harris.
People who added this item 2218 Average listal rating (1475 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 7.2
The Patriot (2000)


Mel Gibson- Plays a family man in the middle of the Revolutionary war. when the redcoats kill his son, he decides to get revenge. Awesome movie.
People who added this item 4484 Average listal rating (3027 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 6.9


Jim Carrey- Great comedy movie! Jim plays a "pet detective"
People who added this item 9478 Average listal rating (6975 ratings) 7.9 IMDB Rating 8.8


Tom Hanks- plays a mentally challenged man. Very sad movie, but a great one. Forrest's story will touch you.
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People who added this item 1740 Average listal rating (1129 ratings) 8 IMDB Rating 8


Al Pacino- He robs a bank. Tries to escape. Goooood movie!
People who added this item 8623 Average listal rating (6212 ratings) 8.3 IMDB Rating 8.9
Pulp Fiction (1994)


Samuel L. Jackson- BADASS. nuff said.
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People who added this item 1542 Average listal rating (1035 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.5
The Town (2010)


Jeremy Renner- him & Ben Affleck rob banks. When him & Ben (which grew up together) stick together, but have rough bumps, it makes a great movie. after i saw this movie, i knew he would get atleast nommiated for an Academy award. guess who was right? i was(:
People who added this item 7956 Average listal rating (5772 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 8.2


Uma Thurman- her revenge in this movie is fantastic. Badass.
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People who added this item 2346 Average listal rating (1599 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 6.9
Con Air (1997)


Nicholas Cage- when riding a plane filled with inmates (which he is one too, but getting released soon) it gets taken over by the criminals. Nicholas Cage saves the day.
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People who added this item 4617 Average listal rating (3207 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 7


Robin Williams- just had a divorce with Sally Feild, can only see his 3 childen very little. He acts & dresses just like a house maid/nanny to see his kids everyday. This movie shows how much he will risk & how far he will go for his kids.
People who added this item 6238 Average listal rating (4381 ratings) 8.2 IMDB Rating 8.8
Inception (2010)


Leonardo DiCaprio- very intresting movie. you HAVE to pay attention to get it.
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People who added this item 1818 Average listal rating (1089 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.3
Monster (2004)


Charlize Theron- plays a prostitue that turns into a serial killer, based on a true story, great movie.
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People who added this item 809 Average listal rating (552 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.8
Glory (1990)


Denzel Washington- one of his earlier movies. but very good war movie! deals with segregation with Morgan Freeman.
People who added this item 2523 Average listal rating (1720 ratings) 7.8 IMDB Rating 8.2
Casino (1995)


Robert DeNiro- plays a true gangster again. & great at it again.
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People who added this item 678 Average listal rating (446 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 7.1
Tommy Boy (1995)


Chris Farley (rip)- very hallarious with David Spade. must see.
People who added this item 4296 Average listal rating (2832 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.6


Christian Bale- Just read the title of the movie & you'll get it, great movie.
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People who added this item 2907 Average listal rating (1855 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8
Walk the Line (2005)


Joaquin Phoenix- plays Johnny Cash. about love, struggle, drug addiction. he did a fantasic acting performance.
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People who added this item 1743 Average listal rating (1149 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8


Christian Bale- after i saw this movie, i knew he was going to be nominated for an Academy award for Best Supporting. guess who was right? i was. he actually won.
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People who added this item 6529 Average listal rating (4540 ratings) 8.2 IMDB Rating 8.4


Jack Nicholson- one of his earlier movies. still to this day stands as one of the best horror, spine chilling movies. he played a great crazy man.
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People who added this item 7834 Average listal rating (5652 ratings) 8.3 IMDB Rating 9


Heath Ledger (rip)- plays the Joker. great role for him, & he played it amazing.
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People who added this item 1239 Average listal rating (772 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.7
Ray (2004)


Jamie Foxx- my honest opinion after watching this movie is he is a better actor than a singer. true story about Ray Charles, about his singing career, struggle & drug addiction.
People who added this item 4854 Average listal rating (3296 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 8.3
Braveheart (1995)


Mel Gibson- he actually directed this film, & did a great job. this movie is about 3hrs long, but its worth it. he just does a fabolous acting job.
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Anthony Hopkins- locked up for being a cannibal/serial killer. but he is a very intelligent doctor. he helps Jodie Foster find a serial killer. he plays a very great spine chilling job.
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People who added this item 4177 Average listal rating (2722 ratings) 7.9 IMDB Rating 8.3
Scarface (1983)


Al Pacino- plays a true gangster. very good movie about his struggle to become on top.
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People who added this item 2098 Average listal rating (1360 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.8


Denzel Washington- plays a true gangster where all he wants is to provide for his family. he is behind a huge drug buisness, which Russel Crowe investigates. great movie. must see.
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