tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7422974188910059059..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Male Performances in Wes Anderson FilmsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67043972616005595802014-03-20T11:34:17.163-04:002014-03-20T11:34:17.163-04:00So much fun. And I agree that Willis gave one of h...So much fun. And I agree that Willis gave one of his career-best performances in that film. Who knew? I'd love the two of them to work together again.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53356192554025139562014-03-20T11:31:43.151-04:002014-03-20T11:31:43.151-04:00Hackman had to be king, right? "Such a rascal...Hackman had to be king, right? "Such a rascal..." Ha, I love that. <br /><br />And Luke... he really nailed it as Ritchie. I love that performance so much.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2763237403149949752014-03-20T01:33:00.948-04:002014-03-20T01:33:00.948-04:00I find it very interesting that Bruce Willis, a ma...I find it very interesting that Bruce Willis, a man known for playing tough guy action roles, would deliver one of, if not his best performance in a Wes Anderson movie. But I guess that's what a lot of people thought with Bill Murray (just replace "tough guy action" with "wise-cracking comic"). Wes is famous for his idiosyncrasies in his films, and the ones in his casting are always fun.Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22231288061868375502014-03-19T23:44:07.243-04:002014-03-19T23:44:07.243-04:00Nobody could have topped this list but Hackman. Hi...Nobody could have topped this list but Hackman. His character's such a rascal, but damn can that man act. And who knew Luke Wilson could be more than a pretty face? I don't think he's done anything close to his work in Tenenbaums.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85140620766998875212014-03-19T11:58:27.276-04:002014-03-19T11:58:27.276-04:00Yeah, I'm with you there. I was meh on the mov...Yeah, I'm with you there. I was meh on the movie, but I did enjoy him quite a bit.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27768754411952635202014-03-19T11:57:52.019-04:002014-03-19T11:57:52.019-04:00I think she could definitely sustain a leading rol...I think she could definitely sustain a leading role in one of his films. That'd be a great combo.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76146342732228819362014-03-19T09:51:37.247-04:002014-03-19T09:51:37.247-04:00Good points. I'd like to see Natalie Portman w...Good points. I'd like to see Natalie Portman work with him some more.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28508398446223865202014-03-18T21:35:48.431-04:002014-03-18T21:35:48.431-04:00Awesome to see Willis here, I didn't like Moon...Awesome to see Willis here, I didn't like Moonrise Kingdom as a whole but his performance was truly beautiful.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74250407798697944612014-03-18T18:45:29.260-04:002014-03-18T18:45:29.260-04:00Thanks Dawn! Hackman is such a master indeed. I to...Thanks Dawn! Hackman is such a master indeed. I too understand his longing to get away, but so many of us would LOVE a return.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78186020667136327572014-03-18T16:27:55.069-04:002014-03-18T16:27:55.069-04:00Wonderful list, Alex....and with so much to pick f...Wonderful list, Alex....and with so much to pick from. Bruce Willis and Bill Murray just had to be included but it was inevitable for Gene Hackman to top the list. He is a true master---I understand his choice to retire but, oh, for one more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334582256697355966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-10183049738637072742014-03-18T11:40:42.758-04:002014-03-18T11:40:42.758-04:00Thanks man. Unfortunately, no actors from Life Aqu...Thanks man. Unfortunately, no actors from Life Aquatic would make my list (or probably the next 10 on my list). I've seen that movie three times, and like it less every time I watch it. I do think some of the performances are <i>okay</i>, but they're given poor material to work with. Just my opinion though.<br /><br />Other actors I'd like to see work for Wes... Honestly, I'd like to see him carve out some great roles for women. I'm about to post my female performances list from his films, and in drafting that post, I realized there weren't many to choose from. I know Wes has an affinity to all things French, so maybe my darling Marion would fit well in his world?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86957046434527550082014-03-18T11:34:03.989-04:002014-03-18T11:34:03.989-04:00Thanks! He really is great at helping actors immer...Thanks! He really is great at helping actors immerse themselves into his unique world. Rarely do we see an all out poor performance in a good or great Wes Anderson film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75209778243421843992014-03-18T11:31:00.347-04:002014-03-18T11:31:00.347-04:00Thanks! Baldwin brings that perfect level of quirk...Thanks! Baldwin brings that perfect level of quirkiness and New York smugness to his narration. I love it so much.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9866520255549111342014-03-18T11:30:24.655-04:002014-03-18T11:30:24.655-04:00I honestly don't remember him in that movie. B...I honestly don't remember him in that movie. But I don't remember much of that movie at all, except that I really did not like it. Maybe I'll give it another go for Dafoe. Maybe.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6409575666640544942014-03-18T11:27:43.744-04:002014-03-18T11:27:43.744-04:00Thanks man. Ahh you should definitely track those ...Thanks man. Ahh you should definitely track those down. Anderson at his best.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34429545919878495542014-03-18T11:27:21.338-04:002014-03-18T11:27:21.338-04:00Thanks! I think you're gonna love Fiennes in t...Thanks! I think you're gonna love Fiennes in that film. He has a particular brand of quirkiness that I think you'll enjoy. And Brody... I just love him in that movie.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45596113159669437462014-03-18T11:26:30.125-04:002014-03-18T11:26:30.125-04:00Man, I really wish Willis would take on more roles...Man, I really wish Willis would take on more roles like this as well. I know action is his bread and butter, but his skill is in the understatement. When I see him in interviews, he has the type of melancholic glow to him that plays so well in roles like Moonrise, or even The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable. <br /><br />I'd love to see Clooney pop up in a live action Anderson flick!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19628392299482893342014-03-18T11:24:07.142-04:002014-03-18T11:24:07.142-04:00Thanks! Clooney is damn fine in that film, but I&#...Thanks! Clooney is damn fine in that film, but I'm a poor judge for comparing voice acting to screen acting. I liked him in both of those films very much.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49999048890437502272014-03-18T08:41:28.535-04:002014-03-18T08:41:28.535-04:00Great list. I'm glad you have Luke on here - I...Great list. I'm glad you have Luke on here - I think his role as Richie is probably the best work he's ever done. Where would Murray as Zissou have ranked on your list? His work in that film is obviously mostly comedic but some moments really shine. Too bad Hackman doesn't act anymore, he was great as Royal. Willis did great work in Moonrise, I hope Anderson uses him again (although I think he only used him because he's always a cop). I have a feeling he enjoyed the hell out of making Moonrise, I think he's getting a little tired of the same old shit. Any actors you'd like to see work with Anderson? I realized this morning that De Niro would probably be great in an Anderson flick. My opinion anyway.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57919330227198543682014-03-17T22:19:52.663-04:002014-03-17T22:19:52.663-04:00Great list! Some of the characters are my favorite...Great list! Some of the characters are my favorites - Gene Hackman, George Clooney and Luke Wilson, among others. I have yet to see The Grand Budapest Hotel (but very excited to do so). Anderson's characters have quite the personality, so it's difficult not to like them especially if you're a fan of his work.Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58920944526930256432014-03-17T22:06:55.039-04:002014-03-17T22:06:55.039-04:00I agree with Dafoe being perfect in that movie as ...I agree with Dafoe being perfect in that movie as well. maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45261812027040730372014-03-17T21:45:46.315-04:002014-03-17T21:45:46.315-04:00Wonderful choices! Glad to see Murray and Owen Wil...Wonderful choices! Glad to see Murray and Owen Wilson so high. I didn't even remember that Alec Baldwin narrated The Royal Tenenbaums. I need to rewatch it ASAP.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88872123395961172382014-03-17T19:22:43.776-04:002014-03-17T19:22:43.776-04:00That is a great list but... why there's no Kla...That is a great list but... why there's no Klaus from <i>Life Aquatic</i>? He's the best thing in that movie. He's so sweet, so funny, and has some of the best lines. Willem Dafoe was so perfect in that film... you disappoint me! *CRIES*thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66241403860235589502014-03-17T18:02:11.279-04:002014-03-17T18:02:11.279-04:00Cool list, but I'm a little out of the loop. I...Cool list, but I'm a little out of the loop. I need to actually see The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1738585315893561452014-03-17T15:30:31.711-04:002014-03-17T15:30:31.711-04:00Ooooooo awesome list! Love that you included Brody...Ooooooo awesome list! Love that you included Brody here, no one talks about him much. I think my favourites would be both Schwartzman and Murray in Rushmore, followed by Clooney and Baldwin.<br />I am dying to watch Grand Budapest Hotel. I have big hopes for Fiennes' performance.Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.com