Anthony Hopkins - just tipping my hat to this brilliant actor

[SexyGreyFox]

Yesterday I watched an absolutely brilliant film called The Worlds Fastest Indian and I was amazed at Hopkins acting ability. I don't know if this film as done the Oscar rounds yet but if it hasn't then he deserves an Oscar.
One of the first films that I realised he was an excellent actor was The Bounty when he played Lieutenant William Bligh.
Anyway, just thought I'd show my appreciation.

 

[deSade]

Great British actor. Up there with the likes of Sir Ian McKellen & Oliver Reed in my eyes.

Oh, and Jim Dale. (No joking - I always loved him).

 

[4T5]

Top actor.
What is that film called when he plays some nutty ventriloquist (sp?). Top film.
The guy is deep and i really appreciate his acting.

 

[panthro]

Great British actor. Up there with the likes of Sir Ian McKellen & Oliver Reed in my eyes.

Oh, and Jim Dale. (No joking - I always loved him).

Unfortunately has decided to become an American citizen. Who knows why, but he will always be British (and Welsh) whether he likes it or not. He is a great actor.

 

[Big Kev]

He's a great actor and I think his performance in Magic was possibly his best.

 

[NathanE]

The Worlds Fastest Indian

Great movie.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Great movie.

And theres me thinking last week before I watched it that it was about a Red Indian olympic runner

BTW Big Kev, I'd thought you'd be in here -
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17577646

 

[Belmit]

Loved him in The Edge, which isn't about U2's guitarist funnily enough. He plays a millionaire that gets lost in the wilderness with Alec Baldwin and they have to find their way back, fighting a manhunting grizzly bear and adverse conditions, as well as a somewhat twisted conflict of interest. Great film with great scenery, and I love the way Hopkins' character remains completely calm all the way through.

 

[Mr Bulbous]

Finally got around to watching "The Elephant Man" the other night, top rate acting from Hopkins once more.

 

[vodkacokebloke]

Those of a stronger consitution ought to hunt him out in Titus - a shakespearean role he did a few years back. Pretty gory storyline though - wont be to everyones taste.

 

[Chojin]

Loved him in The Edge, which isn't about U2's guitarist funnily enough. He plays a millionaire that gets lost in the wilderness with Alec Baldwin and they have to find their way back, fighting a manhunting grizzly bear and adverse conditions, as well as a somewhat twisted conflict of interest. Great film with great scenery, and I love the way Hopkins' character remains completely calm all the way through.

Great film. His calmness and self sufficiency was enough to get Alec Baldwin's character riled.

 

[Quantic]

Meh. I could take him or leave him really.

 

[Phoenix211]

hes amazing in mission impossible 2.



























yeah right

 

[phykell]

Yesterday I watched an absolutely brilliant film called The Worlds Fastest Indian and I was amazed at Hopkins acting ability. I don't know if this film as done the Oscar rounds yet but if it hasn't then he deserves an Oscar.

I completely agree. I watched it recently too and it was a great film. Hopkins was amazing giving the character a palpable depth, humility and even a wry sense of humour. IMO it's very rare that an actor manages to achieve such a portrayal of a non-fictional character. It was a great story and together with the sympathetic direction and sterling performance by Hopkins, makes it one of my favourite films. 10/10

 

[SexyGreyFox]

I completely agree. I watched it recently too and it was a great film. Hopkins was amazing giving the character a palpable depth, humility and even a wry sense of humour. IMO it's very rare that an actor manages to achieve such a portrayal of a non-fictional character. It was a great story and together with the sympathetic direction and sterling performance by Hopkins, makes it one of my favourite films. 10/10

Lets big up this wonderful film - The Worlds Fastest Indian.
I work with hundreds of people and I haven't found one person who's seen it.

 

[Pr0t0c0L]

hes good in meet joe black

 

[axe]

i like him when hes eating peoples faces

 

[elroberto]

He not bad and Burton aside, is probably the greatest welsh actor of all time...well maybe behind Burton and myself, but that's still pretty good!

 

[fozzybear]

Great actor. He was especially good in Nixon and SOTL.

 

[Sic]

i must get round to watching the World's Fastest Indian. people keep telling me it's great!!