What actor makes you instantly not watch?

[lokiju]

No one.

I really don't like Tom Cruise but I do like a lot of the movies he's in.

 

[shortylickens]

-UPDATE-
I just realized there is one exception to the rapper rule: Friday.
And thats only because Chris Tucker carried the whole movie himself. Ice Cube wasnt too bad but would have been nothing without a zany sidekick.

 

[Tiamat]

Jim Carrey

qft

 

[KK]

Robert Deniro.

 

[Adrenaline]

Tom Cruise is a good actor.

I laughed a lot. Thanks.

As mentioned in this thread about characters playing the same role, Nicolas Cage's face seems to NEVER change from role to role.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Exactly...completely ruined Transformers 2 for me...hated him.

Transformers 2 would have been plenty awful without Shia.

 

[marvdmartian]

Tom Cruise is a good actor. And he works in a lot of different genres: Jerry Maguire (romance-drama-comedy), Vanilla Sky (drama-thriller), Tropic Thunder (comedy), Magnolia (serious film is serious), Minority Report (sci-fi action) etc.

The problem I have is that he can play in plenty of different genres, but he's the EXACT SAME ROLE in every one of those genres! If you're looking for a short guy with a hyper-intense slightly manic attitude, he's perfect for the role.

Samuel L Jackson

While he's a bit difficult to take serious after Snakes on a (Mutha-Fu**in') Plane, he's a decent actor. The problem is, he's stuck in a rut with the roles they give him, and a lot of that has to do with star power versus the limited number of big name african-american actors in Hollywood.

Here's the breakdown, as I see it:
Samuel L Jackson-#1 pick if you need an angry black man with ghetto cred
Lawrence Fishburne-#1 pick if you need a seriously intense black man, middle of the road type
James Earl Jones-#1 pick if you need a wise older black man--he can be angry or intense, but you'll listen to him because he has the wisdom of the universe (he also rocks as the voice of an evil emperor's sidekick! :awe: )

Honestly, other than those 3 actors, can anyone name an african-american male who consistently works in Hollywood??

 

[KK]

Honestly, other than those 3 actors, can anyone name an african-american male who consistently works in Hollywood??

Will smith?

 

[Rage187]

Ben Kingsley

 

[IndyColtsFan]

For me, I typically avoid Brad Pitt and Nicolas Cage movies. I would also say I am not fond of Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell is also getting close to be added to my "no watch" list.

 

[IronWing]

Julia Roberts

 

[Fritzo]

For me Steven Seagal. The thing is a lot of his movie titles sounds awesome. I'm skimming shows to watch and I'm like....Oh what's this?! Cool movie name....interesting synopsis. Yeah yeah I think I'll.....oh, oh...no. Steven Seagal... damn D:

You see that Steven Seagal Lawman tv show yet? It's pretty awesome, because all that stuff he can do in the movies? HE CAN DO THAT IN REAL LIFE.

 

[Adrenaline]

Honestly, other than those 3 actors, can anyone name an african-american male who consistently works in Hollywood??

Morgan Freeman

 

[Inspector Jihad]

Honestly, other than those 3 actors, can anyone name an african-american male who consistently works in Hollywood??

there is this other black dude named Denzel Washington. He's a little fit famous. Also, I dunno if Forest Whitaker fits what you're looking for but I think he's a good actor and should get more roles.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Will Ferrell.

This. His movies are horrible.

 

[JulesMaximus]

You see that Steven Seagal Lawman tv show yet? It's pretty awesome, because all that stuff he can do in the movies? HE CAN DO THAT IN REAL LIFE.

Except he's fat.

 

[RaistlinZ]

Wanda Sykes
Nicholas Cage
Shia LeBouf
Jack Black
Sarah Jessica Parker
Steven Segal
Will Ferrell
Little Bow-Wow, Ice-T, Ludacrious, etc.

 

[Fritzo]

Except he's fat.

Does it matter though? I mean, seriously, he can disarm someone before they finish blinking. I think it's pretty impressive that he can actually do the stuff he does in his movies.

I dare to say this, but I think he could kick Chuck Norris's ass.

 

[Spydermag68]

Bad Actors:
Jack Black
Will Ferrell
Steve Carell
Ben Stiller
Eddie Murphy - only makes kid movies now
The Rock - mostly makes kid movies
Ashton Kutcher

Polictial Views
Whoopi Goldberg
Johnny Depp
Janeane Garofalo
Sean Penn
Tom Cruise
Meryl Streep

 

[T9D]

You see that Steven Seagal Lawman tv show yet? It's pretty awesome, because all that stuff he can do in the movies? HE CAN DO THAT IN REAL LIFE.

Movies and acting compared to reality show and real life are a bit different though. I'd actually like to check that show out to be honest.

 

[intogamer]

Jessica Sara Parker

yea, she's an actor

 

[SooperDave]

Mark Wahlberg. He's done a great job as producer of entourage but
really sucks as an actor. Will Ferrell sucks just as bad.

 

[Zedtom]

Jason Alexander.

I can't stand watching Seinfeld reruns anymore. They were enjoyable the first few times but now seem unfunny. The hairpiece in Shallow Hal turned me off to any talent he used to have.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Mark Wahlberg. He's done a great job as producer of entourage but
really sucks as an actor. Will Ferrell sucks just as bad.

WHAT!?!?! lololololol

 

[venkman]

Kevin Costner in anything post field of dreams.

Exception is made when I'm suffering from Insomnia. That's why I keep a 'Tin Cup' DVD handy.