Actor Madness (1970's & 80's)(DeNiro WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Ok, basically on FM we got together 8 actors/actresses for each decade from the 2000s to the 1940's plus a pre-1940 catagory. Here is the bracket. http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=294467&tclass=Actor%20Madness We will vote on each matchup. Here goes! In intrest of time and to make sure everyone sees these, I'll make 4 threads where we can update them every few days.

1970's/1980's FINALS
1 H. Ford v. 1 R. DeNiro

1980's
FINALS
1 H. Ford v. 3 B. Murray

Round 2
1 H. Ford v. 4 K. Costner
2 T. Cruise v. 3 B. Murray

Round 1
1 H. Ford v. 8 E. Murphy 13-0
4 K. Costner v. 5 S. Martin 8-10
2 T. Cruise v. 7 A. Schwartzenegger 10-9
3 B. Murray v. 6 M. Streep 10-9

1970's
FINALS
1 R. Deniro v. 2 A. Pacino

Round 2
1 R. DeNiro v. 5 J. Nicholson
2 A. Pacino v. 3 D. Hoffman

Round 1
1 R. DeNiro v. 8 D. Keaton 12-0
4 C. Eastwood v. 5 J. Nicholson 3-16
2 A. Pacino v. 7 R. Duvall 10-4
3 D. Hoffman v. 6 G. Hackman

Wow, Harrison is kicking Eddie's butt !!!

Chienfantome wrote:Wow, Harrison is kicking Eddie's butt !!!

Total Annihilation. What do you expect though. Harrison Ford was the Will Smith of that era. Or is Will Smith the Harrison Ford of this era? Actually, the main difference is that Harrison was not only a Box Office draw, but his presence meant quality.

Shouldn't there be some sort of mercy rule! This was kind of a no brainer though, the amount of iconic characters Harrison Ford has portrayed is staggering.

This afternoon I looked at Ford's filmography between 1980 and 1989... It has to be one of the most impressive filmography of the decade.
10 films, not one bad. Most of them even iconic.
I mean, lok at it :
The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Indiana Jones trilogy, Blade Runner, Witness, The Mosquito Coast, Frantic, Working Girl.
Great taste of movies. Which brings the question... what the heck happened to Ford's judgement ??? How come he stopped picking the best movies ? Too bad...

Chienfantome wrote:This afternoon I looked at Ford's filmography between 1980 and 1989... It has to be one of the most impressive filmography of the decade.
10 films, not one bad. Most of them even iconic.
I mean, lok at it :
The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Indiana Jones trilogy, Blade Runner, Witness, The Mosquito Coast, Frantic, Working Girl.
Great taste of movies. Which brings the question... what the heck happened to Ford's judgement ??? How come he stopped picking the best movies ? Too bad...

It's not his judgment i don't think. When people get older they just tend to cash-in. It's sad, but true. Hell, look at Ben Kingsely, he has The Love Guru, The Last Legion, and BloodRayne on his recent resume.

And Indy whips Buckwheat 13-0!

Had to hold my nose for this round! Ouch!

Arnold made the best action movies in the 80's.

The Terminator/Predator Vs. Top Gun/Cocktail....Hmmm I wonder....

seriously, guys.. Total Recall, Terminator, and Predator all have a special place in my heart.. but are we really gonna let ARNIE advance in a "Best Actor" poll??

This is the 70s and 80s poll NSpan, I can forgive Arnie ventures into poorly punned absurdities during the 90s.....

Twins and Terminator 2 did show that he could act.

Buscemi wrote:Twins and Terminator 2 did show that he could act.

...just not well

NSpan wrote:

Buscemi wrote:Twins and Terminator 2 did show that he could act.

...just not well

HA - Agreed!

I voted for Arnie since I'd say his work was more significant but neither of them have really wowed me with their acting chops. I don't favor either of their chances to survive the second round.

5 years ago, this would've been a landslide.. its just faddish to be down on Cruise nowadays (with good reason, mind you)

NSpan wrote:

Buscemi wrote:Twins and Terminator 2 did show that he could act.

...just not well

I still had to vote for Arnie. He is the Elvis of action stars.

I need another vote for one of these guys. I left it and the 50's/60's up since that was close too.

If this one doesn't get them roped in, I don't know what will. This is obviously the biggest first round matchup imaginable as either actor could go on to win the entire tournament. The 70's is stacked and the next two matchups should be good as well.

I REALLY didn't expect this... I guess his day is (or isn't) made?

How the hell is Al "I Only Have One Character" Pacino beating out Robert "Brilliant, Effortless Characterizations" Duvall in a best actor poll? Well, I guess best and favorite are interchangeable as their both subjective anyway. Still kinda sad though.

Well, I think Pacino was a great actor once- with roles in The Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, etc. He even surprised me with his restraint in The Insider.

Duvall also never had a defining role, so he's not in media consciousness as much.

I mean don't get me wrong, I love Al Pacino too. But he always plays a cool collected guy who just explodes and starts yelling for absolutely no reason every now and then.

Duvall just defines, to me anyway, what an actor should be. He's honest and real, but he's not at the same time.