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I've only seen 1 of his 42 movies is he a good actor


I saw Mr. The Rock in Mummy Returns, which I don't remember except for the bad CGI. Should I rent or buy any of his remaining 41 movies?

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He's not bad - he's got charisma. As far as his acting skills go.... there are a few films where they do show, and I'd put his acting skills above those of Arnold, for example - but most of his films are generic action flicks, where acting isn't required per se.

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He can do comedy where others like Stallone and Swartznegar can't.

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watch hime in that cia movie with Keven Hart.

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Schwarzenegger was funny and successful with comedy in both Twins and Kindergarten Cop. Unfortunately all the comedies he made after those were junk.

Stallone seems to be a pretty funny guy in real life but yeah, he's never been successful when it comes to comedy movies.

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eh? Arnie was great at comedy.

Stallone not so much, mainly due to ego and cocaine. He can do humour now he's more self reflective, but not comedy.

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I thought he was great in "Be Cool"

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I wouldn't say he's good at acting, but he's a passable actor, if that makes sense. He's likable enough and comfortable in front of the cameras.

He's also very predictable. You know exactly what you're getting every time, so it just depends on if that lands in your wheelhouse or not. Kinda like Statham. They are both solid at what they do and stick to that formula.

If I see him in a movie, I'll throw it in my queue for one of those nights I feel like watching something without getting too invested.

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Not really, no. He has done some really lousy movies and a few good ones, but he tends to play the same type of character and doesn't have much range.

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For the most part, he plays the same character in just about every movie. If I was going to recommend only three:

Pain and Gain
Central Intelligence
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

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What about The Rundown? He was good in that!

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He made 42 movies?

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One more than I seen him in.

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