When i was younger i liked this movie a lot. Sheffer did a great perormance here and i never understood why pitt has become such a big star instead of sheffer. His career went downhill after this movie.
Recently i stumbled over the tv show one tree hill. And suddenly Craig Sheffer appeared. A good reason to watch the show. He is still great.
I was TOTALLY wondering the same thing, this movie is actually on tv right now, hes so great in it. I wonder how he feels about Brad being the bigger star. Oh well hes in One Tree Hill (best show in the world) and Brad isn't, so that makes all the differenct.
shareAre you guys kidding? Check his IMDb page. He's been in at least a movie a year from 1985 til now (usually 2-3 movies), numerous tv shows, and also written, directed, and produced movies. He might not be as famous as Brad Pitt, but he certainly hasn't been bagging groceries somewhere between this movie and One Tree Hill.
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It's because looks account for everything; talent means very little these days.
sharecenoslave; stupid thing to say, especially about Brad Pitt. If it was just the looks than any Playboy model would be a megastar. Brad Pitt wasnt only te looks, it was the charm of Marlon Brando and James Dean that connected with millions around the world. Pitt is arguably one of the greatest actors of all time for a reason. Also, tell me when was the last time Sheffer was nominated for an Oscar, well, Pitt was already twice..."so far". Get a clue.
shareI have to disagree, in my opinion Brad Pitt is one of the most highly overrated actors in Hollywood. He has charisma and charm, yes, but little actual acting skill.
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I disagree also. Brad Pitt is not as much an actor, as the "High Dollar" movies that surround him make him out to be.
Example, Inglourious Basterds was great and Brad Pitt was definitely funny...but that's about it. Tarantino was the big success behind that flick, not Pitt. The little bit of talent that it took for him to play that part, I mean c'mon, he was bound to have learned that much from all his years making movies. Anybody could've handled that part just as well, if not better.
I thought Benjamin Button was a good movie, but actually anybody could've played his part in that one as well. DiCaprio would've been better for the role. At least he seems to take acting a little more seriously than Pitt does. Johnny Depp could've pulled it off flawlessly, best man for the part. (in my opinion of course).
Pitt is just the type of guy that can't be taken seriously no matter what roles somebody sticks him in.
Seen 12 Monkeys? Snatch? Kalifornia? I'd say he acted pretty well in both of those. Wasn't too bad in Seven either, but that was a bit more mainstream. I agree though, Craig is fabulous.
sharedavidpittman; Being an actor also means to have a screen charisma. You don't know much about acting, do you. Hardly anyone would be as good in Inglorious Basterds as Aldo Raine, only different, but not as charismatic as Pitt. No one can copy his acting style. Without Brad Pitt we would be without many iconic roles that he brought on screen. Are you trying to tell us that C.Sheffer would play those same roles to the same worldwide reaction? i highly doubt it! because he lacks that genetic quality that Pitt has. People love to see him, because he's great to watch, not many even better actors (only less famous) have that likable quality.
shareLet me tell you something, there's a lot more to being a truly talented actor than just having charisma (which you seem to think), if that's all it took, then we have millions of people who are talented actors and that's simply not the case. Tons of actors have charisma, no big deal. And you say Pitt is "great" to watch??? That's it, nothing else...just great to watch??? Figures
Aldo Raine could've been pulled off by almost anybody...bottom line. In fact, when I first learned that Pitt was gonna be in Inglourious Basterds, I had second thoughts about it, but after seeing the movie I thought anybody could've played the part. Which is probably why Pitt was offered the role in the first place if the truth is known.
I never even mentioned C. Sheffer, wasn't even referring to him and have nothing against him, just commenting on Pitt and agreeing that he's overrated. Actually, now that I think about it, Sheffer could've played Aldo Raine just as easy, hahahahaha. But then again I don't think Sheffer is as hot with the ladies right now like Pitt is, if you catch my drift.
By the way, you spelled Inglourious wrong. Seems like you weren't paying attention to the fine details of the flick. Judging from your post though, it's highly understandable.
What i was basically saying that physical make-up is the main part that belongs to an actor. I and certainly millions of others wouldn't care about much better actors if they didn't have that "something" that Pitt has. That something that made him one of the biggest megastars. Hardly just a luck, that's one huge genetic package of things that we call talent. I don't think you're even close to understand what i'm talking about.
It's not a matter about who could play his characters better, but who could be as much appealing on the screen as Pitt. Not many, I can assure you of that. Brad Pitt is arguably one of the last mainstream method actors who take acting extremely seriously to the point of changing on the outside as well as on the inside just because of a specific role that requires it.
PS: You're also wrong about me ignoring those fine details in IB, I've understood the allegories and symbolism of the film very well, especially the attempted parody of western mentality through the Aldo Raine character.
We're getting into the definition of what is "acting," aren't we? Is "acting" how likeable a person is in a particular part or is it how well they submerge themselves into the character they are playing? If the former, than Pitt is definitely a better actor than Sheffer. If the latter then vice versa. Don't get me wrong, Patton. I'm not belittling your respect for Pitt. I agree that he does have that "something" that makes him a movie star--a "something" that only one in a million actors possess. I just feel that that "something" is totally unrelated to how talented or untalented an actor may or may not be.
shareSee Brad Pitt in Meet Joe Black and tell us he isn't a great actor. I think Craig Sheffer is very good, though, especially in this.
shareI'm sure Brad Pitt is now a much better actor than he was in "River" since that was at the beginning of his career. But the truth is it's getting harder & harder to tell good acting from bad in movies (& this is also a very inside thing) because of editing & the advances in sound recording.
shareGonna have to agree with you, cenoslave. Being a movie star has very little, if anything, to do with acting ability. It has to do with likeability. That's not to say movie stars can't be great actors (Brando, Pacino), but the best actors most of us have never heard of. It's like music: Clapton is the most famous guitar player but he is certainly not the best (although he is very good).
shareStars have to have likeability. They have to be able to generate profit for the studio. That's the bottom line. Artistry is after the fact. It's great if you can have someone who is both an artist and a star.
The Artist - 9/10
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo - 8/10
War Horse - 9/10
Pitt is absurdly good-looking and he's a good actor in interesting movies and a movie star in big Hollywood movies. That's pretty much the formula for a superstar, right there. (See also Depp, Johnny.)
I'll bet you could suck a golf ball through a garden hose.
Pitt the greatest actor of all time ... not even close .. yeah , he's good in movies and was eye candy in his younger days .. but he isn't in the same class as Brando , Redford or Paul Newman ... imo .. good day to ya .
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For anybody to say looks aren't a very big plus in Hollywood is like saying Fly Fishing isn't a big plus in Montana.
Although - of course that's not all that goes into it for sure. I think Pitt has become a very good actor & I know that Newman & Redford always were annoyed about being sex symbols. Not those guys - put some gorgeous Hollywood folks are A-holes in real life & would be very boring to meet & talk to.
Craig Sheffer didn't wanna be a star. This is kind've an inside thing (so don't know if you'll understand what I'm saying) but the truth is, the bigger the star you are, the less acting you get to do. Craig Sheffer wanted to be an actor, not a star.
shareSheffer was excellent in this. Actually, I'm pretty much not a fan of Pitt at all, but I think this is one of his best performances. But, generally, I agree with the OP on Pitt. I just don't think he's a great actor.
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