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How do y'all rate Tommy Lee Jones as an actor?

Posted on 1/25/25 at 11:51 pm
Posted by FAT SEXY
California
Member since Jun 2020
1556 posts
Posted on 1/25/25 at 11:51 pm
Posting to see how his acting chops grade out on TD

He's a bit of an enigma to me when trying to figure out a consensus.
This post was edited on 1/26/25 at 8:01 am
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
34568 posts
Posted on 1/25/25 at 11:53 pm to
All-time

Posted by Handsome Pete
Member since Apr 2019
2343 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 12:06 am to
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enigma to me when trying to factor in a consensus.
What does this even mean?
Posted by FAT SEXY
California
Member since Jun 2020
1556 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 12:15 am to
Consensus: General opinion amongst a large group. Unanimous

Enigma: Mystery
This post was edited on 1/26/25 at 8:02 am
Posted by GeauxLSUGeaux
1 room down from Erin Andrews
Member since May 2004
25605 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 12:35 am to
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He's an enigma to me when trying to factor in a consensus


He’s honestly a pretty solid actor. The only problem is any good movie you watch with him in it he is overshadowed by someone else. Even in his best performance, No Country for Old Men, he pales in comparison to Javier Bardem. His second best would probably be the fugitive, but that was 30 years ago.
Posted by Underwood
Member since Dec 2022
1297 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 1:08 am to
Excellent

Subtle. Intelligent. Can speak volumes with just a look.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
83269 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 1:11 am to
I’m sure he’s good but it seems he always plays a similar character.

He was laughable in Cobb in the flashback scenes.
Posted by This GUN for HIRE
Member since May 2022
5645 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 1:36 am to
One of my favorite. He's got a lot of good movies IMO. The Executioner's Song, Coal Miners Daughter, The Fugitive, Electric Mist, In the Valley of Elah to name a few.

He was Al Gore's roommate at Harvard, first-team All-Ivy League, and is Cherokee.
Posted by Corinthians420
Iowa
Member since Jun 2022
16104 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 2:20 am to
B+
Solid, plays his role very well
Posted by lsusa
Doing Missionary work for LSU
Member since Oct 2005
6213 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 2:33 am to
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I’m sure he’s good but it seems he always plays a similar character.


I would agree that he “plays the same character” but he has a good range within that character because of his acting ability. Similar to Hackman in his later years, or even Morgan Freeman.
Posted by Cleathecat
Houston
Member since Feb 2021
1600 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 2:44 am to
Captain Woodrow Call, you figs show some respect.
Posted by 88Wildcat
Topeka, Ks
Member since Jul 2017
16589 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 2:52 am to
You're doing fine Ace.
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
10853 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 4:56 am to
I don’t care!
Posted by Wally Sparks
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2013
32511 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:33 am to
Fantastic range
Posted by TT9
Seychelles
Member since Sep 2008
90720 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:59 am to
He's fantastic
Posted by Gifman
Member since Jan 2021
17713 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 7:01 am to
Pretty type cast his entire career.
Posted by skrayper
21-0 Asterisk Drive
Member since Nov 2012
34565 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 8:11 am to
Well, he was only in that one movie if you can call it that… he’s better known for guitar.


Ohhh… Tommy Lee JONES.

My bad.
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
55858 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 8:21 am to
Great actor. I enjoy his work. He's entertaining. He always seems genuine on and off the screen.


Posted by SouthEasternKaiju
SouthEast... you figure it out
Member since Aug 2021
43125 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 8:32 am to
Never expected him to do much Macbeth, but he kills the parts he's in , for the most part.



He's had several memorable roles. About as much as an actor can ask, I'd say.
Posted by jorconalx
alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
10721 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 8:43 am to
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Electric Mist,


He’s a great actor, but totally shite the bed with this one
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