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Spinoff from The Rock Thread: Iconic Action Movie Roles/Actors past 20 years
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:21 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:21 am
Someone posted in the other thread about iconic action movie characters tied to actors such as Sly with Rambo (and Rocky but not an "action movie"), Arnold with Terminator, Bruce Willis with John McClane, etc..
What are the iconic roles/actors that have originated in the past 20 years? I think the "role" should have to be the undisputed lead of the movie to count (no ensemble movies?). Also do we count comic book movies, maybe only if there is a true lead, thinking Wesley Snipes in Blade? Does Hollywood even really make these type of movies anymore?
What are the iconic roles/actors that have originated in the past 20 years? I think the "role" should have to be the undisputed lead of the movie to count (no ensemble movies?). Also do we count comic book movies, maybe only if there is a true lead, thinking Wesley Snipes in Blade? Does Hollywood even really make these type of movies anymore?
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Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:22 am to NOLALGD
n/m . you said 20 years.
ETA: I downvoted myself for not reading the fine print.
ETA: I downvoted myself for not reading the fine print.
This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 9:37 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:27 am to NOLALGD
Vin Diesel's character in the Fast & Furious series?
I haven't seen them all, but he seems to be the undisputed lead based on trailers.
I haven't seen them all, but he seems to be the undisputed lead based on trailers.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:27 am to Master of Sinanju
John Wick is a good choice, its already a cult classic and will be around for a long time.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:28 am to NOLALGD
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. I consider Harry Potter to be a series of action movies, in a sense.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:28 am to NOLALGD
Jason Bourne - Matt Damon
The last movie sucked, but whenever I see him in something else it usually makes me want to watch the original Bourne trilogy.
The last movie sucked, but whenever I see him in something else it usually makes me want to watch the original Bourne trilogy.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:30 am to NOLALGD
They're pretty much dead. Only ones coming to mind
Chris Hemsworth
Channing Tatum
Tom Hardy
Keanu Reeves
These are relatively poor compared to what we had.
Chris Hemsworth
Channing Tatum
Tom Hardy
Keanu Reeves
These are relatively poor compared to what we had.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:35 am to Loungefly85
Jason Bourne is probably the perfect example.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:36 am to OMLandshark
quote:
They're pretty much dead. Only ones coming to mind
Chris Hemsworth
Channing Tatum
Tom Hardy
Keanu Reeves
I guess you could also include Tom Cruise with the Mission Impossible movies, but he is also an older guy. Also while I like those movies I'm unsure if his role is really "iconic".
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:46 am to LSUBoo
quote:
Vin Diesel's character in the Fast & Furious series?
His Riddick character definitely counts though
Posted on 7/6/17 at 9:58 am to NOLALGD
How about some female roles for flavor
Mila Jovovich - Alice (resident evil)
Kate Beckinsale - Selene (Underworld)
Does it have to be started in the last 20 years
Recent comebacks
Bruce Cambell - Ash
Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford - Indiana Jones/Han Solo
Qualifies
Johnny Depp - Jack Sparrow
Orlando Bloom - Legolas
maybe
Liam Neesom - Bryan Mills (taken)
Mila Jovovich - Alice (resident evil)
Kate Beckinsale - Selene (Underworld)
Does it have to be started in the last 20 years
Recent comebacks
Bruce Cambell - Ash
Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford - Indiana Jones/Han Solo
Qualifies
Johnny Depp - Jack Sparrow
Orlando Bloom - Legolas
maybe
Liam Neesom - Bryan Mills (taken)
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:45 am to NOLALGD
Daniel Craig as Bond has been iconic, there is a reason they offered him $100 million for 1 more movie. Many, including myself, now think he is the second best version of the character. Some people even like him better than Connery.
Viggo Mortenson, though many of his action flicks lean more thriller than action. But his role in LOTR was definitely iconic.
Tom Hardy for sure. Dude has a fantastic action resume. Just pick a movie and role.
Viggo Mortenson, though many of his action flicks lean more thriller than action. But his role in LOTR was definitely iconic.
Tom Hardy for sure. Dude has a fantastic action resume. Just pick a movie and role.
This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 10:48 am
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:56 am to Loungefly85
quote:
Jason Bourne - Matt Damon
That's a good call.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 11:07 am to LSUBoo
Can you include super hero roles? Chris Evans.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 12:07 pm to NOLALGD
Taken
Bourne
Expendables
Mission Impossible
James Bond
Bourne
Expendables
Mission Impossible
James Bond
This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 7/6/17 at 1:31 pm to mindbreaker
quote:
Mila Jovovich - Alice (resident evil)
Kate Beckinsale - Selene (Underworld)
I think these 2 come really close. I know those actresses have done many movies in other genres, but I think a lot of people would identify those actresses primarily with those characters.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 1:34 pm to NOLALGD
Posted on 7/6/17 at 1:52 pm to NOLALGD
Blade.
Posted on 7/6/17 at 3:05 pm to Gusoline
Forgot about Blade, that is a good one
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