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Who is a better actor: Matthew McConaughey or Leo Dicaprio?

Posted on 9/2/17 at 1:05 pm
Posted by rebeloke
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 1:05 pm
Who do you think has more talent/skill/acting chops? Please explain your answer. Thanks.
This post was edited on 9/2/17 at 1:08 pm
Posted by PortCityTiger24
Member since Dec 2006
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 1:40 pm to

Leo. I like Matt but most of his characters are so similar outside of a few. Leo is just so much more diverse. His South African accent in Blood Diamond, to go with nailing the character, is underrated IMO. McConaughey could never pull that off.


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acting chops


Please stop saying this.
This post was edited on 9/2/17 at 1:41 pm
Posted by HandGrenade
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 1:43 pm to
Leo
Posted by Gnar Cat21
Piña Coladaburg
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 1:44 pm to
It's Leo. I don't need to explain shite
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 1:46 pm to
Leo.

Explanation: What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Posted by Warfarer
Dothan, AL
Member since May 2010
12417 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

Leo. I like Matt but most of his characters are so similar outside of a few. Leo is just so much more diverse. His South African accent in Blood Diamond, to go with nailing the character, is underrated IMO. McConaughey could never pull that off.




This is pretty accurate top to bottom. Leo is better at transforming himself into roles than MM. That said, I do like when MM shows his skills.
Posted by CocoLoco
Member since Jan 2012
29108 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 2:05 pm to
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape.



thread
Posted by Wally Sparks
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 2:38 pm to
It's outdated, but I just wanted to bring back this gem:

Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 4:03 pm to
His character in blood diamond was fantastic.


I like MM a lot but Leo has put up some big time performances.

Leo has an unreal ability to make you forget you are watching Leo and become absorbed by the character.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80524 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 4:23 pm to
MM has turned it up quite a few notches the past 7-8 years.
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
15750 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 4:47 pm to
DiCaprio has demonstrated more range
Posted by OMLandshark
Member since Apr 2009
120445 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 4:57 pm to
Leo has more range, but when properly cast I think MM has more depth.
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
20491 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:13 pm to
All I'll say is I think Matt in Dallas Buyers Club is better anything that Leo has done.
Posted by AMS
Member since Apr 2016
6537 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:39 pm to
Leo is a better actor.
MM transcended acting.
Posted by Tigris
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Member since Jul 2005
13133 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:14 pm to
If I want to but a car - McConaughey.

If I want to buy a watch - Leo.

If I want someone to play McConaughey, then McConaughey, definitely.

Otherwise probably Leo.
Posted by rebeloke
Member since Nov 2012
17272 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 10:33 pm to
quote:

If I want someone to play McConaughey, then McConaughey, definitely.

TD and DBC say hello.
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
60918 posts
Posted on 9/2/17 at 11:14 pm to
Leonardo DiCaprio is the William Shatner/Jeff Goldbloom of this generation
Posted by PowerTool
The dark side of the road
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 9/2/17 at 11:52 pm to
I refuse to believe OP was a serious question.
Posted by jg8623
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 9/3/17 at 12:07 am to
Leo

The Aviator, Gilbert Grape, Basketball Diaries, Blood Diamond, etc.
Posted by mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Member since Nov 2015
39417 posts
Posted on 9/3/17 at 1:10 am to
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All I'll say is I think Matt in Dallas Buyers Club is better anything that Leo has done.


I think it's accurate to say the roles have been reversed. From alright, alright, alright vs. Eating Gilbert Grape.

To Dallas Buyers Club and True Detective vs. Wolf of Wall St. and The Revenant.

I mean, one has gone from over-acting to under-acting and another has done the opposite.
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