I think the kid can act... I liked Alpha Dog so after I watched it I "researched" it and from what I could tell he played the character dead-on. He wasn't a badass he was a poser.
I don't know what he's doing in 08 but this kid rose on my list. I think he's one of the best young actors out nowadays.
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13. "RE: Is Gosling their generation?" In response to Reply # 11
I'd say he's their generation. According to wikipedia, it's only a five-year gap between him and Hirsch, and they're both from the 80's.
Gosling also takes the cake over both of 'em. He's eating it with two fists while The Beef sits in a corner shootin' smack because people can't see past the Shade of Disney.
JungleSouljah Member since Sep 24th 2002 14987 posts
Thu Dec-20-07 04:17 PM
14. "I think Shia will do alright for himself" In response to Reply # 13
He has the charisma to go far in the industry. I think he'll sort of be like Tom Hanks in the 80s. I'm not saying he's going to bloom into the actor that Hanks is now, but he'll be the likeable every man actor.
dula dibiasi Member since Apr 05th 2004 21925 posts
Mon Apr-21-08 12:38 AM
22. "as far as under-30s:" In response to Reply # 10
gosling gordon-levitt dano
prolly my top 3
mcavoy's good
channing tatum did his thing in AGtRYS
gael's still under 30
gyllenhall
frodo's ok
you're right tho: nobody's pulled away from the pack
>There's something unlikable about him. Honestly, I'm not >sure if the real elite level actor of that generation has >really emerged yet.
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He was a revelation in Into the Wild, and should be good in Milk
So, basing this solely and unfairly on the box office returns for Speed Racer, I just don't know if the summer blockbuster is the right look for him at this time ________________________________________________________________________ Oh my God She's so hot She's so flippin' hot She's like a curry I wanna tell her how hot she is But she'll think I'm being sexist She's so hot, she's makin' me sexist B*tch
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Sun May-11-08 01:29 PM
27. "I don't think he's ever gonna be the "big-money" guy anyway." In response to Reply # 26
I'd bet on him winning an Oscar before Shia, but I'd bet on Shia to pack the houses more any day of the week. He just is a more likable everyman kinda guy.
28. "Yeah, I see Emile being comfortable playing the gay brother in" In response to Reply # 27
Philip Seymour Hoffman indie joints
Shia is that big box office dude, and will continue to be as long as he chooses to keep going that route ________________________________________________________________________ Oh my God She's so hot She's so flippin' hot She's like a curry I wanna tell her how hot she is But she'll think I'm being sexist She's so hot, she's makin' me sexist B*tch
37. "^^^ Andy Wachowski" In response to Reply # 36
________________________________________________________________________ Oh my God She's so hot She's so flippin' hot She's like a curry I wanna tell her how hot she is But she'll think I'm being sexist She's so hot, she's makin' me sexist B*tch
30. "RE: Move over Shia......Emile Hirsch is going to own 2008!!!!!!!" In response to Reply # 0
With Eagle Eye coming out this year Shia will be pushed up to a slightly higher level, it should help him shed that quirky image a bit. Joseph Gordon-Levitt isn't getting the respect he deserves, he's scary good in Killshot, I saw that at an advanced screening and he was solid in The Lookout although overall it wasn't a great film. Not sure why you think Hirsch is owning anything this year, I'm pretty sure he only has one other film coming out in the near future other than Speed Racer at the moment. Can we throw Ben Foster in there? He's an 80s baby and I really think he has the potential to blow up. He's very solid in the supporting roles he's been given in the last few years and he'll have his shot in a starring role in The Messenger. Gosling is sick though, look for All Good Things coming soon, when he chooses the right roles he can be performing at A+ status.
Yes my post count is low, no I don't have an agenda. I been gone for awhile, back for good now.
I liked this line: "Look, UTA helped make Hirsch one of the best-known young leading men of his generation in films like Into the Wild (for which he was nominated for several awards), Alpha Dog, and Lords Of Dogtown, The Girl Next Door."
Hirsch did a great job in Into the Wild but let's not go bragging about starring in a bunch of bombs like the other three.
43. "did you know: He's 4 feet tall and 75 pounds" In response to Reply # 0
he looked really lonely at the party I saw him at too. On the other hand I've heard Shia has banged just about every female star of his generation already. So he's probably got a crippling VD that could give Emile a shot.
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