Is it just me, or is Brad Pitt just an overrated hack?

[NewWaveChick1981]

I mean, I see no redeeming qualities in him. :shrug: I don't think he's very good looking, and he can't act his way out of a wet paper bag. Being Mr. Angelina Jolie is all he's got going for him.

I just don't get the hype. :shrug:

[ghostsofgiants]

1. Watch Fight Club, Seven or Snatch.

Dude can act. I suspect Babel will be quite good as well.

[NewWaveChick1981]

3. I usually avoid movies with him in them because of his

poor acting ability in other films. If you PROMISE me he's not a no-talent hack in those films, I might consider watching them. :)

[ghostsofgiants]

8. I promise you, they are all top notch films.

I had written him off as well until I saw Fight Club.

[billyskank]

13. He speaks the truth

Fight Club is a cool film. Got a good message, too.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

14. I agree with primate1. Those are excellent movies.

And I have excellent taste.

[blondeatlast]

151. I'd say "Snatch" is Pitt's best--and you can't understand a damn thing

he says--that's the point.

Absolutely hysterical and the rest of the cast is great too.

[Phillycat]

17. All 3 great movies - and he is great in them.

:thumbsup:

[Tyrone Slothrop]

33. His little turn in True Romance is pretty fun too n/t

[ghostsofgiants]

35. I've never seen that.

Heard good things, though.

[peekaloo]

96. lol...the Honey Bear bong.

:smoke:

[mduffy31]

40. I thought he was great in 12 Monkeys also

That was my first clue that he had some chops.

[ghostsofgiants]

53. Yeah, that's mentioned downthread.

I can't believe I forgot about it, really.

[driver8]

129. His character in "Snatch" is one of the funniest characters, ever!

Brad Pitt can definitely act.

Turkish: Well, do you want to do it?
Mickey: That depends.
Turkish: On what?
Mickey: On you buying this caravan. Not the rouge one, the rose.
Turkish: It's not the same caravan.
Mickey: It's not the same fight.
Turkish: It's twice the fucking size of the last one.
Mickey: Turkish, the fight is twice the size. And me ma still needs a caravan. I like to look after me ma. It's a fair deal. Take it.
Turkish: Mickey, you're lucky we aren't worm food after your last performance. Buying a tart's mobile palace is a little fucking rich.

Turkish: I wasn't calling your mum a tart. I just meant...
Mickey: Save your breath for cooling your pies. Hey, look

Mickey: Right. And she's terribly partial to the periwinkle blue. Have I made myself clear, lads?
Turkish: Yeah, that's perfectly clear, Mickey. Just give me one minute to confer with my colleague.

Turkish: Did you understand a single word of what he just said?

[blondeatlast]

152. Where'd you find that? I couldn't understand a damn thing Mickey said

in that movie!

And yet, Pitt was riotously funny as him.

[ghostsofgiants]

155. Probably from IMDb.

The dvd also comes with an option to subtitle all of Mickey's lines.

[driver8]

156. Yep...from IMDB. I think IMDB has some of the lines wrong, though.

That character, Mickey, kills me.

Youtube has a lot of clips from the movie.

[blondeatlast]

150. Snatch was hysterical--and probably Pitt's best role.

It's pretty clear he had fun with the character and making the movie.

But other than pretty much the movies you mention, I think he's mostly overrated too.

[crim son]

2. I think he looked much better as a young lad.

Now he looks sort of like a pig, and really cannot act.

[NewWaveChick1981]

9. Glad to hear somebody thinks the same way I do.

:thumbsup:

[qnr]

71. I thought it was funny this year when he made an appearance on both the

handsomest list and the ugliest list. I don't remember the details, a magazine thing, I believe.

[springhill]

73. Looks like a pig?

You really need to get off those drugs.

[crim son]

157. It's his nose.

I prefer something noble, aquiline. To me, he looks like a pig. Sorry.

[ohiosmith]

4. I thought he was great in Kalifornia.

[buddhamama]

7. oh yes,

another good one.

[ghostsofgiants]

10. Forgot about Kalifornia. Pretty solid flick as well.

[RubyDuby in GA]

22. "Put your titty back up Adele"

I swear I will never forget that line as long as I live.

[Sugar Smack]

34. OMG!!! I love that line!

:rofl: What a great movie that is. I feel like seeing it again.

[wildhorses]

5. I hate to admit it but,

I like him, too:shrug: even when I try not TOO:wtf: I still like him:shrug:

[buddhamama]

6. i think he does OK with the acting thing

in Fight Club and Twelve Monkeys he was very good.

I don't find him all that attractive though. :shrug:

[ghostsofgiants]

11. Dammit, Twelve monkeys is a must see as well. Forgot about that one.

[Truebrit71sbruv]

20. Gotsta agrees wiv yers...

... I rate 12 Monkeys... and not least because of the writing/direction credits of Mr Gilliam. I actually think he draws out great performances from the whole cast (much the same as with "Brazil").

I also rate Pitt.... I reckon he also puts in a good turn in Sleepers, Se7en, Legends of the fall, Fight Club and Snatch.

So yes, shit-loads of hype. But, personally, I think there's some justification there. Unlike, for instance, for me, a domestic-UK-produced and vastly over-rated Catherine Zeta Jones...

Okay... did this just turn into a film-related-pet-peeves thread?

[ghostsofgiants]

24. Which reminds me, both my Seven AND Twelve Monkeys dvds are missing.

Shit.

[Truebrit71sbruv]

28. fuggit....

... wazzunt me... honest...

~edges away whistling innocently~

[ghostsofgiants]

29. I'm onto you, pal.

*shifty eyes*

:P

[Truebrit71sbruv]

30. hmmmm.....

.... oooooh lookit..... flying piggies!!!! ~dashes pell-mell for the cover of the back of the sofa~

[wildhorses]

12. I like him....dunno why sometimes, even when I TRY not too....

I still do, he's just so damn likable, the cad!!

[billyskank]

15. I like him

I place him in the same category as Johnny Depp in my mind; he often gets the parts that are a bit off the wall. I thought he was good in Fight Club and 12 Monkeys, both of which have been mentioned already.

[cemaphonic]

31. Depp is consistantly good though.

He almost always turns in a good performance, even if the movie is otherwise weak.

Pitt is more than willing to coast on his looks and natural charisma, and often does come off as quite hackish. I do agree that he can be great with the right material and director. Along with all of the movies so far in this thread, I thought his small stoner bit in True Romance was very funny and natural.

[supernova]

16. Legends of the Fall

is good too. He can act.

But he was especially hammy in Troy, though. Not the best Achilles that ever was. Sean Bean's Odysseus out-manlied him in every possible way in that film.

edit: I think Brad's performance has a lot to do with the director, someone who can modulate him appropriately so he doesn't go into Freshman Fall Production mode. :P

[NewWaveChick1981]

32. I thought the Grinch described him really well in Troy:

"Stink...stank...stunk..." :rofl:

[BarenakedLady]

18. It's just you

:9

[southpaw]

19. Pitt is a solid actor...

He's taken some weak roles along the way, but movies like Twelve Monkeys, Kalifornia, Fight Club, Seven, Snatch and others prove that he is more than a pretty face.

And he's a liberal!



The fact that he is about 87 times better looking than me does not make me dislike him or his acting.

Keanu Reaves is also about 87... maybe 86.5 times better looking than me. That doesn't bother me either. I just think he is a shitty actor.

[idgiehkt]

37. yes, he can play one hell of a twisted mofo

Kalifornia was really gritty, I couldn't watch all of it. I think he's under-rated because he's so pretty, he gets kind of dismissed because of that. I think what he did in Thelma and Louise wasn't exactly easy, either, with the accent and the attitude that he did, and he really pulled it off well without making that character into a complete cartoon somehow.

[idgiehkt]

134. also

I have to agree with you about Keanu. He started out with such promise but something has gone dreadfully wrong. I haven't seen him play many roles with conviction since after River Phoenix died and I don't know what that's about. After River's Edge and My Own Private Idaho I thought he was gonna be the kind of actor that someone like Joaquin Phoenix or John Cusack turned out to be. I was wrong; it's weird, I thought the same thing with Nic Cage after Moonstruck, too, but he went into the action flicks also. Sucks.

[Crazy Dave]

21. I've enjoyed a few of his movies....

...and I'd trade my looks for his. He played a good part in "Meet Joe Black" and I really enjoy "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" except for the ridiculous ending. The only bad movie of his I've seen was "The Mexican" but that wasn't entirely his fault, the whole movie sucked bad.

[Glorfindel]

63. I agree! And I think the mutual loathing that existed between

Brad and Julia Roberts was one thing that really ruined the movie, though it was pretty weak to begin with.

[springhill]

74. What are you talking about?

The mutual loathing? Where in the hell did you get that?

[NewWaveChick1981]

23. OK, I guess it's just me, then...

:rofl: :yoiks:

[ghostsofgiants]

26. Seriously, check out the movies mentioned.

You won't regret it.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

36. Face it.

There's just something wrong with you.

[Zomby Woof]

25. I don't have any issues with him

He was good in "A River Runs Through It" and "Twelve Monkeys". Can't say he ever sucked in the movies of his I've seen.

He doesn't inspire strong feelings in me for or against, though. There are far less talented actors than him earning a paycheck these days, so I have no problems with him.

[Guava Jelly]

27. I liked him in interview with a vamp

Hes Ok i guess.

[Fox Mulder]

149. I didn't think he made a very convincing Louis.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

38. He's very good in a certain type of role.

Not much range, though.

[LostinVA]

39. Very good in "A River Runs Through It"

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

42. I love that movie.

Haven't seen it in a long time, though.

[LostinVA]

44. I own it -- one of my favorites

And, I always cry at the end, even if it's the 8,791 time I've seen it...

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

46. Well, it's one of those movies where you just HAVE to cry at the end.

[LostinVA]

47. The voiceover and his mom and Dad's reactions...

Especially the always-excellent Brenda Blethyn...

My knuckles hurt... I'm going to bed, Cliquekins...

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

50. Punching too hard?

G'nite Cliqueypoo

[LostinVA]

51. Methinks so...

Sweet Democratic dreams...

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

54. Sweet Democratic dreams to you, too.

[OzarkDem]

58. Agree, he was excellent in that movie

One of my favorites, too. Such a great portrayal of that time.

[mduffy31]

41. In my opinion

I think that Ocean's Thirteen should just be him and Clooney bantering back and forth. I think that is the best part of the other movies.

[u4ic]

43. I had to look up his bio

I've only seen him in one movie...Thelma and Louise. Don't watch much Hollywood stuff.

Therefore, I won't comment on his acting, but I don't find him particularly attractive...:shrug:

[cwydro]

45. you know, I agree.

I say this to my friends and they never agree...I've got nothing against him, but I just don't get the hype.:shrug:

[Generic Brad]

48. No comment

My opinion is biased.

[Floogeldy]

67. Dude, the box office tells all, eh?

;)

[LostinVA]

49. I also like Mr. & Mrs. Smith

I think it's funny.

And... Angelina in nothing but a man's shirt?!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

52. Damn! I need to see that movie.

[LostinVA]

80. LOTS of machine guns and glass shattering...

[Divameow77]

84. You have to see

the un-cut or un-rated, whichever it's considered, dvd. Their chemistry is hot and their love seen was even hotter.

[Rude Horner]

158. I think that's a fantastic movie

And I think the chemistry between Pitt and Jolie just rocks in that movie.

I love the combination of action scenes along with daily hum drum dialog. I love the scene where they're driving down the highway in that mini-van and they're being shot at by three trailing cars, and while they're being followed they are having an argument about stuff like him having a previous wife. :rofl: She slams on the brakes when she hears that, and asks what her social security number is. He responds..."No, you're not gonna kill her." Ya kinda have to see it, but it's hilarious.

[StellaBlue]

55. Kalifornia

And he was actually very good in River Runs Through It.

[idgiehkt]

77. I love what he did in that movie.

He kind of reminds me what James Spader was doing years ago, and still some now, using his beauty kind of against these roles and playing the 'dangerous beautiful' man; Spader never really proved he actually wasn't that way in real life, he was so good at it, whereas Brad is so present in the pop media that everyone knows it's just acting. But I admire actors who do this because, frankly, most of the most beautiful people I've known have been somewhat dangerous and you don't see that alot in moview aside from the 'bitch' role of the woman who is beautiful=bad. With men it's more rare, I think alot of time we either get sold a)beautiful is good or b)everyone is beautiful and ugly doesn't exist, in Hollywood.

[begin_within]

56. Watch "Seven Years in Tibet" before you write him off.

He was great in that one, at least.

[Karenca]

112. Great movie

great acting job.

[begin_within]

125. There are a lot of comments on imDb saying, "it's not Pitt's best work, but"

they go on to recommend that you watch "Seven Years" anyway, for the scenery and cinematography. I think it ranks right up there with Pitt's best acting, and I think the only reason he didn't get nominated for an Oscar for it was that the character was a Nazi during part of his lifetime. At least this was some of the gossip at the time of the nominations. And that the Oscar Academy didn't want to glorify Nazis. Which is such BS because they put Nazis in almost every serious movie. It's such BS because they nominated Ralph Fiennes for Best Actor for playing a full-blown Nazi in "Schindler's List." But they couldn't bring themselves to nominate Pitt or "Seven Years" because the main character was a member of the Nazi party at some point, and they didn't want to "award" that. Total BS on the part of the Academy. Pitt deserved the recognition for his work in that movie. Oh well...

[Kerrytravelers]

57. It's just you.

;)

He's a solid Democrat who walks the walk when he talks the talk.

He's done some great film. Mr. kt had the same opinion, that Pitt was just a pretty face, until he watched one of his films. Now, he loves him as much as I do!

[caty]

59. I haven't thought much of him

since he had an affair with A.J. while making "Mr & Mrs Smith". If you're not happy with your marriage, leave and then get into another relationship. He was unfaithful and there is no excuse for that. And A.J. is no better for having an affair with a married man. I keep hearing people try to justify their behavior because of the charity work they do. But cheating and breaking up marriages is not something to look up to anyone for.

[ghostsofgiants]

60. They're grown ups who make their own decisions...

Let them deal with the ramifications of what happens in their personal lives. It doesn't affect you at all, so try to focus on their public lives: their films and their charity.

[caty]

66. I don't care if they give every dime they make

to charity. Leave your wife/husband, file for divorce, and then get involved with someone else. I have no respect for people like them. I've seen too many of my friends marriages destroyed by unfaithfulness. There is no excuse for it.

[ghostsofgiants]

68. No one's making an excuse for it.

All I'm saying is that since it doesn't affect you in any way at all, why should it matter to you?

[caty]

81. Why should we keep rewarding

bad behavior in celebrities by ignoring it and putting more money in their pockets?

[Karenca]

93. Are you serious?

nt

[caty]

102. I just love starting an argument

when it comes to Pitt and Jolie. Every time there is a thread about them it amazes me how many people will defend these two. I don't really judge them. I just lose interest in them when I hear about how they lead their private lives. It just seems that when it comes to celebrities, we are a lot more forgiving than we are with anyone else. Dump you wife of over 20 years for a younger woman--o.k. Beat up your wife--fine. Drive drunk, cause an accident, and then leave the scene with an injured passenger in the other car--well, she's pretty and I'm sure she had her reasons. You're a bigot--just go into rehab and say you're sorry.
I don't make the decision not to watch their movies anymore. I'm just disappointed enough in them not to care what they do anymore.

[Karenca]

109. But it doesn't matter.

Doesn't affect my life---why do I care if someone has an affair?
I mean really----who REALLY cares?

Anyway, mostly everyone has skeletons in the closet, it's just that
you get to hear about their's 'cause they're famous.

It's just so NOT important. I wouldn't fire my accountant if I found out he was cheating on his wife. I would not stop
visiting my fvorite restaurant if the owner had a DWI.

Who the hell is perfect anyway? And why be so involved in other's personal live's?

I've never been interested in leading a vicarious life.

[caty]

113. The fact that so many

people don't care is how we got the president we have today. It's why there are very few true heroes. We look up to the wrong people because we don't care what they do as long as it doesn't hurt us--or does it? When we over look bad behavior, we endorse it.

[Karenca]

115. OMG! An actor DOES NOT have to live up to the same standard as PRESIDENT!

Really!

It's an actor. WHY WOULD YOU EVEN BOTHER WANTING TO MAKE AN ACTOR A HERO??
Why look up to them? They're just people, reciting lines for a living.

[ghostsofgiants]

116. Haven't you heard?

Extramarital affairs are tantamount to murder and child molestation. Why not make them tantamount to bombing brown people, too?

[Karenca]

119. Hero-worship

Too many people idolize actors and singers and models.
I think it's so outrageous.
Worshipping them like it's their god or something.

[caty]

118. Ronald Reagan and

Arnold Schwarzenegger were actors. And I don't want to make an actor a hero. I'm just saying that some people tolerate more bad behavior from actors than people in other professions.

[ghostsofgiants]

120. And by crossing over into politics, they have influence on policy...

And as such, bad behaviour is less tolerable. Even then, having an extramarital affair isn't a complete indication as to a person's personal character. Granted it makes them less trustworthy, but no way does it compare with other things you've brought up.

[caty]

121. Consider the fact

that even though we, as adults, may not look up to these people--a lot of our children and teenagers do. And when they see us condoning their bad behavior (no matter how small and unimportant it may seem) we are sending a message that it is alright. Whether we like it or not, celebrities influence the youth in this country. From the clothes they wear to how thin they are.

[Karenca]

122. The whole argument about setting standards for actors sounds

freeperish or fundie-like to me.

Sorry, but it really does.

[caty]

126. As a

liberal Democrat, I want people to lead ethical and compassionate lives.

People standing up for those who have set poor standards for themselves is "freeperish or fundie-like".

[Karenca]

128. What primate said---

Post# 124.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Lovejoy

[ghostsofgiants]

124. It is possible to be a fan of someone's art and not condone their behaviour.

And we also need to realize (and how I wish parents would teach our kids this) that there are certain things that it is not our place to condone or condemn. Personal relationships are one of these things in my opinion.

(Also, has anyone ever told you that you remind them of Helen Lovejoy?)

[caty]

127. I'm just tired of

overlooking and seeing others overlooking what people from actors to politicians have done in the past. A lot of people overlooked drunk driving, cocaine use, unfaithfulness, and going AWOL in a man that they made president. "Overlooking" is how this country has gotten into the mess it is in. If we don't expect better behavior out of people we support, whether it is by paying to see their movies or voting for them, we will never get quality in the services they provide--entertainment or leadership.

[ghostsofgiants]

130. You're still completely missing the point.

First of all you're still conflating something that has no affect on those who aren't directly involved (an extramarital affair) with something that would affect far more people. And as I said in reference to Reagan and Schwarzenegger: Things become more relevant when someone enters a public arena in which they can influence public policy, such as with your reference to Bush. its not a matter of overlooking, it's a matter of realizing what is relevant and when it is relevant.

[caty]

135. It's like a ripple effect.

We turn our heads the other way when a celebrity does something wrong. Then it becomes easier to turn our heads when a doctor, a lawyer, the head of a corporation, a politician, or a president does something wrong. When did we start thinking so little of ourselves that we will support people who have such low ethical standards? If we ask very little of the people we support, we get just that---very little. We have to start thinking better of ourselves and demanding better of the people who influence our and our children's lives. And whether we want to admit it or not, celebrities influence our lives through the movies they make and the images and life styles our children try to copy.

[Karenca]

136. Celebrities DO NOT influence my life

Seiously, that is so absurd.

Really, do actors influence YOUR life?
That's so strange to me.


Your argument just makes you sound like a yenta.

[caty]

137. Do you pay to go to the movies?

Do you buy DVDs? Do you get any ideas or emotional feelings from watching their movies? Do you spend any of your valuable time watching their movies? Are you entertained by their movies? If yes to any of these, then they DO influence your life, whether you want to admit it or not.

[Karenca]

138. Yes, I pay money to see a film.

2..No
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes

So, in other words, you must think actors should get a reference check on their personal lives before they are hired.
Why not athletes then, or models, or writers, or musicians, or even artists for that matter? Why not check everyone who has a recognizable name?

I answered questions, and still, NO--The actors DO NOT INFLUENCE MY LIFE. They entertain me, and their personal life is noone's goddam business.

[caty]

140. O.K.

"So, in other words, you must think actors should get a reference check on their personal lives before they are hired."

No, of course not.


"I answered questions, and still, NO--The actors DO NOT INFLUENCE MY LIFE."

You are still defending them---so they DO influence your life.


"They entertain me, and their personal life is noone's goddam business."

It is if it conditions you to accept bad behavior from people you pay to provide a service. In this case, the service of entertainment. But, if you don't care, then why should they.

[Karenca]

141. "It is if it conditions you to accept bad behavior from people you pay"

Right. So I'm going to stop paying my doctor because he cheated on his wife.
My professor, I heard that he's really mean to his neighbors----NYU, i WANT MY MONEY BACK!
And my hairstylist, wow what a wild life he has---that's it, I'm putting a stop payment on my check.

Maybe you're perfect.

No, wait, you're judgemental.

[caty]

145. No

I'm not perfect or judgmental. I'm just sick of looking the other way and accepting bad behavior in people as normal. We need to upgrade "normal".

[ghostsofgiants]

160. I don't entirely disagree with you, but I still assert that in the case of entertainers...

It is entirely possible (if we're on the topic of "won't somebody PLEASE think of the children?!") to teach kids that while a person might behave badly in one aspect of their life, it doesn't negate every other aspect of their life that might be positive (in the case of Pitt acting in good films and contributing to charity).

(Along those lines, however, I'd be interested to know your opinions of JFK and Bill Clinton.)

[ghostsofgiants]

98. Every time I get into one of these stupid fucking arguments I start hating myself...

Seeing their movies is rewarding their art, not their bad behaviour. In all likelihood a similar incident would have happened if no one knew who they were at all. It's not like any bad behaviour is predicated upon being a movie star. I don't happen to see why their private actions are any of my (or you, or anone else's) business.

[caty]

103. Why don't celebrities have to live up

to the same standards that we set for ourselves? This is why some of them think they can get away with murder and child molestation--and do. Michael Jackson still makes money every time a song of his is played on the radio or one of his CDs is purchased. O.J. is writing a book based on his crime---and some people will actually buy it. He will make money on his crime. Just because they are good looking and are charming does not mean they can lead unethical and unlawful lives. It just means that they can get away with it because we remain their fans.

[ghostsofgiants]

104. I give up.

Child molestation and murder go far beyond private lives. Having an extramarital affair does not. Nice try though.

[caty]

110. Where to we draw the line?

How unethical or unlawful do they have to be before you lose faith in them? If it is something done in their "private lives" and only one or two people get hurt, it's o.k.? If I'm going to admire someone, I want them to be worth admiring. If they have no self respect, I can't respect them.

[ghostsofgiants]

114. It has nothing to do with my faith in them.

In case you weren't paying attention, I'm of the opinion that their personal relationships are none of our business. Brad left Jennifer for Angelina? That's a shame, but it affects me in no way at all. (And if you think that ti's in any way comparable to murder and child molestation, you need to get some perspective.)

Which is why I'm saying leave their private relationships out of it and focus on their art and their charitable work. To ignore that stuff because of their persoanl affairs that affect them and only them is ridiculous.

[Kerrytravelers]

61. I thought the marriage was already broken up before he hooked up with AJ.

[caty]

65. No, it wasn't.

They were together when Brad had the affair.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

69. Unless you're friends with all of them, you really don't know exactly

how it all went down. I'm not defending any of them; I'm just saying it's not your place to judge and his personal life has no bearings on his skill, as an actor.

[Kerrytravelers]

70. I always take the tabloid gossip as less that factual.

In college, I interned as a reader for a film producer. This particular producer was quite popular in the late 70s and early 80s. The things that were written about him and his wife were terrible- and often, not at all true. He often commented on the complete tripe reported as fact. Since I don't know for sure, it's not my place to judge. For all we know, they were both having affairs, but Pitt's was made public. Who knows and quite frankly, who cares? Neither one are claiming to be the Moral Majority, calling others "sinners" while partaking in such things as, I dunno, sending IMs to teenage Congressional pages.

[caty]

89. What skill?

Brad just wears a different outfit and speaks different lines in every movie he makes. Being good looking does not make him a good actor. One cannot play themselves and call it acting.

[ghostsofgiants]

99. I GET IT NOW! YOU'RE JENNIFER ANISTON!

That's the only way someone can care so much about Pitt's personal life while thinking he's a bad actor.

[Divameow77]

85. You don't know that

were you there?

It appears that may have happened but even Jennifer herself has claimed she trusts Brad didn't sleep with Jolie, that it may have been more emotional then anything.

[LostinVA]

87. Not that you know

There are plenty of celerity gossip people who say they were broken up0 and SHE was fooling around, too. She just talked to the press where he didn't.

No one "breaks up" a marriage or is a "homewrecker."

If you don't like him, that's fine. But, Jennifer Aniston is just as "impure" as he is, per your definition of it.

And, I've seen too many hidden things in marriages to ever judge anyone about what happens in and to their marital life. Unless you are in the marriage, no one knows exactly what's going on.

[Glorfindel]

62. He's brilliant! "Snatch" and "12 Monkeys" showcase his talents

perfectly. He's a natural-born comic genius, wasted in wooden heroic roles like "Troy" (though he did look fantastic in the raw...) :9

[Floogeldy]

64. Please. Hollywood is a liberal bastion.

Don't bash actors or Hollywood.

Thanks,

Floog

[springhill]

72. It's just you.

[radwriter0555]

75. It's just you.

He's liberal, handsome, a great actor, chooses awesome roles, doesn't sell out, and his best friend is George Clooney.


AND he's HYSTERICAL in the Ocean's series!

He's a good guy. He's the new and improved Robert Redford.

BTW, he was awesome in Spygames.

[idgiehkt]

78. Hmmm...."the new and improved Robert Redford".

I like it, I like it. :)

[springhill]

105. Agreed........

And how in holy hell can you say he has no redeeming qualities? What, did he go out and murder someone? Or is he out there using his time, money and heart to help all over the globe with humanitarian efforts. Sheesh!

[GreenTea]

76. Overrated hack!

[wickerwoman]

79. His best performances are all put together in the editing room.

I remember seeing a movie, I can't remember the name but it might have been "Living in Oblivion" which was directed by someone who had just come off directing Pitt in "Johnny Suede" and he based one of the characters in the movie on Pitt. I've never been able to see him in the same light again.

Yes, he plays arrogant well but I strongly suspect that he's good when he's well directed and crap when he isn't.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

82. It's you. The guy can act. (nt)

[The Brethren]

83. I think he's a good actor

and like some of his films...but overall, he's overrated.

[Divameow77]

86. The best thing about Fight Club

is Brad Pitt with no shirt on :P

J/K the movie was good too.

[calico1]

88. I think he is a good actor. Not the best ever

actor, but he is definitely talented. Now Tom Cruise on the other hand....:eyes:

[Brewman_Jax]

90. I was impressed at his performance in "Sleepers"

That was the first time I saw him on film. He did a very good job. I saw it with a friend of mine, and that was the plan B choice. We were too late for the 1st choice, whose name I've since forgotten. He extended a money-back guarantee if I didn't like the movie. I was impressed. The above posters have cited his other notable performances.

Unlike some overrated hacks, he is worthy of praise. I wouldn't be surprised if he wins an Oscar someday.

[kwassa]

91. Wish I looked that ugly.

[Karenca]

92. Me too.

:sarcasm:

[Phillycat]

94. Yeah, he's hideous.

:eyes:

[Karenca]

111. That's some ugly set of abs!

:loveya:

[Mr. Blonde]

101. I had to laugh

on WWTDD.com the guy said he figured Brad Pitt could dress up as Dorothy for Halloween and be about the 3rd hottest woman he had ever seen.

[ThomCat]

123. Me too.

He's gorgeous.

I do think that his acting sucks in most of his movies. But he's such gorgeous eye-candy that I happily just stare at him for 90 minutes. :P

[peekaloo]

95. He's been in some really good movies but his characters seem to

all have similar mannerisms. Biting the lip, rubbing the head/hair from neck to forehead, over- exaggerated machismo (at least in the films I've seen).

He just can't get past being Brad Pitt, I guess.

[Zavulon]

97. It isn't just you.

There are plenty of actors who could have handled the roles he's getting such compliments for here.

[LynneSin]

100. He's got some skills and I think he's a better person with Angelina

I mean, before with Jennifer he was just all looks, but with Angelina he seems to want to do more to make a difference in this world

[Avalux]

106. Hmmm. I don't know about overrated hack -

but he doesn't do anything for me personally. He does have very pretty eyes but since he's gotten older, overall looks have dissipated. As far as acting; I don't think he'll ever be known as a great actor.

:hi:

[Deja Q]

107. Who?

:evilgrin:

[bridgit]

108. Ohwooh, you think you're special; Ohwooh, you think you're something else.....

Ok, so you're Brad Pitt...

That don't impress me much!
So you got the looks but have you got the touch?
(Now) Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much! - Shania ~

[ghostsofgiants]

117. God dammit, worst earworm ever.

[bridgit]

131. meh, you just go watch fight-club you, you...

contemporaneous pugilistic narcissistic blue and/or white collar neo-post-modern gladiator you :rofl:

[idgiehkt]

132. ooh, great idea for a Halloween costume

poor Shania...though even this isn't as bad as that black leather outfit she wore to sing at the Superbowl.

[bridgit]

133. dammit!! now *I* wanna buy a factory that makes pink smoke...

:cry: that is a cool outfit though ;) :hi: it looks like the kinda outfit the CEO of a pink cotton candy colored smoke making factory would wear into the boardroom, and that appeals to me :thumbsup:

[idgiehkt]

142. roflmao

oh god

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'm dying here...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

you kill me, lol

here's what the CEO wears to the funerals of the children that the pink smoke kills:

[NewWaveChick1981]

139. Errr... this thread took on a life of its own..

:yoiks: Glad I could entertain everyone...:hi: I guess this sorta kinda flamefest ranks up there with the Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel threads... :P

[idgiehkt]

143. worse, cause now we're onto Shania Twain's bad outfits

and that could seriuosly last all day, lol

:hi:

:)

[bridgit]

146. pft...

:spray: :thumbsup:

[idgiehkt]

147. here's some more just for you bridg

:)









:loveya:

[bridgit]

159. i like that #2 'get up on this' little ditty & i wear something like #3 int...

our bodega & 7-11's all the time :thumbsup: :hi: #1 looks like a missed casting call for that tacky-ass: Dallas, but #4 damn near makes it :loveya:

http://www.ultimatedallas.com

[Broken_Hero]

144. I think he is decent...

to great depending on what movie of his, you are watching. I actually liked him in Legends of the Fall...but 12 Monkeys was brillant IMO. Fight Club sealed the deal for me...his role as Tyler Durden was...great.

[NNadir]

148. I can't say I recall a single movie with him in it.

But I don't watch all that many movies.

Mostly he's a picture in the tabloids at the market for me.

[ghostsofgiants]

161. Then you're missing out on some good stuff.

[sendero]

153. I'm no movie expert...

.. but I think Pitt is a pretty good, even great sometimes, actor.

He is convincing in his roles. That's what it's all about ain't it?

As for his looks, I'd gladly trade my physical self for his. :)

[Generator]

154. It's just you

Besides the twit who cannot act and was on the worst show in American history-oh yeah-the ex-wife "America's sweetheart" he has never done anything wrong in my eyes. He's a great actor and supports gay rights and human rights- with a woman who is hot and my kind of woman. Oh and he doesn't even do it for me-not my type.

If you no likey the blondes, I understand. Try Interview with a Vampie. Long black hair, only time he was yummy for me.