Alec Baldwin. Not that he was ever terrible, but he has become a thoroughly watchable performer. I loved him in State and Main and The Cooler, and he was outstanding in The Last Shot, which I watched last night. TLS is based on actual events where an FBI agent (Baldwin) poses as a film producer in order to nail some mobsters for racketeering. It also stars Matthew Broderick and a solid supporting cast, led by the always funny Joan Cusack. TLS is lightweight fun and it has one the cooler title sequences I've seen.

Seems like Alec Baldwin hasn't been given a fair shake. I'm not a big fan but I've never really had a problem with his acting. I think he's more suited for comedy than anything else. Maybe it's just because the other Baldwins do suck.

I'd have to say Robin Williams. Yeah, he can still be annoying at times but he has improved over the years.

I've never seen The Cooler yet. I hope it's released in Japan.

Alec Baldwin.....
I like The Hunt for Red October, but that was Sean Connely's movie. Sean Connely was great.
I saw Getaway, but I quit seeing it in first 40 or 50 minutes. I like original.
Ghosts of Mississippi was good. Good script, good casting. He was good in this movie.
Glengarry Glen Ross was awesome. This is my favorite movie.

I am not his fan, but I like his movies, except Getaway.


I think most improved actor is Jonny Depp. His early movies were beneath my notice. But his recent movies are very good. Now, I am always seeing all his new movies.

I think most improved actor is Jonny Depp. His early movies were beneath my notice. But his recent movies are very good. Now, I am always seeing all his new movies.

Good call, Kenji. He has certainly developed some 'chops' after a rather undistinguished early career.

I'd have to say Robin Williams. Yeah, he can still be annoying at times but he has improved over the years.

I thought he was great in his very first role as Technical Sergeant Garp and has been at least solid since. I just think that it took awhile before anyone figured out that he was capable of handling drama as well as his manic humor.

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I think most improved actor is Jonny Depp. His early movies were beneath my notice....

Kenji,
You get the award for most improved English! Way to go, Kenji, you should be proud. You are writing very well!

I thought he was great in his very first role as Technical Sergeant Garp and has been at least solid since. I just think that it took awhile before anyone figured out that he was capable of handling drama as well as his manic humor.

I can't remember TWA...LOL. I was going to init. the Garp movie but maybe I shouldn't. Anyway I always felt he was pegged as strictly a comedy actor and thought his transition into drama went very well.

I can't remember TWA...LOL. I was going to init. the Garp movie but maybe I shouldn't. Anyway I always felt he was pegged as strictly a comedy actor and thought his transition into drama went very well.

I agree totally, and The World Acording to Garp was great!


KRW

I can't remember TWA...LOL. I was going to init. the Garp movie but maybe I shouldn't. Anyway I always felt he was pegged as strictly a comedy actor and thought his transition into drama went very well.

And his performance in "One Hour Photo" is stunning. Quite effectively creepy!
(could be merely a well written character, though...)

Best of Robbin Williams is...

Goooood Moooorning Vietnaaaam!!!

Best of Robbin Williams is...

Goooood Moooorning Vietnaaaam!!!

I thought Robin Williams proved his acting ability in Awakenings and then again in Good Will Hunting. He is a much better dramatic actor than comedic actor, IMO.