HELLO I AM AN AL PACINO POLL

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He drives me crazy more than half the time, the big scene chewing ham, but he was really quite good in the HBO production of 'Angels in America'. With a well enough written script, he plays a tolerably watchable asshole.

is this already posted on the thread? i'm too lazy to look. i basically love the fact that his recent stated reason for his shouty overacting is that he did it one time and no one told him to stop acting like an ass, so he just is going to keep doing it until some director finally tells him to reign it in a little. i like that kind of thing, it's like a marlon brando "fuck you i will do what i want" that really doesn't actually make for, like, quality family entertainment always but it's kind of hilarious nonetheless.

I'm not sure he ever shouts in Ocean's 13.

yeah, he's pretty restrained

I guess Mike Newell told him to can it on Donnie Brasco then (a sterling perf that gets no poll love).

guys, i'm just quoting the man, y'all can feel free to take your counterexamples to 1-800-AL-PACINOS-PHONE

and yeah, Angels in America is in his top 5 or 6 for sure. "NOWWWW you can have some pills!"

shit how did i miss this poll. no love for Brasco?

Thank fuck no-one voted for "Scent of a Woman"

that would mean the lurker is either blind or misunderstood poll question.

Then again, blind? No way.

wait so this is "name movie Pacino is hottest in?" or just "best pacino movie" ? question ain't clear.

i can't believe i never saw this poll, i would have voted serpico in a trice.

The best film missing from that list is Looking for Richard, I suspect.
-- Dr Morbius, Monday, 9 April 2007 16:48 (2 months ago) Bookmark Link

This is correct, I love that film. It has some of my favourite ever bits of filmic fun esp. when they are in Stratford upon Avon and the fire brigade turn up because iirc the film lights have set off the fire alarms at Shakespeares house and when they at a castle and comedy Englisher people are trying to look around while he's filming.

I also missed this poll and also would have voted Serpico. It's clearly a conspiracy.

You people must be shittin' me. Any Given Sunday???

I finally just saw Dog Day Afternoon, and it was fantastic. I am a huge fan of movies that take place in one small setting; I even tend to like not-so-good movies that use a small amount of space to good use (se: Panic Room, Phonebooth... embarrassing!). Also, that was the first I've seen Durning in any other role than Tommy's dad on Rescue Me, and I was so proud that I recognized him! HE looks completely different now! I have a newfound level of appreciation for Pacino.

Also, that was the first I've seen Durning in any other role than Tommy's dad on Rescue Me

waht

sorry, rephrase... first i've recognized him. i have probably seen him in other stuff. but also i don't see many movies.