Regarding The Green Mile, my wife put it best: "it was a tearjerker that failed to jerk any tears." We both liked it, but didn't find ourselves too involved emotionally (except for some scenes). Definitely a worthwhile rental, but I wouldn't say it affects this list.
Some would take exception with Forrest Gump. Many found it treacly. Not I, however. Nor you?
However, I'm surprised not to see Big on this list. It's tough to say which movie should get the axe to make room, though. Perhaps you could make it a "best 6" list? :)
I liked Forrest Gump. At times it did lay it on a bit thick, perhaps, but I think a great deal of backlash was generated when it defeated Pulp Fiction for the Best Picture Oscar. Sure, I think Pulp deserved the award more, but that's hardly Forrest's fault. I believe others try to read messages into the film that I'm not sure are really there. I like the film.
Big would indeed be number 6; I almost made this a top 6 list, but then decided not to. Perhaps I still well.
hi. I feel the green mile is a definate one to be watched and i am surprised that the toy stories were the top because in my opinion the brilliance of tom hanks is in his facial expression.
As to the Toy Story films being on top, this list is the best films that Tom Hanks plays a major role in, not necessarily the films that contain his best performances.
I think I have to disagree with Jim's wife. I didn't really see this movie as a tearjerker, and thus did not feel that the failure to produce any was a drawback to the film. I think it's a good solid story with some very good acting. David Morse is always a treat (see the comments in Greatest Supporting Actors.) Though it figures I'd like this movie - I'm always a fan of Stephen King stories that don't really get attributed to him (i.e. The Shawshank Redemption).
Hey, where's Joe Versus the Volcano or the Burbs? C'mon, they're both fine forums for Hanks' talent! ;)
I'm not a Philadelphia fan. I appreciate its theme, but, IMHO, the film is too clear-cut, simplistic, and predictable. I'm quite the fan of the director, but I suppose I'll stick with Something Wild, Melvin and Howard, Silence of the Lambs, and Stop Making Sense. Between Beloved and Philadelphia, Demme shows an admirable concern for social issues, but an inability to transcend stereotypes, preaching, and a very uncharacteristic stale reverence that sucks the life from these films.
I personally think the Philidelphia is one of his best roles. I think he was nothing short of billiant in that role. It's right up there with Forrest Gump and Private Ryan and besides he won an oscoar for the role.
P.S. The opera scene is perhaps the single best acting of the decade.
Regarding The Green Mile, my wife put it best: "it was a tearjerker that failed to jerk any tears." We both liked it, but didn't find ourselves too involved emotionally (except for some scenes). Definitely a worthwhile rental, but I wouldn't say it affects this list.
Some would take exception with Forrest Gump. Many found it treacly. Not I, however. Nor you?
However, I'm surprised not to see Big on this list. It's tough to say which movie should get the axe to make room, though. Perhaps you could make it a "best 6" list? :)
I liked Forrest Gump. At times it did lay it on a bit thick, perhaps, but I think a great deal of backlash was generated when it defeated Pulp Fiction for the Best Picture Oscar. Sure, I think Pulp deserved the award more, but that's hardly Forrest's fault. I believe others try to read messages into the film that I'm not sure are really there. I like the film.
Big would indeed be number 6; I almost made this a top 6 list, but then decided not to. Perhaps I still well.
Thanks for the view on Green Mile.
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L. Bangs
hi. I feel the green mile is a definate one to be watched and i am surprised that the toy stories were the top because in my opinion the brilliance of tom hanks is in his facial expression.
Thanks! I'll have to check it out at some point.
As to the Toy Story films being on top, this list is the best films that Tom Hanks plays a major role in, not necessarily the films that contain his best performances.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
I think I have to disagree with Jim's wife. I didn't really see this movie as a tearjerker, and thus did not feel that the failure to produce any was a drawback to the film. I think it's a good solid story with some very good acting. David Morse is always a treat (see the comments in Greatest Supporting Actors.) Though it figures I'd like this movie - I'm always a fan of Stephen King stories that don't really get attributed to him (i.e. The Shawshank Redemption).
Hey, where's Joe Versus the Volcano or the Burbs? C'mon, they're both fine forums for Hanks' talent! ;)
I'm wondering why Philadelphia is not on that list? Did you forget about it? If not offer up an explanation please.
I'm not a Philadelphia fan. I appreciate its theme, but, IMHO, the film is too clear-cut, simplistic, and predictable. I'm quite the fan of the director, but I suppose I'll stick with Something Wild, Melvin and Howard, Silence of the Lambs, and Stop Making Sense. Between Beloved and Philadelphia, Demme shows an admirable concern for social issues, but an inability to transcend stereotypes, preaching, and a very uncharacteristic stale reverence that sucks the life from these films.
And the opera scene was just too cheesy for me.
Sorry.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
I personally think the Philidelphia is one of his best roles. I think he was nothing short of billiant in that role. It's right up there with Forrest Gump and Private Ryan and besides he won an oscoar for the role.
P.S. The opera scene is perhaps the single best acting of the decade.
Well, you are right, he *did* win the Oscar for the role.
Of course, Kim Bassinger won an Oscar for LA Confidential, and she was easily the weakest part of that film...
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L. Bangs
Have you Seen 'The Money Pit'? its meant ot be good, what do you think of it, if youve seenit, im hoping to watch it
Hanks needs to play a character that is evil to the core. It is the one type of role he hasn't played so far.
That would be fun!
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L. Bangs