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arcsine 12-30-2020 11:52 AM

There is no other actor that could say the phrase "My man." in so many different yet impactful ways.

rcooled 12-30-2020 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevej37 (Post 11160287)
The movie 'Flight' is my favorite.

I liked him in these two...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1609359833.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1609359833.jpg

stevej37 12-30-2020 12:37 PM

He's similar to Tom Hanks......only takes on good movies.

sammyg2 12-30-2020 03:11 PM

I really like his work, but my opinion of him tanked a little after he did American gangster.

He portrayed Frank Lucas as a smooth talking sophisticated businessman, when in reality he was a ruthless, uncivilized and uneducated murderer and low-life.
It seemed to me like he was lying to the audience.

This is how Denzel portrayed Frank Lucas:

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This was the REAL Frank Lucas:
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LakeCleElum 12-30-2020 03:15 PM

Flight, Training Day and "Man on Fire" are my Fav's......

stevej37 12-30-2020 03:24 PM

In 'Flight' he played an ordinary man with an addiction problem. A very believable role that he played to the max.
His bad guy/hero roles in other movies are all similar....but good.

sc_rufctr 12-30-2020 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herr_oberst (Post 11160591)
I thought you were a Tom Cruise super fan?

Mr Cruise is not on the same level as Denzal. I'm sure Tom makes more money but Denzel makes better movies and he'll take risks that Tom wont.

Bob Kontak 12-30-2020 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 11161027)
Mr Cruise is not on the same level as Denzal. I'm sure Tom makes more money but Denzel makes better movies and he'll take risks that Tom wont.

Pfffft. B grade actors.

There can be only one at the top.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1609381742.jpg

sc_rufctr 12-31-2020 05:40 AM

Just in case anyone was wondering...

- The watch Denzel wore in both "The Equalizer" movies was the Suunto Core All Black SS014279010.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1609421962.jpg

slow&rusty 12-31-2020 06:11 AM

Man on fire is brilliant and having Christopher Watkin play his mentor was also brilliant.

speeder 12-31-2020 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak (Post 11161127)
Pfffft. B grade actors.

There can be only one at the top.

There can only be one top poster at a time and it's you. :D

Having known Danny for exactly 35 years, (the year he became an actor), I can say that he is head and shoulders above Denzel as being a great guy.

ckcarr 12-31-2020 08:30 AM

I got one of those. Don't really recommend it for the real world. Always hard to read, batteries go fast. Watch band breaks constantly. It's now also all beat up and scratched from sandstone. I keep fixing it up with my black Harley-Davidson touch up paint.


Quote:

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 11161357)
Just in case anyone was wondering...

- The watch Denzel wore in both "The Equalizer" movies was the Suunto Core All Black SS014279010.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1609421962.jpg


Pedro '84 Coupe 12-31-2020 09:11 AM

Loved Glory. He was also very good in A Soldier's Story and Cry Freedom

gsxrken 12-31-2020 11:11 AM

I like his movies too. He does always select a dignified, quietly-competent character for his roles, but frankly I like those sort of movies anyway. I have no idea who he really is as a person. He’s also older than I thought (66). Him and Liam Neeson (68) probably should start turning down bad-ass roles.

Zeke 12-31-2020 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Synergizer (Post 11160272)
If you want to be disappointed, meet your heroes.

Probably some truth in that. I avoid the very rich and famous. Nothing to see, move on.

Bob Kontak 12-31-2020 11:53 AM

He demonstrates the coolness factor differently than Cruise.

I enjoyed Flight because his character had so many unfavorable flaws and he finally owned them. Book of Eli is probably my favorite but if I watched all of his flicks back to back that would probably change.

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stevej37 12-31-2020 11:59 AM

From the movie 'Flight'

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Bob Kontak 12-31-2020 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeder (Post 11161537)
There can only be one top poster at a time and it's you. :D

Having known Danny for exactly 35 years, (the year he became an actor), I can say that he is head and shoulders above Denzel as being a great guy.

Cool. Happy New Year, Denis and to all you guys.

If you get a chance ask him to text me and let me know what he says.

widebody911 12-31-2020 12:05 PM

I too am a Denzel fan (too bad I can't afford one)

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sc_rufctr 12-31-2020 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckcarr (Post 11161556)
I got one of those. Don't really recommend it for the real world. Always hard to read, batteries go fast. Watch band breaks constantly. It's now also all beat up and scratched from sandstone. I keep fixing it up with my black Harley-Davidson touch up paint.

Just to be clear this has nothing to do with the Chinese people.

I made enquires when the movie first released on Blu-Ray but the watch is "Made in China".
As a general rule: If I have to buy Chinese made I always look for the second hand option.
... If I can't find that I wait and ask myself... "Do I really need it?"

I avoid buying Chinese made products regardless of the owner of the company and I've been doing that for decades.

(Yes I have a smart phone. I bought it new because buying a smart phone second hand is not an option IMO.)


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