This one for the ladies...  

hee-hee....and think of the massive fur balls he would cough up....LOL

Tell us how you really feel already.

Brosnan was a character actor for sure, but I do not believe that Ford can be compared this way. He has done too many diverse roles in movies....

Plus, it's not like there really is a man trasping around in caves, running for ancient artifacts that are boobytrapped by ancient tribes and be that afraid snakes as well as being a HOT professor who brings up class attendance by his hotness....okay what was my point...oh yeah.. Fantasy is a wonderful thing sometimes.....and Indiana fits the bill.

You didn't like Patriot Games, or The Fugitive....

Hi again,

Patriot Games and The Fugitive were good films, but they're also good examples of Harrison Ford's one-dimensionality.

All he had to do was play his own regular serious-faced self.

Which is as well, because that's about his limit.

Any role which requires a bit of humor or romantic interest really strains credibility. The guy just isn't a natural actor - he's good in roles which match his limited grimacing repertoire, but is badly placed in anything with more depth than that.

Similar to Pierce Brosnan - way too reserved and serious for anything more than a serious, doggedly-determined action role (which the Bond movies gave him).


If you want to see a REAL actor with incredible versatility and depth, I'd suggest someone like John Lithgow or even that other old Bond favorite, Sean Connery (who managed to convincingly act the part of a Russian submarine commander, complete with Scottish accent). But I'd say Lithgow is the more talented f the two, if pressed for a choice.

Ford is probably a good choice for a geriatric toy-boy, so long as it's strictly limited to the imagination. He's probably too cranky for it to work in real life.

How you know I work with old people....geriactric boy toy LOL

Well, I guess I can see some of your points on depth as an actor...and mainly it was through yoiur mentioning of Lithgow. It is very hard for a comedian to cross over into serious roles....which makes me think of Steve Martin in Grand Canyon (seen that one?). It definitely says a lot about them as actors. But on Pierce he will always be and probably only be best at his Remington Steele moments (which was a tv knock off of the Bond movies.)

But hey, this is the year of Retro (as I put it at work) and I am all about retro stuff. And I have to admit all things I loved as a kid are coming back not only Jones, but and you can bash me if you want New kids....haha

You seem to know a little about movies and cinema stuff. You ever take a film apprec class? I loved it when I took mine....real eye opener haven't been able to just watch a movie since....

Hi again,

You make a good point mentioning Steve Martin. He's actually done a lot of good work and has shown some depth - I particularly liked his effort in Trans, Planes & Automobiles where he starred with the late John Candy. Although it was primarily a comedy (and a hilarious one it was at that!)I reckon he displayed just about the full spectrum of possibilities in that role, and he did a superb job.

Robin Williams has also shown quite a bit of talent, even taking on the role of villain in a couple of films.

But John Lithgow astounds me - that guy is a consummate professional, taking it to the limit in any role you give him. Whether funny guy or psychotic killer, or anything in between, Lithgow handles the job effortlessly and convincingly. I'd have to give him a 9.5 out of 10 for talent, because he does what he does by acting, not by flexing muscles or by being photogenic.

You've piqued my interest with your mention of film appreciation courses. I've not seen anything on that subject before. Is there some sort of online reference for that particular occupation? I imagine it would be a wonderful way to make a living if one was so fortunate, though possibly a little precarious.

Yeah, I can tell you would get into a film apprec class, because of how you focus on certain things. I loved it, I only took it as an elective in college, but found it very interesting...I'll check and see if they have anything online about that...they prob do, they have it for everything else....
And my fav lithgow character on 3rd Rock....I miss that show sooooo much.
Martin is a comedic god in my eyes....esp his yrs on SNL with Gilda Radner...