Share the actors and actresses under 50 whose careers you think will become legendary, linking back here at The Bumbles.Two of the Bumbles' choices -- Michael Cera and Sean Penn -- were so spot-on that the bar is set rather high for the rest of us. But here I go with my predictions …
George Clooney (Age 49) There's something so familiar about his screen presence. Is it because he's the next in line, after first Paul Newman and then Robert Redford, the current superstar who uses his influence to get films made about important topics? Michael Clayton and Good Night and Good Luck make me think so. Or is he the new Cary Grant? Every time I see him on the red carpet, I think George looks born to a tux like no man since Grant. Or is he this generation's Burt Reynolds, brightening the TV talkshow circuit with jokes about his sex appeal and his less than stellar start on TV. Remember him as Roseanne's boss? Perhaps George Clooney isn't the next anyone -- maybe he's the first George Clooney. Like a really hot Tom Hanks, he draws us to him with charisma and seems familiar because no matter what the role, he's good company.
Julia Roberts (Age 43) I like her. No matter what she's doing -- from doomed young mother to hooker to crusading legal assistant -- I find myself rooting for her. She's always fresh and funny. The same can be said about those other two American Sweethearts, Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston, but while I would go out of my way to see a movie a starring any of the three, Julia Roberts has the most impressive body of work. Is she a better actress or a simply better judge of material? I don't know, but whatever it is, she'll be the one who's remembered in decades to come.
Leonardo di Caprio (Age 35) Robert Pattinson, take note! It wasn't all that long ago th
at it was Leo's face decorating girls' lockers and dreams. It was right after that movie about the boat, remember? He wasn't content to be a heartthrob and he resists even being a romantic leading man. Instead he turns in one terrific, complex performance after another -- whether it's The Departed or Revolutionary Road or Inception. His movies challenge us, and his performances soar.
Angelina Jolie (Age 35) Like Elizabeth Taylor before her, Angelina's romances and beauty fuel her persona. And, like Liz, she's making a name for herself with her humanitarian work. I think it's that combination of sex goddess and earth mother that makes her stick. (Even though, of all these stars, she's the one I can't stand.)
Leo is in my list. I agree with your list though even if Leo is the only actor we have in common. =) This is a great topic. Thanks for suggesting it!
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G E O R G E!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great list, and I totally agree with what you said about Angelina Jolie.
I love George Clooney and not just because he's so good looking! He's extremely talented as an actor and a director. He makes great choices as both an actor and a ddirector and is willing to take risks.
ReplyDeleteLeonardo DiCaprio and Julia Roberts are great choices, too. Leo has a wonderful range s an actor and seems to enjoy trying different types of films which Is nice to see!
Thank you for choosing this awesome topic!
~ Amy
I think Angie does too much fluff - too many action flicks. She has the talent, I just feel that she takes too many blockbuster roles that don't allow her to show off much more than her looks. But she's got plenty of time to make that up to us.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all of your choices today. Great topic!
I had to laugh when I got down to Angelina Jolie. I really don't like her, though I do give her props for her charity work.
ReplyDeleteBut Leo, oh my Leo. Yes, I had a photo of him on my wall in high school...
Laughing at Kwiz. Somehow I knew she'd have that reaction.
ReplyDeleteBorn to a tux indeed.
I can't believe I didn't think to put George, Leo or Julia on my lists!! Excellent choices, Gal :o)
ReplyDeleteLove your choices, well except for Angie. My dislike for her makes it hard for me to admit she's talented.
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