| thomasquinn 32989 09.03.2007 08:20 |
Screw the good-guys, who have to fit the psychological blue-prints necessary for the audience to identify with them. We all know how much more freedom is involved in creating a bad-guy character. So who is your favorite, and why? Mine is: Stansfield (Gary Oldman) in the film "Léon (The Professional)" by Luc Besson. Why? Gary Oldman manages to convey the absolute madness that controls Stansfields every action with subtle actions such as the way he moves and the strained tranquility of his voice; though he is a rather small, thorougly un-muscular figure, he has a menacing appearance throughout the film. I would say that anyone who hasn't seen the film should, if only to see this brilliant actor portray this brilliant evil figure. |
| Rick 09.03.2007 08:26 |
Voldermort, he's everywhere! |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 09.03.2007 09:01 |
<font color=blue>Rick wrote: Voldermort, he's everywhere!isnt she the woman on countdown? in seriousness,does Marv from sin city count as a bad guy,or is he more of an anti hero? if he doesnt count then its got to be the child-catcher in chitty-chitty-bang-bang. he scares the crap out of me now and im in my late 30's! evil,pure evil!! |
| Eviltwin 09.03.2007 09:15 |
You can beat me with the cliché stick if you want, but ever since I first saw Scarface...I've always thought Tony Montana was the most realistic ruthless dude ever. He scared the shit out of me. Nice post by the way TQ. |
| Mr.Jingles 09.03.2007 09:20 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: Screw the good-guys, who have to fit the psychological blue-prints necessary for the audience to identify with them. We all know how much more freedom is involved in creating a bad-guy character. So who is your favorite, and why? Mine is: Stansfield (Gary Oldman) in the film "Léon (The Professional)" by Luc Besson. Why? Gary Oldman manages to convey the absolute madness that controls Stansfields every action with subtle actions such as the way he moves and the strained tranquility of his voice; though he is a rather small, thorougly un-muscular figure, he has a menacing appearance throughout the film. I would say that anyone who hasn't seen the film should, if only to see this brilliant actor portray this brilliant evil figure.Gary Oldman was fuckin' ace on 'Leon'. I rarely feel blown away by an acting performance, but Gary Oldman hit the ball out of the park playing Stansfield. Anthony Hopkins playing Hannibal Lecter is obviously another one that truly deserves an honorable mention. There's not much to say about how awesome was Mr. Hopkins' performance. Joe Pesci playing the ruthless mobster Tommy DeVito was scary. One type of villain that I really seem to like are the slick, quiet, and clever bad guys. Al Pacino as Michael Corleone on The Godfather was just classic. I also loved Ian McDiarmid playing Chancelor Palpatine on Revenge Of The Sith. It doesn't get more bad ass than making Darth Vader your bitch. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 09.03.2007 09:44 |
<font color=blue>Rick wrote: Voldermort, he's everywhere!:-DDDDDDDDDDDD. |
| Poo, again 09.03.2007 10:53 |
I know this is about movies, but The Dark Lord Sauron still beats all of those mentioned above. |
| john bodega 09.03.2007 12:12 |
You guys are amateurs. Basil Rathbone. In any movie where he was less-than-upstanding. |
| John S Stuart 09.03.2007 12:55 |
By a country mile - Paul Bettany in 'Gangster No.1' (Released 2000). This contains the most violent scene I have ever seen in any movie - yet oddly enough - there is no actual violence on the screen. For pure blood lust and revenge, it would be hard to beat Bruce Lee's (UK title) 'Fist Of Fury' (US 'The Chinese Connection'). |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 09.03.2007 13:16 |
John S Stuart wrote: For pure blood lust and revenge, it would be hard to beat Bruce Lee's (UK title) 'Fist Of Fury' (US 'The Chinese Connection').I love Bruce Lee's movies. He seriously can kick some ass. [= |
| .DeaconJohn. 09.03.2007 13:56 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: Mine is: Stansfield (Gary Oldman) in the film "Léon (The Professional)"Would you believe that this is also the first person that came to mind when I read this question in the topic list? I'm a little shocked! It was the first thing that popped into my head - I then proceeded to think too much about the question. So I shall agree with you! |
| .DeaconJohn. 09.03.2007 13:57 |
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| yamaha 09.03.2007 17:15 |
Tim Currey. That man has never played the hero. |
| KillerQueen840 09.03.2007 17:32 |
Probably Hannibal Lecter. He's one smart twisted bastard. Or Dracula. Although in the old version, he didn't seem so tough. |
| Matias Merçeauroix 09.03.2007 17:56 |
Groucho Marx PURE EVIL |
| Carol! the Musical 09.03.2007 18:40 |
yamaha wrote: Tim Currey. That man has never played the hero.* Curry He's part of the Butlers and Villains assocation. |
| Lisser 09.03.2007 19:09 |
I loved what's his name in Gladiator....crap I can't remember his name for the life of me. I'm old. Joaquin...something? help.... |
| goodco 09.03.2007 19:35 |
Since this is a Queen ng.... Cody Jarrett (Cagney) in 'White Heat' "I'm on top of the world, ma" or Cagney in 'Public Enemy', or Cagney in....... |
| Matias Merçeauroix 09.03.2007 19:47 |
Lisser wrote: I loved what's his name in Gladiator....crap I can't remember his name for the life of me. I'm old. Joaquin...something? help....Joaquin Phoenix? |
| sparrow 21754 10.03.2007 00:35 |
the bad guy in The patriot.....i cant remember his name but hes a mean mutha. |
| Nathan 10.03.2007 04:58 |
Sparrow wrote: the bad guy in The patriot.....i cant remember his name but hes a mean mutha.Colonel William Tavington, played by Jason Isaacs. |
| 7 seas of Rhye 10.03.2007 09:33 |
Sparrow wrote: the bad guy in The patriot.....i cant remember his name but hes a mean mutha.I know!! He killed Heath Ledger!! :(((( |
| sparrow 21754 10.03.2007 15:53 |
yeah! on both! ^^^^ yeah hes the meanest i can find so far. also i dont like the stepmother in Ever After :( shes really evil. |
| Lisser 10.03.2007 22:07 |
Valensian Sky Surveillance wrote:Yes...thank you!! Where's my IWBTLY video??? I'll settle for audio too ya know. I'll probably never stop bugging you about it either..haahahahhaaLisser wrote: I loved what's his name in Gladiator....crap I can't remember his name for the life of me. I'm old. Joaquin...something? help....Joaquin Phoenix? ;) |
| YourValentine 11.03.2007 16:41 |
My favourite bad guy is Alan Rickman as Sheriff of Nottingham in "Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves", he is amazing. Another favourite is John Tavolta in "Pulp Fiction". |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 11.03.2007 17:29 |
YourValentine wrote: My favourite bad guy is Alan Rickman as Sheriff of Nottingham in "Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves", he is amazing. Another favourite is John Tavolta in "Pulp Fiction".rickman was also good in die hard |
| ***Marial-B*** 12.03.2007 08:28 |
Tom Cruise as Lestat in "Interview with the Vampire" was really nice, of course Antony Hopkins as Hannibal, And Jack Nicholson, but I can't decide in which film :P |
| eenaweena 12.03.2007 08:50 |
Sparrow wrote: yeah! on both! ^^^^ yeah hes the meanest i can find so far. also i dont like the stepmother in Ever After :( shes really evil.that's Anjelica Huston. yeah, she's the ultimate evil person, for women. for men, i have to say scarface from texas chainsaw. oh. any bad guy version played by jack nicholson. and Lucius and Draco Malfoy. i don't hate voldemort. i love to hate the malfoys. |
| Mr.Jingles 12.03.2007 09:59 |
Alan Rickman as Snape in the Harry Potter flicks is the only actor that truly catches my attention. |
| john bodega 12.03.2007 10:54 |
Oh come ON people!! ALAN RICKMAN!?!? Here's why he's not the best villain of our time, or any time : link |