If That Actor/Actress Is In It..

[Lueda Alia]

Are there any actors or actresses that would make you watch whatever movie they're in, no matter how bad it may be?

I've watched some pretty bad movies just because some actors/actresses that I love have been in them. I'll try to make a list in a bit.

[alann]

I watched How To Lose Friends And Alienate People just for Simon Pegg. The movie was so bad.

[starseed]

I'm gonna go ahead and say no. There are times I'm more excited for a movie because of a particular actor (for example, I'm mostly excited about Terminator Salvation cause of Bale), but I don't think I'd ever follow an actor's career. Usually the movie has to interest me first, cast second. Some exceptions. I saw 21 cause of Spacey, saw Burn After Reading cause of the ensemble. But I still don't think I'm a follower.

[TalkShowsOnMute]

Christian Bale is one for me, also Clive Owen and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

[hailthewarrior]

I've gotten into the hype more for certain movies because of certain cast members... but I don't see a movie just because an actor. Though, like, I never would've watched LOST had I not been a fan of Dom Monaghan in LOTR and heard he was in it. Stuff like that happens occasionally.

[Smash Adams]

Edward Norton
see: The Hulk

Usually though it's not like a bad movie, more like an ok movie that I'm on the fence about seeing,but then I'm like oh nice Robert Downey Jr. is in this

[MIKEY_HORROR]

Lately its been Simon Pegg, Seth Rogan, Bill Hader, Jason Segel, and Jonah Hill who tickle my comedy fancy...

But I also watch pretty much every movie I find with Robert Englund in it (trust me there are some bad ones!!)..anything Tarantino signs off on...a big Vinnie Jones and Larry Bishop fan..Michael Madsen is another one I really like

[stayillogical]

I watched The Soloist on Friday for RDJ and it was terrible.

[Indoor Living]

I'm a huge Christian Bale/Wahlberg/and Apatow-cast fan. Anything containing them will pretty much do it for me.

[Lueda Alia]

Edward Norton
see: The Hulk

Usually though it's not like a bad movie, more like an ok movie that I'm on the fence about seeing,but then I'm like oh nice Robert Downey Jr. is in this
Yeah, that's what I meant. I don't really think I follow any actor's or actress' career, but I've definitely watched some (read: a lot of) movies because of the cast.

[TalkShowsOnMute]

Oh yeah, Paul Rudd too.

[Smash Adams]

Yeah, that's what I meant. I don't really think I follow any actor's or actress' career, but I've definitely watched some (read: a lot of) movies because of the cast.
Yeah me too, occasionally there will be a plot that sounds fascinating but I'd say about 9 times out of 10 I see a movie for its cast, well that's not entirely true sometimes I pick movies based on genres-like I'll be in the mood for a comedy or an action movie

[Lueda Alia]

Oh yeah, Paul Rudd too.
He'd definitely be on my list. I went to see I Love You, Man just because of him.

[andrewshungry]

tom cruise. i'm actually not joking. will always be a huge fan

[Drew Beringer]

Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds, Natalie Portman, Tina Fey, Jason Segal, Zooey Deschanel

[I am Mick]

If it has Zooey Deschanel, I'll watch it.

[Galedeep]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kristen Bell, Ryan Reynolds, Jason Segel, Robert Downey Jr., Johnny Depp.

I will also watch any movie that Kevin Smith had anything to do with.

[doyouhas?]

Emilie Hirsch

[Love As Arson]

http://sugarmrpoon.com/images/eggshen.jpg

[Adrian Villagomez]

I thought this thread was going to be the opposite: "If That Actor/Actress Is In It... Count Me Out." Guess I'm just a negative thinker.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

I am also a fan of a few "genre" actors like..

Bill Mosely
Ken Foree
Sid Haig
Michael Berryman
Felissa Rose
Asia Argento
Etc..

[stayillogical]

I watched Spartan for KB's small cameo and it turned out to be a decent movie.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I watched Spartan for KB's small cameo and it turned out to be a decent movie.

I really like that movie

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I don't really see a movie just for the actor/actress, but I always find Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Tom Hanks, and Tom Cruise (for the most part) to choose really great roles.

I follow directors a lot more than I do actors.

[Dirty Ernie]

Christian Bale is one for me, also Clive Owen and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Oh yeah, Paul Rudd too.

Yes to all, especially Rudd.

And Tom Cruise is a nut but I love his movies.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

Edward Norton, Owen Wison, Paul Rudd, and Jonah Hill.

[stayillogical]

I really like that movie

That was years ago so I vaguely remember it. I think I did like it. I just know it exceeded my expectations.

[Joe DeAndrea]

I used to be like this for Adam Sandler but nothing will get me to watch that Zohan movie.

[fallout1819]

Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd, Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Johnny Depp.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd, Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Johnny Depp.
Forgot DiCaprio.

[gloriousmuse]

At the top of my head:

Owen Wilson, Kristen Bell, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel, Jason Segal and Casey Affleck

[YoMusicSoFat]

Zach Braff. The Ex sucked so badly, but yeah.

[fallout1819]

I forgot Natalie Portman. Love her.

[YoMusicSoFat]

I forgot Natalie Portman. Love her.
Love her too. She's like proper clever. Plus she somehow manages to stay out of the limelight and not flash. Major props.

[deanster321]

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel, John Cusack, Christopher Walken... there are probably one or two others that aren't coming to mind.

[fiercetown]

I'll see anything with Kate Winslet.

[MADSTA]

Leonardo DiCaprio
Rachel McAdams
Emile Hirsch
Johnny Depp
Any of the Apatow crew (Rogen, Segel, Hader, Rudd, etc.)

[kianacarly]

Johnny Depp and John Cusack

[TheHoldSteady]

Paul Rudd for sure, and most of the Apatow cast.
Also Robert Downey Jr., Jason Statham, and... There's more, I just can't think of them.

Oh, and of course Adam Sandler.

[TheHoldSteady]

Oh yeah, and Jim Carrey.

[ashiex3]

I'll see anything with Kate Winslet.

Me too. I love her.

[yves.]

alan rickman, jason segel, james franco, johnny depp.

[terrycw89]

Pretty much everyone I thought of has been listed already (Apatow group, Kristen Bell, Jason Statham, Emile Hirsch, Kate Winslett...)

[TheRealMartian]

Brad Pitt for me. He's never in a bad movie. Sure Mr. and Mrs. Smith wasn't all too amazing but it wasn't bad and is watchable. I can't speak for his earlier movies though.

Paul Rudd is another for me, oh and DiCaprio.

[Montauk1222]

I thought this thread was going to be the opposite: "If That Actor/Actress Is In It... Count Me Out." Guess I'm just a negative thinker.
That'd be a good one too. Staying on subject of this thread mine are Zooey Deschanel, Will Farrell, Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Isla Fisher.

[TheHoldSteady]

That'd be a good one too. Staying on subject of this thread mine are Zooey Deschanel, Will Farrell, Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Isla Fisher.
Will Ferrell and Edward Norton for me too. Oh, and Ewan McGregor. Love him.

Also a more recent one for me has been Colin Farrell.

[terrycw89]

I'll also watch pretty much anything that Wes Anderson or his key group of actors (Billy Murray, Jason Scwhartzman, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Angelica Huston, etc) has something to do with.

[TheHoldSteady]

I'll also watch pretty much anything that Wes Anderson or his key group of actors (Billy Murray, Jason Scwhartzman, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Angelica Huston, etc) has something to do with.
Gotta love Owen and Luke also.

[stayillogical]

I just skimmed through S. Darko (Donnie Darko 2) and pretty much watched just the scenes with Ed Westwick. Purely superficial reasons.

[Montauk1222]

haha only thing I know about Ed Westwick is that we have the same birthday and that girls love him.

[Ailite]

Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson

[stayillogical]

haha only thing I know about Ed Westwick is that we have the same birthday and that girls love him.

He's so sexy. That's the gist of it.

[TalkShowsOnMute]

Forgot DiCaprio.

Yeah me too. And Natalie Portman too.

[Chris Fallon]

Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Kurt Russell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton and John Cusack for me. Even if the movie is some lame rom-com, I'll check it out because I like their personalities so much.

[MADSTA]

I just skimmed through S. Darko (Donnie Darko 2) and pretty much watched just the scenes with Ed Westwick. Purely superficial reasons.
I refused to see that movie, but for him I might.

[stayillogical]

I refused to see that movie, but for him I might.

It's worse than I thought. I'm warning you. I got the gist of things, and it's a huge WTF.

[mht]

Christian Bale- I was a big fan of him prior to the Batman hype, and loved all his movies, now since the Batman shit I don't really care to see him but shit like the Prestige, Equilibrium and Rescue Dawn I think are 10x more fitting for him than grunting in a bat outfit like a fucking idiot.

Keanu Reeves- This dude was my holy grail in high school thanks to the Matrix trilogy, fuck Lord of the Rings, no matter how shitty the roles he takes are today (see, the Day the Earth Stood Still, Street Kings), I still have to watch any movie with his name because he got me through high school entertainment wise and I feel like I owe him/hope he churns out something good again.

Jim Carey - Dude is a fucking legend, helped me through my child years with tons of laughs, thanks Ace. I will always watch anything with his name on it no matter how many steps he's lost or how shitty the movie is, he still makes me laugh, Yes Man and Fun With Dick and Jane are still okay movies, nothing like his older work but I mean, nothing will ever top him being on In Living Colour

Vince Vaughn - I pretty much like every movie he is in, even if Mr and Ms Smith was fucking garbage, he was still the best part. The Break Up is such an underrated movie and any male is a sissy fuck if you haven't enjoy that flick with your lady friend. Also his role in Into the Wild, pretty fucking cool.




obvious actors that I will watch anything they are in: Robert Di Nero, Jean Reno, Joe Pesci, Woody Harrelson - none of these guys never really made a movie I didn't at least like so no care ever and will watch anything they slam their name onto. But all the actors I named have some sort of growing up attatchment/influence, so I can't say I actually enjoy any new(er) actor of the last 5 or so years. Most of it, like these Apatow guys churning out the same fucking comedy 10 times a year are so fucking shitty in my opinion.

[chris1152]

Steve Carell.

On the flip side, I refuse to see anything that has Ali Larter in a lead/prominent role.

[williek311]

Daniel Day-Lewis

[a speedo model]

Edward Norton, Clive Owen or Matthew Perry.

[eraserhead]

I think all of mine have been mentioned already

[TheHoldSteady]

There's so many of them.
I keep thinking of more and I see other people's posts and it reminds me of more.

[anamericangod]

I just skimmed through S. Darko (Donnie Darko 2) and pretty much watched just the scenes with Ed Westwick. Purely superficial reasons.

Terrible movie.

Edward Norton, Clive Owen or Matthew Perry.

These.

[TheHoldSteady]

Terrible movie.



These.
I'm gonna watch it, just to watch it, but I expect nothing more than shitty.

[ashiex3]

I'll also watch pretty much anything that Wes Anderson or his key group of actors (Billy Murray, Jason Scwhartzman, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Angelica Huston, etc) has something to do with.
Jason Schwartzman is one of my favorites.

[stayillogical]

Terrible movie.



I am flabbergasted at how a script like that gets the green light. Or how anyone at all would agree to be apart of making it.

And to add another example, I watched Down In The Valley for Edward Norton and wow, that movie was awful.

[anamericangod]

I am flabbergasted at how a script like that gets the green light. Or how anyone at all would agree to be apart of making it.

And to add another example, I watched Down In The Valley for Edward Norton and wow, that movie was awful.

Money is money.

[stayillogical]

Hire a script doctor for christsakes.

[bouttogetfancy]

christian bale, elizabeth banks, paul rudd, cillian murphy, bill hader and ryan reynolds

[fallout1819]

Edward Norton, Clive Owen or Matthew Perry.
my best friend adores matthew perry and she made me see 17 again because of him. absolutely awful. yet she refuses to see terminator: salvation.

[nhoium]

Kevin Spacey, John Cusack, Ralph Fiennes John Malkovich, Jason Bateman and any of the Apatow mafia.

[MADSTA]

my best friend adores matthew perry and she made me see 17 again because of him. absolutely awful. yet she refuses to see terminator: salvation.
Who the hell goes to see 17 Again for Matthew Perry?

[fallout1819]

Who the hell goes to see 17 Again for Matthew Perry?
My friend is OBSESSED with Friends. Chandler is her favorite.

[TJ Wells]

Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Clive Owen, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Sam Rockwell, Robert Downey Jr., Danny McBride

I go to movies more based on directors than actors.

[TJ Wells]

My friend is OBSESSED with Friends. Chandler is her favorite.

Is that Alison Haislip in your avatar? If so, I AGREE 100%. I love her so much and I think she has better chemistry with Kevin.

[samsara]

I used to be like that but now not so much.

[fallout1819]

Is that Alison Haislip in your avatar? If so, I AGREE 100%. I love her so much and I think she has better chemistry with Kevin.
Yep, that's Alison. Agreed. Kevin seems to like Alison more than Olivia too. I hope Olivia quits and Hailsip gets to cohost AOTS.

[TJ Wells]

Yep, that's Alison. Agreed. Kevin seems to like Alison more than Olivia too. I hope Olivia quits and Hailsip gets to cohost AOTS.
Plus it doesn't hurt I have a huge crush on her. Olivia's hot; Alison is pretty.

[fallout1819]

Plus it doesn't hurt I have a huge crush on her. Olivia's hot; Alison is pretty.
Alison is adorable. She's also funnier.

[phil19]

kate beckinsale. worst being laurel canyon

[whoaisame]

I love a lot of Edward Norton's stuff.

[YoMusicSoFat]

Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Clive Owen, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Sam Rockwell, Robert Downey Jr., Danny McBride

I go to movies more based on directors than actors.
Same with the Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling thing (due to my girly obsession with The Notebook). And same about the director thing cuz a film is nothing without a good director. Anything Danny Boyle has directed I watch.

[Charles777]

Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen.

[Lueda Alia]

Shia LaBeouf is definitely up there for me. Paul Rudd, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock and Isla Fisher always make me want to watch their movies, too.

[TEAMRAMROD]

Johnny Depp, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christian Bale.

[popdisaster00]

Tom hanks
Philip seymour hoffman
will smith
ed norton

this is basically just a "favorite actor" thread haha

[TEAMRAMROD]

Tom hanks
Philip seymour hoffman
will smith
ed norton

this is basically just a "favorite actor" thread haha
Yeah pretty much.

[fadedmemories]

The Fratpack and the Apatow crew.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Clive Owen, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Sam Rockwell, Robert Downey Jr., Danny McBride

I go to movies more based on directors than actors.

This. For instance, I am still dying to see The Limits of Control despite all of the negative reviews it's getting because of my adoration of Jarmusch.

[HBdoubleJ]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sam Rockwell, Ben Foster, Audrey Tautou, Lizzy Caplan.

And after seeing Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, I ended up adding everything Kat Dennings to my Netflix Que.

[Wolf I Am!]

anything morgan freedman is in is usually good

[Dirty Ernie]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sam Rockwell, Ben Foster, Audrey Tautou, Lizzy Caplan.

And after seeing Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, I ended up adding everything Kat Dennings to my Netflix Que.

JGL and Foster are entirely underrated. Maybe not in here but in the world.

[radiofriendly]

call me sentimental, but Tom Hanks is usually always a good bet...sans the Da Vinci Code...

[Lueda Alia]

call me sentimental, but Tom Hanks is usually always a good bet...sans the Da Vinci Code...
I like him in most movies, but yeah, that one was just so boring. I was so excited for it too. Oh well.

[MADSTA]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sam Rockwell, Ben Foster, Audrey Tautou, Lizzy Caplan.

And after seeing Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, I ended up adding everything Kat Dennings to my Netflix Que.
Love 'em.

[TBSowns524]

JGL and Foster are entirely underrated. Maybe not in here but in the world.

Foster has really impressed me in a few movies.

Anyways, I used to see anything Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell were in but I'm a little more picky with them now. Right now I guess i'd see anything Apatow based. For me though like others have said, cast will sway me for movies I'm on the fence for. I mean I'll prolly see Terminator Salvation because of Bale, but if I thought it be a huge shit heap and he was in it, I prolly wouldnt see it.

[Ben09]

James McAvoy

...Penelope sucked so much ass.

[Lueda Alia]

Sandra Bullock is another actress that could probably make me watch anything.

[xxmannequin]

John Krasinski.

[bouttogetfancy]

James McAvoy

...Penelope sucked so much ass.

haha I didn't even touch that movie

[Smash Adams]

So we all have certain people that no matter how terrible a movie is, we can say to ourselves "______ is in it at least they'll be good"
For me it would be
John Cusack
Kevin Spacey
James Franco
Kate Winslet

probably more, just all I can think of off the top of my head

[TJ Wells]

I'm more of a director person, but:

Ryan Gosling
George Clooney
Matt Damon
Carey Mulligan
Mark Ruffalo
Sam Rockwell
Leonardo DiCaprio

[williek311]

Bill Murray

[marrost]

Guy Pearce

[Brian vs Shark]

I'm more of a director person, but:

Ryan Gosling



this x100000

[DryEarth]

Kevin Spacey is just brilliant.

[Derka Derka]

Samuel L Jackson

[JawsTheme182]

Leonardo DiCaprio
Natalie Portman

[hello299]

Jason Segal

[vivatoto56]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/7425117/Zooey+Deschanel+4ie85eb.jpg

...And Mr. Gosling.

[mike_aaron]

Sean Bean
Matt Damon
Robert DeNiro

I know there's more, but they are the first that come to my mind.

[Star Slight]

James Franco
Robert Downey Jr.
Ken Marino
Paul Rudd
Donald Glover
Patton Oswalt

[zachff]

Matt Damon
end.

[Carolina.Alex]

Morgan Freeman.

EDIT: Also, see my avatar.

[bridgeofeldin]

Ethan Hawke

[ohitsmark]

Milla Jovovich.

[colorlesscliche]

Will Ferrell.

[im_FINK]

Bill Murray

Agreed.

Mark Wahlberg, too.

[Battle Hymns]

Harrison Ford.

Han Solo + Indiana Jones + Dr. Richard Kimball + Mr. President + many more.

[Momo32T]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Penelope Cruz.

[MADSTA]

Leo, Johnny Depp and JGL are my main three.

[BornUnderPunches]

Tom Hanks.

[DeviateRogue]

Matt Damon
Ethan Hawke
Will Ferrel
Seth Rogen
Michael Cera
Tom Hanks
Morgan Freeman

[xapplexpiex]

Leonardo DiCaprio
Natalie Portman
and Bill Muarry, John Cusack, and Kate Winslet.
I know they were already said, but I hate quoting a lot.
Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts are good as well, but they have their fair share of flops.

[yeknom]

phillip seymour hoffman
guy pearce
daniel day lewis

probably add bill murray.

[jwicklun]

Paul Rudd
Bill Burray
Kristen Bell
Steve Buscemi

[Unique Dragon]

Will Smith
Ed Norton

[poppa Q]

Michael Jordan

[CTMarshall]

Brad Pitt
Matt Damon
George Clooney
Ewan McGregor
Michael Cera (stop hatin')
Jason Bateman

[notoaststereo]

Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Clint Eastwood
Jack Nicholson
Edward Norton
Clive Owen
John Cusak

[showmethefever]

Paul Rudd

[JesusV2]

My friends and I are considering seeing Going The Distance for Charlie

[circasuicide]

http://dvdmedia.ign.com/dvd/image/gangsofny_460_3.jpg

the man can act.

also:

philip seymour-hoffman

[thesollopsist]

Paul Rudd
Simon Pegg

[showmethefever]

My friends and I are considering seeing Going The Distance for Charlie

I'm also in that boat.

[rob_mylo]

jason bateman
ricky gervais
paul rudd

[tonighttonight0]

Jeff Bridges
John Goodman

[gabrielthespic]

Edward Norton
Luke Wilson
Sinbad

[mattyrocks]

george clooney.
rachel mcadams.

[mattyrocks]

Edward Norton
Luke Wilson
Sinbad


you being serious?

[Croggs]

you being serious?


Someone's never seen House Guest or First Kid.

[mattyrocks]

Someone's never seen House Guest or First Kid.


ha no ive seen both those flicks. i just wasnt sure if you were being sarcastic or not.

sinbads stand up is pretty funny as well.

[*crying stars*]

George Clooney
Matt Damon
Tom Hanks
Jason Segel
Paul Rudd
James Franco
Jason Bateman
Michael Cera (don't know when doing the same role became a bad thing, especially when it's working. Also, very few actors AREN'T type-cast)
Marion Cotillard
Kate Winslet
Christian Bale
Jesse Eisenberg
Sandra Bullock
Anne Hathaway
Meryl Streep

and, of course, my future husband, Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

<-----

Oh, it is love.

[Love As Arson]

Robert Downey, Jr.is generally good in most of his films.

[Croggs]

ha no ive seen both those flicks. i just wasnt sure if you were being sarcastic or not.

sinbads stand up is pretty funny as well.

haha I wasn't the guy that made the original quote. I'm assuming (at least hoping) sarcasm.

[mattyrocks]

haha I wasn't the guy that made the original quote. I'm assuming (at least hoping) sarcasm.


ha fuck i hate it when that happens.

but im kinda hoping he was being sincere cause i just admitted to sinbads stand up being funny.

[Star Slight]

John Cazale, because he was a fucking bawse

[LiquorAndDick]

Tom Hanks.
Liam Neeson.
Michael Caine.
Vera Farmiga (you've got to support the wife in whatever she does)

[sjb2k1]

Natalie Portman.

[tyramail]

jennifer tilly, steve carell, meryl streep

[Charles777]

Paul fucking Rudd and Ellen Page

[apresnuledeluge]

Vin Diesel

[lindZ629]

Tom Hanks
John Cusack
Ryan Gosling
Rachel McAdams
Amy Adams
George Clooney
Paul Rudd

[floormaster925]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/Umphreak/ChristopherWalken.png
by default...he's in everything...

[williek311]

Jackie Chan

[a speedo model]

Robert Downey Jr
Harrison Ford
Matt Damon
Tom Hanks

[wall e]

John Cusack, Simon Pegg, and Robert Downey Jr.

[Ben09]

James McAvoy

[ctmk]

matt damon
leonardo dicaprio
JGL
Jon Hamm
ben affleck
russel crowe

this thread makes me look like a homo

[beth danger]

Leo, Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, Ricky Gervais

[drawndead]

Jennifer Aniston, and Rachel McAdams

[Jake Denning]

Adam Sandler

[gabrielthespic]

you being serious?

haha. I have yet to see a sinbad movie I dislike. He can be very cheesy but it's Sinbad is the man.

[mjr20]

Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Leo, Cusack, JGL, Damon

[Lueda Alia]

I made this exact thread a couple of months ago. Way to go, Ian.

Going to merge the two now.

[mattyrocks]

haha. I have yet to see a sinbad movie I dislike. He can be very cheesy but it's Sinbad is the man.


i like him. i just thought sinbad was the last actor i expected to see. and its not like hes in very many movies anyways.

[mattyrocks]

I made this exact thread a couple of months ago. Way to go, Ian.

Going to merge the two now.


i think you got swagger jacked.