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UgatzStugots t1_j9t2k0r wrote

Reply to comment by AgentUpright in What is your honest opinion on Leonardo DiCaprio acting by Leather-Climate3438

Leo becomes Calvin Candie in Django Unchained, he's totally different from any other role, same goes with his role as Danny Archer in Blood Diamond or his role in Gilbert Grape.

Tom Hanks role as Forrest Gump or his role as Cap. Miller in Saving Private Ryan are completely different too.

It seems to me like you rate someone higher just because they put on a bunch of make-up or put on a different voice. I think it's more impressive when an actor can just be believable and give a genuine performance.

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AgentUpright t1_j9tig04 wrote

None of the roles I was thinking of hinge on the makeup they wear.

Oldman as Commissioner Gordon is completely different than Oldman as Stansfield in Léon or Oldman as Smiley in TTSS.

Bale isn’t wearing any prosthetics in Newsies or American Psycho but the two characters couldn’t be further apart.

Olivia Coleman in That Mitchell and Webb Look might as well be a different actress from the one who appeared in Broadchurch or The Crown.

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UgatzStugots t1_j9tp4dp wrote

Then I misunderstood your thoughts.

I still disagree about your point that Hanks, Dicaprio Washington, Adams etc play all their roles the same way though.

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