The guy has been a (fairly)big name in Hollywood, spanning decades now.
What tier would you slot him in?
What tier would you slot him in?
How do y'all rate John Travolta as an actor?
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In his prime in the right roles he was fantastic. Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Urban Cowboy. He has a swagger and coolness that very few can pull off as authentic.
Most of his other roles I never was blown away by and he just seems miscast to me.
Most of his other roles I never was blown away by and he just seems miscast to me.
bonfarr said:
In his prime in the right roles he was fantastic. Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Urban Cowboy. He has a swagger and coolness that very few can pull off as authentic.
Most of his other roles I never was blown away by and he just seems miscast to me.
This.
Between Welcome Back Kotter, Grease, Urban Cowboy, and Saturday Night Fever all in a short time, he was huge. And these are movies that affected pop culture at the time.
He's talented. I just don't know what role is right for him now.
He was great in Face Off as Castor Troy.
Great actor in his Prime
I liked Blow Out earlier in his career, too.
B actor, A- star
Acted straight for 50 years, so at least he is committed to the art
He's good at making Santa seem very creepy. That can't be easy to pull off.
He was a staple of movies I saw when I was a tween/late elementary through junior high years. Then I don't really remember anything he was in until well after I had left A&M, movies like Face/Off and Broken Arrow.
I think his swagger and coolness really showed in Get Shorty.bonfarr said:
In his prime in the right roles he was fantastic. Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Urban Cowboy. He has a swagger and coolness that very few can pull off as authentic.
Most of his other roles I never was blown away by and he just seems miscast to me.
bonfarr said:
In his prime in the right roles he was fantastic. Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Urban Cowboy. He has a swagger and coolness that very few can pull off as authentic.
Most of his other roles I never was blown away by and he just seems miscast to me.
Agree with this. Would also add that in Phenomenon, he showed a different set of skills. Really enjoyed that versatility.
Sadly as he's continued to have work done to his face, I've been too distracted to even get into the acting. I think it was Old Dogs where he looked like a cartoon character
He was a cool cat in a lot of roles
This character may be one of my favorites.
This character may be one of my favorites.
Brian Earl Spilner said:
He was great in Face Off as Castor Troy.
His ability to play Nick Cage was amazing.
Honestly always thought he was a very average actor….but his charisma and ability to make his characters fun more than made up for it….
I love all of his movies and roles but he's just ok as an actor. I think he does a great job but none of his roles make me go WOW WHAT A DISPLAY OF ACTING EXCELLENCE! But I like him.
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He was great in Hairspray, for what it's worth.
C@LAg said:
He is a barely passable actor who has a lot of charisma that makes the parts he plays entertaining to watch.
Man, I don't even have an opinion.
I always thought he did a nice acting job in Phenomenon.
I don't know about his acting chops, but he may be the most talented of his generation just due to Grease and Saturday Night Fever - throw in Pulp Fiction as well.
He had some iconic roles.
Someone needs to explain Scientology to me and how they all have these careers.
Someone needs to explain Scientology to me and how they all have these careers.
I really enjoyed him in The Punisher. Pulp Fiction was pure greatness.
Which is a more iconic signature move -- Travolta's dancing, Cruise's running or Pacino's unnecessarily raised voice?
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Rudyjax said:
He had some iconic roles.
Someone needs to explain Scientology to me and how they all have these careers.
It absolutely has to be some weird sex thing. No way they believe that nonsense.
He was also good roles outside the movies already mentioned in Civil Action, Thin Red Line, Look who's talking, Michael, Primary Colors, Carrie & Blow Out.
No, I mean, how do all of the actors that are in the church have suck a solid career?Milwaukees Best Light said:Rudyjax said:
He had some iconic roles.
Someone needs to explain Scientology to me and how they all have these careers.
It absolutely has to be some weird sex thing. No way they believe that nonsense.
Best Ten movie roles for me
1. Saturday Night Fever
2. Pulp Fiction
3. Urban Cowboy
4. Get Shorty
5. Grease
6. Phenonmon
7. Face Off
8. Swordfish
9. Hairspray
10. Primary Colors
1. Saturday Night Fever
2. Pulp Fiction
3. Urban Cowboy
4. Get Shorty
5. Grease
6. Phenonmon
7. Face Off
8. Swordfish
9. Hairspray
10. Primary Colors
HtownAg92 said:
Which is a more iconic signature move -- Travolta's dancing, Cruise's running or Pacino's unnecessarily raised voice?
John also had down smoking a Cigarette with the various antics required for the role
What? No mention of Battleship Earth - A love letter to Scientology?
maroon barchetta said:HtownAg92 said:
Which is a more iconic signature move -- Travolta's dancing, Cruise's running or Pacino's unnecessarily raised voice?
maroon barchetta said:bonfarr said:
In his prime in the right roles he was fantastic. Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Urban Cowboy. He has a swagger and coolness that very few can pull off as authentic.
Most of his other roles I never was blown away by and he just seems miscast to me.
This.
Between Welcome Back Kotter, Grease, Urban Cowboy, and Saturday Night Fever all in a short time, he was huge. And these are movies that affected pop culture at the time.
He's talented. I just don't know what role is right for him now.
saw a documentary on him and how insane it was going back and forth filming these iconic roles.
I wanna see our defense pissed off, not confused, maybe a little murder in their hearts
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