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Al Pacino or Robert DeNiro... Who's better?
Posted: 2003-02-11 03:34pm
by Pistolero
The Godfather
Dog Day Afternoon
Serpico
Scarface
Simone (OK, bubble gum movie, but has Pacino in it, therefore it is good)
And lastly,
THE RECRUIT - Everyone: To the movies... NOW! What a kick ass flick!
I rest my case, your honor.
(Edited for title)
Posted: 2003-02-11 03:40pm
by Lord Pounder
You missed out the Devils Advocate. Have you ever saw a more convincing Satan, Also that about Carleto's Way? Basically Al has never been in a bad movie.
Posted: 2003-02-11 03:42pm
by Pistolero
Darth Pounder wrote:You missed out the Devils Advocate. Have you ever saw a more convincing Satan, Also that about Carleto's Way? Basically Al has never been in a bad movie.
Amen my brother! Can I hear an Allellujah? I do have this conflict, though... who is better, Pacino or DeNiro? Or is pure blasphemy to just utter the thought? *Soaks self in flame-retardant foam*
Posted: 2003-02-11 04:43pm
by Pablo Sanchez
You're comparing two actors with totally different styles. Pacino is all about intensity and power performance. Deniro is more subdued and quiet.
Posted: 2003-02-11 04:45pm
by The Great Unbearded One
"Are you talking to me? Is that what you're doing? Are you asking me a question? I dont see anyone else around here, so you must be asking me!"
I think we all know where my vote lies...
Posted: 2003-02-11 07:02pm
by Superman
How can you like that stupid "Devil's Advocate" movie? Utter rubbish! Keaneu Reeves can barely say anything that contains over two syllables, let alone act.
Pacino is good, of course. I just thout it was a cornball movie.
Posted: 2003-02-11 07:04pm
by Raptor 597
I like DeNiro better. Especially in Ronan.
Posted: 2003-02-11 07:57pm
by Slartibartfast
Robert is more kickass. Pacino is a better actor.
Posted: 2003-02-11 08:36pm
by weemadando
HEAT
A better example of these two ultimate bad-arses going at each other like rabid wolves you won't find.
Posted: 2003-02-11 09:15pm
by The Yosemite Bear
so it comes down to:
"Did you think that you could kill me !?!"-scarface
vs.
"Are you talkin' to me!?!" -Taxi Driver
Posted: 2003-02-12 02:47am
by Gandalf
DeNiro is by far the better actor, he has more of a style to himself.
Posted: 2003-02-12 03:08am
by Captain tycho
I thought they were the same person...
Posted: 2003-02-12 04:51am
by The Great Unbearded One
I dont think Rocky and Bullwinkle The Movie would have been half as good with Al Pacino
Posted: 2003-02-12 08:49am
by Dodge
Pacino for:
The Godfather I/II/III
Scarface
Scent of a Woman
Dog Day Afternoon
Carlito's Way
Heat
Sea of Love
De Niro for:
The Untouchables
Casino
The Deer Hunter
Taxi Driver
Ronin
Cape Fear (1991)
Analyze This
Brazil
The Mission
Goodfellas
Posted: 2003-02-12 09:03am
by Admiral Valdemar
Dodge wrote:Pacino for:
The Godfather I/II/III
Scarface
Scent of a Woman
Dog Day Afternoon
Carlito's Way
Heat
Sea of Love
De Niro for:
The Untouchables
Casino
The Deer Hunter
Taxi Driver
Ronin
Cape Fear (1991)
Analyze This
Brazil
The Mission
Goodfellas
AARRGGH! Can't decide!!!
*Head explodes*
Posted: 2003-02-12 11:44am
by The Yosemite Bear
It simply comes down too Tony Montoya vs. Travis Bickle...
Quick lets get a shitload of "white stuff" & hold Jodi Foster hostage.
Posted: 2003-02-12 11:48am
by DocHorror
You missed out the Devils Advocate. Have you ever saw a more convincing Satan, Also that about Carleto's Way? Basically Al has never been in a bad movie.
*cough* have you seen Angel Heart? DeNiro does it much better...
Though I voted for Pacino cos I like his acting & movies better...
Posted: 2003-02-12 11:48am
by Admiral Valdemar
The Yosemite Bear wrote:It simply comes down too Tony Montoya vs. Travis Bickle...
Quick lets get a shitload of "white stuff" & hold Jodi Foster hostage.
"Let me introduce you to my leetle friend!"
Posted: 2003-02-12 11:59am
by The Great Unbearded One
I dont think Pachino could have done RAGING BULL anywhere near as good!
Posted: 2003-02-12 12:09pm
by Zaia
Pacino. Those eyes... How many other actors can relay such intensity through their eyes alone? He's amazing.
Posted: 2003-02-12 12:10pm
by DocHorror
I dont think Pachino could have done RAGING BULL anywhere near as good!
But that counts for most films & actors...do you think Christopher Walken or Robert Duvall would have done Han Solo as well as Harrison Ford?
Posted: 2003-02-12 12:13pm
by Kuja
Deniro. His comedy is just so damn funny. I was hysterical watching Analyze This.
Posted: 2003-02-12 12:34pm
by BlkbrryTheGreat
Can't really say, from what I've seen they play very different roles in the films they are in.
De'nero tends to play the muscle in most gangster films and I don't really remember him playing any "brains/man behind the scenes" role.
AL on the ohter hand usually plays a role of the brains behind an operation, whether its in the Godfather of the Devil's Advocate.
I think they're both excellenct, but what your asking us to do is compare apples to oranges. Its like asking who is the better author, Aristotle or Steven King?
Posted: 2003-02-12 01:58pm
by Zaku-chan
Deniro, because I've seen more of his movies than Pacino.
Posted: 2003-02-12 02:09pm
by Soontir C'boath
I think this should really about preference of style instead of better. No two actors is really the same
I choose Deniro because I like his stuff and I never really seen Pacino much to really vouch for him.
Cyaround,
JAson