Al Pacino or Robert DeNiro... Who's better?

Pistolero · Post by **Pistolero** » 2003-02-11 03:34pm

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)

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2003-02-11 03:40pm

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.

Pistolero · Post by **Pistolero** » 2003-02-11 03:42pm

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*

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2003-02-11 04:43pm

You're comparing two actors with totally different styles. Pacino is all about intensity and power performance. Deniro is more subdued and quiet.

The Great Unbearded One · Post by **The Great Unbearded One** » 2003-02-11 04:45pm

"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...

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-02-11 07:02pm

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.

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2003-02-11 07:04pm

I like DeNiro better. Especially in Ronan.

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-02-11 07:57pm

Robert is more kickass. Pacino is a better actor.

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-02-11 08:36pm

HEAT

A better example of these two ultimate bad-arses going at each other like rabid wolves you won't find.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-02-11 09:15pm

so it comes down to:

"Did you think that you could kill me !?!"-scarface

vs.

"Are you talkin' to me!?!" -Taxi Driver

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-02-12 02:47am

DeNiro is by far the better actor, he has more of a style to himself.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2003-02-12 03:08am

I thought they were the same person...

The Great Unbearded One · Post by **The Great Unbearded One** » 2003-02-12 04:51am

I dont think Rocky and Bullwinkle The Movie would have been half as good with Al Pacino

Dodge · Post by **Dodge** » 2003-02-12 08:49am

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

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-02-12 09:03am

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*

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-02-12 11:44am

It simply comes down too Tony Montoya vs. Travis Bickle...

Quick lets get a shitload of "white stuff" & hold Jodi Foster hostage.

DocHorror · Post by **DocHorror** » 2003-02-12 11:48am

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...

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-02-12 11:48am

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!"

The Great Unbearded One · Post by **The Great Unbearded One** » 2003-02-12 11:59am

I dont think Pachino could have done RAGING BULL anywhere near as good!

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-02-12 12:09pm

Pacino. Those eyes... How many other actors can relay such intensity through their eyes alone? He's amazing.

DocHorror · Post by **DocHorror** » 2003-02-12 12:10pm

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?

Post by **Kuja** » 2003-02-12 12:13pm

Deniro. His comedy is just so damn funny. I was hysterical watching Analyze This.

BlkbrryTheGreat · Post by **BlkbrryTheGreat** » 2003-02-12 12:34pm

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?

Zaku-chan · Post by **Zaku-chan** » 2003-02-12 01:58pm

Deniro, because I've seen more of his movies than Pacino.

Soontir C'boath · Post by **Soontir C'boath** » 2003-02-12 02:09pm

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.

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