Most Overrated Actors II 

Sandler in Uncut Gems and Punch Drunk Love is great! He's a talented actor and simply CHOOSES to display it on rare occasion, which he has a right to do.

I saw an interview with Katherine Hepburn in her older age. She said of Meryl Streep..."I don't enjoy her films, she counts to ten between her lines." It's soo true, if you watch Meryl, you will see it.

Julia Roberts will always be overrrated.

An unpopular opinion on this there is not really overrated or underrated actors just conscious or unconscious biases that predisposes us to judge certain performance's differently

Audrey's actually in a sense a victim of her looks and fragility. But no way she's overrated.The Nun's Story, Two for the Road, Wait Until Dark, The Children’s Hour all of them proves she's capable of playing roles that are different from those people often attach to her name. As for Sandler, I think playing a safe bet just proves he's nowhere near the best comedian actors of his generation, let alone actors overall. Long ago I'd say something similar about Jim Carey but then he made Truman's Show and more importantly ESOTSM, a masterpiece in which he showed glimpses of that comedic note that always goes with him, but elevated it to a fantastic level. Sandler could never do that.

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The thing about Will Smith is that while I agree that he wants to be a leading man in blockbusters, his choices have in the long run hindered him in that pursuit. If you look at other leading men from the 90s who have had lasting careers (Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leo DiCaprio, etc.) they've all been willing to take risks and play against type in a way that Will was never willing to do. Because of that, they established a perception that they at least had the ability to play complex characters, which I think even today is key to a long and consistent career as a blockbuster star. If you look at some of the big blockbuster films of the past 2 decades, a lot of them had leading men characters who were vulnerable or in moral grey areas (i.e. the Daniel Craig James Bond movies, Nolan's Batman, Iron Man, Logan, The Bourne series etc.). Even non-franchise blockbusters like Inception, or Tarantino's more recent work have characters who aren't your typical 90s action hero who can do no wrong and always saves the day. Will seems to have missed this, or just isn't willing to break from his 90s persona. IMO, it's why many of his movies that were supposed to be blockbusters were mostly met with 'meh' reactions.

Outside her more renown roles, Audrey goes pretty deep in "The Nun's Story" and "Two for the Road," for two examples. "War and Peace" is also worth a look for a pitch-perfect Hepburn performance.

I love Bill Murray, and I agree he's perfectly suited to the deadpan sensibility of Wes Anderson's characters and their dialogue. I think recently he's only been in there for the cameo roles which is fine to for laughs, but I do wish he could have one last sizeable WA performance. I particularly love him in Rushmore and of course Life Aquatic. He's quite effortless at bringing the melancholy to his downhearted characters, like where he says "I'm a little bit lonely these days" in Rushmore, or "I wonder if it remembers me" in Aquatic. You don't know whether to laugh, smile or even tear up a little.

There are two types of good artists: 1. The ones who prove their value and surprise us on rare occasion. 2. The ones who have a lifetime of achivements, whose long carreer is a display of talent. We are intrigued by the first ones and we tend to get bored of the second ones in time. With the first ones, we never know the real scope of their ability and that could be alluring; with the second ones, we're always expecting them to push themselves and exceed everyone's expectations and we're unfairly disappointed if they don't. While the first ones are simply good artists, the second ones are what we call masters because the more they excell at something, the higher the expectations and the more it takes to live up to them. Adam Sandler is an example of the first type and Meryl illustrates the second one.

I also think part of the appeal of Audrey Hepburn was that she was genuinely a very kind and caring person, which was rare and still is rare in Hollywood.

Ever since that poll and this video I've realized how often actors are typecast and basically play themselves

So glad to see the growth you and your channel have made. Here's to many more.

Zendaya,Jennifer Lawerence,Timothee Chalamet,Tom hanks

Hey, I just wanted to say that I am a big fan of your portrait work. Their faces are a little distorted in a way that makes it look as though you’ve caught them in a candid moment rather than an iconic one. I feel life-force in them. Certain folk could train a thousand years and never capture that, so good on ya :)

I don't like how actors are elevated above crew. Fuck that. They need to eat humble pie. Actors on the same level as gaffers and grips etc. Every person is more or less equally important in a collaborative art form. If any needs elevation, it is writers.

She hasn't done anything useful in the 25 years since, but Streep in Bridges of Madison County is truly one of the great works. So pure.

Hows someone gonna declare Bill Murray "The Most Successful SNL alum of All-Time" when *EDDIE MURPHY* exists?

Seth Rogen, James Franco, and all the other lame actors who hang out with him in those stupid teen comedies.

Completely nailed your defense of bill fuckin Murray. I cherish that man

Timothy Chalamet Edit: 2 minutes in and we're already talking about him hahaha

Currently, I have to say Rami Malek.

I thought Adam Sandler had 0 talent until Punch Drunk love came out. I fell in love with the movie and his performance. Bill Murray I have always loved, beginning at his small role in Tootsie.

Robert Downey Jr--at least in his post-prison career. It's been nothing but a money grab.

The prolonged wrestling fight in Jules Dassin’s “Night and the City”. It’s filmed brilliantly, and the fight itself is both brutal and comical.

Totally agree about Bill Murray, 'master of the deadpan'. Wonderful sardonic humour in Lost in Translation, Groundhog Day and Broken Flowers amongst others.

Audrey Hepburn is Hollywood GOLD you can't judge older actress by there performances in older films with the same lens you use now. She was stunning and at that time, the standard for women in film has changed over the years....But Audrey so amazing for her time and really stood out. Go back and watch some older films of the time she top all of them. She shines on film was just so stunning to watch.

Completely agree. I'm glad Margot Robbie was mentioned because she really irks me. Everyone acts like her Harley Quinn is just _tops,_ but honestly it feels so 'one note' to me. Her "Jersey" accent constantly slips in and out but even besides that, she *just can't act.* It's CRINGEY watching her overacting pass as an "acceptable" performance, but sadly she seems is always considered the "best thing" about these films and is always given the most focus. I feel like she gets a lot of passes _just because_ she is a "cute" blonde wearing tight, revealing clothes.

Jared Leto! So many people have told me I look like him (especially in Spain I've heard the sentence "Te pareces al Mr Nobody!" so many times!) but I HATE THAT GUY AND I HATE HIS WORK!!!! Damn!

Brittany Murphy was the best part of Sin City really sad when she passed away

I've noticed Timothée Chalamet before it started. He had a short role in Homeland. And then his role in Beautiful Boy made me cry - I thought after watching it "how is he capable to do that in that age?" Let's hope that at some point he will do what McConaughey did, just stop for two years and play out another book about The Lincoln Lawyer.

Holy shit yes. Brittany Murphy would've been a deadly Harley Quinn

The fact that she says that she is unsure of Chalamet's performances to make an opinion when hes already gotten a number of roles already proves their point about him being overrated lmao PS Margot Robbie has been a leading woman for probably a year longer than Chalamet so......

you should really do the time stamp for each question

thank u for defending Sandman. dude was robbed in 2020. should've won it all for Uncut Gems. and yeah his performance in Punch Drunk Love is so underrated. he was great in The Meyerowitz Stories as well.

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Well, I think that Meryl is so often thought of as GOAT, or close to it, because she can play both Sophie in "Sophie's Choice" and Miranda in "The Devil Wears Prada." She can play Julia Child in one movie, and turn around to play Margaret Thatcher in yet another. She plays in the Charlie Kaufman/Spike Jonez "Adaptation" then turns around and makes the David Hare/Stephen Daldry "The Hours." I mean, come on. And that is simply scratching the surface.

Dead on re: Margot Robbie. She’s an incredibly beautiful woman and sadly that’s boosted her acting reputation.

I think Margot robbie is basically a bond girl that has a great agent. I like her because she's magnetic but she's a movie star not really an actor.

Re: Audrey Hepburn. You should see Two For The Road with Albert Finney. She really acts in that

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Leo DiCaprio for me. He can act yes & did some really good roles early in his career. However I've come to realize his schtick is just to choose the most eccentric roles to play. Seems like characters that are eccentric might just be easier to play & more subtle, nuanced characters would really flex his acting chops.

I disagree with Timothée Chalamet. I think he's a promising young actor. I can't wait to see what he can do in "Wonka."

I'd nominate George Clooney for overrated actor. Most of his filmography just seems to serve his public image/persona.

Hepburn was a better actor later in her career than she was in her perceived "prime". She's far better in Wait Until Dark than she is in her earlier work. Isabelle Huppert, Jennifer Jason Leigh, & Juliette Binoche are far more deserving of the "greatest actor" reputation than Meryl Streep.

Hey Maggie! Would you ever consider reviewing "Cloud Atlas"? I think it is the most underrated film of the 2010s and it is one of my all time favourite movies.

For me it would have to be Tom Hardy, I just don't think he's as cool or as intense as people think he is.

Paul Rudd. He seems like a nice guy, but I always just see him and not the character. Can't figure out why, but I just feel like it's a little underwhelming most of the time.

At the end when you said under-rated my first thought always goes to John Garfield. Died way too young at 39 and was unfortunately blacklisted. Body and Soul is one of my all time favorite films

About Will Smith, I think he´s a good actor - love "I am legend" - but he plays too safe all the time. He even said in a recent interview that he always thinks of what other people will think - unlike Jaden, who he called "fearless". lol

Most overrated actors: Harrison Ford, Bela Lugosi, Ian McKellan, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson.

Hepburn is fantastic in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I love the novel, and while the film tones down much of the brutal nature of Golightly's existence, Hepburn really does inhabit the part and makes it her own.

Not being sure what potential Timothee Chalamet has.. probably means that he hasn't shown much of it

Maggie, have you been watching the Chucky tv series?

I love Timothy Chalamet not sure of his versatility though, he’s great in roles like ladybird and the French dispatch. Liked him a lot in call me by your name too. Dune he was fine but I agree it wasn’t a unique type of role

Breakfast at Tiffany's was a role she held her own in and didn't need to be molded or changed. The people in that film gravitated to her because of that independece.

In my opinion Milla Jovovich is one of the most overrated actresses in my opinion. She gets way to much credit for playing in The Fifth Element when the movie came out over 20 years ago.

“What about Bob” is a Fucking classic!

Audrey Hepburn was amazing in the children’s hour. I think that one was different and showed what she could do

Sean Connery - his range of acting is incredibly narrow and he basically plays the same character in all his movies while relying on his Scottish brogue and association to Bond to carry the role.

I loved Margot as Harley Quinn and I think she's good actress, we'll get to know in her next projects, but if you want different actress to play Harley Quinn I'll say Jodie Comer, her character in Killing Eve is like Assasin Harley Quinn and what an actress call me crazy fanboi but I think she has potential to be GOAT, she need some recognition, she was amazing in The Last Duel I felt she should've got Oscar nomination.

Would it be ok for a underated actor? I will give it a try. Mel Gibson! Braveheart he deserved the Oscar. We where Soldiers and The Patriot. That is just 3 great movies he acted in. I bet a lot of you will disagree. Why? Because so many judge him on his personality and religious beliefs.

You should review BENEDETTA by Paul Verhoven.

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Will Smith I thought was good in I Am Legend

Bill Murray has two characters: Loud-mouthed, obnoxious but often deadpan funny guy, and reserved, depressed, mostly deadpan funny guy. He has a cult fan base but he hasn't been a draw for the wider public for 30 years. I think peak Eddie Murphy was better, both as a conedian and actor. His performance in the 'straight' parts of Beverley Hils Cop is outstanding.

Matt Damon - It almost always looks like he’s acting to me, I can’t get lost in his performances. There are a few exceptions but overall I think he’s quite bad.

You know what you're doing and I'm here for it.

Good take on Timothee

Have you seen Bill Murray in BROKEN FLOWERS? Really worth seeing.

What was that film?....where Audrey was a school teacher accused of (wow...this word...tofay?) an affair with another woman, and her "loveress" confessed her eriotic feelings for her?

Bill Murray as Big Ern in Kingpin is one of the most underrated comedic performances.

*ZENDAYA ZENDAYA ZENDAYA* oh my goodness it drives me crazy. “Overrated” doesn’t mean “bad” - I like all her performances - but people buzzing about her like she’s some great revelatory talent and beauty just baffles me. She’s a decent-looking ex-child star who’s still built like an 11-year-old and is a really good actress. That’s where it starts and ends for me. I’m totally baffled by her hype.

The Rock and Ryan Reynolds

I'm late, but Maggie Gyllenhaal. I get a feeling like she's trying too hard. I am never able to believe her character. Particularly in Dark Knight I hear a lot of praise for her.

“He went for the boxing office.” Will Smith needs to channel his Brando.

Meryl Streep is not overrated. I use overrated a lot btw and some of my faves have giving performances underserving of the praise but Meryl is A FANTASTIC actor and does most things so well. She can be subtle, she can be over the top, she can be safe, she can take risks. She can do anything. Sophie's Choice was a GAME CHANGER amongst what Hollywood actors could do. Sissy is probably one of my favorite actors as well and she has a lot of respect amongst actors, it's just she hasn't done anything really that great recently, but most people know Carrie and Badlands so... Glenn and Sissy are the two actors that match Streep in my opinion. Actors such as Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon are overrated beyond belief. The older she become the safer? Mamma Mia may be corny film but her taking the role was not risky. Many thought it was a ridiculous casting and she delivered. The Devil Wears Prada has probably become her signature role in the last 20 years.

How is Ricki Flash a safe role for Meryl, a middle aged serious actress? It’s insane..

Channing Tatum is over rated. Hes a wooden actor Where as jai courtney is incredibly under rated and has so much range but hes always called the poor man's Channing Tatum. Re: I agree that Meryl Streep is over rated

I know Robert Pattinson is working very hard to shed his sparkly vampire image but he just doesn't seem to be able for me in the way Elijah Wood or Daniel Radcliffe have.

I like to focus on what I like about actors. They provide magic for the world.

THis is a much better list and i agree with most of these. other overrated actors of past and present: some actually terrible: John Wayne Judi Dench( if she wasnt british most wouldn't care as much), John Malkovich, Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, Don Cheadle, Julia Roberts.

Agree with Meryl Streep as far as modern movies. She literally mumbles and basically whispers in The Devil Wears Prada.

I’ve never understood why Nicole Kidman is so highly regarded. She’s given some good performances but overall she’s pretty bland. I think Cate Blanchett and Toni Collette are much better

Has to be the guy in “Sideways.” Can’t even think of his name. Is that even the name of the movie? Whoa, that Audrey Hepburn! We must have that mug on the screen! And Merle became a cartoon. “Death Cab.”

Audrey hepburn had incredible performances.my fave,wait til dark

LUV your absolute true movie history/intake/intelligence/viewpoint like very few! Will Smith, the Pursuit of Happyness literally in my top 10 (granted the subject very close to ‘home’) movies and performances ever

We do not criticize Bill Murray

Chalamet is totally overated, the fact that you compared him to Heath Ledger not for his chops in acting but for his gestures only proves that he is far from being a strong actor.

Bill Murrays “Where the buffalo roam” doesn’t get enough attention I actually think it’s a great film and fucking hilarious.

Benedict Cumberbatch. I'm sure Tumblr would lynch me for daring to put forward his name. Well, they would if it was 2011. I'm certain they've moved onto the latest big thing. 😅

What's the film where Audrey is accused of being in an affair by a student who has no clue, of being in an affair with another woman?.....amd her peer confesses her love for her? No.....Audrey was the then new woman....as was Dean the then 1st new age, emotional man

Leonardo Dicaprio and Brad Pitt.

Who's overrated? All of them... They are all STARS! Movie Actors have to be both actor & star. What's an actor with out a stage? But calling them "Stars" is like calling them saints, and saints they are NOT! I like to think Tashiro Mifune is the greatest Actor/Star, as he is a chameleon, who is always still recognizable, despite his dynamic characterization. He can play a short young man, a tall young man, an old man (I Live In Fear), a John Wayne hero or a slick Cary Grant type... Mifune is rightly celebrated as a great artist, but most people do not know his name, so is he a star? MAYBE MIFUNE IS OVERRATED!!!! I love Barbara Stenwick for the roles she plays, but that's the part, not Stenwick... Stenwick was an ok actress. They always give her parts that are like a soliloquy: The writers always give her over the top statements to the audience. I think Helena Bonham Carter is a great actress, but I always forget her name, so she can't be called a star... IMHO

Does anyone find all these "overrated ___ underrated ___" topics somewhat distasteful? It's not enough to say you like or don't like certain filmmakers, but you also have to put down others who rate them differently from you. If you don't like somebody, then gee, a whole mass of people out there MUST be overrating him. That is a hubris-boosting mechanism right there, guys. Just say you like or don't like certain actors and why, then move on. You gotta have the right mindset to do film criticism. You are reviewing movies, not the thoughts of other movie watchers, which you have no way of knowing anyway unless you can read minds.

Im a good actor. For instance, a lot of times I act like I give a shit but I really don't. My not giving a shit is very underrated. That's not my only acting talent but I don't want to give away too much.

Thanks for responding to my choice. 🖤

I love Bill Murray in Broken Flowers.

Robin Williams comedic roles never connected with me. He was just an old dude doing jokes from the 70s that was painful to watch. Great dramatic actor, terrible comedic actor.

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