I can't like Big because of the sex. It totally creeps me out.
These girls have the most beautiful dresses. And so do I -- how about that?
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
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§ ita § - Dec 23, 2007 4:29:23 pm PST #2956 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Steph L. - Dec 23, 2007 4:41:41 pm PST #2957 of 10000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I like Hanks in quite a few things-- Splash, Apollo 13, Toy Story, Bosom Buddies, and That Thing You Do, which he also did a fine job directing.
LOVED him in Apollo 13 (though my love for Ed Harris eclipses Hanks, really), but the ultimate Tom Hanks movie? One word: Dragnet.
Kathy A - Dec 23, 2007 4:45:50 pm PST #2958 of 10000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
LOVED him in Apollo 13 (though my love for Ed Harris eclipses Hanks, really)
Favorite Apollo 13 actors in ascending order: (4) Tom Hanks, (3) Gary Sinise, (2) Loren Dean (as the oh-so-hot EECOM guy who works with Mattingly to get the power-up routine in order), and (1) Ed Harris.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 23, 2007 4:58:10 pm PST #2959 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
So, Matt, Gerard Butler gay? Whattaya think?
Depends on how many falling stars I get to wish on in the next year.
Seriously, I can't tell... I've wondered, but that may just be due to wishful thinking rather than any real vibe I've picked up. The combo of him being from the U.K. and very much my type makes it too difficult for me to get a good read on him without actually meeting in person.
sarameg - Dec 23, 2007 7:18:26 pm PST #2960 of 10000
I don't care at all for Tom Hanks, but really enjoyed Charlie Wilson's War. I am a cold-war geek, afterall. I laughed out loud (ruefully) at the closing line of the movie. Partially since I'd heard an interview with someone where they were asked if the repercussions today of our involvement were at all alluded to in the film, and the guy dryly said "Oh, I think the connections are clear." and I wasn't sure if it was a half-assed cover or not. It wasn't.
Theodosia - Dec 24, 2007 2:32:57 am PST #2961 of 10000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I share Scrappy's love for That Thing You Do and am still impressed with Hanks' work on it.
Historically I'd say that Hanks has made more good choices for roles than not, but these last few years have brought his average way down from what it was.
Kevin - Dec 24, 2007 3:30:38 am PST #2962 of 10000
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
It wouldn't surprise me if he's offered more guff stuff than good stuff nowadays due to the age thing.
Personally, I don't mind Tom Hanks. The only time actors start to annoy me is when I know more about their personal lives than I do about their acting ability. Then instead of seeing a new character I'm sat thinking 'God, do they believe in aliens?'.
erikaj - Dec 24, 2007 8:50:44 am PST #2963 of 10000
Always Anti-fascist!
"That Thing..." was really cute.
Cashmere - Dec 24, 2007 10:32:30 am PST #2964 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I like Hanks. He strikes me as an actor who paid his dues and is a hard worker. He hasn't always made what I consider great choices in his roles but I like his range and have been impressed with his dramatic roles and depth.
That Thing You Do is one of my favorite movies and I like him in it.
Polar Express doesn't bug me, thank goodness, since Owen's watching it for the eleventieth time.
Liese S. - Dec 24, 2007 2:49:43 pm PST #2965 of 10000
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I love Tom Hanks, but I'm a total plebeian and shouldn't be referred to for issues of taste.
I'm so glad you all love "That Thing You Do" though! Because my boy Rick Elias did the music for it, and he is made of awesome underneath his standoffish exterior.