John Goodman appreciation thread

gimli2112

I been drinking so bear with me
Always liked this guy. Never been a fan of the Coen brothers but this actor made Barton Fink amazing
Just watched Red State (never heard of it before) Goodman is fabulous
very under rated actor imo

jooksavage

gimli2112 wrote: »

I been drinking so bear with me
Always liked this guy. Never been a fan of the Coen brothers but this actor made Barton Fink amazing
Just watched Red State (never heard of it before) Goodman is fabulous
very under rated actor imo

Phew. I thought John Goodman was dead when I saw this on Recent Posts.

Yeah he's great.

storker

gimli2112 wrote: »

I been drinking so bear with me
Always liked this guy. Never been a fan of the Coen brothers but this actor made Barton Fink amazing
Just watched Red State (never heard of it before) Goodman is fabulous
very under rated actor imo

Shaddup Donny.

Rumpy Pumpy

He was great in Argo.

Heisenbug

Brilliant in Argo. And more recently in 10 Cloverfield Lane. He's a brilliant actor and seems like he's good craic too.

Outkast_IRE

I don't think he is underrated though. He has always been given great parts in recognition of his talent. He has worked with alot of the best directors over the years.

JohnFalstaff

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

I don't think he is underrated though. He has always been given great parts in recognition of his talent. He has worked with alot of the best directors over the years.

Possibly underrated in the sense that his film roles have never been recognised by any significant awards? Never been nominated for an Academy Award as far as I can recall. His performance in 10 Cloverfield Lane was definitely Oscar worthy.

pixelburp

Heisenbug wrote: »

Brilliant in Argo. And more recently in 10 Cloverfield Lane. He's a brilliant actor and seems like he's good craic too.

That performance was stellar, and arguably got a little lost at the end of the years' various awards and gongs. Third act controversy aside, the film soared on the back of Goodmans character.

He's one of those actors who isn't necessarily a chameleon like his peers, but he's so charismatic and possesses such gravitas, he often commands most scenes by sheer force of will. If you haven't gathered, I'm a big fan; )

sydthebeat

I guess it's because he is so absolutely prolific. His TV work alongside his animation roles probably out number his numerous film roles.

I loved him in oh brother and the big Leb.

Brian?

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

I don't think he is underrated though. He has always been given great parts in recognition of his talent. He has worked with alot of the best directors over the years.

I think he's underrated by the general public. Rarely given a lead role. A bit like Phillip Seymour Hoffman in the early part of his career.

At this stage I can't see him moving on from supporting roles, but he's a fantastic actor. I am a huge Cohen brothers fan, they really should make a film around him at this stage.

KungPao

His performance in King Ralph was wonderful.

jimmycrackcorm

jooksavage wrote:

Phew. I thought John Goodman was dead when I saw this on Recent Posts.

RiP John Goodman. Can't be long now...

Sad Professor

jooksavage wrote: »

Phew. I thought John Goodman was dead when I saw this on Recent Posts.

Yeah he's great.

Same. Thread title edited.

Roar

If you will it, Dude, there is no dream.

artvanderlay

Big Lebowski will always be my favourite John Goodman role...he was great in Roseanne as well though.

"The Uzi...the Uzi???...you didn't think I was rolling out of hear naked did ya? Let's hit it dude, this is it. Let's take that hill!!!":pac:

Jobs OXO

RIP

Sexual Chocolate

Another fan here. Thought he was great in Sea of Love and in his small role in Flight.

ronnie3585

Like most, I loved his role in the Big Lebowski, however I thought he was absolutely superb in Tremé. The way he portrayed Creighton Burnette was amazing and his was the stand out performance of the entire series.

Syphonax

use to watch Roseanne when I was younger seem to remember him been very funy in that show, top actor and comedian.

John Goodman reminds me a lot of Robin Williams - not with frantic energy, but being able to be fantastically funny and goofy, but then put in a stellar turn as a really eerie and messed up in 10 Cloverfield Lane. Williams was the only other actor I can think of that could pull that off just as well.

Kunkka

The scene in the car park in The Big Lebowski will live with me forever