Guy Pearce
10 sample films:
Lawless
Memento
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Proposition
The Count of Monte Cristo
The King’s Speech
Lockout
The Hurt Locker
Prometheus
L.A. Confidential
Lawless
Memento
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Proposition
The Count of Monte Cristo
The King’s Speech
Lockout
The Hurt Locker
Prometheus
L.A. Confidential
or
Mark Ruffalo
10 sample films:
You Can Count on Me
Margaret
13 Going on 30
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
What Doesn’t Kill You
Shutter Island
The Avengers
The Last Castle
The Brothers Bloom
Collateral
You Can Count on Me
Margaret
13 Going on 30
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
What Doesn’t Kill You
Shutter Island
The Avengers
The Last Castle
The Brothers Bloom
Collateral
Which do you prefer? Let us know in the comments section
Oh, I like them both. But gun to my head, I'd probably say Pearce because of his work in L.A. Confidential.
ReplyDeleteHe was so good in that film. Heck, the whole cast was great.
DeletePearce for me, Ruffallo is really lovable and he was great in several of his films but Pearce has this great intesity to him.
ReplyDeleteI can see your point about Ruffalo being the more loveable of the two.
DeleteI'm a big fan of Guy Pearce, but he's also been in a lot of bad movies. Looking at their careers, I'd have to go with Ruffalo.
ReplyDeleteI would argue that both have had a few missteps in their careers.
DeleteGuy Pearce hands down for me...Memento, Hurt Locker, LA Con, Prometheus, Lawless vs. Ruffalo's Avengers, Collateral, Shutter Island, Brothers Bloom
ReplyDeleteWhile I really like Collateral, Ruffalo's work did not stand out for me. I would substitute You Can Count on Me instead of Collateral on your list.
DeleteI want to say Guy Pearce based on his work but I just Mark Ruffalo more. Besides, you just can't beat a guy that plays an angry green monster.
ReplyDeleteHe nearly stole the whole Avengers films, which is quite an accomplishment considering the high level of talent in the film.
DeleteGotta go with Pearce on this one.
ReplyDeleteAny Pearce film in particular that you especially love?
DeleteFantastic matchup. Haven't seen enough from either.
ReplyDeleteRuffalo would win for me now though.
I would recommend The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert for Pearce, and You Can Count on Me for Ruffalo if you have not seen them already.
DeleteI've got to go with Pearce if for no other reason than the movie Memento.
ReplyDeleteHis performance is fantastic, he really helps to sell Nolan's big twist.
DeleteRuffalo, easily for me. For some time, as much movies as Pearce has been in he often failed to make an impression. So, I'd know he was in a movie but scratch my head as to who he was, it's different with Ruffalo who almost always leaves an indelible impression on me with his performances.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'd posit he's more versatile.
I had to think about the more versatile comment for a bit. While I agree Ruffalo is a great presence on screen, Pearce has really diversified his film choices and taken more risk in his choice of roles.
DeleteThis is so tough! Ruffalo is like a big teddy bear, and his performances have always been consistent. But Pearce is more versatile, a key ingredient in a great actor. I have to go with Pearce.
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