Is Denzel Washington Your Favorite Movie Star?
I just love those lists that are supposed to represent the fandom of the general public. This is probably because my preferences rarely converge with them. Sure, some of my tastes are a little off the beaten path -- I'd pick Danny Huston over Brad Pitt, or Julie Delpy over Julia Roberts. That being said, I still love me some good mainstream. Yet I still find myself raising my brows when I read these lists, just as I did today when I saw the annual Harris Poll for America's favorite movie stars, which Hollywood.com put up today. The order is surprising, as is the one lone oldie to the group.Their results, counting down from 10 to 1:
10. Bruce Willis
9. Sandra Bullock
7. (tie) Matt Damon & Sean Connery
6. John Wayne
5. Will Smith
4. Julia Roberts
3. Johnny Depp
2. Tom Hanks
1. Denzel Washington
Yes, that's John Wayne there at number 6. Apparently he is the only actor to nab a spot on the poll every year since its inception in '94. Also, Depp is quickly working his way up the ranks, having moved up four positions from last year. Personally, I find the list surprising, and a bit sad in the realm of women in cinema. What say you?
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1-18-2008 @ 5:57PM
Adam said...
I think that people generally remember the most commercialized and/or recently active actors. They don't sit down and give serious thought to who they think is the best.
Sandra Bullock, though? Seriously? Maybe the poll is multiple choice.
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1-18-2008 @ 10:43PM
mike said...
Denzel isnt even in my top 100
at least for modern stars it would have to be Damon, Pitt, Cloney, Depp, and Willis
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1-19-2008 @ 10:04AM
Dan Parmelee said...
Denzel simply isn't in bad movies. Look at everything he has done: Training Day, Courage Under Fire, Crimson Tide, etc....I've loved him in every role. He is quite engaging to watch.
I can't believe Matt Damon is so high -- he totally bores me, and doesn't have 1/100th the spirit or depth that Denzel does.
Tom Hanks has been kinda falling off recently since he's becoming typecast, and Sandra Bullock is just a major yawnfest. That whole list is kinda weird in my opinion.
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1-19-2008 @ 5:57PM
kevjohn said...
Anyone who would put George Clooney on this list and not Denzel should undergo a thorough examination. Sure Clooney has really excelled in his latest films, but his body of work doesn't come anywhere near Denzel's.
And why is Sandra Bullock on this list?
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