Author Topic: Matt Damon or Ben Affleck? (Read 4380 times)

lax · « **on:** July 29, 2009, 06:42:35 AM »

I would say that Damon is a far, far superior actor and presence and that much of Affleck's accalim was won on the coattails of Damon.

Afflec has proven himself as a capable director, however.

What say you?

local hero · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:49:22 AM »

matt affleck....

Pete Nice · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:50:18 AM »

this isn't 1999

lax · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:52:06 AM »

Quote from: local hero on July 29, 2009, 06:49:22 AM

matt affleck....

actually
his brother, Casey, is a great actor

Casey should act
Ben should direct

but what do I know

240 is Back · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:53:15 AM »

webcake · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:53:39 AM »

Depends which one looks best oiled up in a thong.....

lax · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:55:05 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 29, 2009, 06:53:15 AM

k

huh?

Army of One · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:56:26 AM »

Is this even a debate? I dont think theres anyone on the planet that considers Ben Affleck a better actor than Matt Damon, add to that the complete horseshit Affleck picks to star in as opposed to Matt Damons great choices and its a wash.

lax · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:58:08 AM »

Quote from: db2431 on July 29, 2009, 06:56:26 AM

Is this even a debate? I dont think theres anyone on the planet that considers Ben Affleck a better actor than Matt Damon, add to that the complete horseshit Affleck picks to star in as opposed to Matt Damons great choices and its a wash.

agreed
but they did win an oscar together
I think
for writing good will hbunting

since then, it seems critics are obligated to mention them as on somewhat of an even par....mostly spin

kiwiol · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:04:18 AM »

Quote from: db2431 on July 29, 2009, 06:56:26 AM

Is this even a debate? I dont think theres anyone on the planet that considers Ben Affleck a better actor than Matt Damon, add to that the complete horseshit Affleck picks to star in as opposed to Matt Damons great choices and its a wash.

Exactly. Ben's done a few roles here and there in which he did a great job (eg. boiler room), but his fame and reputation is mostly due to his looks, rather than his acting skills. Matt Damon on the other hand is a lot more versatile and talented. And his portfolio is much better and more impressive. It's night and day between the two.

local hero · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:05:50 AM »

ben damon.......

lax · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:09:24 AM »

Quote from: kiwiol on July 29, 2009, 07:04:18 AM

Exactly. Ben's done a few roles here and there in which he did a great job (eg. boiler room), but his fame and reputation is mostly due to his looks, rather than his acting skills. Matt Damon on the other hand is a lot more versatile and talented. And his portfolio is much more better and impressive. It's night and day between the two.

wonder if their present alliance is an uneasy one....

Army of One · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:11:31 AM »

In fairness though if Gone Baby Gone is any indication of Affleck's talent as a director then he can easily redeem himself, great movie.

kiwiol · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:11:41 AM »

Quote from: lax on July 29, 2009, 07:09:24 AM

wonder if their present alliance is an uneasy one....

Wouldn't have a clue, but haven't they been best friends forever or something like that?

Army of One · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:14:22 AM »

Quote from: kiwiol on July 29, 2009, 07:11:41 AM

Wouldn't have a clue, but haven't they been best friends forever or something like that?

Classic hollywood rumor is that they are no strangers to split roasting hookers together.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:14:39 AM »

Quote from: lax on July 29, 2009, 06:42:35 AM

I would say that Damon is a far, far superior actor and presence and that much of Affleck's accalim was won on the coattails of Damon.

Afflec has proven himself as a capable director, however.

What say you?

The camera loves Damon, no question. Affleck surprised me with Gone, Baby, Gone. With the exception of wasting Freeman in a nowhere role, it was very good. That woman who portrayed the White trash mother was chillingly amazing.

Royalty · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:22:23 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 29, 2009, 06:53:15 AM

k

Oh classic. I'm a fan of Jay but that is classic.

Army of One · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:29:11 AM »

To be fair, I think ~~lax~~ Moosejay only has a current Damon obsession because he was told in a loud Blue Oyster bar that he had to see the Bourne Ultimatum with Matt Damon, so the next day came home with this and was amazed by the performance.