M-Dudz Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 An actor who doesn't seem to have done anything that noteworthy in a few years but has clocked up some real classics in his time. He may not spring to mind as The Greatest Actor That Ever Lived, but few can doubt some of the seriously good roles he has played.  Comedies, dramas, thrillers has secured him an Academy Award, five Grammys, two Emmys, four Golden Globes and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. But what is Robin Williams best remembered for with you?  As a reminder, here is a list of just some of his films:  Good Will Hunting, Out Of Africa, Patch Adams, Moscow On The Hudson, Good Morning Vietnam, The Birdcage,  Dead Poets Soceity, Awakenings, One Hour Photo, The Fisher King, Hook, Mrs Doubtfire, Jumanji, Nine Months  His awesome comedic performance in Mrs. Doubtfire will always be a favourite of mine as will his creepy appearance in One Hour Photo. GMV will probably be a first pick for man, but surely few can doubt his work in Dead Poets Soceity, can they?  What's your favourite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Dammer Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Such is Williams' incredible career, you forgot Of What Dreams May Come and Jack. But who cares, hes brilliant in everything, except that Lindsay Lohan film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I liked his performances in The Fisher King, Insomnia, Being Human and Patch Adams Also made a good go in the 1996 Hamlet as Osric iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted April 7, 2011 Moderators Share Posted April 7, 2011 The World According to Garp is a film I used to love. Not seen it in absolute years. Tempted to give it a download, and see how it's aged. Anyone seen it recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Shit Poster Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 One hour photo is a great film and he plays the dark evil man as good as he plays funny doctor in Patch Adams and Mrs Doubtfire is good. My favourite will always be The World According to Garp I think it is a cracking film and easily one of his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members martyngnr Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 He is fantastic in Insomnia. His performance in that was a real surprise. Â But yeah, Good Will Hunting is most likely the "best" film that he is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 Mrs Doubtfire is my favourite. Used to love it when I was younger. One Hour Photo is an excellent performance though. His cameo in Friends alongside Billy Crystal is the worst thing he's ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsGirl Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 A three way toss up for me between Mrs Doubtfire for sheer comedy value, Good Morning Vietnam for his screwball DJ and The Dead Poet's Society for seeing him do something more serious for a change. Â Honourable mention goes to his voice work as the Genie in the original Aladdin Disney film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo_Vance Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Not necessarily his best, but my personal favourite is Death To Smoochy. Not seen it for years though, so not sure if it still stands up as well as it did when I first saw it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Snake Plissken Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 World's Greatst Dad & Popeye. Popeye doesn't get enough love. It was a great film, despite being critically panned and commercially bad. Sure it was rough around the edges, but is was nowhere near as bad as everyone remembers. I saw this in a double bill with Condorman at the Raymar cinema. Great memories right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo_Vance Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I forgot about Popeye! used to go to Popeye village in malta when I was a kid, you can wander round the set and swim in the little lagoon and eat in the diner and stuff. Pretty cool when you're a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Green Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 World's Greatest Dad is a real hidden gem that more people should watch. I recommend anyone who is planning on checking it out to go in blind, that way you're sure to enjoy it a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Shit Poster Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 World's Greatest Dad is a real hidden gem that more people should watch. I recommend anyone who is planning on checking it out to go in blind, that way you're sure to enjoy it a lot more. Â As in watch it with your eyes closed or don't read any reviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstones Bitch Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hook gets my vote, was the 1st film I went to see at the pictures what I can remember and I still watch it every time its on the tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted April 7, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 yeh kind of. the movie takes a big sweve and goes in a different direction...personally, i knew what was going to happen (i think it states it on the dvd cover too) and it didn't harm my enjoyment of it, but not knowing at all would be even better. Â It's a brilliant little film, check it out. Â I need to watch more Robin Williams, i aint got much time for his family comedies but they have their audience, but when he gets down to doing something serious Williams is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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