Tim Robbins and Tom Hanks

pdinosaur · 04-22-05, 03:49 PM

Why don't these two do comedies like they used to do before?

I miss Erik the Viking (especially on DVD!!!) and Big and stuff like that.

maybe its cuz comedians dont get the love on oscar night? lol.

The Ferret · 04-22-05, 03:57 PM

Before they probably just went with whatever they could get, or whatever payed most. Now they can pick and choose roles that they want to do. Plus both have proven themselves as good actors, so I guess they like to stick with whatever challenges them.

jiggawhat · 04-22-05, 04:33 PM

It's like Jim Carrey. All he really does now are dramatic movies.

jaeufraser · 04-22-05, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggawhat

It's like Jim Carrey. All he really does now are dramatic movies.

Huh? Is that a joke, or is there another Jim Carrey I don't know about?

As for Hanks and Robbins, well, they got older, they got the ability to do more diverse and challenging material, and obviously enjoy drama moreso then straight comedy. Perhaps it's the respect of doing dramas, or the acting challenge, or the variety, or who knows. There could be a milion reasons why, or all those reasons at once.

NitroJMS · 04-22-05, 04:50 PM

Tom Hanks did The Ladykillers and The Terminal last year. I'd consider both comedies, although The Ladykillers probably more so than The Terminal.

Sierra Disc · 04-22-05, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggawhat

It's like Jim Carrey. All he really does now are dramatic movies.

Hmmm, just in the last five years:
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) .... comedy
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) .... uncategorizable, a comedy/drama/romance/sci-fi flick?
Bruce Almighty (2003) ... comedy
The Majestic (2001) .... drama
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) .... comedy
Me, Myself & Irene (2000) .... comedy

Trigger · 04-22-05, 05:11 PM

Tim Robbins has always gone from drama to comedy to drama etc... it's not like he started with one type and then grew up. Tom Hanks was into comedy and wanted to do some serious stuff - he wanted to be taken seriously probably as an actor. Robin Williams and Steve Martin did the same thing. It's pretty common for versatile actors to run the spectrum.

jaeufraser · 04-22-05, 06:26 PM

True, Tim Robbins has always gone back and forth. He's done drama his whole career, and has been in comedies throughout, whether it be back in the day with Bull Durham or more modern like Nothing to Lose or cameos in Anchorman or HUman Nature.

As for Tom Hanks...he's moved on. He does the occasional comedy as stated, Ladykillers or You've Got Mail. And as much as I'd watch Bachelor Party 2, he's probably better off for it. He was never the RObin Williams type comedic performer, and excels in drama, so he might as well do it.

Mano · 04-22-05, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger

Tim Robbins has always gone from drama to comedy to drama etc... it's not like he started with one type and then grew up. Tom Hanks was into comedy and wanted to do some serious stuff - he wanted to be taken seriously probably as an actor. Robin Williams and Steve Martin did the same thing. It's pretty common for versatile actors to run the spectrum.

Say What? Steve Martin as a serious actor, bwa hahahaha ha.

BigDan · 04-22-05, 10:28 PM

Whether successful or not, Steve Martin has attempted more dramatic roles (and I thought he was good in The Spanish Prisoner).

The Infidel · 04-23-05, 01:09 AM

Actually, one of Tom Hanks' very first projects was a drama. Remember the made-for-TV movie Mazes and Monsters?

Matthew Chmiel · 04-23-05, 02:43 AM

Quote:

or cameos in Anchorman or HUman Nature

Actually, Robbins was one of the three leads in Human Nature.

DRG · 04-23-05, 02:52 AM

I'm a big fan of Bachelor Party and The 'Burbs, but I can't imagine Hanks ever doing a movie like either of those these days.

04-22-05, 03:49 PM	#1
pdinosaur DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,197	Tim Robbins and Tom Hanks Why don't these two do comedies like they used to do before? I miss Erik the Viking (especially on DVD!!!) and Big and stuff like that. maybe its cuz comedians dont get the love on oscar night? lol.

04-22-05, 04:33 PM	#3
jiggawhat DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Universe. Posts: 2,911	It's like Jim Carrey. All he really does now are dramatic movies. __________________ http://dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=jiggawhat GAMERTAG: JIGGAWHAT2 Wii Code: 4274 8288 7899 5136

04-22-05, 04:50 PM	#5
NitroJMS DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 2,452	Tom Hanks did The Ladykillers and The Terminal last year. I'd consider both comedies, although The Ladykillers probably more so than The Terminal. __________________ Let's never come here again because it will never be as much fun. cinamerica.com - movie reviews, news, and more My DVD Collection

04-22-05, 05:11 PM	#7
Trigger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 23,458	Tim Robbins has always gone from drama to comedy to drama etc... it's not like he started with one type and then grew up. Tom Hanks was into comedy and wanted to do some serious stuff - he wanted to be taken seriously probably as an actor. Robin Williams and Steve Martin did the same thing. It's pretty common for versatile actors to run the spectrum. __________________ theomnom.com Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? Sai Baba

04-23-05, 01:09 AM	#11
The Infidel DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the kingdom of the evil Voratians, ruled by the wicked Ak-Oga Posts: 9,398	Actually, one of Tom Hanks' very first projects was a drama. Remember the made-for-TV movie Mazes and Monsters? __________________ Hey you, reading this. Click and join this fan page. You're not doing anything better.

04-22-05, 03:57 PM	#2
The Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 545	Before they probably just went with whatever they could get, or whatever payed most. Now they can pick and choose roles that they want to do. Plus both have proven themselves as good actors, so I guess they like to stick with whatever challenges them.

04-22-05, 06:26 PM	#8
jaeufraser DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 4,551	True, Tim Robbins has always gone back and forth. He's done drama his whole career, and has been in comedies throughout, whether it be back in the day with Bull Durham or more modern like Nothing to Lose or cameos in Anchorman or HUman Nature. As for Tom Hanks...he's moved on. He does the occasional comedy as stated, Ladykillers or You've Got Mail. And as much as I'd watch Bachelor Party 2, he's probably better off for it. He was never the RObin Williams type comedic performer, and excels in drama, so he might as well do it.

04-22-05, 10:28 PM	#10
BigDan DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,149	Whether successful or not, Steve Martin has attempted more dramatic roles (and I thought he was good in The Spanish Prisoner).

04-23-05, 02:52 AM	#13
DRG DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: ND Posts: 11,342	I'm a big fan of Bachelor Party and The 'Burbs, but I can't imagine Hanks ever doing a movie like either of those these days.