Monday, August 23, 2010

Is John Cusack The Greatest Actor Alive?

By Karri Owens

John Cusack continues to show his great diversity in movies there's some of his most recent work. He is able to handle any type of acting from the romantic comedy to the box office adventure. One of his most recent films, "2012," showed him starring as the brave man and dad doing his best not only to save humanity but also his family. Cusack, in this film, deftly handled the part with poise and was able to give his character great depth. His demeanor and ability to accurately portray the character's emotions allows the audience to connect with the movie and a personal level.

This is also true of his acting ability in his film "High Fidelity," for which he was nominated for both a Golden Globe award and another from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Dramas have been a particular talent of his, especially in films such as "Eight Men Out".

Stepping into each one of these roles, he gives the character and dialogue his best effort, taking apart each line and delivering it with purpose. Fans of his films remember his characters four years after the film has left the theater. "Being John Malcovich" it has also become one of his best known films in the role of puppeteer Craig Schwartz. This unique film gave ample room for Cusack to do some of his best acting as his character finds a doorway into the mind of an actor and makes money charging admission. For his acting in this film, Cusack was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.

His repertoire also falls into the world of comedy. From his past days as a heartthrob in many romantic comedies, Cusack delivered a hilarious performance in the recent film "Hot Tub Time Machine." Playing Adam, Cusack leads his cast members back through time to the eighties after falling asleep in a hot tub. Through a series of comic incidents and hijinks, Cusack comes out on the other side with a stellar performance.

In seeing his recent work compared to his past movies, John Cusack has shown himself to be a diverse and talented actor. In each film he takes on, he gives a solid performance and brings each character is given to life. - 40727

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