HARRISON FORD
"I don't use any particular method. I'm from the let's pretend school of acting."
Ah, Harrison Ford. If I could count the ways your badassitry astounds me. It was recently the man's birthday, so I'm going to have to belatedly appreciate everything that is awesome in him. The great thing about Harrison Ford isn't his acting, or his presence, or his penchant for whips. It's some inner badassitry that exudes from the inside-out and makes even the most epic role even better once its in his shoes. Was Indiana Jones a once-in-a-lifetime role? Yes. Is Han Solo one of the most iconic characters of all time? Damn straight. Is Colonel Lucas one unforgettable character? Wait...er...Colonel who? Oh, you mean Harrison Ford With Glasses In Apocalypse Now? The proof is there: Harrison Ford could be an understudy for an extra and he would still be the best character in the entire film. Why? Because he's Harrison Fucking Ford with that undeniably magic Midas touch--everything he touches becomes an instant classic.
Best films: Let's list the classics, shall we? Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blade Runner (1989).
Worst films: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Also known as the-movie-that-everyone-pretends-did-not-exist.
Best moments: "I know."
Upcoming: Apparently he's slated to be in the movie version of Ender's Game (2013). Color me curious.
Best films: Let's list the classics, shall we? Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blade Runner (1989).
Worst films: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Also known as the-movie-that-everyone-pretends-did-not-exist.
Best moments: "I know."
Upcoming: Apparently he's slated to be in the movie version of Ender's Game (2013). Color me curious.
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ReplyDeleteI love Ford. I often say that if I had to choose to be with any actor at any point of time, I would be with Harrison Ford in the late 70s early 80s. He's like awesomeness itself. No one is that cool and iconic. Total BAMF!!
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DeleteI'm with you completely. Harrison Ford just exudes awesomeness. It should be illegal to be that cool. The best thing about him is that he just seems like a genuinely cool cat. He's played three of the most iconic characters in cinematic history and he doesn't even have a real ego about it. He's a force of nature.
Hells to the yeah my sister! HF is badass all the freakin' way. I also loved him in Air Force One "Get off my plane" as he kills Gary Oldman at 50,000 feet. One badass killing another...It's magic.
ReplyDeleteYeeees! Harrison Ford can do no wrong. Legit. Plus, he can make things badass that just shouldn't be quite that awesome. No idea how he does it, but I approve.
DeleteVery nice! I recall watching a documentary on him. Apparently a higher up pointed out another actor's performance in a minor role as let's say a delivery boy. He told Harrison "Look at that guy. You can see he's a star." Harrison said "I thought he was supposed to be a delivery boy." He's the kind of bad ass you don't see often.
ReplyDeleteThanks! That sounds like a Harrison Ford moment for sure! He's strangely down to earth in a industry filled with scientologists and Kardashians. I don't know how he does it.
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ReplyDeleteDo you think that HF, with Han Solo and Indiana Jones, has the best pair of iconic roles in film history?
I think only Stallone could challenge it, but still get his ass kicked. Anybody else?
Don't forget Blade Runner! As far as Sci-Fi/Campy Adventure goes, Harrison Ford pretty much has it made. Though for more recent campy awesomeness, Ian Mckellen is doing a good job stealing some big roles. Still, it's kinda impossible to beat the classic roles of Han Solo and Indiana Jones.
DeleteStallone and Schwarzenegger, I'd say. The Terminator is pretty fucking awesome. And Bruce Willis. Damn, why haven't any of these people been named BAMFs yet? On to fix that...
Harrison Ford is amazing! He's one of the first actors I really started fangirling over and one of the ones I fell hardest for. He will forever have a place of utmost honor in my heart... along with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Eccleston, Nathan Fillion, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. They're all wonderful in their own ways. And their voices are beautiful. I could listen to them all day! Now, what we really need is a mind-rape-y sort of deal where they all come together and make a movie. (You hear that, directors? GET A MOVE ON!)
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm glad you approve. And Harrison Ford is very easy to fangirl over, not gonna lie. Great list! I see someone's a Dr. Who fan? Either way, you get full approval for having Nathan Fillion up there with them. If they were all in one movies, ovaries around the world would explode.
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