There are some movies that don’t need any help and there are some that are beyond help. Despite that, I think there are some actors who always make a movie better than it would have been. They aren’t always leads, but any scene they’re in is worth watching. My list would start with: JK Simmons Rachel McAdams Michael B Jordan Tilda Swinton Jeff Daniels Ming-Na Wen
Who are the actors you feel the same way about? Or do you disagree with the premise?
Brad Pitt is a tough one because he’s both given too much credit, and at the same time, not nearly enough. Like, yeah, he can steal scenes with charm and humor. Like, often. Even with other scene stealing actors. He’s also gifted with a good voice and 10/10 looks for a man. So, yeah he steals scenes, he can play any character and come of as likeable. Itd be interesting to see him try to play someone truly despicable.
Now see, I have to give more credit to someone like Willem Defoe, Walton goggins, or Christopher walkin. Mostly because their names prominently include a W, unlike Brad Pitt. Lol jk but charming and likeable is a lot easier way to steal a scene than just damn good work. That’s not to take anything away from Brad Pitt, of course. He uses his gifts well, as do the others I mentioned. They’re just different gifts.