I just heard Streets of Philadelphia on radio, which made me think of movies where Tom Hanks is in a leading role. I could not think of one I’ve seen where he was not convincing in the role.
I think he is one of the very best actors we’ve seen. Disagree?
Adam Sandler fucked it up for me. Waterboy and SNL, eh, mindless dumb fun I guess. Then he goes and does Punch Drunk Love, for some reason that one really hit with me. And since then… I don’t think he’s ever come close to that and every time I watch something with him I just think: damn bro…