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Post by Flesh Eater on Aug 3, 2008 22:02:08 GMT -5
Well, who?
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Post by The Dead Walk! on Aug 3, 2008 22:17:26 GMT -5
Tough choice, but I have to go with Duane. Playing Ben, especially in that time, is damn impressive. His acting was solid--so much in fact that I can't picture him being a "real person" who had a different life. He just really seems like Ben.
Tony Todd does do an amazing job though. I give him mad credit for taking on that role when Duane Jones was renowned for it.
Both were really great, but when it comes down to it I have to say that Duane has the edge.
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Post by Flyboy on Aug 3, 2008 22:44:55 GMT -5
It's hard to pick since both put in amazing performances.
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Post by tannerboyle on Aug 3, 2008 22:47:21 GMT -5
I couldn't decide.
Tony did more with the character...but Duane's pimpin' yellow sweater made him the Man!
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Post by Flesh Eater on Aug 3, 2008 22:57:21 GMT -5
I agree with all of the above. Jones playing that role is really heroic. Todd just does an awesome job, and is really just a 90s version of Jones' portrayal.
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Post by blackknight273 on Aug 4, 2008 3:11:36 GMT -5
I gotta go with Tony Todd all the way. He was tough as nails but you got the feeling he could have been your neighbor. He was multidimensional in every way.
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Post by tannerboyle on Aug 4, 2008 13:49:58 GMT -5
Well...in terms of performance, neither was very good. Jones was pretty wooden, like most 60s actors. Hardly "heroic". And Todd over-acted like a mother-fucker. I still love them both, though....although I'd love to see some real actors take on parts like that.  |
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Post by Flesh Eater on Aug 4, 2008 21:13:20 GMT -5
Well...in terms of performance, neither was very good. Jones was pretty wooden, like most 60s actors. Hardly "heroic". I'd love to see some real actors take on parts like that. I disagree. By "heroic" I meant in overall terms. When you factor in the social standing at the time and see the role he takes in the film, it is indeed rather heroic. Todd was displaying what we would all display at a time like that. I would probably go over the edge, like any other. |
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Post by Doctor Tongue on Aug 6, 2008 21:06:55 GMT -5
It's hard to pick since both put in amazing performances. |
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Post by Demon-Sixx on Aug 16, 2008 8:49:29 GMT -5
Both played the part excellently. Dodd takes the crown for this one. He managed to put a lot more feeling into the character.
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Post by Flesh Eater on Aug 18, 2008 23:34:17 GMT -5
Well, Todd was a little more vibrant with the role. But for the time, Jones was second to none.
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Post by rich on Sept 22, 2008 11:41:03 GMT -5
Tony Todd is a much better actor then Duane Jones, but I really enjoyed them both. Tony was more sympathetic, while Duane was stronger, so they both have their strengths.
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Post by Tarman on Jul 8, 2009 22:01:11 GMT -5
If you ask me, Tony Todd "hands-down" he was tough, energetic, brave, and was the person to get things done.
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Post by The Dead Walk! on Jul 8, 2009 22:18:11 GMT -5
If you ask me, Tony Todd "hands-down" he was tough, energetic, brave, and was the person to get things done. Yes, but the exact same could be said of Duane Jones, no? |
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Post by Flyboy on Jul 9, 2009 8:21:32 GMT -5
It's still up in there air for me. I can't pick. At least both choices are great so you can't go wrong with either if you ask me.
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