PSH has been my favorite actor for some time now. From his amazingly penetrating performance in "Love Liza", to the unwaivering, cold-hearted bad guy in Mission Impossible III, this guy steals the show every time he's on the screen, IMO.
Anyway, I just happened to catch three of his more recent films over the past week, and each of them was not only a terrific performance, but also a very entertaining movie.
1) Charlie Wilson's War - The "stars" of this movie were enough to carry a very well-written, well-acted film, but PSH was on FIRE! His character had me in stitches!
2) Before the Devil Knows You're Dead - Sidney Lumet, anyone? Apparently the mere presence of PSH's genius can bring about a convincing performance from even Ethan Hawke
Add in a very, very, VERY hot looking Marisa Tomei, who has clearly lost any on-screen inhibitions she may have once had, and you have one very entertaining time at the movies.
3) The Savages - I absolutely loved this movie. It's got a big heart, even if it's buried beneath neuroses, tense family dynamics, uncomfortable situations, and a bit of a focus on end of life issues...very well-acted, well-written, and nicely presented.
PSH is the MAN!
