I just wanted to add that you probably realise already but I extremely dislike blockbusters and typical Hollywood. That does not mean I dislike all Hollywood film and its actors.

I generally stay away from the glut of crap and in turn usually have a enjoyable movie watching experience. As a recent example I was regretfully lured in by others to see Transformers (hey I'm a child of the 80's), I will not be seeing it's sequel.

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edit: I will say that 3 great actors of this generation that do get cast in Blockbusters are Tom Hanks, Russell Crowe, and Denzel Washington, so I don't want to come off as someone who hates all movies today:)

That's funny I was just talking about Hanks the other day. The topic of discussion was who hates Tom Hanks? I think it's impossible. Denzel is a no brainer, although he's getting into a familiar pattern lately. And Crowe well I used to like him when he was small time in Australia, then I hated him, now i'm starting to come back around. Although regardless public opinion is against me in regards to Crowe.

I just wanted to point that out just as public opinion is against you with Clooney. Oh I only tease.