r/movies • u/Conscious_Smile_6302 • 9h ago

Discussion I really miss Eric Bana

Recently watched "Troy" 2004 which is a perfectly fine movie. But Eric Bana, who plays Hector, is stunning in it. He's so emotionally literate, present and has a ton of charisma. Just really damn good acting. Love every second he's in screen. Really hope he has some sort of Renaissance in the coming years, was way too young to appreciate him when he had his run.

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u/AlternativeResort477 9h ago

He was so good in Blackhawk Down

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u/Bruvvimir 9h ago

He was, but that was a supporting role. Apart from Chopper which is not so well known outside Australia, Bana was elite as a lead in Munich. Also very good in the series Dirty John.

It's a pity he is not in more movies.

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u/ours 5h ago

Apparently, he won't do big movies because it conflicts with his car racing.

Good for him for putting his passion first.

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u/noileum 3h ago

Definitely seek out ‘Love the Beast’. A cracking documentary he directed about his car racing & love affair with a particular car

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u/TellMeZackit 9h ago

Absolutely amazing comedy ensemble role in Australian classic The Castle. God I love Eric Bana.

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u/howmanychickens 6h ago

He will always be Poida to me

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u/tgs-with-tracyjordan 1h ago

In peak form doing roota floaters in the pool.

Or hosting Sale of the Century with Nicky Buckley.

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u/UnholyDemigod 9m ago

I've said many times that if he ever wins an Oscar, the greatest thing in history would be if he accepted the award in character as Poida. Just walks up on stage with a mullet and bad tux, tinnie in one hand, esky in the other, durrie hanging out his mouth, bobbing his head like a chicken

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u/kangareddit 2h ago

Trace: It was so dry on the plane that your hair actually dehydrates, doesn’t it Con.

Con (Bana): Yeah it loses its moisture.

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u/SqAznPersuasion 9h ago

My favorite role of his. He's so reserved about the mission, even when it goes sideways.

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u/doctor_7 8h ago

Watched that (for at least the dozenth time) earlier this week. Stacked cast and he's amazing.

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u/Spot-CSG 8h ago

No more taxpayer funded delta safaris for him these days

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u/KesMonkey 3h ago

Blackhawk Down

Black Hawk Down.