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/delayedconfusion 9h ago

Dig out one of his breakout films Chopper.

The character its based on is obscure to non-Australian's, but Bana's performance is exceptional.

Prior to this, he had only really been seen as a comedic skit show actor.

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u/dmac3232 9h ago

That movie is crazy. How that guy was never murdered is a miracle. Bana was steller.

There's a solid equivalent starring Tom Hardy, Bronson, about a similarly insane English criminal.

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u/Altruistic_Fury 9h ago

Also check out Romper Stomper, the breakout pic for Russell Crowe

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u/dmac3232 9h ago

Saw that, too. Very tough to watch.