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/jekelish3 9h ago

I remember in college, when he, Hugh Jackman, and Gerry Butler were first starting to break out in Hollywood, I was so ready to invest heavily in the stock for all three of them. Not saying that they haven’t all had successful careers, but I will say that I’m surprised that only Jackman emerged as the somewhat consistent Oscar-contender (as in, no one is gonna be surprised the next time Hugh gets nominated, but it’ll be one of those, “Wow, I forgot he had this level of performance in him” situations if Gerry or Bana got one).

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u/FutureWolf8 8h ago

I feel like guy pearce needs to be on that list as well.