This second entry to my new series is on the talented and pretty amazing Hugh Jackman. Adept at action and spreading his dramatic muscles, Jackman has become one of the most likeable stars out there. And as a person, he seems to be quite down to Earth and self-effacing. In an age where fame can go to the mind of many, it’s refreshing to see someone famous who still can be fun and not full of themselves. For me, I like seeing Hugh Jackman on screen because he actually looks like he’s having fun. So which performance from this great guy is your personal favourite?
What Is Your Favourite Hugh Jackman Performance?
16 Sunday Apr 2017
Posted in Blogging Questions, Movie opinions and thoughts
vinnieh 
My all time favourites will always be the Fountain. For some reason I think romantic roles suit him better than action based ones. What about you?
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It’s a tough one, but his work as Wolverine is pretty special. I must give The Fountain a watch.
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Another favourite of mine. I love Hugh in so many films, but my all time favourite will always be Kate and Leopold.
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He’s a pretty likeable and talented guy. I will admit to having a man crush on him. Kate and Leopold, I’m not familiar with that one but will rectify that.
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Don’t blame you, he is gorgeous.
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Ladies are my thing, but I would certainly not kick him out of bed.
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Yes he can play wolverine like no other. Please do watch The Fountain. It’s a slow movie but the concept, but performanc
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.. The performances and the visuals are great
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I’m already looking forward to it.
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Great 😀
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Wolverine. No question. 😃
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Yes, an iconic role that he’s made his own.
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Well, I did not even have to think about this one. Yes his role as Wolverine was amazing, but his best performance for me was in Prisoners. The role of the distraught father was so heartbreaking at times, that it literally took my breath away. Then again, that entire movie was utterly fantastic. So yeah, without a doubt that is my favorite Hugh Jackman performance 😊
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Prisoners is on my watch list. I like seeing him in dramatic roles, he really goes for it with an intensity.
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Well, trust me on this: that role is about as intense as it can get. Hope you will enjoy the movie when you get around to it, but I would be surprised if you did not 😊 Like this new feature by the way, just to let you know 😀
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It’s yet another movie going on my ever growing watch list. I trust your judgement though. Appreciate the compliments on the feature, I think it’s a great one to start a conversation and it also introduces me to some films by some of my favourite stars that I might have missed.
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Haha…I myself have stopped calling it a watch list: it is now more an encyclopedia lol 😂😂
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Mine is turning rapidly into that.
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Oh my God it’s boo! 😛
My favorite is definitely Logan. I’d say this one is one of my favorite performances of all time, I just saw the movie again and it’s incredible and he just gave it his everything. It’s such a fantastic performance.
But he is almost always good – in spite of for me hitting some false notes in Prisoners and Scoop. His work in The Prestige is my second favorite and then his heartbreaking performance in the Fountain
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I’m definitely excited to check Logan out. He’s a great actor, loved The Prestige. And you’re the second person to recommend The Fountain so it must be good. I knew you’d love the post.
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It’s not an easy movie and it’s definitely not for everyone, it’s very heavy and quite surreal. But the message of the film is I think something everyone could find moving and Jackman’s performance and amazing score by Clint Mansell is enough to make it worth seeing 🙂
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I have no problem with surreal. And a Clint Mansell score, count me in!
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Love him! Still one of my favorite Oscar hosts!
As an actor, really loved him in Les Mis, Prisoners and The Fountain.
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He’s a really charming guy and reliable actor.
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I can watch him ’til the cows come home. In anything.
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Haha, well he is a likeable chap so it’s hardly surprising.
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Well you know my feelings about ‘Wolverine’, so enough said about that.
I will have to go with ‘Swordfish’. (‘The Prestige’ as runner up)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Swordfish is one ridiculously entertaining movie it must be said. A whole lot of fun to be had.
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I kind of prefer Hugh Jackman in his romantic comedy roles to his action roles. So my favourite performance would probably be ‘Someone Like You’ with Ashley Judd.
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He seems to be popular in the romance genre.
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He’s sorta defined by Wolverine, isn’t he? Which I guess he embraces. Anyhoo, my favourites are The Prestige or Prisoners; I thought he was great in both.
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The Prestige was a most mysterious and intricate movie, I was impressed by the way things unfolded. Just like magic, nothing was as it seemed.
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The Prestige – I like both Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale in that movie. I saw it 2 ror 3 times.
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They are both on good form in that movie. Anything relating to magic appeals to me. Ever since I was a kid, it has been something I’ve been drawn to seeing in movies and television.
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Me too. I’m fascinated by magic, even though I know that it’s illusion. One friend is excellent in magic. He is a member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He invited us to tour the castle and watched different magic shows. At the end, he had a private room to show just to us his magic. It was not closed door, and drew a big crowd. He played one on me to switch the coins. I knew he distracted me and switched, but I didn’t see it. He was fast.
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That sounds like fun. A little imagination is a welcome thing in life.
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Thank you!
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In case I haven’t mentioned this, Hugh is my all time biggest crush, so I love him even when he’s in movies like Pan and Chappie! I’d say my absolute favorite though is Prisoners, with Wolverine and and The Fountain not far behind.
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I can say why he’d be a crush. Heck I wouldn’t say no to him. He’s just an all round funny and talented guy, who it seems can have a joke about himself.
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😊
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He’s a cool guy, that is for sure and certain.
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And speaking of sexy things, it’s heating up over on my other blog.
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It’s a tie between Les Miserables and X-Men: Days of Future Past for me. 2 very different performances but both show Hugh at his best.
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His singing and emotion was oustamding in Les Mis. Man he really rocked it.
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It’s funny, I don’t tend to think of Hugh Jackman in that What’s His Best Role way. He’s just always there, and usually decent. So, um, Wolverine? Sure, any of those. I liked the one in Japan when he’s protecting the girl from the guy who’s trying to steal his regeneration powers.
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I think Wolverine is definitely going to be a popular answer. Though I do enjoy seeing him in some dramatic things too.
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It’s definitely an iconic role for him.
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It’s the first time I saw him as an actor.
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Not a Hugh Jackman fan .:)
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What? No I’m just kidding. We can’t all agree, that would be a boring state of affairs.
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I can’t say I’ve seen many Hugh Jackman movies, but his role as Wolverine has become much loved and iconic that it is an admirable choice to choose. I also liked him in Prisoners and Swordfish. ☺
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He rocks it as Wolverine, it’s his role from the top to the bottom.
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For me it’s Wolverine. And I agree he really is likeable and pleasant.
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He exudes a niceness and humour that is hard to miss. Did you see my first entry of this series of posts? It’s about Meryl Streep.
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I haven’t watched a lot of her films. I know, I know, a crime. I do think she is a phenomenal actor and person but I need to catch up.
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I love her, but even I need to catch up. She’s been in so many movies, it’s staggering.
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She’s quite prolific, yes.
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Exceptionally so, she’s been acting consistently since the late 70’s.
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Wolverine without a doubt!! He does seem very down to earth from what I’ve seen too.
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I think Wolverine is heading for the win. It’s very good to see someone famous who actually appears to be a decent person.
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Couldn’t agree more – If I’ve have seen a celebrity act like a jerk I quit watching their stuff.
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Really? I do occasionally try to separate the person’s off screen behaviour and focus on their film work. But sometimes it can overlap. With someone like Meryl Streep, I like her acting and her as a person.
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Yes, if I can’t stand them as a person – I’d rather invest my time on someone I actually like or don’t know I don’t like ha!
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Haha, I can get your point.
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Ufff.. actually not a big fan of him. He is an amazing person from all accounts that he seems to take time with fans. And just because of that I love him but movie wise, have to go with Logan.
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We can’t all agree, that would be extremely boring. I think he’s a genuine guy who hasn’t got too big for his boots.
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I’d actually have to go with him as Wolverine. I think he’s great in that role. 🙂
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He’s just so good and has really grown in that part. Hard to imagine anyone else playing it.
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I have to be honest, Vinnie, I’ve never been a fan of Jackman. He’s one of those actors that I don’t take to. It’s not that he’s bad but he just doesn’t hold my interest. If I had to choose, I’d say he was pretty good in Prisoners.
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Each to their Mark. Alas, I haven’t seen Prisoners yet. It looked like a decent film but nothing I’d go crazy over.
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I loved Hugh Jackman in “Kate & Leopold” for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. Even though I consider his strongest performance ever in Les Miserables, my favourite ever performance of his is definitely in the Fountain. As people above, I also recommend watching this film. Although I dislike Darren Aronofsky’s big budget productions, Aronofsky can pull of some good films on tight budgets and the Fountain is an example.
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The Fountain sounds like my kind of movie. I’m happy that people have recommended it to me.
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I do have to see The Fountain. Les Miserables was my favourite. Although Logan and X-Men 2 are pretty good star turns.
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The Fountain is sure getting a whole lot of love here.
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And Les Mis? What of it’s fortunes? 🙂
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I thought he was fantastic in that film, didn’t know he could sing that well.
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Yeah he was performing on The West End when he got cast as Wolverine. Has since done Broadway. Actually check out his performance doing the opening song when he hosted the Oscars. You’ll love it!
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Will check out that number soon.
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Personal favourite has to be Eddie the Eagle – he totally steals the movie and shows he should do more comedy roles.The film is great and hes just such a fun character in it x Would love to see him in a Deadpool bromance with Wolverine and it to bre unscripted as love these two actors banter with each other in Twitter.
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I really want to see Eddie the Eagle, looks like fun.
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I’ve reviewed it here if you want to check out the trailer (and more on it for my post too) https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/guilty-pleasures/eddie-the-eagle/
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I have bookmarked it to read.
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How often are you doing these posts?
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Every so often or when the mood strikes me.
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Cool, will keep an eye out for them on your blog x
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Thank you.
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