The movie stars who saved our summer

cj Fri, Aug 19, 2005 at 08:31 AM EST

you forgot brad has a worse record

Danielle Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 11:17 PM EST

KAte Bosworth-Blech! she is like Jessica ALba, Not bad to look at but do i really want to hear her read the lines. Not really.

vinny Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 11:15 PM EST

Where are rachel mcadams and christian bale!? Rachel McAdams was so much fun in Wedding Crashers, and because of her I really wanna see Red Eye. I'm glad Cillian Murphy made the list. But wheres Christian Bale!? He totally revived the lost franchise of Batman! He, in my opinion and many others according to an EW.com pole has been the best Batman ever! Although Johnny Depp looked really creepy in c&tcf he did an awesome job! I liked Paul Giamatti in Sideways, but considering Cinderella Man did not do well with audiences I dont think its fair to include him in the top ten and leave out the actors mentioned above!

Adam Polaski Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 09:17 PM EST

I agree - Rachel McAdams deserves a lot of credit. Her presence in Red Eye makes me want to see the movie.

Plus...where's Johnny Depp? He lit up the screen in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and turned the otherwise useless remake into a smart comedy.

Anthony Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 09:00 PM EST

I agree with a lot of you guys. I think Cillian Murphy is the biggest thing to hit that's still simmering under the surface; give this guy time and he will definately be a household name too (and it's pronounced KILL-ian, not SILL-ian). Also, watch for Terrence Howard and Christian Bale. I'm looking forward to next year already and mark my words, Kate Bosworth will be huge! You heard it here first!!!!!!

Kennykilo Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 08:49 PM EST

* Rachael McAdams (beautiful and electrifying)
* "Crash" (everyone involved will get more calls from casting agents)
* Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise (their movies were bigger then the hype)
* And those penguins

Whats not hot?
* Will Ferrel (last years funny man needs a quick Hollywood lesson)
* "Mr and Mrs Smith" (not worth the hype)
* SEQUELS AND REMAKES GO AWAY!!! You arent worth us leaving our homes, burning precious gas and spending hard earned money
* Miramax for releasing a patriotic war movie only on 800 screens with no press behind it and making it impossible for red state america to watch the movie. (Once again the disconnect from middle America and I laughed when they quoted the CEO of Fox News. Wow, Harvey! Couldnt get Limbaugh or Drudge?)

Sarah Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 07:33 PM EST

I can't remember her last name, but her first name is Isla....Vince Vaughn's redhead girl from the Wedding Crashers. Absolutely hilarious. She deserves as much credit as he does. I loved her.

Andrew Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 04:01 PM EST

Apparently eye-candy doesn't count for anything...but I don't care what anyone says, Natalie Portman is "it". Closer and Garden State should have had an Acedemy Award handed to this brilliant actress on a silver platter. Hollywood should be changed to Nataliewood. Anyone who can look THAT good without hair deserves more then an oscar.

Amelia Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 03:38 PM EST

Christian Bale. Most definitely Christian Bale. He is an amazing actor and I am looking foward to seeing more of him in the future (As long as he continues to do his more obscure roles) I'd also have to say the collaberation of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". They are always good together :)

ragdoll Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 03:00 PM EST

I third, fourth (?), the nom for Christian Bale, although after watching Cillian Murphy in "Intermission," I'll have to say he's pretty darn cool and creepy at the same time. It's the eyes, I say, the eyes!

Derek Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 02:25 PM EST

I cannot understand why Christian Bale isn't on here. He was the star in the best Batman movie ever made and perhaps the best comic book movie ever made. Gripe as I may about his absence, I am very happy to see Ian McDiarmid on here for his role as Emperor Palpatine in the fantastic "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith". Some people will say that Hayden Christensen should have been on here, and I would agree, but this is the movie that belongs to the Emperor. Darth Vader had his chance to shine in "The Empire Strikes Back", and now we get to see Palpatine in all his glorious evil. I'm incredibly happy with this list. That is, except for the ommission of Christian Bale, a man who is sure to be a star for a long time.

Esther Kustanowitz Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 01:47 PM EST

I would actually like to commend Jar-Jar Binks for his understated, subtle performance in Episode III. We barely knew he was there. And let's face it, didn't that make our summer?

Jon Hughes Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 01:04 PM EST

and lets ignore the scary Batman fan Danielle as well. Episode III was the best movie of the summer by far (and also by far the most successful), and Hayden Christiansen and Ewan McGregor gave great performances, along with Ian McDiarmid.

Christian Bale is a great actor, but Batman is so tired, and was nowhere near the biggest movie of the summer.

face it: adiences connected with Sith way more than Batsy.

jan Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 12:30 PM EST

you forgot rachel mcadams

Boiler Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 10:45 AM EST

I agree with Christian Bale, he made Batman Begins what it was. And would someone please stop complementing Dakota Fanning for her annoying screaming in Worlds.

Professor74 Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 10:28 AM EST

The cast of Murderball. A movie about people who really play for the "love of the game." And, of course, the Penguins.

Rixtur C. Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 10:27 AM EST

I only have three names that are worthy
1) Cillian Murphy
2) Christian Bale
3) Penguins

Gil Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 08:49 AM EST

Gilbert Gottfried in "The Aristocrats". The funniest part of the movie...by far!

Julie Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 08:29 AM EST

I would have to include the cast of Mad Hot Ballroom. I particularly enjoyed Wilson, Cyrus and the two teachers at the school in Washington Heights.

tom Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 07:38 AM EST

What about the penguins? They provided more ups and downs, more emotion and more entertainment than all of the people on your list!

Eugene Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 10:22 PM EST

How can you single out Brad Pitt. Prasing only Angelina Jolie for the success of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is laughable. She may still be box office poison if the movie were called "Mrs. Smith." Give some respect where it's due.

Cliff Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 10:08 PM EST

Bill Murray and Jeffrey Wright in Broken Flowers.

Roxanne Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 10:08 PM EST

Tim Robbins in gth4e basement scene in War of the Worlds, Brad Pitt's underwear in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, the Penguins (hey, why keep it to just humans?), and the remarkable cast of CRASH.

john Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 09:49 PM EST

lisa kudrow (happy endings and the comeback (even though the latter is tv))

Stef Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 09:47 PM EST

Rachel McAdams! She's adorable and is quickly becoming a star.

Danielle Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 09:18 PM EST

I meant pretty good...lol

Danielle Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 09:16 PM EST

Has everyone forgotten that this is a summer MOVIE list? Yes, that means you, the person that voted for the cast of entourage (although that show is HOT). As for Jessica Alba, she is certainly not homely, but as far as talent...was she really in any movie this summer that is going to leave any sort of impression other than 'ohhh, look at those special effects.' I'm glad Christian Bale is getting his due (although not on this particular list). Cillian Murphy is an amazing young actor and Amy Adams is really great too. Ewan McGregor is one of my favorites, but he hardly lit up my summer (a few misses, but nothing to ruin his career-thank god). And let's all ignore the scary star wars fan. Hayden Christiansen was much better in shattered glass 2 years ago than any of the stars wars movies. March of the Penguins might be a good choice, it's definately done better business than many hollywood blockbusters but i prefer to keep my list strictly human. All in all, i think this list is pretty god. It's void of Hilary Duff and Ashton Kutcher, could we really ask for more?

Laura Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 08:04 PM EST

I second the Christian Bale nomination. And I would also nominate the entire cast of Sky High (especially Bruce Campbell), who were all wonderful in a really fun, clever movie that is doing better at the Box Office than movies with more "glamorous" stars like Stealth and The Island. Quality counts.

Brandon Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 07:28 PM EST

Oops! McGregor, not MacGregor.

Brandon Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 07:27 PM EST

Ewan MacGregor. Okay, so "The Island" didn't do so great at the box office, but I thought it was a good movie and Ewan is a great actor. His scenes with himself in that movie and his work in "Star Wars: Episode III" should put him on the MVP list for sure!

Media Grrl Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 06:56 PM EST

How could you forget the Marching Penguins? They kicked Michael Bay's ass. A fake Bay editorial in the Onion says it all - http://www.theonion.com/opinion/index.php?issue=4133

Lisa Carvin Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 06:41 PM EST

What...No mention of handsome, young Canadian actor Hayden Christiansen, who portrayed the tragic fall of heroic Anakin Skywalker into the cold-hearted, nefarious Darth Vader so poignantly in *Star Wars: Episode III*?

Mixteca Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 06:16 PM EST

My vote goes to Jessica Alba.

jcoop Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 06:15 PM EST

that's a fine list. i would include the entire cast of entourage...they've certainly made my summer sizzle.

Julia Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 06:09 PM EST

What about Christian Bale, an extremely talented actor who proved he could also be a bankable leading man in Batman Begins?