This dude is laughable in how cool he thinks he is. Plays the same character in every role, which is pretty much always an asshole, and now he thinks he's a singer. His music video is hysterically bad, and he can't actually sing, so he just talk sings.
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yes.
he remind me of samual l jackson, who is not famous for playing character, he famous for being samual l jackson, and he seem to act in every other film i see, playing samual l jackson, not character.
I said the same thing a while back:
https://moviechat.org/nm0252961/Idris-Elba/61db2638a0216d3522210363/Stinks-up-everything-hes-in
Why does he have to be a tool? Can't he just be bad at his job? That isn't a crime.
Also his portrayal of an American drug dealer in The Wire was so good, many people had no idea he was British. I'd say that is decent acting.
I tend to think that while your complaint is valid, this is not a reflection of the actor's ability. Moviegoers want and pay for, familiarity. Actors today are not rewarded to be versatile. If the Rock did a drama as a middle aged man, it would bomb.
I never said he was a bad actor, but he's extremely 1 note. Just like the rock, not getting those roles is a commentary on their range more than anything. Also, Idris isn't a good guy. He's got multiple illegitimate children, and has said some ridiculous shit trying to come across as progressive.
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