<![CDATA[Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor?]]>Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Stand by Me

yugfaed — 9 years ago(December 17, 2016 07:43 AM)

I know folks have high regards for River. I remember watching this film years ago and introduced it to my young son back in the 1990s. It was one of those father/son bonding moments. I can say I had a somewhat similar experience growing up, where my brother and his friends took me through this drainage tunnel. It was dark so we used torches and it got scarier as we went on as the tunnel narrowed. At the end, there was a big wasp hive blocking the exit so we all had to run through it worrying if we were going to get attacked.
But anyway, long story short, when I saw this film recently, it just seemed like Phoenix over-acted in parts of it. But as often happens in Hollywood, fans get attached, he becomes a cult hero, dies young (his own fault - just say NO) and now he's been built up to cult status similar to Jim Dean, who I also think is over-rated.
Thoughts? Ideas? IMO's?

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I definitely think that he was a good actor.
I liked him in the Movies "
STAND BY ME
" and "
EXPLORERS
".

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MovieManCin2 said...
Well that's not disturbing at all.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712283https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712283Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:53 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 12:35 PM)

WarrenPeace said...
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712282https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712282Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:52 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 07:09 AM)

MovieManCin2 said...
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712281https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712281Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:51 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 07:04 AM)

MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712280https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712280Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:50 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 07:02 AM)

"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712279https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712279Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:49 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:56 AM)

That's not all!
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712278https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712278Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:48 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:52 AM)

Too cute and funny!
OK so they know how to use a remote, open sliding doors, play ping pong and be a partay DJ!
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712277https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712277Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:47 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:46 AM)

Yes it does!
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712276https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712276Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:46 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:42 AM)

LOL
OK
Though I see talent and using hooman stuff runs in the family!
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712275https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712275Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:45 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:39 AM)

Nah, it's his first cousin.
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712274https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712274Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:44 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:38 AM)

The same one that likes to play ping pong?
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712273https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712273Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:43 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 05, 2022 06:26 AM)

He's a BIG ****in' cat! And he's really good with patio doors!
😎 😺
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712272https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712272Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:42 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 04, 2022 11:46 PM)

Either that is one heck of a giant cat or he has a cute little chair, snacks, cola and remote!
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712271https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712271Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:41 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 04, 2022 12:47 PM)

Yes. That is an actual still from my security footage.
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712270https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712270Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:39 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 03, 2022 05:44 PM)

Hidden camera at home captures what your cat does when your gone.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712269https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712269Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:38 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 3 years ago(December 03, 2022 01:44 PM)

A Blast From The Past!
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712268https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712268Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:37 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(December 03, 2022 07:44 AM)

Agreed.
The OP needs to watch him in other things.
My Own Private Idaho was his best.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712267https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712267Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:36 GMT]]>MovieManCin2 — 4 years ago(November 24, 2021 07:19 AM)

Yes, I believe he was. So sad that he died so young.
MAGA! FAFO! 😎 Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 😎 Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 😠

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712266https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712266Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:35 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 4 years ago(November 24, 2021 05:26 AM)

Despite what I wrote about him in this movie, I am sure that he would have had at least two Oscars by now.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712265https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712265Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:34 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 4 years ago(November 24, 2021 04:31 AM)

I don't get it why he gets all this praise when all the other actors in this movie are just as good as he is and yet they all get so overlooked.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712264https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712264Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:33 GMT]]>hodie1 — 9 years ago(February 10, 2017 02:50 PM)

He was a good actor. But Dean was far better.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712263https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712263Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:32 GMT]]>yugfaed — 9 years ago(January 08, 2017 05:07 AM)

Yeah, he's over-rated. Hammy and over-rated.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712262https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1712262Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Was River Phoenix really that good of an actor? on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:31 GMT]]>plotzilla — 9 years ago(January 08, 2017 02:14 AM)

If you watch interviews a few years prior to his death,.YES, he was a good actor. Completely different person and the real River matches his childhood upbringing.

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