This man has made more money in his movies than any other actor. What do people think of him as an actor or his movies? I have not seen the star wars or indiana jones in a while but recently he hasnt been in that movies and seemed to make a couple bad ones. I dont think hes that great of an actor but in my opinion, hes starred in some great movies.

I think Harrisson is an excellent actor! He was the only reason why I saw Star Wars in the first place, he was a much more engaging character than Luke Skywalker. As for Indiana Jones, he was so cool in it.
He also stars in one of my favourite films: Blade Runner and he was brilliant in it.
Recently he hasn't done anything good, which is too bad.

I just havent seen him in a variety of roles. I've only seen him in a few movies and havent seen Star Wars, as I said before in a while. So, maybe I'm wrong about him not being an excellent actor.

He seemed to have the Midas touch for awhile, starring in hit after hit after hit, but the last couple of years have been a little tougher.

I think he is a terrific actor and a true movie star. A couple of films of his I like that weren't huge hits were the underrated THE DEVIL'S OWN, where he co-starred with Brad Pitt, and MOSQUITO COAST, a film that received very mixed reviews.

I can't remember the last time I saw him, but it might have been in Ron Shelton's HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE. I think he co-starred with that young actor who was in PEARL HARBOR. I can't remember his name. I felt HH was real strained.

It looks like Harrison's career is in freefall. His new film BETRAYAL had stinker written all over it just because of the fact that it was being released in February, a traditional dumping ground for Hollywood turkeys.

The "Voice" panned it today.

It looks like Harrison's has lost the Midas touch. Maybe Spielberg will be up for another Indiana Jones movie so Harrison can revive his flagging career fortunes.

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Originally posted by E.M.:
This man has made more money in his movies than any other actor.

He might soon get passed by Dakota Fanning though.

I think Harrison needs to get some juicier dramatic roles. He really can't do these action/thriller roles anymore, and we all know he can do the romantic comedy. Harrison should sign up with some indie director or something, get an Oscar nomination. Firewall? Please. Harrison has DONE action, why not cement his cinematic rep with some longer-lasting stuff?

In my opinion a mediocre actor, but a major movie star with charisma who can elevate a film when properly cast.

I think Harrison Ford has looked tired in his last few roles. Tired in the way Al Pacino looked in Donnie Brasco and Insomnia. The only problem is that Ford seems genuinely tired and worn out beyond the characters he's portaying. Maybe he can be Stallone's opponent in Rocky VI. That should breathe the life back into him.

I won't read the quotes from today's ads in the Times for this film, but here is how desperate the studio is by using quotes from this motley crew:

Mose Persico, Entertainment Spotlight/CTV Montreal -- Not only have I never heard of Persico, I have never heard of the Entertainment Spotlight or CTV Montreal

Jim Ferguson, ABC TV -- This guy seems to be a quote whore since I see his name all the time in ads. Buyer beware because using tv critics in quotes is a sure sign of desperation. I also have no idea who Ferguson is.

Maria Salas, NBC-TV -- Miami. Again a TV critic and a TV critic from a less than A list market like Miami. I have never heard of Ms. Salas.

Paul Fischer -- Darkhorizons.com. I have never heard of Fischer nor have I ever heard of that web site. The only thing worse than using a quote from a tv critic is using a quote from an internet source.

Mark S. Allen, CBS Stations Group. I have never heard of Allen and I would group a radio critic in with tv critics and internet sites.

As expected this film was savaged in the "New York Times" this morning and pulled I believe a 45 on metacritics.com. Even Ebert didn't like this one, racking up a low score of 50. That is saying something when Ebert doesn't like your movie.

I hate to fuel the flames, but Rog actually gave it *** (75). The most obvious thing I can ask is why is the director Richard Loncraine, who has made some serious whack British art-house flicks (Brimstone and Treacle, Bellman and True, Richard III)? I know his last flick was the more-commercial Wimbledon, which also starred Bettany, but it still seems weird.

I watched Ebert & Roeper's show this weekend and Rog did indeed give Harrision's latest the thumb's up, perhaps the only legitimate film critic to review the film favorably. To call Rog a legitimate film critic these days may be a stretch. He is a quote whore and you can see his review with all the other flotsam and jetsom in today's Times.

5. The Fugitive - Great chase movie with a smart approach to the genre & of course, the ultimate Tommy Lee Jones performance.

4. Star Wars - After this film, all hope for me growing up to be a nornal person instead of the huge nerd that I am, was lost. And though Luke Skywalker provided the perfect vehicle for the "white hat" of the film, it was definitely Hans Solo who was the hero that my nerdy ass was wanted to be. He represented the cool guy with the hot "car" who ends up getting the girl.

3. The Empire Strikes Back -Ditto.

2. Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom - I am one of in the minority who likes this better than the Last Crusade. While I feel that LC's story was stronger & more down to Earth, for me, the Temple Of Doom action's sequences, while many times cartoonishly unrealistic, still were done with a lot of energy & suspense. Plus, IMO, the stunts didn't seem to try to copy the first Indy film as much as LC did. I remember all the hootin' & hollerin' that was going on the theatre during TOD, whereas LC, as exciting as it was, didn't seem to invoke as much from the audience ( at least, that was the case when I went to go see it). And when it comes to listing my favorites, there are times where my experience in the theatre tends to influence my take on the film.

1. Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Simply one of the best experiences I've ever had in a theatre.
Early on in his popularity, it seemed that Harrison was on way to always be remembered as Hands Solo. And then this series came along......