I’m old enough to have hated Tom Hanks when he was only known for stupid comedy films, then watch him transform into one of the greatest actors of a generation. Amazing.

One of my favorite all time movies. He played the role with such grace and strength.

We didn’t worry about such things as who portrayed whom back then. It was a very powerful film. Huge for the time and I’m glad he made it.

Tom Hanks has been my favorite actor since boosom buddies, splash , and bachelor party.He was always great in those comedy pictures and then he blew us away by showing he could do much more than comedy.And that's why he remains my favorite till this day.

@laurad2442

8 күн бұрын

Don't forget Money Pit!

He seems like such a good guy

@Woozlewuzzleable

Жыл бұрын

Yes, don't listen to the conspiracy nut jobs.

Great movie 👍👍👍👍to Tom Hanks and Denzil Washington

Today they would not choose a straight man for the role even if he wasn't the best actor. That would be a shame, because it is such a demanding character. This is why Tom Hanks was chosen. It was because he was the best. That should be the basis for anything, hiring, and promoting, etc.

@seanwebb605

Ай бұрын

They wouldn't even if he wasn't the best actor? What?

@jeanettegillings7202

2 күн бұрын

It’s a shame…. A gay actor can play a straight role so why can’t a straight actor play a gay role? Isn’t that what ‘acting’ is?

Fantastic performance by Tom he brought it right out in the open the horror of aids.

It's because people don't understand anymore that acting is pretending to be someone you are not.

I saw the movie when I was a teenage film buff and on a Tom Hanks kick. Only watched it once, but I can vividly recall the scene where he shows his lesions. Unbelievable acting. Great movie.

Philadelphia allowed people to understand that gay folks were just like everyone else; vulnerable, human and prone to the tragedy of a disease then sweeping the country. At the time, we had a president who refused to say the word "AIDS." Jonathan Demme's brave, groundbreaking film did much to aid understanding and empathy.

One of my all time fav movies!

Gentleman's Agreement was done in 1947, but I will let it pass since it's a Tom Hanks interview!!

It always amazes me when people think actors dont need to have high iq, or that they arent smart. Sure some actors can get away with it, but its just like playing a guitar, or piano, or painting, it requires a super healthy brain to do it successfully. Tom Hanks has a healthy brain.

There is the hope when putting something on film that it is forced to live forever through sheer power and resonance. On very rare occasions a film or more specifically a scene can hit all the right notes. The writing, lighting, cinematography, score, acting, and direction and the gravity of what is conveyed all converge perfectly and we get a moment in time where the gods make a heaven of the earth captured forever. That is The Opera Scene in Philadelphia. It’s arguably the greatest art that cinema has ever captured. It’s the greatest few minutes Hanks has ever done. It’s the greatest acting without lines ever done (Denzel). You take two of the greatest actors away from this scene, and no one remembers it I argue. There are no Oscars for the film I argue. And, most importantly, a film that did so much in tearing down walls of misunderstanding and bias and dehumanizing would have lost much of that impact I argue. That said, if representation is what you want, go for it. But replacing Hanks or Washington because of representation would have been a horrible disservice in hindsight. Ironically, Philadelphia should be viewed as a shining example of allowing meritocracy to triumph. No one else regardless of “ism” does for that scene what Tom and Denzel did.

Tom is a hero, period.

Well said his so educated

To the question, "Do you think that's right?" [4:50], if a demographic aspect of the character is central to the entire movie, an actor who fits that demographic should be cast. If it is an ancillary aspect, then there seems to be more flexibility.

L❤️CE Tom Hanks-I think this movie was so Awesome & Amazing-Great movie about the profound & incalculable effects of aids. Awesome performances & great Amazing, Fantabulous Oscar acceptance speech from Tom Hanks for Best Actor! I Love this movie!!!

Tom Hanks looks like J.J. Simmons on this video!

Why not ?!

Great movie. Very controversial. Yes I remember him passing. . 👍🙏💯

it wasn't Judy Garlands birthday, it was her funeral

I loved this movie

O filme não foi rodado consecutivamente. Tudo começou em 18 de janeiro de 1999 antes de parar dois meses depois. As filmagens foram retomadas em 3 de abril de 2000 e terminadas no mês seguinte. Hanks ganhou 50 libras (23 kg) durante a pré-produção, com o objetivo de tornar sua transformação mais dramática.

Philadelphia story with tom hanks

A great movie

They still do that though , call me by your name for instance , both leads are straight as far as we know . Brokeback Mountain as well . Not saying they didn't do a good job but still straight playing gay .

Omg...he was acting. Today..really?

To act aka be not yourself I don't see it being an issue a straight man playing a gay character aka vice versa example being Barney from how I met your mother played by the fantastic Neil Patrick Harris played a straight male womaniser.

Well Tom, it's called ACTING!

😘💓

That’s ironic for you to say that, Hanks, since it was gay.

sicko !

@hadara69

Жыл бұрын

Haha What? Why?! Are you a 'Q anon' loon? Hahaha! OH please say yes! Even if not. What's "sicko" about him OR that role? Is AIDS "Gawd's punishment"? PREACH to me, RW loon! Lol!

@patrickc3419

10 ай бұрын

For sure.

@scotthockenberry3085

9 ай бұрын

Get some therapy. You see things that aren’t real.

He was just playing himself while playing with himself.

@hadara69

Жыл бұрын

Is this a joke? I'm genuinely confused. Is this someting only Steven Crowder fans would call "humor"?

Yeah that's a cowardly sentiment. Actors act.

and yet gay actors play straight all day long. not sure it's right.

Who else thought it said "his pedophilia role" No thanks Hanx!

@seanwebb605

Ай бұрын

No reasonable person thinks that.