Comments on: Philip Seymour Hoffman’s 12 Best Performances

By: Jamaica

Jamaica — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

His death still stings like hell. For me, it always will.

By: ViBZdEN

ViBZdEN — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

I love Hoffman so much. Great actor. When i heard the news of his untimely death it felt like as if i was struck by a lightning. I will always miss Philip Seymour Hoffman the Great.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the soul of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

25th Hour DEFINITELY should have been included and not an honorable mention

By: Daniel Delago

Daniel Delago — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

When I saw 'A Most Wanted Man' at a press screening, the most haunting aspect of Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance is how tired he looks in the film. It's a compelling performance but you cannot help but wonder about his state of mind as he chain smokes and constantly drinks alcohol through it all. And maybe that's why he was such a great actor – he was a tortured soul.

By: JB

JB — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

Someone just make a "list" list please… so I can pick it to shreds. I'm inclined to agree with what PL wrote below, "Did he even have a bad performance ever?" … well, no that I think of it, maybe Hunger Games Catching Fire…ha! Maybe just phoned it in a tiny bit, knowing he was in such a piece of crap!

By: PL

PL — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

Did he even have a bad performance ever? That (short) list might be worth a read too.

His theater work might need a list too. He was superb on both levels, a true actors actor.

By: Thiago Lisboa

Thiago Lisboa — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

Miss Jacob Elinsky from 25th Hour on this (great) list.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

Good list but, 'Before The Devil Knows You're Dead' is a must add. YouTube 'It's Not Fair'. 'nuff said.

By: Gwarden

Gwarden — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

Hoffman and Gandolfini are having a beer somewhere in the afterlife.

By: g

Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

loved him in every film he appeared in

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

His performance in Flawless really ought to have been on the list. If not his best then certainly his most underrated. It not being in a particularly big or impressive movie often seems to cost it praise but it shouldn't. Not from anyone paying attention.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

I still miss PSH.

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

When I first read the headline and saw you were doing 12 performances for the piece, I thought, that's too many, but after reading it, I now think, damn if this guy doesn't have a great filmography, you could've done more. Most of the honorable mentions could've easily been full write ups too.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 23 May 2016 05:59:41 +0000

This is such a good write-up, guys. I almost cried reading through it and remembering all of these performances. Thanks for this.