[cyclone3483]

I love this thread...I really had to think about it. I won't repeat any of the ones I've already seen posted, but just mention some I didn't notice yet.

Robin Williams and Freddie Highmore in August Rush. Their chemistry on screen was infinitely compelling. Fine movie, fine soundtrack, somewhat schlocky love story, but Highmore's single-minded drive to follow the music in his head and Williams struggle to control his emotional swings from joy, fear, love, and hate...well, something to behold.

Jim Carrey in The Truman Show, Man On The Moon, and Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind. He's had a career filled with stinkers, but the man can truly act with the right material, and Oscar will find him one day.

Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy in Shrek (just the first one). You know you love their work in that one AND you can't imagine anyone else doing it. It puts other voice-over work (including their own sequels) to shame.

Gary Oldman in....everything. He is a chameleon, takes on roles like a second skin. You will sometimes watch a movie and not realize Oldman is in it because he is THAT talented.

And Keanu Reeves in...nothing. Seriously. Ever.