10 Modern Action Film Stars Who Failed To Meet Their Potential
7. Colin Farrell
After breaking into Hollywood thanks to parts in a string of commercial hits at the turn of the 21st Century, Colin Farrell has had numerous chances to convince audiences of his abilities as an action star. However, most of his blockbuster leading man efforts have been lackluster to say the least, and the Irish actor is clearly more comfortable working in projects with much smaller budgets. For some reason, Farrell has never made for a convincing action star despite the opportunities he has received. In S.W.A.T, his character was as dull as the rest of the movie, Oliver Stone's Alexander saw him struggle to convince in the genre that had certified Russell Crowe as a bad-ass, Miami Vice took itself so seriously that it forgot to be entertaining, and the Total Recall remake is just kind of... there. Supporting roles in blockbusters Minority Report and Daredevil saw that Farrell could thrive in a big-budget action-heavy environment, just not as the leading man. Farrell has more than proven himself as a capable actor over the years, but the Golden Globe winner just isn't cut out for being an action star.
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