I know alot of people think he's a terrible actor, and I can understand why since he never really been a serious actor. Although i find his over the top acting terribly fantastic! I really think his acting reflects his personality and i don't think he's really that bad considering the drama encountered in Purple Rain. I even wonder what his acting would be like now if he were to release another film, but for now the only acting we'll see from him is 80s Prince in his crazy hayday.

UnpronounceableSymbol said:

I know alot of people think he's a terrible actor, and I can understand why since he never really been a serious actor. Although i find his over the top acting terribly fantastic! I really think his acting reflects his personality and i don't think he's really that bad considering the drama encountered in Purple Rain. I even wonder what his acting would be like now if he were to release another film, but for now the only acting we'll see from him is 80s Prince in his crazy hayday.

His brooding character I love, I think that held back acting is good via Purple Rain and some scenes in UTCM, like the opening piano bar scene, the 'phone sex' poetry scene and of course the Girls & Boys dance scene

To me He Is A great Actor, Al pacino Is better, But still a Good Actor...

The sceme in purple rain, When his father Shots Himself and The Kid Is crying and Talking to the police... In that scene you can see all his Potential as an actor. Even though he isn't talking in that scene,you can see His desperation...

Under the cherry Moon Is more like a Comedy, maybe that's why some people dont take him seriously!

I think he actually had a lot of potential as an actor. He had some really lovely moments in Purple Rain. (The "never get married" and "waking up the next morning after smashing up the basement" scenes were particularly fine.) His performance was better in Purple Rain than Under the Cherry Moon largely because he had a director in the former (Albert Magnoli) who was able to bring those moments out of him.

What we don't know, however, is whether he would have been capable of playing anyone but himself (or someone very like himself). Actors have to be able to drop a lot of themselves - retaining only the parts that pertain to the character they're playing. Prince had a very strong, recognized persona going in, which makes dropping it that much harder.

He chose another path - so we'll never really know what he is capable of as an actor.

Genesia said:

I think he actually had a lot of potential as an actor. He had some really lovely moments in Purple Rain. (The "never get married" and "waking up the next morning after smashing up the basement" scenes were particularly fine.) His performance was better in Purple Rain than Under the Cherry Moon largely because he had a director in the former (Albert Magnoli) who was able to bring those moments out of him.

What we don't know, however, is whether he would have been capable of playing anyone but himself (or someone very like himself). Actors have to be able to drop a lot of themselves - retaining only the parts that pertain to the character they're playing. Prince had a very strong, recognized persona going in, which makes dropping it that much harder.

He chose another path - so we'll never really know what he is capable of as an actor.

I think he was a very believable character in Purple Rain. I love that movie. I wish he would act again but I know he's a musicman.

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my favorite acting scene of his when he was talking to his dad in PURPLE RAIN

the dont get married scene.

he didnt talk much in that but his eyes were intensely expressive

I would Like to see Him Performing An Evil kind of Character... It seems that he enjoyed having dress Like the joker

I have always really enjoyed his acting...

He would be good as a villian, wise ass or do the voice overs.

mzsadii said:

He would be good as a villian, wise ass or do the voice overs.

I always wanted to see him in a Batman movie as a villian that'd be cool and dressed in all purple even the heels

wow: just to watch Prince moove... walk, and TALK!!

In those movies, he was soo cool back then.

Not a good actor, but still he makes me fascinated.

Purple Rain and Under The Cherry Moon - those were wonderful movies....

Graffiti Bridge, not so much, too weird storyline, and the performances aren't that great..

but Elephants & Flowers, this is a great "music video"..

mzsadii said:

He would be good as a villian, wise ass or do the voice overs.

Voice overs, yes! - he could definitely do the voice of a donkey or a zebra.

But seriously, he really could do a donkey or a zebra.

Edit - I think he would've done voice overs for an animated movie if he had a young child. Several actors have mentioned their children as a motivating factor for doing an animated film - their kid loves disney or madagascar or whatever, and they can get access to the theme park for their kid when it's closed to the public.

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Prince is a good actor.

If you hate Prince's acting, watch "The Room". You'll appreciate it more.

the words, shocking, wooden, couldn't, and paper bag.... spring to mind....

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GIOShokadelica said:

To me He Is A great Actor, Al pacino Is better, But still a Good Actor...

The sceme in purple rain, When his father Shots Himself and The Kid Is crying and Talking to the police... In that scene you can see all his Potential as an actor. Even though he isn't talking in that scene,you can see His desperation...

Under the cherry Moon Is more like a Comedy, maybe that's why some people dont take him seriously!

He did pretty good in that scene where he is asking his mom if she is okay after his dad was beating her up (don't i keep the heat on?) also. Wasn't all the tears he cried in that movie real or based on real life experiences?

ariomuse said:

(33) INT. DRESSING ROOM -- NIGHT

Prince and his band (Mark, Bobby, Matt,
Lisa) sit backstage, waiting to go on.
An air of tension permeates the room.
Lisa sits in the corner and fidgets,
casts sidelong looks to Prince. He sits
apart from the group, deathly silent,
locked in thouqht.

Wendy walks in and shares a look with
Lisa. She goes up to Prince, her voice
filled with nervousness--

the acting in the dressing room where Wendy asked the Kid about the music, was really good, Wendy & Lisa were good, BrownMark Bobby Z & Dr Fink reactionary responses where good, Dr Finks 'God got there periods mixed up' was good, it seemed like a reallife 'awkward' response

And Prince's bitchy arrogant behavior was good.

WENDY
Hi ya, Prince. I heard
through the grapevine you had
a new tune written by two
great girls. By chance did
you hear it?

He stares at her -- if looks could kill
Wendy would be dead--

LISA
I knew it -- he didn't listen
to it. He probably dropped it
under his bike and rolled over
it.

Prince grunts, turns away -- Wendy is
amazed--

WENDY
Wow! Okay...you think about
this. I'm going to be real
honest with you. You're
really being full of shit.

LISA
Forget about it, Wendy. Let's
get out of here--

But Wendy, agitated, silences her with a
fierce gesture--

WENDY
(to Prince)
Every time we give you a song,
you say you're going to use
it, but you never do. You
always think that we're doing
something behind your back.
You're just being paranoid as
usual.

LISA
Wendy...

WENDY
(upset)
Shut up, Lisa, please!
(to Prince)
You should know by now that we
wouldn't hurt vou. We're not
out to put a dark cloud over
your head. It's just to make
you feel good, Prince --
that's what it's all about.
You've been this way with us
before, remember?



PRINCE
(maliciously)
The nominees for the best
actress are--

LISA
-- Fuck it, Wendy -- let's
break!

Wendy is shaking, tears spring to her
eyes--

WENDY
Do you know you can really,
really hurt people? Doesn't
that mean anything to you?
Doesn't that make you feel
like shit?



LISA
C'mon ...

WENDY
I'm tired of this ... I'm
really tired...

They leave the room, Wendy SLAMS the
door behind her. Prince casts a look to
Bobby, Mark, Matt--

PRINCE
You tired, too?

MATT
God got Wendy's periods
reversed. About every 28
days, she starts acting nice.
Lasts about a weekend.

Thud. The joke hangs suspended like a
ball and chain. Bobby gets up, the
others follow him to the door--

BOBBY
What difference does it make,
Prince. We're still a group,
right?

They cut out the door.

^ Thank U.... beautiful.. those pics... I love it.

That was then but this is now... though,

aaah I miss that brilliant Prince..

GIOShokadelica said:

To me He Is A great Actor, Al pacino Is better, But still a Good Actor...

The sceme in purple rain, When his father Shots Himself and The Kid Is crying and Talking to the police... In that scene you can see all his Potential as an actor. Even though he isn't talking in that scene,you can see His desperation...

Under the cherry Moon Is more like a Comedy, maybe that's why some people dont take him seriously!

I can't believe you just compared Prince's acting to Al Pacino's.

OldFriends4Sale said:

UnpronounceableSymbol said:

I know alot of people think he's a terrible actor, and I can understand why since he never really been a serious actor. Although i find his over the top acting terribly fantastic! I really think his acting reflects his personality and i don't think he's really that bad considering the drama encountered in Purple Rain. I even wonder what his acting would be like now if he were to release another film, but for now the only acting we'll see from him is 80s Prince in his crazy hayday.

His brooding character I love, I think that held back acting is good via Purple Rain and some scenes in UTCM, like the opening piano bar scene, the 'phone sex' poetry scene and of course the Girls & Boys dance scene

I agree that he did a decent job of portraying brooding, as well as contemplation and sulking. Comedy he was alright. What's funny to me is that the kissing scene in Purple Rain is one of his worst acting moments in that movie. P couldn't do romance too well.

OldFriends4Sale said:

(33) INT. DRESSING ROOM -- NIGHT

Prince and his band (Mark, Bobby, Matt,
Lisa) sit backstage, waiting to go on.
An air of tension permeates the room.
Lisa sits in the corner and fidgets,
casts sidelong looks to Prince. He sits
apart from the group, deathly silent,
locked in thouqht.

Wendy walks in and shares a look with
Lisa. She goes up to Prince, her voice
filled with nervousness--

the acting in the dressing room where Wendy asked the Kid about the music, was really good, Wendy & Lisa were good, BrownMark Bobby Z & Dr Fink reactionary responses where good, Dr Finks 'God got there periods mixed up' was good, it seemed like a reallife 'awkward' response

And Prince's bitchy arrogant behavior was good.

WENDY
Hi ya, Prince. I heard
through the grapevine you had
a new tune written by two
great girls. By chance did
you hear it?

He stares at her -- if looks could kill
Wendy would be dead--

LISA
I knew it -- he didn't listen
to it. He probably dropped it
under his bike and rolled over
it.

Prince grunts, turns away -- Wendy is
amazed--

WENDY
Wow! Okay...you think about
this. I'm going to be real
honest with you. You're
really being full of shit.

LISA
Forget about it, Wendy. Let's
get out of here--

But Wendy, agitated, silences her with a
fierce gesture--

WENDY
(to Prince)
Every time we give you a song,
you say you're going to use
it, but you never do. You
always think that we're doing
something behind your back.
You're just being paranoid as
usual.

LISA
Wendy...

WENDY
(upset)
Shut up, Lisa, please!
(to Prince)
You should know by now that we
wouldn't hurt vou. We're not
out to put a dark cloud over
your head. It's just to make
you feel good, Prince --
that's what it's all about.
You've been this way with us
before, remember?



PRINCE
(maliciously)
The nominees for the best
actress are--

LISA
-- Fuck it, Wendy -- let's
break!

Wendy is shaking, tears spring to her
eyes--

WENDY
Do you know you can really,
really hurt people? Doesn't
that mean anything to you?
Doesn't that make you feel
like shit?



LISA
C'mon ...

WENDY
I'm tired of this ... I'm
really tired...

They leave the room, Wendy SLAMS the
door behind her. Prince casts a look to
Bobby, Mark, Matt--

PRINCE
You tired, too?

MATT
God got Wendy's periods
reversed. About every 28
days, she starts acting nice.
Lasts about a weekend.

Thud. The joke hangs suspended like a
ball and chain. Bobby gets up, the
others follow him to the door--

BOBBY
What difference does it make,
Prince. We're still a group,
right?

They cut out the door.

Very nice-love em. It took alot of skill for Prince to pull these shots off.

I think he plays "moody" very naturally. Cocky too.

His love and anger needs a bit of work!

NeonCraxx said:

He trashed a room better than Pink Floyd did. Yes, people, breaking shit is a skill.

controversy99 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

His brooding character I love, I think that held back acting is good via Purple Rain and some scenes in UTCM, like the opening piano bar scene, the 'phone sex' poetry scene and of course the Girls & Boys dance scene

I agree that he did a decent job of portraying brooding, as well as contemplation and sulking. Comedy he was alright. What's funny to me is that the kissing scene in Purple Rain is one of his worst acting moments in that movie. P couldn't do romance too well.

I didn't like the UTCM comedy too much, the scenes I think he did well, were the 'performances' the Christopher Tracey Parade scene with him in gold was good. and natural

I wonder is that how Prince kissed though, lol that could be real. Or maybe he just tried to oversex it.

SquirrelMeat said:

I think he plays "moody" very naturally. Cocky too.

His love and anger needs a bit of work!

I think his anger in Purple Rain was good, his anger in UTCM not so good

PR anger scenes: Computer Blue rehearsal where he cranks the guitar

destroying the underworld living space after father suicide attempt

post Sex Shooter anger toward Morris Day toward Apollonia

I think these were pretty good

OldFriends4Sale said:

controversy99 said:

I agree that he did a decent job of portraying brooding, as well as contemplation and sulking. Comedy he was alright. What's funny to me is that the kissing scene in Purple Rain is one of his worst acting moments in that movie. P couldn't do romance too well.

I didn't like the UTCM comedy too much, the scenes I think he did well, were the 'performances' the Christopher Tracey Parade scene with him in gold was good. and natural

I wonder is that how Prince kissed though, lol that could be real. Or maybe he just tried to oversex it.

To me it looked like he tried 2 oversex it because in 3 chains o' gold he looked normal kissing troy beyer lol.