Who is the better actor, Robert De Niro or Al Pacino?

by Bob D. Caterino

Robert De Niro or Al Pacino? When an actor learns his lines he does one thing first. The actor, reads the lines three different ways making reflection different every time. ...read more

by John Hoty

Both Pacino and DeNiro are so comparable from their early work in the 1970's when they each made their marks portraying intense, brooding and unpredictable characters that have ...read more

by Carole Hill

Robert De Niro must have been in the right places, at the right times, because it appears he had more opportunities to move ahead to super stardom! And I agree that he is a sup...read more

by Roger Grant

I wish I did not have to choose betweeen my wife and my daughter because I love them both just as I love these two actors. But putting me on the spot like this you leave me no...read more

by Patricia Barela

It's one debate that almost makes me write on both ends, but how honest is that really. You lay before me two pictures of two amazingly talented people and force my interest int...read more

by Joseph Yannuzzi Jr.

I remember a few years ago when actor Tom Hanks was nominated for an acting award. He said his purpose as an actor was to achieve the same talent level and status as his idol.....read more

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by Royce Radcliffe

I usually hate it when people compare actors on the Internet. That is because I believe most actors have a certain set range and that it is impossible to compare actors with dif...read more

by K Potts

Al Pacino or Robert De Niro, two influenctial characters in the film industry, both iconic stars of the 1970's De Niro was first to hit the big lights. Starring in Martin Scorse...read more

by Ted Sherman

This is the same as asking which is your favorite brother. These two magnificent actors have amassed a list of film roles that are some of the best in the past half-century. Whi...read more

by Lyla Ali

I don't know why people always compare the two...is it because they are both Italian Americans?! (Although Robert De Niro is only quarter Italian). They are both amazing actors...read more

by Dan Rooney

This is a very interesting debate to get into, mainly because both actors are so well loved and appreciated and because of the fact that their careers are so similar. They both ...read more

by Wes Laurie

No one will deny that both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are very successful and well liked by movie going audiences. However when it comes down to "Who is better", if we are spe...read more

by Jesse Adeniji

If you have to choose between your dad and mum, how'd you come to a conclusion you'd rather not? My dad is someone i admire but i will ultimately choose my mum because of her or...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

Both Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino are cinematic giants with impressive longevity, but Pacino packs the superpower chops, in the acting department. Quite simply, Pacino never play...read more

by Thomas Griffenkranz

How or why is this even a topic. Both are amazing ranking up there with other greats such as Marlon Brando. Yet, were one to choose a better actor it would have to be Al Pacino....read more

by Jason Greer

Acting is simply a matter of art imitating life, and there aren't many people who do it as well as De Niro and Pacino. Both have given us countless unforgettable performances i...read more

by Michael A. Hurst

To me, Pacino is the greatest actor of all time, though Bobby boy is not far behind. In almost any of his films he could and probably did gain a cult following. From 'Panic in n...read more

by Dave Mendonca

When you mention Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, you're talking about two powerhouse acting talents. Everybody in Hollywood wants to work with them. These New York natives...read more

by Dave Dunseith

HOO-AHH! You're out of order, and YOU are out of order, this whole damn debate is out of order! Yes, this is almost the equivalent of being asked, "Do you prefer to have your v...read more

by Maureen Hagen

Al Pacino is by far the better actor although I will never forget Robert DeNiro's performance as Michael in The Deerhunter. That's the last time I saw DeNiro expose his soul...read more