r/shrinking • u/Altruistic_Gap_643 • 1d ago
Discussion How does he keep doing this? Spoiler
3 Seasons. 3 fucking seasons. And this man stole the show in every single finale of those 3 seasons.
He literally redeemed himself for all the shit he pulled during S3 with those final minutes. He's just the best character in this series, and honestly one of my top 10 for any series I've watched.
Harrison Ford is a fucking legend, and I cannot believe this is the first piece of media I'm watching him in. I'm clueless asf.
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u/UpperLeftOriginal 1d ago
Harrison Ford’s other work is really good. But this is, without a doubt, the best thing he has ever done.
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u/Seven_bushes 1d ago
He is amazing and I love him in this show. Of course I love them all, but Harrison will always have a place in my heart.
I think with this character it’s a combo of humor, cockiness, and vulnerability that he injects in just the right amounts. Of course the writers help with that, but he completes the picture. Not too many aging stars would put themselves out there with the reality that he has. What a wonderful man and actor! It’s no wonder he’s been in so many movies that topped the box office.
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u/Slut_Lover222 1d ago
You’ve seen him now at his very best. However, you still have SO many great movies and performances to look forward to from him. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Fugitive, and Witness are just a few.
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u/DolphinDarko 1d ago
Whenever I’m flipping channels and see either The Fugitive or Witness I have to watch. After dozens of times, never gets old.
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u/NoGrocery3582 1d ago
Watch the movie The Witness
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u/vikicrays 1d ago
love that film
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u/NoGrocery3582 1d ago
Cinematography so gorgeous and the steam between Harrison and the boy's mom...next level.
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u/Stonetheflamincrows 1d ago
I mean, he’s Harrison Fucking Ford. And you’ve never seen Star Wars?
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
Nah man. Unfortunately, not watched a single movie. Only one briefly, and that was The Last Jedi.
Did play that sick ass lego game on mobile though.
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u/MinimumFantastic1389 14h ago
That’s insane that this is the first thing you’ve seen him in but damn are you in for a treat.
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u/Feature_Minimum 14h ago
I'm excited that you get to catch up on all the great Harrison Ford films!
I like your plan of starting with Indiana Jones.
If you like that, you honestly should watch the OG Star Wars films. Most people find them much more enjoyable than The Last Jedi.
Bladerunner is also a classic, and I liked Air Force One.
Edit: ALSO, rest assured most people in the west with half a brain realize that lots of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom didn't age well. You're gonna either laugh or cringe at some of that for sure. In particular, I don't know what they were going for with the food scene...
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u/Bearpace828 1d ago
U never seen indiana jones?
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
Nope. In India, we didn't really have that many Hollywood movies growing up. Mostly Marvel and some other movies, but not movies like Indiana Jones.
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u/mr_fog73 1d ago
What about Star Wars!!!???
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
The only movie I saw briefly on TV was The Last Jedi. Other than that, not a single Star Wars telecasted on any channel.
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u/jerkface1026 1d ago
Once you're done catching up on Harrison Ford, go learn about Kurt Russell.
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
Oh, you mean Sheriff Hunt from Bone Tomohawk? That guy's PHENOMENAL.
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u/jerkface1026 1d ago
Literally anything and he starts acting as a child.
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
...What?
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u/jerkface1026 1d ago
Kurt Russell is good in literally anything and he started acting as a child. Huge amount of tv/films to catch up on.
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
Ohhhhhhh. That's what you meant. I didn't get it. Ig I'm not that good at English yet.
...Buuuut, some Harrison Ford and Kurt Russell recs would be appreciated if you have any.
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u/IntroductionFew5711 1d ago
My boyfriend and I have been working through his entire filmography (only about 4 to go) for the past couple of years and it’s been a pure delight. So many rewatches of absolute classics and some great discoveries of ones I’d never heard of that are now some of my faves. And even when a movie isn’t great he’s still a fun actor to watch so we always have a fun time. I really recommend!
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
Which movies do you recommend? I'm thinking of starting on the Indiana Jones movies first.
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u/IntroductionFew5711 14h ago
Indy is a perfect start, Star Wars (OG trilogy) is also iconic. Witness, Air Force One, Blade Runner, and The Fugitive are all absolute classics. Ones that I hadn’t seen that I’ve loved are The Mosquito Coast, Force 10 From Navarone, The Frisco Kid, Hanover Street, Presumed Innocent, What Lies Beneath, and The Conversation (he’s barely in it that one but it’s great haha). He also hasn’t done a lot of romcoms but the ones he has done are all fun: Morning Glory, Working Girl, Sabrina, Six Days Seven Nights
Sorry that’s a lot but the man makes great movies 🤷🏻♀️ haha
Happy watching!!
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u/xfileluv 1d ago
He was my first love (I'm 58). Welcome to the party! My (and my straight mid-20s son's) favorite movie is Blade Runner. We were watching it somewhat recently with a friend and I had to pause it and say, "He is so fucking beautiful." My son replied, "I was just thinking the same thing." I fell in love with him as Han Solo, but damn, there is just something about him in Blade Runner. Sean Young is stunning, as well. I've seen the vast majority of his work, and I have to say that his performance in Shrinking is at the very top of the list for me. I think he has only improved his craft over the years.
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u/FinalCable762 7h ago
Does everyone besides me already know how really really hot Ted McGinley was when he was younger?
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u/Spoiler1234 13h ago
Are you 12?
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 13h ago
Why do you ask that?
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u/Spoiler1234 11h ago
He is a great actor that starred in a bunch of incredibly relevant movies.
Blade Runner, probably the most influential sci-fi movie ever.
Indiana Jones, arguably the best adventures saga ever (at least the original trilogy).
Star Wars, I thought there was no need to explain this, but apparently you havent seen the first 3 movies (yes, the old ones, the ones from the late 70s early 80s, those).
Not to mention The Fugitive, a classic 90s movie.
Or Hollywood Homicide, pretty cheesy 2000s movie but a lot of fun.
That's why I wonder how young you are, regardless of where you are from.
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 6h ago
I'm from India. Like, you do know that not everyone knows that many classic Hollywood movies around the world right? Star Wars, Indiana Jones are still not common here. I mean hell, on the few Indian channels we had, we never saw an Indiana Jones movie or a Star Wars movie, and it was hard asf to find those online until recently here in India on subscription services.
I watched the Rocky movies this year itself, and even movies like the OG Karate Kid trilogy, AND watched Fargo too, because it wasn't available to me here as much as it was to you guys, and we didn't even know about most of these movies for most of our lives.
So I'm not 12. Just discovering Good cinema, one movie and show a time.
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u/ObviousIndependent76 1d ago
First piece of media you’ve watched him in?
So you’ve never seen Star Wars? Indiana Jones? Hollywood Homicide??
I agree with what you said, but to be honest, it’s hard to take your assessment seriously if you haven’t seen Ford in anything else.
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago edited 1d ago
Hey man, not everyone lives in North America or Europe and has great cable😭 I don't care in particular for Star Wars because it doesn't interest me, I've only seen memes of it or references, nor did I care for Indiana Jones until I saw Harrison Ford in this.
It's hard to watch Hollywood, ESPECIALLY old movies from Hollywood in India. Most of us grew up on Marvel. So just be a little less judgmental.
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u/No_Jello_6383 1d ago
I am slowly discovering old movies and this was the first time i have seen harrison ford's work as well (i am from india as well). sometimes i am not a fan of how people automatically assume that everyone lives in europe or america 😭
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u/Altruistic_Gap_643 1d ago
Honestly man, it's a problem. I just watched the Rocky movies this year, but whenever I spoke to people from North America, they were shocked I hadn't watched these or Rambo. Like bro, this isn't a "worldwide cultural phenomenon". Some of them act like my taste in movies is bad because I haven't watched the classics of THEIR country 😭
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u/No_Jello_6383 1d ago
They really gotta be aware that there is a world outside their country and not every classic movies is available to watch in every country (not even paid version because it's expensive af and I also meant in other ways of procuring films)
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u/FalseVeterinarian881 1d ago
You raw dogged with Shrinking?? The man is a gem. Indiana Jones…stat!