The guy's a freak, in the nicest sense.
When Christopher Walken leaves his imprint on celluloid, it's a unique smudge.
Here are the five essential Walken movies:
5. King of New York
Emulates supreme power with restraint amid violence.
4. Blast from the Past
Quirky dad establishes family values under ground.
3. The Dead Zone
Stellar performance in pristine Stephen King adaptation.
2. Nick of Time
Brilliant and creepy in a classic nail-biter.
1. Suicide Kings
A venemous performance, a man among boys.
Suicide Kings as No. 1!!!!! Finally, someone who understands movies. THANK-you.
Posted by: Clay Sutherland | October 11, 2007 at 12:21 AM
No Taxi Driver?!?
Posted by: Deb F | October 11, 2007 at 12:31 AM
No Taxi Driver?!?
Perhaps you are thinking of the stage version?
Sorry.
'Twas DeNiro or Harvey Keitel. No Chris Walken.
Strangely, this generation is probably going to remember him for "more cowbell" on SNL.
I can't watch really violent films but I loved him in Dead Zone.
Posted by: Account Deleted | October 11, 2007 at 04:10 AM
He had a five minute part in Pulp Fiction that stays with me. It's hilarious! He's not known as a comedian but he has a good comic sense.
Posted by: Richard | October 11, 2007 at 08:47 AM
What nobody liked him in The Deer Hunter???
(see how I used proper internet punctuation ??? of course means I REALLY question it).
Posted by: Marty | October 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
He's an amazing actor. And great on SNL!
Posted by: Christine | October 11, 2007 at 12:01 PM
His part in Pulp Fiction is great. Don't forget Wedding Crashers. And, obviously, "I need more cowbell."
Posted by: How to Get Your Food Spit In | October 11, 2007 at 07:11 PM
Agreed on his "Pulp Fiction" role, but he wasn't in the movie long enough.
Posted by: Dan | October 12, 2007 at 08:07 AM
I'm many months late to this post, but True Romance is perhaps Mr. Walken's finest hour. One of the best written scenes ever between two all time greats. My compliments on King of New York, which is a masterpiece.
Posted by: The Jester | April 02, 2008 at 02:47 PM
And the jester sang with the king and queen, in a coat he borrowed from James Dean.
Posted by: Dan | April 02, 2008 at 08:34 PM