Hilary Swank

Approval Rate: 84%

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    melandboys

    Sat Jan 03 2009

    Since "Boy's don't cry" I still only see her as a boy. She only plays in new movies as a cross dressing wo-man uh hem P.S. I love you- gayyyy.

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    michael3722

    Sun Sep 21 2008

    Swank considers herself a spiritual person, though, not a member of an organized religion.

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    mcchido

    Sat Sep 20 2008

    MILLION DOLLAR BABY MADE MY EYES SWEAT

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    genghisthehun

    Wed Sep 03 2008

    I made a weblist of her films for your rating pleasure. I find her to be a good actress, and I like her style. The first time I remember her was one of the Valley Girls in "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer."

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    drummond

    Fri Aug 08 2008

    Her performance in Million Dollar Baby is nothing short of legendary.

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    paladin_shin56

    Sun Jul 20 2008

    No. But Boys Don't Cry was good.

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    ms_206189056

    Sat Jul 05 2008

    the next karate kid

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    jennifer

    Fri Jun 20 2008

    She has been in some great movies!

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    robin391

    Sun Jun 01 2008

    Million Dollar Baby sucked

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    myspace_30849171

    Wed May 07 2008

    great actress, doesn't always get great roles

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    trebon1038

    Sun Apr 06 2008

    I like her though I don't like all her films. I think she continues to grow as an actress

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    kittieklaws

    Sat Feb 09 2008

    Good actress.

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    craven_moorehead

    Sat Jun 03 2006

    I give her credit for bucking the Hollywood standard of success for young actresses. She's not hot, never claimed to be hot, and couldn't pass for anything near hot if her life depended on it. Yet she has two Oscars on her mantle and the respect of the industry. Not bad. You go baby...

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    cherrysoda99

    Sun Apr 02 2006

    I saw her in "The Core" because we watched it in school, and I think she did a good job. She seems like a nice person, and she's a good actress.

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    ih8rateitall

    Wed Mar 08 2006

    How much grass does this horse eat a day? *neighs*

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    hotel283

    Wed Feb 08 2006

    A wonderful actress. That "Boys Don't Cry" movie was harrowing. All of the Garner/Alba/Johannson talking mannequins out there would trade all of their "prettiness" for an ounce of Swank's acting ability - or the critical (critical, not popular) honor she receives for it. I just hope she always picks roles of such high quality. I like Charlize Theron, think she's a capable actress, but she has fallen into the Hollywod trap and is starting to star in crap. I have faith that Swank will always be above this.

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    inoitall

    Sat Oct 29 2005

    O-ver-Ra-ted duh duh duhduhduh...O-ver-Ra-ted duh duh duhduhduh...

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    canadasucks

    Sat Oct 29 2005

    The woman can flat-out act. . .check out the underrated "Insomnia". . .she goes toe-to-toe with Al Pacino. . .

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    torontosucks

    Wed Oct 26 2005

    Very good at what she does. Check out "Boy's Don't Cry", amazing.

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    scarletfeather

    Sat Oct 08 2005

    The only movie I've seen her in is "Boys Don't Cry", and she turned in an excellent performance as the gender-bending performance. I don't see how anyone could have performed any better in this role.

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    lindamichelle

    Sat Jul 30 2005

    ewwwwww grit

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    randyman

    Sun May 15 2005

    I loved her in Million Dollar Baby. I thought she was quite believable as a female boxer. With two Academy Awards she's proven herself.

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    x_factor_z

    Sat Apr 02 2005

    I just wonder how versatile she is. Maybe she would have made a good actor. Won Oscars for portraying a cross dresser and a female boxer? Probably has to be that way to balance out her marraige because her husband belongs in the Weinie Hall of Fame. Anyway, I 1st saw her in 90210, and she was not terribly impressive. I kinda like her though.

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    sol12313

    Thu Mar 17 2005

    I don't get it. I just don't get it. I swear Swank is my old friend Rusty from elementary school. Looks and sounds just like him.

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    whisperlea

    Sat Mar 05 2005

    I never would have thought this girl who started with such films as Buffy the Vampire Slayer would some day be a two time Oscar winner. It just goes to show you, you can't judge a person too harshly at the beginning of their career, they just might become the next Hilary Swank. I am happy for her, she deserves this recognition. She was wonderful in just about every role after Buffy.

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    molfan

    Tue Mar 01 2005

    After seeing her in some films, i am getting to really respect the work she has done in such a short time. She was very good in Boys Don't Cry even though it is a hard movie to watch since is pretty graphic. I like her in Iron Jawed angels. I plan on seeing her in Million Dollar Baby. from the scenes I have seen she is very impressive. I have seen her in interviews and like her down to earth not the least bit full of herself attitude. Bravo to her for her second Oscar.One of our better current actresses I would give a 4.5.

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    bird808

    Tue Mar 01 2005

    About two years ago Hilary was criticised for not taking the main stream route of most Oscar winners and shunning bland Hollywood scripts with mediocre characters. I read somewhere that she found it important not to let her art suffer as she did a stage play in New York shortly after her Oscar win with very little payment. These same critics fail to tell the difference between a celebrity and an actress and you have to respect Hilary for taking good roles in low budget films such as The Gift, Million Dollar Baby and Boys Don't Cry not for the sake of money, fame and popularity, but to stay true to herself and remind herself as to why she went into the business in the first place.

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    skater_girl

    Thu Feb 24 2005

    Shes got so much talent for such a little person!

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    brandonpptc

    Sun Jan 30 2005

    she was okay in karate kid, but everything else is a thumbs down...

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    roy_freddy

    Sat Jan 01 2005

    A very talented actress. Anyone who doubts this should see Boys Don't Cry.

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    suebns

    Thu Dec 11 2003

    Amazing talent, wide range of ability, and very beautiful and thin. A perfect combination

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    redoedo

    Sun Jun 08 2003

    It was great to see her win her well-deserved Oscar for her performance in the powerful film, "Boys Don't Cry". I found it interesting that she made only $3,000 for acting in that film- I guess it proves that actors and actresses are at their best when they are paid the least. Her performance in "Boys Don't Cry" was both moving and powerful. Having first seen her in "The Next Karate Kid", I was very surprised that she was able to pull "Boys Don't Cry" off considering the failure of that film. She also gave a riveting performance in "The Gift" which solidified her as a major player in Hollywood for many years to come.

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    getback

    Thu May 22 2003

    Love this girl.

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    theatre_bug_05

    Mon Feb 17 2003

    Rather Mannish Looking.

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    donelle

    Fri Jan 10 2003

    Hilary Swank is a true artist. She has a quality about her that completely draws you in which is why I am captivated when watching her. Her skill in acting is startling because it is absolutely flawless. I actually fell in love with Brandon Teena when I watched Boys Don't Cry. I believe that without her performance the movie would not have had so profound an effect on audiences. I am incredibly grateful for the gift she has brought to the screen.

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    moocowmoo

    Tue Nov 19 2002

    Every now and then, an actress comes along who, on the strength of a single performance, just blows the MooCow away. Sometimes, as in the case of Selma Blair(Cruel Intentions), it is the sheer force of beauty; udder times, such as Ms. Swank's performance in Boys Don't Cry, it is a revelation of true acting talent. Not only was Ms. Swank udderly cowvincing in a very challenging, and none-too glamorous, role of Teena Brandon, she emparts such a depth of sympathy, pathos, and understanding(not to mention irritation at the character's cowstant irresponsibility), that this Cow would have found it hard to believe if she had not received the Best Actress nod. But she did, and I suppose there is some justice in the world at that. Udder roles Ms. Swank has appeared in have been also good, although not as spellbinding(The Gift, Insomnia, Affair of the Necklace). Ms. Swank is also equally blessed with serious snugglosity - it is hard to imagine she played a gal trying to pass for a guy, and ... Read more

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    137218685

    Fri Feb 08 2002

    Her performance in Boys dont Cry, made me cry -- and im not supposed. Pleaseplease dont let it got to her head, and become a lame actress.

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    plumpbottom40

    Fri May 04 2001

    To watch Swank's potrayal of Brandon Teena is to shed tears for someone who seemed to be a lovely person who just didn't know where to fit in but didn't compromise herself either. I saw the documentary "The Teena Brandon Story" and when watching "Boys Don't Cry" it's hard to distinguish where Hilary Swank begins and where Brandon Teena ends. I hope to see her in so much more. After watching "BDC", I have every assurance this actress could play anything!

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    cathyzj

    Wed Mar 28 2001

    Her acting in "Boys don't cry" was unbelievable. Actually, I didn't know she was even existing before I saw the movie. While watching the movie, a friend of mine whispered: "Isn't she great?" "SHE?" I yelled.... THAT unbelievable!

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    hilarybest

    Mon Jan 22 2001

    Hilary is an amazing Actress, who has worked bvery hard to get where she is today.. Her acting Talent in Boys Don't Cry shocked me.. Pretty good coming from the unknown actress who took her high heals and her dresses on 90210 ro Boots and Hats in The Motion Picture Boys Don't Cry, she desrved to win all 22 of those Awards for that Acting she did.. Hilary will reamian an A list actres, She just proved it again when I went to see The Gift whch is a movie that is new and has ner in it, She did the part well and with real Belief... Another thing that Hioalry seems to really well in, is When i see her at these Award shows, Her Dress's are Gorgeus and she loosk Fantastic in them and is All The Way Woman, being maried to Chad Lowe... Hilary im your fan, forget what cheery whatever screen name says about you, you are not rude you are very nice, and my Friend says so, they saw you pick your outfit out for the sags and they said you weer so sweet... Hilary I love ya, and you are one person to ... Read more

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    johnny_roulette

    Tue Jan 09 2001

    Swank was really, really good in Boys Don't Cry. I didn't understand the awards she won until I saw her performance from the second half of the movie. There was no question after that. I can't give her a five until I see more work from her. Chloe Sevigny was also great IN BDC as Lana.

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    panther

    Wed Dec 27 2000

    Hilary is absolutly beautiful and a wonderful actress. She definatly deserves the Oscar!!!! LOVE HER!!!!!!

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    emmez78

    Fri Dec 15 2000

    Very beautiful and extremely talented, Her portrayal in Boys Don't Cry is some of the best acting i've ever seen.

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    freshjive

    Mon Dec 04 2000

    I haven't seen enough of her work to be able to rate her a five. But her performance in "Boys..." was outstanding. She deserved the Oscar. I hope we see more of her!

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    cindy432000

    Fri Nov 03 2000

    What a shame!!!!!I have to agree she did an outstanding acting performance with the Movie "Boys Don't Cry" But she has got to be the rudest B rated newcomer actress I have ever met,I saw her at a concert last night & I couldn't get over the arrogance she thoroughly showed, as she seemed extremely conceited & what a shame that is for ONLY a B rated actress,,she acted as if she was an A rated actress,,,,She was not near as well presented & attractive either as one would of thought,she was definitely a topic of conversation among many other concert attendees as well & I notice I was not the only one that felt the way I did~~~Damn Hilary Be nice! you have the ability to go far in your career, You just need to be more well groomed & nicer thats all when in the public eye.....

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    ashwin

    Mon Oct 02 2000

    I honestly find Hilary Swank's portrayal of Brendon Teena in the film 'Boys Don't Cry', as simply one of most true-to-life analyses of hardships in an ofetn self-centred world. Hilary Swank pulls of probably the most courageous performances I have seen in film, and for that she ought to be commended and realised as a brilliant actress worthy of high appraisal. Furthermore, she is beautiful, far more, in fact, than any other actress of which I am aware. She really has gor raw talent, and combined with her frightfully stunning looks, she will continue to amaze audiences around the world for many, many years to come.

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    g_ly8052om

    Sat Jul 01 2000

    Hilary is an excellent actress her performance as Brandon at boys don´t cry was really great

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    shafty

    Thu Mar 30 2000

    Her best role was in 90210. She has got a pretty big set of choppers and she is a good actress.