Although I never saw Sopranos - his most famous role - and I would never watch Zero Dark Thirty, I love James Gandolfini. In my opinion, he is one of the best, if not, in fact, THE best actor ever on film.
My personal favorite (and I haven't seen all his performances - maybe half) is his role in In the Loop - a superb and funny movie even without him. He was good in Fallen, Crimson Tide and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, along with Denzel Washington (another top drawer - but certainly not better - actor). The Mexican - he was just great. Killing Them Softly - awesome. Romance and Cigarettes - unbelievable.
I am so sorry that he won't be making any more movies. Really, I can't think of any actor whose loss I'd be sorrier for. I'm going to have to have a Gandolfini movie fest this weekend. All by myself.
Aw, dammit.
RIP, Mr. Gandolfini. You have certainly earned it from your stellar career.
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