Weekday Post #43: The Rock vs. Samuel L. Jackson

I used to think that The Rock and Samuel L. Jackson were both badass. Both seemed equally capable of taking out the bad guys and getting the job done. That all changed when the two actors showed their true colors by choosing which sci-fi space drama to affiliate themselves with. Samuel L. Jackson chose to “act” in Star Wars while The Rock humbly and appreciatively accepted an opportunity to guest star in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager.

Isn’t it interesting that when he starred in The Mummy Returns, the critics lambasted him for his performance, yet The Rock’s performance on Star Trek: Voyager proved that he is the Academy Award nominated Samuel L. Jackson’s clear superior in the art of acting. Samuel L. Jackson’s performance in Star Wars Episode II was almost as embarrassing as Hayden Christensen’s performance. The Rock, on the other hand, brought a grace and dignity that the small screen hasn’t seen in years to his character. I’ll never understand why he wasn’t cast in a permanent role. I’ll also never understand why Samuel L. Jackson, or any other actor for that matter, would choose to let their good name be forever tarnished with the vile stink of Star Wars.