I’ve never thought Hanks was a good actor (and I’m not just being spiteful). I thought he was a good American though. Now I know he’s just another Lib Nazi who views Americanism as Libertinism and Socialism. I’ll never watch another one of his movies again, which won’t be hard since I really don’t like him as an actor.
I’ve enjoyed several of his movies, although I can’t say that his “range” as an actor has greatly impressed me.
I also never got the impression that he was especially brilliant, or politically well-informed.
“I’ve never thought Hanks was a good actor”
I wouldn’t go as far as you in saying he’s not a good actor, but I don’t think he’s that great of an actor. It depends on the movie, I thought he did alright in Apollo 13 for example. Like you, I judge the entertainers on their merits, not their politics. I think Morgan Freeman is excellent for example, even though I’m pretty sure he is left-leaning.