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Well I really like Padalecki. Watch ONE episode of "Supernatural" Alex and I am sure you will change your mind on his acting abilities.

Definitely agree with the previous two comments. Born Under a Bad Sign, Mystery Spot and so many more episodes on Supernatural - they will definitely change your perspective on Jared Padalecki.

I didn't care about this movie but now its peeked my interest i think Padalecki is a great in Supernatural and would love to see what he would do in this film. Ill keep my eye out for this one, watch a couple episodes of Supernatural Kevin and you'll change your mind..

Ahhh. For some reason I thought that he was playing Jason. That would have been...interesting.

Granted, there wasn't much use of Jared or his character in "House Of Wax", and no he isn't a DeNiro, but he has certainly come into his own on Supernatural. He has the chops and that show has started to prove it. Padalecki is more than capable to be the lead in Friday The 13th.

I too have reservations about this remake - but not because of the casting. Come on, this is Hollywood and their remakes are usually sad and pathetic. In fact, the news that they cast Jared P is the only redeeming thing about this movie. I've seen his work improve considerably over the years - and trust me, if this movie fails it won't because of his acting. It will be because of the writers, the directors or the suits that don't know anything about the genre or quality movie making.

Yeah, don't bag on Padalecki. Supernatural is such a cool show.

It is time for you to check out Supernatural, Kevin! Jared is a fantastic actor who has really matured over the past few years. I think that even though you were not impressed with him in House of Wax that you might be now. His acting continues to get better and better and when he plays the bad guy? Watch out! He really shines. Check out the episode of Supernatural from season two called "Born Under A Bad Sign." It's two bucks on iTunes. You will not be disappointed.

Jared is an amazing actor who's really developed over the past few years. I'm very excited to see him landing a role in this film as seeing him play the bad guy in supernatural was awesome! Congrats to Jared and i look forward to seeing this film

i agree with everyone else Jared padalecki, is amazing. And if you have ever seen any of his interviews you can just tell he's a really, really smart guy. despite his role in cry wolf, which was not a great movie all around, so that wasn't his fault and H.O.W, which might have been better if the character was written better. so all you out there who are complaining about padalecki's acting, all you have to do rent the the 2nd season of SUPERNATURAL and watch a little episode called BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN and compare it to the rest of his character in the show and after that tell me he isn't a great actor. go on i dare you

Jared is such a fantastic actor and continues to get better and better. I think he will be superb in the role.

Funny, I found House of Wax to be an entirely blah movie in the first place, with the guy playing Wade being about the only thing worth remembering. I didn't know who Jared Padelecki even was back then. But really, thats not whats important, whats important here is that you titled this article in an extremely unprofessional and rather dickish way, and attacked an actor who has managed to get by based on his chops rather than a squeeing fangirl base. The title and the article come across as both juvenile and, well, dude, jealous. Grow up a little and write like a grown up. Give us relevent facts, and not your 'I wouldn't want a big tall Texan cop to come save me' garbage.

Although House of Wax gave Jared a very bleak showing, Supernatural does him good. He happens to be a brilliant actor, and I'm excited to see what he brings to the re-make of Friday the 13th.

watch something with Padalecki in it that actually has good writing and a good role for him to play, then you'd probably change your mind. considering House of Wax was a crap film in the first place, that really isn't the arena to check on actors' talents.

Well I'm not a huge fan of the remake movies but I take offense at your comment about Jared. As a lot of the people above have said, Jared has come a long way since House of Wax. I have to agree with Lindsay's comment about watching Jared take on a bad a$$ role. Watch the episode of Supernatural that she recommends and take note. Jared is no pansy when it comes to playing a kick a$$ and take names character. I will probably go see the movie if only to watch Jared and see what he brings to this role. I think if the movie sucks it won't have anything to do with his acting but will have to do with people not being very anxious to see Friday the 13th Part, what, 50?

The title of this article to begin with, was rude and only discredits you as a writer, Kevin. Second, if you're going to criticise an actor, make it constructive and not just downright cruel. I think that you've based your opinions on this actor on a few small roles, that Jared really didn't have much screen time in. Since his days on Gilmore Girls, Jared Padalecki has grown from a young (sixteen year old) boy, to the man we now see every Thursday on Supernatural. It is unfair to judge him from performances he gave when he was so young, and even then, I found nothing wrong with them. Now though, I watch Supernatural and I see this actor, who is giving his all in this role, and I'm amazed at how far he's come and how good an actor he really is. Despite what you're saying, I believe that Jared will have no problem holding his own as the lead in this film. And if it flops, it will be the fault of the writers\producers, not Jared's acting ability.

hey folks...it's enlightening to see that the guy has such a vocal fan base. to be sure, my opinion was just that -- my opinion. I even went as far as to speculate that I'm in the minority here, which it clearly seems I am. yes, my current perception of the guy is based on earlier roles in similar-genre films. (granted, you can always cite bad material as the leading cause for a poor performance.) you have to admit there's a distinct difference between acting in a TV series and carrying a movie. personally, I'll never see back-episodes of Gilmore Girls, but judging from the comments, I might just catch an episode of Supernatural. but keep in mind, we're talking about MOVIES here. as such, my opinion is couched in this context. and considering that, it's hard to argue that Padalecki is a very compelling lead. that, of course, might change after this project. however, it seems that some folks think Padalecki is so golden he can save a bad script. if I had to guess, no matter how bad the rendering, certain folks will still hold him in a positive light.

I happen to think Jared is a fantastic actor! I'm not into gore movies but I do intend to go see it just because Jared is in the movie! I can't wait to watch Jared fill in this character, he does it so very well.

I think Jared is a Great choice for the lead. He has already proven himself as an incredibly talented actor,on Supernatural. He has Great range in his character,and consistently puts out "out of this park" performances. I think you need to watch a few episodes of Supernatural ,before you make such a snap judgment.

sorry kevin but your article came across as rather silly and ignorant ...i have followed jared since gilmore girls and watched him grow as an actor this boy is talented and his only getting better i respect your right to an opinion but a little respect towards him would not go a miss ....jared is the reason i watch supernatural wait until the film comes out then judge but dont put your 2 cents in now i strongly believe he as a big future no his not de niro but his no chad michael murray either he was younger when he did house of wax and lets face never got the chance to do anything look out for his role in home for christmas with peter o, toole but dont go down the old route of diss some one without knowing them ....i dont believe they have gone far wrong with jared in this film

I think the only thing I've underestimated here is the Supernatural fanbase. I can't recall the last time I've seen such rosy comments. Clearly, you all are avid fans of the show because of Padalecki, or a fan of Padalecki because of the show. Either way, it's certainly been enlightening and I think it's great you all follow the actor/show so much. But speaking of research, the Kansas City Star said about the show, "These brothers are like most WB stars and starlets, pretty faces with negligible theatrical skills." As opinions go, everyone has them. Mine clearly sits on the opposite end of the spectrum than most, but I'm sure it doesn't sit alone. It's fine to have a discussion of the topic -- great, in fact, and I appreciate those who have participated in this way -- but it's worthless to defensively shoot down one's opinion as ignorant or otherwise just because it doesn't jive with yours.

Kevin - I hope I don't seem rude, but you are very stubborn. You judge an amazing actor by the work he did in mediocre shows and movies, and you refuse to believe otherwise. Before you label someone as "unremarkable" and "annoying and useless" WATCH THE MOVIE...

I was a little bummed to hear that Jared Padalecki was cast in the movie too. I hate horror films and now I'm going to have to go see this one. Padalecki's performace on Supernatural has impressed me very much and I'm now a diehard fan. He'll be great in the new Friday the 13th movie..

Kevin, You are not alone in your opinion of Padalecki's "talent". Supernatural can be a good and entertaining show sometimes, but it's rarely because of Padalecki's acting. He has improved since the start of the series, but I would agree with you that he simply doesn't have the screen presence to carry a movie and he definitely hasn't shown any talent on Supernatural for elevating mediocre material. So for both those reasons, I think your assessment of this project is dead on.

Hee! A bunch of Padalecki fangirls have their knickers in a twist about an author with an opinion? I like Supernatural, but I actually watch because of the other guy (Dean). He's great. Jared is fine, but he's certainly NOT a "great" or "amazing" actor, c'mon. He's serviceable, if a bit one-dimensional. He'll probably be just fine in this type of movie. It seems he's perfectly willing to stay in this genre and he's used to it. I heard about Kinkaide's movie, and, what a joke! So, he's a mediocre actor doing a slasher remake? Eh, same old, same old.

Talk about opening a can of worms with fangirls. The author is entitled to his opinion, so there's no need to call him names. This actor, Padalecki, is a WB/CW actor, and the movies he's made don't help his reputation (and that includes the upcoming, god-awful sounding Kincaide movie. Wonder how much Peter O'Toole and Marcia Gay Harden got paid to be in that thing?). Padalecki is apparently looking to be rich and famous, and not necessarily looking to be in the best quality of work. Nothing wrong with that, but that doesn't mean he's a good actor (look at Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, etc.). Anyway, Kevin, keep writing and keep posting your opinions!

Yeah, anonn, appreciation of acting is such an objective measure of intelligence, so that those who don't think Jared Padalecki is the second coming of Laurence Olivier must be friggin' morons. That's clearly a reasonable position to hold. For myself, I think Padalecki's pretty average, as far as CW "talent" goes. I seriously doubt he'll elevate this movie with his performance, so here's hoping it's a pretty good script.

You should reserve your harsh, pre-judgment of Jared Padalecki’s acting skill until you watch at least more than the Pilot of Supernatural, probably the "Best TV show you're not watching." From his previously noted, chilling performances in “Born under a bad sign” (S2) where he seamlessly shifts personas (the screen shot you use in your article is from “BUABS” but have you watched the episode?) and "Mystery Spot" (S3), to switching gears and proving equally adept at physical, comedic timing in "Bad Day at Black Rock" (S3) Jared shows off his acting versatility. Jared's performance through S1 was solid, but in S2 he begins his to "break out" some from underneath Supernatural co-star Jensen Ackles always brilliant acting shadow as “the emo, sidekick geek boy, Sam Winchester” is given more opportunities to flesh out his character, and slightly closes the gap in characterization with the far more easily likeable and relatable “Dean Winchester” (Ackles). Mercifully, I never saw H O W, but I did see Cry Wolf and I would describe his performance as "Sam Winchester-lite" and he was "cute" in it and his acting wasn’t inadequate. I thought the plot was mildly intriguing and at least it was not another “teen sex/slasher” movie. I also saw his small role in "Flight of the Phoenix" (no, I'm not a JP stalker, I didn't even know he was in it - I saw the original and wondered how the remake compared to the original - the original won, which shows that even a far better known and experienced actor like Dennis Quaid and the addition of more special effects cannot elevate an inferior script). During the filming of "Cry Wolf", JP met his girlfriend, actress Sandra McCoy, and they recently celebrated four years as a couple. JP has been described as not only extremely likeable and modest but stable, rare accolades for such a young person in the film or TV show business these days. While it is fair to compare his acting in F13, a movie which has not even started production yet, to H O W, that is in the same genre, JP has grown incredibly as an actor on Supernatural and that is the comparison you should making rather than a movie that is over three years old filmed when he was barely out of his teens. Though it is "just a TV" show, the creator Eric Kripke intended Supernatural to be like "driving in and out of a different horror movie every week", and this show is where I urge you to gauge JP's performance in F13 against.

To judge Jared based on his performances solely in the movies 'House of Wax' and 'Cry Wolf', is a tremendous disservice to him. I look back on the reruns of Gilmore Girls and I cringe when I watch but then I remember that he was just starting out and learning his craft. In the past three years on Supernatural he has evolved into a skilled artisan. He has been directed by people who know what they were doing and can actually help an actor in navigating the nuances of a character. When we look at what he is like now in 2008 can we really say that he will be an unremarkable lead? I have seen him in his various projects and I have seen the growth he has undergone. Jared is not the same actor he was in 2005. He has matured and will continue to hone his skills. As for the nature of the remake, I have seen in several forums where people are already dismissing the film before it has even shot its first frame. Perhaps it would help to approach the film with an open mind and if it sucks...well it sucks...but let us not 'jump the gun' and say that it will.

Jesus this made my blood boil. I understand you're a critic but how can you judge an actor on work he did years ago when he was a minor, minor part, if you had watched Supernatural as many many of these comments suggest you'd have noticed how much this kid has grown as an actor before you slated him for absolutely nothing. You're damned right you're in the minority, if the minority is a few narrow minded cynics who haven't got their facts straight. If you'd watched even a few episodes of Supernatural you'd be EATING your words right now. Jared is the most amazing thing about that show and before I am dubbed a fangirl, I'm a guy, and not a fan guy at that, a guy who watches this show with his kids and Padalecki rocks it. He deserves our support for taking on what may be a bad remake not our criticism before he's even begun it. It's totally unfair and uncalled for.

Hey powers, Did you see the episodes we suggested? just out of curiosity which episodes did you see. please just list the materials you reviewed in preparation for this article. I'm not trying to get you to change your opinion because that would be pointless, i just want to understand your position on this. Just so you know also i am not a rabid fangirl, i am a really a fan of his work not his face and body.

Kevin - if you're actually interested in trying out Supernatural, you might want to read this article. http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/04/224112.php It gives a good synopsis of the show and why we love it so much. I took exception to your remarks simply because they seemed unresearched. You'd seen Jared in ONE movie from years ago and assigned him the label "unremarkable". One of the best things about watching Supernatural has been seeing how Jared has grown as an actor. When the show started, I will freely admit that Jensen Ackles outclassed Jared in that department (not necessarily Jared's fault as Jensen has more experience and if I'm not mistaken, acting in his family's background). As the show has progressed, I have been thrilled to see how much Jared has improved, and there is no longer a discreprency between the two in terms of ability. Previous posters have given you good episodes to specifically watch. I really hope you do, and then come back and give your opinion. Jared does not deserve the description of "unremarkable", point blank.

To judge an actor on work he did in his teens when he's now 25 seems more than a little short-sited. As with any aspiring artist, Padalecki continues to grow and reach and evolve, and in his three years with Supernatural he has grown tremendously. There is power and talent in that young man that we are only just beginning to see, and slapping labels on him for a film that's not even made, derived from tiny parts he did years ago ... is simply shortsighted and unfair. I am no fan of Friday the 13th, but I will go see this simply to watch Jared. If he's as wooden and awful as you say, I'll be among the first to cry shame. However, I sincerely doubt that's what we'll see. Any failings will be with the writing of a remake, not with the actor in question. Oh, and per the Kincaid movie? What's so godawful about a feel-good Christmas movie? Give it - and Jared Padalecki - a break. At least until you have a film to actually critique.

This is still going? duderino, not all supernatural fans are this intense and not all of them think Jared is the greatest thing since Laurence Olivier. Suffice it to say that those who claim that he is are far from speaking for all of us. Yes, Jared is fine, but hardly award winning and he has a long way to go before he can even be considered for one. This movie fits him well though. It will require little acting skill since it will depend on the suspense and gore to carry it. As for the Kinkaid movie, let's call it what it is exactly, a vanity project for Kinkaid, the man who seems to preach what he doesn't necessarily practice if the suits against him are correct.

i completely agree with the majority of these responses. Jared Padalecki is an awesome actor. At first when watching supernatural i didnt think he could pull it off and i was extremally skeptical but he was amazing in every episode so far. He is going to be great in this film because he is a very dynamic actor and I think he can pull of the character he is going to play. I'm not a fan of these types of movies but I'll see it because of Jared Padalecki (His acting will no doubt make the movie bearable)

I wanted to comment on Jared Padalecki he is a brillant gifted actor who is Hadsome and I'm thrilled that he is in the new Friday the 13th remake. I also love him as Sam Winchester on Super Natural. I just meet Jared Padalecki in Dallas at the Super Natural conventin and he was a really sweet guy. I also loved his work in House of Wax and Cry wolf these people who don't like him and say bad things about his work just don't appreciate his talent and good looks. They are jealous. I'm so proud of his success and that fact that he has made it in the entertainment business. He deserves all the happiness in the world and I'm a huge fan. I also loved him in New Your Minute and Chaeper by the dozen. He was also on Gilmore Girls for 5 years. But he's mostly loved for Super Natural, The chemistry between him and Jensen Ackles is magical. They really work well together and their friendship really shows on the screen. Write me at strgjas@aol.com if your a Jared Padalecki fan and like him as much as I do. I got to have lunch with him and get my picture taken with him and I got his autograph. He's a very nice man who loves his fans.

Dear Kevin Powers, I think your comments on Jared Padalecki were cruel and unfair. Who cares if you didn't like Jared in House of wax or Cry wolf. Your judging him for house of wax which was a small role in the first place and He has become a much better actor since then on Super Natural. He is the niceist man in the world. I have met him and he's a great guy. He loves his fans too. Him and Jensen Ackles are magical togather each week on the show. The chemistry is awsome! You need to give Jared another chance. Watch Super Natural. It sounds like to me you are jealous of him Kevin. Your comment on the unremarkable lead in Friday the 13th was unfair for sure the movie hasn't even come out yet! Wait untill the movie comes out to judge it. Or him and his acting ability's. You'd really like this guy if you would just give him half a chance or if you met him. Go to a Super Natural convention and met Jared you'll be glad you did! Thanks Jason Sturges

I Love Jared Padalecki and would love to suck his Dick and make him come in my mouth he is so Hot. I'd blow Jensen Ackles too. They could do a Three Some with me that would be great too.

Kevin please don't equate all Supernatural fans with the crazies who worship at the alter of JP and think it is their sacred duty to defend him no matter how slight or innocuous the "criticism." Don't get me wrong, I think he's perfectly adequate as Sam Winchester but he's hardly the next Oliver, O'Toole or even Harrison Ford. I doubt he'll do anything to ruin the movie, but he's not going to help elevate it to something special either. That's my opinion for what it's worth.

To Debbie C it's fine your not a fan of Jared Padalecki and it's ok that you agree with Kevin But do not call Jared's fans crazy. Just because you don't like him doesn't give you the right to call his fans who defend him crazy. We love jared and it sounds to us your jealous of Jared Padalecki too. Somebody needs to defend Jared when you got an ass hole like kevin saying all this bad stuff about him when he hasn't even seen the movie. It's unfair and cruel. Debbie I have to say I don't like you either. Anybody who will dog Jared Padalecki is no friend of Jared Padalecki's fans. Get Lost!

So Sorry Debbie C I didn't realize you were being sarcastic and I also didn't realize we had met at the convention in Dallas. I'm very protective of Jared Padalecki and Yes I'm a crazy fan I love his work and He is the nicest Guy in the world and I get offended real quiick when somebody puts him down. I am so sorry I thought you were defending Kevin and I'm also sorry I said I didn't like you I truely didn't know you were being sarcastic there. please forgive me I'm only trying to protect Jared and his work. He's one of the greatest actors of our time. Yes I too was so mad at Eric Kripke for sending Dean to Hell and Saying that about replacing Jensen Ackles. I took him serisouly as well and felt like you did that you can't replace either brother on the show. I cried for two days after Dean went to hell and he's not even my favorite, Jared is. But I can't help but love Jensen Ackles too him and Jared Padalecki work so well together that I can't imagine them apart on the show it just wouldn't work without either one of them on the show. Again I'm sorry. I hope were still friends and I hope to meet you at another super natural convention in the future. Love Jason

Dear Debbie C What do you mean we lost Katie Cassidy (ruby) Is she leaving the show? Or is that a joke or something? I can't tell when somebody's kidding these days so I take everything litterly! Just wondering? I hope she sticks around long enough to get Dean out of hell. Debbie can I have your email address! Mine is strgjas@aol.com Take care Jason

Rise up What stupid point would that be? Get lost you and kevin need to actually meet Jared Padalecki he is the nicest guy in the world. Nobody cares what you think!

Brenda and Jason you guys are so cute with your obsessive over-investment. Thanks for the laugh. "Kevin, it is really lucky that you have RiseUp to stand up for you against all these obnoxious fans who would like you to take the time to research some of Jared's recent work before publishing your "slight criticism". I know it is quite harsh to be told to sit down and watch the completely entertaining Supernatural series before making a judgment about Padalecki's talent. I hope that your future critics are not as harsh as these "crazies"." DebbieC, selective reading by you doesn't change the fact that some of the comments by Jared's fans were way OTT. You have people calling the author of this article stupid, cruel, ignorant, etc, etc. I found some of these comments to be an over-reaction to the fairly mild critique that Jared is an unremarkable actor who was "annoying" in one role. It's not like Kevin accused Jared of eating babies or destroying Hollywood as we know it. The funny thing is that I'm pretty sure most of these comments came from only a couple of people and several sock-puppets. But you know what? They still give Jared's fans a really bad name. Nor do they help their cause by attacking anyone who disagrees with their psycho rantings. Keep it up and Supernatural will stop getting any kind of coverage at all because nobody wants to deal with this kind of crap.

RiseUp you caught me. I only read the first few and the last few comments which is what most people do when they find a new thread / blog. So, I just read a few more (keeping some stats) and scanned through the rest. About 50% of the comments #1-#40 could be summed up as: Try watching Supernatural, your opinion will change, or Padalecki will do well, or if the movie fails it won't be Padalecki... These comments (the 50% previously mentioned) have no criticism of the article's author or even true criticism of the article. Those are what I really saw before answering. Then there are also some with mild criticism like: don't bag or rag on Padalecki without seeing Supernatural, comment was unnecessary, unfair to judge Padalecki on non-lead work (HOW was mentioned most often), premature to judge performance before given, etc. Now we get to some of the actual criticism of the author or article (level based on actual name calling against author or article, but the name had to be mild).. there were a couple of things like the title or comment was rude / ignorant / unprofessional, comment ripped Padalecki's acting to shreds (I personally don't feel that "ripped to shreds" could ever be equated to being unremarkable , etc. There was also one comment that exceeded the previous level and could be called an unnecessary, personal attack against Kevin that I found in my first 40... #23 (although if he is British they don't take that word the same way we do). However, I found the one very anti-Jared comment more offensive, but maybe that is because I am a Jared fan (#14 - Bloody Mary). Starting in the 40's there are more harsh comments, but most of the harsh comments seem to be directed against the Padalecki fans or the Padalecki critics. I still feel that if you only take into account the comments directed at the author, Kevin, the majority of the comments could be summed up as "Watch Supernatural and your opinion will be changed", especially if you add the tag, "Your comment was harsh". Now, when I first saw the title of this article, I was totally irritated because Jared impresses me. Sorry, but that is what happens when fans read criticism without much detail to back it up. I was going to write to Kevin and tell him to "Watch Supernatural and your opinion will be changed" until I saw Kevin's comment at #8 where he said maybe he will try Supernatural. Then, when I flipped to the end and saw your comment, I flipped back to see if I saw anything rude (since I hadn't the first time around) and the only thing I saw was Jason saying Kevin's statement was cruel and "who cares what you think". That didn't seem excessively harsh especially when balanced against the many comments of "watch his current stuff"; although I did see a highly inappropriate comment about Jared... that should be deleted from the thread. So now I have read every comment and there are a few that are harsh, but there are even more anti-Jared, anti-Jared fan comments out there unless you want to include the mild criticisms like "that was unnecessary" which is about as vanilla as one can get. So, I would say yes I skimmed through the comments before my first posting, but now I have read them all and I found nearly as many rude comments about the "obsessive over investment" of the "crazies that worship at the alter of JP" as I found directed against Kevin and most of those were about his one simple statement and not directed against him personally. Did some exceed the boundaries, probably. But I feel that many more were just expressing the desire that people give Jared a chance before writing him off. If you are a horror fan or a Friday the 13th fan, don't skip the movie just because someone said that the protagonist is unremarkable. There are enough people already upset at another remake. I think that Jason (6'5 Derek Mears) fighting Jared Padalecki (6'4) could be quite impressive. I know I can't wait... and I hate horror films.

Debbie C. thanks for taking the time to "analyze" the comments in this thread. All I can say is that after reading the entire thread in one sitting, I came away with the impression that a bunch of Jared fans where dogpiling on this author and that some of them had gotten way personal in their attacks on him. I guess in the end we all view things based on our own particular biases and obviously mine is different from yours. I think Jared is a perfectly nice guy and a decent actor but hardly Oscar/Emmy caliber. So I just didn't understand the extreme reaction to this article. Now I only made the post to point out that that this was just a small sample of SPN fans in the hopes that Kevin (and other writers) wouldn't shy away from covering the show because of this kind of fan behavior. As it is, the show hardly gets any mainstream coverage at all, so we have to rely on blogs like this to get the word out there. Jason your last comment continues to prove my point that some Jared fans seem to just flat out will attack anyone who has a different opinion from themselves. My issue isn't with Jared at all, but some of his fans. Also he may well be a nice guy (and seems to be from the interviews I've seen of him) but I'm not sure how that reflects on his ability as an actor. He's improved tremendously since season 1 but as far as I'm concerned he's got a ways to go. As long as he continues improve, you won't hear any complaints from me about his acting. But I gotta say the way some of you behave makes me much less sympathetic when he does get any sort of criticism. I think you are doing more harm than good but you obviously don't get that so just leave it at that. Let the rabid mouth-frothing continue.

To Rise Up are you male or female because I don't like calling you a He/She that seems harsh and I don't want to call you that! First of all let's end the fighting! I don't want to fight with you or kevin. You both don't agree with the fans and that's fine. I'm ok with the fact that you don't like Jared's acting even though you said his acting was getting better. Thank you for saying that! I simply want to call a truse here! I'm not out to harm Jared or Super Natural so I'll end the fighting right now! I'm just a fan Of Jared Padalecki and I feel lucky that I got to meet him. He's a wonderful guy and I think he's prooved himself as Sam Winchester on Super Natural as far as being a desent actor! You might not agree with that, And that's ok too! I want us to be friends can we do that! Kevin, I'd like us to be friends too, I don't want to fight with you anymore, I still don't agree with you comment but everybody's intitled to their own opinion! Can we just call a truse here! Agin I feel very lucky that I got to meet Jared and you both would like him if you met him. Take care both of you and let's end the fighting! Ok! Jason

To Jared Padalecki from Jensen Ackles Happy Birthday. I really enjoy working with you!

I'd also like to wish Jared Padalecki a Happy 26th Birthday! And to say to the fans, Please keep watching Super Natural it's fans like you that keep our show on the air. We love and thank you!

Hi I'd just like to say Kevin I disagree with you. I love Jared and I can't wait to see Friday the 13th. I saw a clip ( Preview ) on the internet and it looked like it was going to be really scary. I hope it's a huge box office hit with Jared Fans and Friday the 13th Fans. Love you Jared.

Hi, I love Jared Padalecki and can't wait to see the new Friday the 13th film. I'm also excited about the new 4th season of Super Natural. Starting up on Sept 18, 2008 on CW 33. I love Jensen Ackles too. Both guys are HOT HOT HOT! I wish they would kiss each other that would be HOT HOT HOT! Too! The fanfiction and the wincest stories are great for Super Natural. I'm surprised nobody has left a comment since July 20th but hey what ever! Take care Jared Padalecki your the best most drop dead gorgeous guy on the planet. If I were a girl or was going to go there you would be the guy I'd want to go there with. I have a crush on you. I don't mean that in a gay way either. I'm simply a huge fan who thinks your Handsome. I admire and respect you! Your my idol and I look up too you! Take Care Jared!

I totally agree with Barbara Sutton. Jared can only bring box office sucess to Friday the 13th by being in it. He is a wonderful actor. Barbara thank you for your wonderful comments about Jared. I'm a big fan of his and got to meet him. June 08, 2008. At the Supernatural convention in Dallas Texas. He is a very kind man. I also just finished a book about him called, " Jared Padalecki, From a fan's point of view." It should be out in February 2009. Or March 2009. If you would like to know more about the book you can email me at strgjas@aol.com. Thanks and take care! Jason

Frankly, I was googling around for information on Friday the 13th and ended up here, somehow. I am a fan of Supernatural, though, and I gotta say that you need to give him a chance. Somebody cited the episode "Born Under A Bad Sign," and I'd second that he's fantastic in that one. By that episode he'd really turned his acting around and, frankly, having caught Jensen Ackles, the other lead, on stage here in Texas as well as having seen him on SPN, anybody who says he can't act is ignorant. Everyone's entitled to their opinions, of course, even ignorant opinions. Jared used to be pretty stagnant, but with Jensen challenging him he's really stepped up his game. I'm just hoping the second half of this season turns the light back on him and gives him more challenging material -- because it's when the material gets challenging and he's not dialing it in that he really shines. Another episode with good Padalecki focus is "Mystery Spot," a take on groundhog day that goes through comedy and emotion with a strong focus on his character.

Jared Padalecki is an amazing actor. Supernatural is my all time fav show have all of them on dvd watch it every week! He is gorgeous and i believe he will make it far in his career. I can't wait to see this movie just because he is in it! =) This article is crap though.

I saw Friday the 13th last night. ( Opening Night ) And the movie kicked ass. It was scary and wonderful. Jared Padalecki rocked in the movie. When I saw the film the movie house was packed. So I believe it will be a huge hit. I hope it's #1 at the box office for the weekend. This movie was great. Jason was brutal and just plain scary. He has never been this brutal before and it made the movie reallistic. Jared plays Clay and you can't help but love this guy who is looking for his sister. I'm so glad he survived Jason and found his sister. The movie is a KICK ASS movie. Worth seeing over and over again. GO SEE THIS MOVIE, YOU WON"T BE SORRY! Now I can say to Jared's critics that Jared was not a unremarable lead in Friday the 13th. He brought style and class to the movie. Jared will be a huge movie star in the future and I believe this movie is just the start of that huge box office success. Jared is goodlooking, Smart, and can act and this movie prooves that. So up yours Kevin and Rise up because your both dead wrong about Jared Padalecki. GO JARED YOUR TERRIFIC! YOUR FANS LOVE YOU AND SUPPORT YOU 100% . FRIDAY THE 13TH ROCKS! JASON VOORHEE'S ROCKS. AND SO DOES JARED PADALECKI.

You are wrong. He played an amazing role on House of Wax. He is the ONLY reason I watched that movie and when he died I cried. You really should not say anything. Have you ever acted?!?!? okay then.

I agree that Kevin and rise up should never have judged this movie before it came out. Jared was great in the film and the movie made 80 million Dollars. I went to see it not only as a Jared fan but simply because I was pissed off that Kevin made this ugly web site about Jared. I wanted to proove him wrong more than anything in the world. I saw this movie 5 times and loved it. I also told everybody I knew to go see the movie to help support it. Just to show Kevin that this movie could be a huge hit and it worked. It has made 80 million Dollars world wide. So in your face Kevin. You can eat your words. I hope this is a lesson for you too. NOBODY MESSES WITH JARED PADALECKI OR HIS FANS AND GETS AWAY WITH IT. WE WILL PROOVE YOU WRONG EVERYTIME. WE LOVE JARED AND HIS MOVIES AND WE WON'T STAND BY AND LET YOU DOG HIM OR BE CRUEL TO HIM WITH OUT A FIGHT. SO PISS OFF KEVIN.

This guy in photo is not a Jared Padalecki. This is Jensen Ackles !

Hey Jared Padalecki fans, I have just finished a book about Jared Padalecki. Called, " Jared Padalecki, From a fan's point of view! " I should have it out soon. It's about meeting him in Dallas Texas on June 8, 2009. At the Supernatural convention. It also talks about his movies and Supernatural as well as Gilmore Girls. I also talk about Jensen Ackles in the book. I'll keep you posted on where to order the book once it's out. God bless you guys! Jared if you read this, My book is dedicated to you.

hehehe well, i stumbled onto this little site pretty late but i must say that it has been a most interesting read. why hasn't kevin commented on jared's acting post friday the 13th? to be fair, it wasn't an oscar winning performance (i am a padalecki fan, so please don't construe this as jared-bashing) but most of the reviews i have read seem to go along the lines of "...the bunch of kids were annoying, talentless brats who deserved their comeuppance. and then there's jared as clay, who is looking for his sis..." it's gotta say something for his acting that clay comes off as someone likeable despite michael bay's best efforts to the contrary. i mean, some of his lines were totally cringe-worthy but jared is such a good sport that you kinda let them slide while watching. could anyone else have done better with the material and MICHAEL BAY????

Jared Padalecki is one of the greatest actors i know of. Sure he might of had a couple of bad roles, but i thought he did pretty well in any movie or show he's done. He just keeps progressing more and more. When i saw Friday The 13th (2009) i thought he did an absolute phenomanal job. Just the other day i saw "The Christmas Cottage" with Jared as the role of Thomas Kinkade and i was blown away, i cried like a baby. Not only because of the story and what happens, but because of the way Padalecki shows it, the way he plays his character / role. I also watch Supernatural every thursday and he amazes me each week in some type of way. Jared and Jensen are 2 of the greatest actors ever, in my opinion anyway. I'm a very big fan of Jared Padalecki's work.

When you've only seen two movies when the actor have the lines that are as intelligent as an ape, you should shut your mouth and watch something he actually acted in. Hate bias little shit like you.