Yes, he's phenomenally talented. Definitely one of those actors who talent has not received its proper due from the parts he's had, on the whole, throughout his career. Though he can make things like "cliched crime boss" or what-have-you entertaining. That said, if you haven't seen them, check out his early '80s work, titles like The Killing Fields, Empire of the Sun and Dangerous Liaisons. Empire of the Sun is one of my favorite films of all time, and all three performances are extraordinary.