The dragon movie was "Reign of Fire." Can't say that I've seen it (thought I caught the last 5 minutes or so on cable once) but it's one of the few films I can think of wher Bales speaks in his native accent. He's British, which is easy to forget, since he plays so many American characters so convincingly.

Coincidentally, I learned about "Nil by Mouth" just within the past couple weeks by way of an interview with Ray Winstone, who I really enjoyed in "Sexy Beast." It's on my Amazon wish list so I don't forget to order it!

Male actors I can't stand to watch... hmmmm... Cruise is up there too, but dog gone it! I hate to admit the guy can put in some good performances. I enjoyed Collateral and War of the Worlds. Apart from him, I would have to add:
George Clooney
David Caruso
Hayden Christensen
Martin Lawrence
Mark Harmon