Brad Pitt really is a great actor. Some thought he was just playing off being goodlooking early on in his acting career but then he proved himself, over and over. He is very diversified which is what acting is all about, ultimately. It seems he can be in a thriller as easily as he can be in a romance or comedy movie. He's been in scary ones too.
Not everyone things he deserves all the hype he gets but most believe he is a very talented star. HIs movies tend to do well because his fans trust that any movie his is in will be great. He has a very good presence on the screen which has carried him far. He can captivate his audience and draw them in so what more could we want from a handsome, talented star?