Hugh Jackman e Ryan Reynolds are back in theaters playing the two most beloved anti-heroes in the Marvel universe. The scowling Wolverine and the sarcastic Deadpool are in the movie Deadpool & Wolverineputting these two actors in the spotlight again.
Despite being known worldwide for playing these two characters, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds already have a very extensive career in Hollywood cinema. Both have already shown their worth as actors in various types of films. And here we are going to make a list of the best films in which Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have acted, moving away from the blockbusters.
One of the criteria for putting together this list is that the film must be available on some streaming platform. streaming. Since there are several currently, it won’t be that difficult. Let’s start with the interpreter of our beloved Wolverine.
Best Hugh Jackman Movies
Logan (2017)
“Logan,” released in 2017, was Hugh Jackman’s last time playing the iconic Wolverine, and his performance is nothing short of spectacular. Jackman brings an emotional depth to the role, perfectly capturing the essence of a weary, time-worn hero.
His portrayal of Logan, marked by physical and emotional scars, offers a raw and vulnerable take on the mutant, a departure from previous roles where strength and invulnerability were hallmarks. Jackman’s performance is intense and moving, solidifying his legacy as one of the most memorable superhero portrayals in cinema.
Logan is available on Disney+.
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
This film is a true rollercoaster of emotions and action, where Hugh Jackman shines brightly in the role of Wolverine. With his charismatic and intense performance, Jackman manages to capture the essence of the mutant hero, bringing depth and humanity to the character.
He skillfully navigates the adrenaline-pumping moments with the subtler ones, displaying undeniable chemistry with the cast. His performance not only reinforces Wolverine’s legacy as one of the icons of the X-Men franchise, but also serves as a reminder of Jackman’s talent for bringing complex and beloved characters to life.
X-Men: Days of Future Past is now available on Disney+.
The Prestige (2006)
During the Victorian era, two magicians develop a fierce rivalry fueled by tricks and an insatiable desire to uncover each other’s secrets. Hugh Jackman plays Robert, a sophisticated illusionist who has a gift for showmanship, while Alfred (played by Christian Bale), despite being a genius at creating tricks, does not have the skills to perform them. The two begin by collaborating, but, trick after trick, the competition grows and, between science and showmanship, paths are paved with results that can only be fatal.
The Prestige is available in the Max catalog.
The Greatest Showman (2017)
O Greatest Showman is one of the many musicals that Hugh Jackman has on his resume. Here he plays PT Barnum, who comes from a humble background and has been a dreamer since he was a child. He breaks social norms by marrying the daughter of his father’s boss. He begins to realize his dream by opening a museum of curiosities, but the business fails. Undeterred, he finds a bold solution: to create a grand show with freaksimpostors, oddities and people rejected by society.
The Greatest Showman is available on Disney+.
Best Ryan Reynolds Movies
On Proposal (2009)
Ryan Reynolds often plays the leading man in his films. This is the case in The Proposal. Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock), an influential book editor, faces a major problem when she learns that she will be deported to Canada, her home country. Desperate to avoid this, she claims to be engaged to Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her assistant, who she has been bothering for years. He agrees to help with the plan, but sets his own conditions. It’s a good choice for those who like romantic comedies.
The Proposal is available on Disney+.
Three Times Love (2008)
Em Three Times LoveRyan Reynolds plays Will Hayes, a single father whose 10-year-old daughter, Maya (Abigail Breslin), is curious about how he and her mother met. Tired of her insistence, Will finally tells her that he has had relationships with three women: Summer (Rachel Weisz), Emily (Elizabeth Banks) and April (Isla Fisher). He reveals that one of them is his mother. Maya, determined to reunite her parents, encourages Will to reconnect with his exes. However, each relationship ended badly, leaving scars on both of them.
Three Times Love is available in the Telecine catalog.
Protecting the Enemy (2012)
Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) is a former CIA agent considered a traitor by the government. He is in Cape Town, South Africa, trying to sell a valuable electronic device. Chased through the streets, he seeks refuge in the American consulate to escape his pursuers. Taken to a CIA safe house, Frost is subjected to torture in order to extract information. However, the place is attacked by a group that wants to eliminate him. Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds), the agent in charge of the safe house, now has the critical mission of protecting Frost at any cost.
Protecting the Enemy is available on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Claro Now and Telecine.
Free Guy – Taking Control
In “Free Guy,” Ryan Reynolds plays Guy, an NPC (non-player character) in “Free City,” an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) created by Soonami Studio.
He lives without knowing that he is part of a video game and has a monotonous life as a bank teller, alongside his friend Buddy, the security guard. Outside the game, Millie Rusk seeks to prove that her source code, developed with her colleague Walter “Keys” McKey, was stolen by Soonami boss Antwan Hovachelik. Inside the game, Millie, or Molotov Girl, catches Guy’s attention by singing “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey, causing him to act outside his programming. When Guy takes a pair of sunglasses from a player, he begins to see “Free City” as the players do and becomes one of them. Now, he has to face reality and understand that only he can save his world.
Free Guy is available on Disney+.
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