Ryan Reynolds’ Best Roles

Ryan Reynolds is a hugely popular and well-liked actor in Hollywood, famous for his clever humor and engaging personality. He easily wins over audiences in romantic comedies and adds a special comedic touch to all his roles, making even bizarre characters feel believable. Throughout his career, he’s given many memorable performances, proving his natural talent for comedy and his perfect timing, making him a reliable choice for funny and entertaining movies.

While known for his comedic talent, he’s also shown he can excel in many different kinds of movies. He’s tackled suspenseful thrillers, moving dramas, and fast-paced action films, proving he’s a truly skilled actor. By taking on such varied roles, he’s created a diverse body of work that attracts a wide range of viewers. Whether he’s playing a funny superhero or a man in a desperate situation, he consistently challenges himself and expands his range.

‘Foolproof’ (2003)

The movie follows a group of friends who jokingly plan incredibly detailed heists, never actually intending to commit them. Led by Kevin, along with his friends Samantha and Rob, they treat it as a mental game – a creative challenge called ‘Foolproof’ – where they map out every step of stealing valuable items with no real risk.

I’m totally hooked on this story! It’s about a group of friends whose innocent hobby – planning elaborate heists just for fun – gets way out of hand. A really dangerous gangster, this guy Leo, gets hold of one of their plans and thinks it’s the real deal! He blackmails them into actually *doing* it, which is terrifying. Now, my friends Kevin and his team have to pull off this crazy heist for real, and honestly, their lives are on the line. It’s a wild ride!

‘Just Friends’ (2005)

Chris Brander is a confident music executive living in Los Angeles, but he had a difficult time in high school. He was overweight and carried a secret crush on his best friend, Jamie Palamino. After a painful rejection at their graduation party, Chris left home and dedicated himself to a complete transformation. Ten years later, his job requires him to sign a new pop artist, which surprisingly brings him back to his hometown in New Jersey for the holidays.

Chris has cleaned up his act and sees a real opportunity to finally win Jamie’s heart after being stuck as just a friend for years. But his efforts keep getting derailed by his meddling mother, his teasing little brother, and a new guy who’s also interested in Jamie. The result is a hilariously messy situation as Chris tries to show Jamie he’s grown up and faces up to his embarrassing history.

‘Paper Man’ (2009)

Richard Dunn is a novelist who’s facing both creative difficulties and a bit of a Peter Pan complex, still taking guidance from an imaginary superhero named Captain Excellent. Hoping to break his writer’s block, his wife suggests he spend the winter in a peaceful beach town on Long Island. Feeling lonely and unable to write, Richard attempts to connect with someone and surprisingly hires a teenage babysitter, despite not having any kids.

Richard develops an unexpected friendship with Abby, a high school student who is also dealing with difficult times. They connect through their shared feelings of loneliness and start to open up to each other about their problems. This connection helps them both work through their issues, and Richard begins to rely less on his imaginary friend as he starts to deal with the truth about his life and marriage.

‘Spirited’ (2022)

This movie is a fresh, musical take on the beloved story ‘A Christmas Carol’. It centers on the Ghost of Christmas Present and his team, who work each year to help one troubled person find redemption. This year, they’ve chosen a particularly difficult case: Clint Briggs, a smooth-talking and cunning media consultant who even the other ghosts think is beyond saving.

When Present tries to help Clint understand his life – past, present, and future – things take an unexpected turn. Clint ends up challenging Present, making *him* look at his own life and the decisions he’s made. What follows is a funny and touching story about finding forgiveness and the importance of human connection, all brought to life with lively song and dance. It’s a fresh take on the classic story of someone changing for the better, set during the holidays.

‘The Proposal’ (2009)

Margaret Tate is a tough and respected book editor in New York, and her employees are intimidated by her. When she discovers her visa has expired and she’s about to be deported, she impulsively convinces her patient assistant, Andrew Paxton, to pretend they’re engaged. She offers him a promotion and the chance to get his favorite manuscript published in return for his help, and he reluctantly agrees.

To convince everyone they’re a couple, Andrew and Margaret travel to his hometown of Sitka, Alaska, for his grandmother’s 90th birthday. Margaret feels out of place in the unique, tight-knit community and is surprised to learn Andrew’s family is both rich and powerful. While pretending to be in love for his family and a skeptical immigration officer, they begin to fall for each other for real.

‘Adventureland’ (2009)

James Brennan, a recent college grad, was looking forward to a European trip before starting graduate school in the summer of 1987. But his plans changed when his parents told him they were facing money problems and couldn’t afford to send him. He ended up taking a low-paying job at a shabby local amusement park called Adventureland, a place known for its oddball employees and repetitive tasks.

Even though the summer started badly, things look up for James when he meets Em Lewin, a clever and funny coworker. Their connection blossoms against the vibrant backdrop of an amusement park, where James experiences the joys and challenges of first love, deals with heartbreak, and strengthens his friendships. Along the way, he receives unexpected but helpful advice from the park’s unique staff, like the maintenance man, and learns important lessons about life.

‘Definitely, Maybe’ (2008)

Will Hayes, a political consultant living in Manhattan, is going through a divorce. His daughter, Maya, starts wondering about her parents’ past and asks Will to tell her how they first met. Will decides to make it a game, changing the names of the women he dated and turning his love life into a story Maya can try to figure out.

Will shares the stories of three women who deeply impacted his life: Emily, his first love from college; April, a carefree and unconcerned woman; and Summer, a driven journalist. Through telling these stories to Maya, Will begins to understand his past and realizes it’s possible to find happiness even after many years.

‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ (2004)

Harold Lee, a kind but often-walked-over investment banker, and Kumar Patel, a gifted medical student intentionally throwing away his potential, are roommates. After sharing some marijuana one night, they see a White Castle commercial and get a huge craving for the restaurant’s sliders. This leads them on a wild, all-night adventure to satisfy their craving and find the nearest White Castle.

What starts as a simple trip for Harold and Kumar quickly becomes a crazy and unbelievable adventure. They meet all sorts of strange people along the way, including a cheetah, a chaotic Neil Patrick Harris who’s playing himself, and a bunch of daring athletes. Throughout their journey, Harold and Kumar face a series of funny and surprising hurdles as they try to satisfy a craving and reach their goal. Ryan Reynolds also shows up in a funny role as a nurse.

‘Buried’ (2010)

Paul Conroy, an American truck driver working in Iraq, suddenly finds himself in pitch blackness. He soon discovers he’s been buried alive in a wooden coffin, somewhere in the desert. With very little air and growing panic, he has only a few things to help him survive: a lighter, a flask, a knife, and a cell phone with a nearly dead battery.

Trapped in a coffin, Paul uses his phone to figure out how he ended up in this terrifying situation and to call for help. The movie shows his urgent calls with the person who kidnapped him, his boss, and a negotiator from a special government team. Everything happens in real time, and because the entire film takes place inside the coffin, it’s incredibly tense and claustrophobic as Paul struggles to survive.

‘Woman in Gold’ (2015)

The movie is based on the real life of Maria Altmann, a Jewish woman who escaped Vienna during World War II. Years later, while living in Los Angeles, she learns she may be the true owner of a famous painting by Gustav Klimt – a portrait of her aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer I, which was taken by the Nazis. The painting is now considered a national treasure in Austria and is displayed in a Vienna museum.

Maria teams up with a young lawyer named Randy Schoenberg, who is unsure at first, to fight the Austrian government and get back artwork that belonged to her family. Their case takes them on a journey from the US to Vienna and eventually to the Supreme Court. Together, they uncover the troubling story behind the painting and work hard to reclaim a stolen piece of her family’s history and achieve justice.

‘Mississippi Grind’ (2015)

I’ve always been fascinated by Gerry, a really gifted poker player, but he’s had a tough time battling a gambling problem and things were getting financially desperate for him. Then Curtis came along – a younger, incredibly charismatic gambler who just seemed to turn Gerry’s luck around. They clicked instantly, bonding over their shared passion for poker and the excitement of taking risks. It was like Curtis was exactly what Gerry needed.

Gerry thinks Curtis can help change his luck, so he persuades him to drive down the Mississippi River. They plan to play poker at different casinos along the way, hoping to reach a famous, high-stakes game in New Orleans. The trip becomes a revealing look at both men, as they face the challenges of gambling, test the strength of their friendship, and deal with their personal problems.

‘Free Guy’ (2021)

Guy leads a happy, predictable life as a bank teller in Free City, completely unaware he’s actually a character inside a video game. Everything changes when he meets a player named MolotovGirl, and he starts to question his routine, developing his own thoughts and becoming self-aware.

MolotovGirl represents Millie, a programmer determined to prove the game’s creator used her code without permission. Guy, an AI who’s gone off-script, decides to take control of his own destiny and joins Millie. Together, they fight to prevent the game’s publisher – motivated by profit – from shutting down their world. Guy quickly becomes famous as “Blue Shirt Guy,” and his actions encourage other characters within the game to start wondering about the nature of their existence.

‘The Adam Project’ (2022)

Imagine a time when traveling through time is real. A pilot named Adam Reed takes a special jet back in time for a top-secret operation, but crashes in 2022. There, he unexpectedly meets his younger self – a bright but troubled 12-year-old boy still dealing with the loss of his father and often getting into trouble at school.

Two Adams – one hardened by life and the other still naive – are forced to work together on a crucial mission involving time travel. Their journey takes them back to their shared past, where they search for their father, the gifted scientist who invented time travel. Along the way, they’ll have to deal with their personal issues and fight against a dangerous, corrupt power to protect the future.

‘Deadpool 2’ (2018)

Wade Wilson, also known as the “merc with a mouth,” keeps fighting crime using his violent skills and sharp wit. But after a difficult personal loss, he feels aimless and unsure of what to do next. His life changes when Colossus brings him to the X-Mansion, hoping to offer him a sense of belonging and help him find a new path.

Deadpool gets his opportunity to be a hero when he meets Russell, a young mutant with incredible powers who is being pursued by Cable, a soldier from the future with cybernetic enhancements. To keep Russell safe, Deadpool creates a team of mutants known as X-Force. What follows is a wild, action-filled story packed with jokes, self-aware humor, and unexpected emotional depth.

‘Deadpool’ (2016)

Okay, so I’m a huge fan of origin stories, and this one’s pretty wild. It centers around Wade Wilson, this ex-Special Forces guy who’s basically a low-level mercenary. Things are finally looking up for him when he meets Vanessa and they fall in love. But then, devastatingly, he gets a terminal cancer diagnosis. He’s desperate, and ends up volunteering for this crazy experimental treatment – one that promises to cure him *and* give him superpowers. It’s a total gamble, but he’s willing to try anything.

Okay, so this experiment Ajax did to Wade Wilson? It gave him this incredible ability to heal super fast, but it also messed him up badly – he’s seriously disfigured. That’s how Deadpool was born! Now, Wade’s on a mission to find Ajax and make him pay for what he did. It’s a crazy, funny, and totally over-the-top revenge story, and the best part is, *he* tells it – he actually talks to the audience while he’s doing it, breaking the fourth wall and explaining how he became Deadpool!

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