In today’s entertainment world, you kind of have to strike the mark in every area to be a movie star. Today’s top performers have a strong understanding of their trade, which is evident throughout their lengthy filmographies. An actor’s filmography and the impact the films have on viewers and critics, in a range of genres and critically praised productions, determine the legacy they will leave behind. Movie stars like Ryan Gosling are the very definition of the term.
Gosling has made it a point to appear in nearly every kind of entertainment throughout his career. Gosling has transformed in this industry, going from a major heartthrob to an action star, in ways that are simply amazing. Without a doubt, Rotten Tomatoes has established itself as a reliable resource for movie criticism, having a significant impact on how viewers view the movie. Below is a list of Ryan Gosling’s top films ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Blade Runner 2049 — 88%
It’s a difficult task to attempt to recapture the allure of classic works in any genre. However the 2017 film Blade Runner 2049 does an excellent job of revitalising the already well-liked universe. In this sci-fi action film, Ryan Gosling plays Officer K and Harrison Ford plays Rick Deckard. Officer K is tasked with locating missing former Blade Runner Rick Deckard in the Blade Runner 2049 movie, which has an amazing 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Jared Leto, Sylvia Hoeks, and Ana de Armas are all a part of this ensemble.
Blue Valentine — 86%
Gosling is accustomed to watching good dramas and romantic films. On Rotten Tomatoes, Blue Valentine has an 86% rating. Gosling and the amazing Michelle Williams co-star in this movie. The two portray a married pair with an outward appearance of being picture-perfect. The foundations of their marriage are starting to disintegrate at their feet, so their existence is not all sunshine and rainbows. This movie is, to put it mildly, emotional.
Crazy, Stupid, Love — 79%
Calling all romantic comedy fans! Why wait to watch Crazy, Stupid, Love if you haven’t already? In this movie, the recently single Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) gets advice from Jacob Palmer (Adam Gosling) on how to start dating again at an older age. Fortunately for us as viewers, Gosling and Emma Stone share the screen in this rom-com, which has a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. What’s not to love, then?
Drive — 93%
Drive from 2011 is at the top of the Tomatometer for Ryan Gosling. A Hollywood stuntman who occasionally drives a getaway car, Driver stars in the action-crime movie Drive. Driver must determine how to right some wrongs and safeguard Irene and her son Benicio when his neighbour Irene’s husband is let out of jail and uses Driver as an asset in a major theft.
First Man — 87%
Practically every well-known actor working today has appeared in a space movie. For Ryan Gosling, it is the First Man of 2018. This 2018 biographical drama film tells the tale of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon. Gosling portrays Neil Armstrong in this movie about the Apollo 11 launch. A Tomatometer rating of 87% was given to First Man.
Half Nelson — 91%
Gosling portrays a history teacher in the movie Half Nelson who indulges in drug and alcohol use after work. He forges a connection and a semblance of camaraderie with Drey, one of his students, when she runs into him at one of his lows. He tries to manage his own drug issues while also supporting and advising Drey, whose brother is also struggling with addiction. This touching movie, which received a 91% on the Tomatometer, is a wonderful showcase of Ryan Gosling’s ability.
La La Land — 91%
We all remember the kind of movies that La La Land was. We were all drawn into the world of two struggling artists who fall in love in the City of Angels by the musical romantic drama film. With a soundtrack like that, there is no doubt that this film is a standout in Ryan Gosling’s career. The push and pull between these two characters as they manage their relationship and pursue their aspirations won our hearts. The film La La Land, which stars Stone and Gosling, is unquestionably their best work to date. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a terrific 91% approval rating, and we couldn’t agree more.
Lars and the Real Girl — 81%
We’re going to take a strange diversion for a moment. Gosling plays the meek and awkward Lars in the movie Lars and the Real Girl, which has an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. When Lars’s family learns that he has a girlfriend whom he met online, they can’t wait to watch him fall in love all over again. His partner is a life-sized plastic woman, nevertheless. The people in his life conclude that it would be better for them to just go along with it rather than stage an intervention.
The Believer — 83%
Gosling participated in the independent drama movie The Believer in 2001. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Believer has an 83% reviewers’ approval rating. The movie centres on a young Jewish man who has developed deeply anti-Semitic attitudes and views. As a result, he is drawn into a sort of gang that is committed to eliminating a purported American-Jewish organisation. Nonetheless, this movie is an emotional rollercoaster due to the difficulties of having to conceal his secret as well as the internal conflict of his own religious views and morals.
The Big Short — 89%
One of those films that is currently a must-see is The Big Short. The comedy-drama follows a large group of individuals as they profit handsomely from the collapse of the US economy. The cast this movie brings to the screen is among its best features. Steve Carell plays Mark Baum in The Big Short, Christian Bale plays Michael Burry, Brad Pitt plays Ben Rickert, Ryan Gosling plays Jared Vennett, and Marisa Tomei plays Cynthia Baum.
The Ides of March — 83%
In the political drama movie The Ides of March, George Clooney plays Governor Mike Morris, who is running for the Ohio Democratic primary. Gosling portrays Mike Morris’ press secretary, Stephen Meyers. Stephen tries to manoeuvre the campaign to help Gov. Morris win when he learns that his rival may pose a greater threat than they initially believed. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Ides of March has an 83% rating.
The Nice Guys — 91%
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