Elliot Page is a star whose reputation is only getting better. Page made his breakthrough in films like Hard Candy and X-Men: The Last Stand, and he dazzled audiences with Juno in 2007. The actor gained notoriety for playing supporting roles, although he was consistently welcomed in movies. In March 2021, Page became the first trans man to appear on the cover of Time Magazine after formally coming out as such in 2020.
Page has served as a well-known and outspoken advocate for LGBTQA+ rights. In his autobiography, Pageboy, Page discusses his transition time in great detail as well as the making of some of his favourite films, including some less-than-savory information. Here are Page’s top roles, ranked, in celebration of the publication of his memoir.
Hard Candy (2005)
Hard Candy is a foreboding warning of what the internet can be used for and how individuals abuse and manipulate online, focusing on an older man preying on a 14-year-old girl (Page). It will be beneficial to read as little as possible about Hard Candy, but be ready for a brutal, blunt film that doesn’t mince words.
A variation on what is expected coming in is really beneficial, and the dialogue is the main motivator in this remarkable picture with a small cast and primarily one setting. However, the film is probably not as good as the sum of its parts because it feels like it runs out of ideas before the finish. Hard Candy is a hard movie to watch since it is so challenging from beginning to conclusion.
Inception (2010)
After reaching his then-peak with The Joker terrorising Gotham City in The Dark Knight, filmmaker Christopher Nolan took a different route with his next picture, Inception, delving into the world of dreams. Page plays the new green recruit with a phenomenal brain in this film about a group of thieves who must steal information from their targets’ mind before carrying out the heists in real life.
Page’s persona Ariadne is crucial because they provide the point of view from which the audience can understand the laws of the universe. They also contribute to some of the most moving scenes in the movie and give it heart.
Juno (2007)
The entirety film Juno, which masterfully captures a certain moment in time and includes the pratfalls of, well, life, seems so incredibly real. A rare indie darling that also became a box office sensation, Juno was a tremendous hit when it first debuted in theatres. It later received many Academy Award nominations and won for Best Original Screenplay. The film Juno’s snapshot of teenage pregnancy avoids talking down to and being condescending about its subject matter, producing a measured, legitimate, and enjoyable work.
Super (2010)
Following his beginnings with Troma and The Specials (2000), director, writer, and actor James Gunn would reach his midpoint before becoming the Guardians of the Galaxy enthusiast. The 2010 film Super, which was released the same year as Kick-Ass, stars Rainn Wilson as a disturbed individual who adopts the persona of the scrappy superhero The Crimson Bolt. Bolty, Page’s obsessive sidekick, goes along, but the two get into trouble far too quickly and deeply.
Super is brilliantly constrained in its small-town location and beliefs and is wonderfully violent, but its mean-spiritedness throughout may be truly off-putting. It has a next-to-nothing low budget of just two and a half million dollars. Given how well Page performs in his position, it would not be unexpected if Gunn asked him to join his new DC Universe.
The Umbrella Academy (2019 – Present)
Popular Netflix series The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic books by My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way. The story imagines a superhero team that is also a family that must reconnect after spending years apart; it is highly reminiscent of The Royal Tenenbaums and X-Men. Page portrays the family member who initially seems to have no special abilities but is actually the most strong.
The Umbrella Academy is significant for having written Page’s entry into the plot; the character is now known as Viktor. Viktor’s family happily accepts his new name, which is a pleasant surprise. Netflix is scheduled to release The Umbrella Academy’s fourth and final season in 2023 or 2024.
Whip It (2009)
In Whip It, Page portrays a geeky young woman who decides she no longer wants to live merely to satisfy her mother and instead wants to rebel by joining a clandestine roller derby club. Drew Barrymore, who also plays a member of the Holy Rollers squad, directed this independent sports comedy that is informative, genuinely poignant, and heartfelt.
Whip It is a vibrantly filmed, belly-laugh-inducing party with an unbelievable music from beginning to end and a fervently feminist vision starring Juliette Lewis, Zoe Bell from Kill Bill, and Kristen Wiig, who Page now has a tattoo of on his bicep.
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Kitty Pryde was Page’s character again in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The epic movie utilised the recognisable time travel plot points from The Days of Future Past to connect the timeline of the first three X-Men films with the prequel characters from First Class. Kitty Pryde’s thoughts travels through time in the original comic. While Kitty’s phasing abilities are utilised to explain how Wolverine’s thoughts may travel in the past, Wolverine is the one who actually makes the voyage in the film.
Even though Page just has a small part in Days of Future Past, it was good to see him return to the series after only receiving one film previously. The movie gives Kitty Pryde a happy ending and makes hints that in the restored timeline, Kitty is dating Colossus much as in the comics. If this was Page’s final performance as Kitty Pryde, it would be a fitting way to leave the role.
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The epic final showdown between the mutant people is the focus of X-Men: The Last Stand, which comes after the outstanding and then even better X-Men and X2: X-Men United. Even though Last Stand is undoubtedly the weakest of the three, it does feature many series favourites, like The Juggernaught (a miscast Vinnie Jones), Angel, and Page’s wall-morphing character Kitty Pryde. In instance, Juggernaught pursuing Shadowcat is a fantastic demonstration of two very distinct skill sets. Naturally, like with these kinds of flicks, the Uncanny X-Men wouldn’t disappear entirely.
