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1. Deadpool 2 (2018)
Following the massive success of the first movie, Deadpool 2 brings Ryan Reynolds back alongside director David Leitch. The film grossed $786.4 million worldwide.
The plot centers on Deadpool's battle against the assassin Cable, whose target is Russell, a young mutant with deadly abilities and a violent nature. With the help of his X-Force team, Deadpool fights to protect Russell, driven by a promise made to his late fiancée: 'A child can be the beginning of something better.'
Reynolds' portrayal was widely praised, capturing the essence of a superpowered individual who can lose his abilities and revert to normal. The film also offers plenty of humor, seamlessly blending laughs with action.
IMDb: 7.7/10
Tomatometer: 84%
Audience: 85%
2. The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
The Hitman's Bodyguard marks the first collaboration between Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, with the duo's chemistry and comedic timing winning over audiences. Their performances bring nonstop laughs to the screen.
Featuring a star-studded cast, including Reynolds, Jackson, and Gary Oldman, the film's quality speaks for itself. The story follows Michael Bryce (Reynolds), a top-tier AAA bodyguard whose career takes a nosedive after a high-profile failure. Bryce blames the mishap on his girlfriend, a secret agent who betrayed him by revealing his client's identity to the police.
The plot takes a twist when Bryce agrees to protect notorious hitman Darius Kincaid, who is scheduled to testify against a war criminal. What follows is a thrilling, action-packed journey of a bodyguard and a ruthless killer, both learning unexpected truths about themselves. Together, they deliver a refreshing mix of humor and action, revealing the humanity behind their rough exteriors.
IMDb: 6.9/10
Audience: 67%
3. Deadpool (2016)
Through Ryan Reynolds' performance, fans can see the mercenary Deadpool brought to life straight from the pages of Marvel comics. For audiences, mentioning Deadpool immediately evokes the image of Ryan Reynolds, and vice versa.
The story reveals the origin of Wade Wilson, a reckless mercenary who transforms into the antihero Deadpool. After discovering he has terminal cancer, Wade, devastated, agrees to undergo a secretive experiment aimed at curing him by turning him into a mutant. The experiment successfully heals his cancer and grants him regenerative powers, but the side effect is a disfigured body and a fractured mind. Now wearing the signature red suit and the moniker Deadpool, he embarks on a quest for revenge against the men behind the experiment, Ajax and Angel Dust.
IMDb: 8.0/10
Tomatometer: 85%
Audience: 90%
4. Mississippi Grind (2015)
Mississippi Grind is a dark comedy-drama directed and written by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film centers on the life of a compulsive gambler at rock bottom who teams up with a young poker player in an effort to turn his luck around. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn, Sienna Miller, Analeigh Tipton, Robin Weigert, and Alfre Woodard.
Ben Mendelsohn plays Gerry, a skilled gambler down on his luck. When he meets Curtis, a young, charming poker player, his fortunes begin to change. Together, the two form a bond and embark on a journey to New Orleans, the legendary poker haven. Along the way, they hit both highs and lows, gambling through races and casinos, but ultimately developing a deep and meaningful friendship.
IMDb: 6.4/10
Tomatometer: 91%
5. The Voices (2014)
The Voices is a dark comedy horror film directed by Marjane Satrapi, written by Michael R. Perry, and starring Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick, and Jacki Weaver. Premiering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, the film had a limited release by Lionsgate on February 6, 2015, and received positive critical reviews.
Ryan Reynolds plays Jerry, a seemingly cheerful man who struggles with mental illness. Despite his condition, he refuses to take his antipsychotic medication, leading him to hear conflicting voices from his pet dog and cat. These voices urge him to either embrace or reject his murderous impulses. When Jerry finally starts taking his medication, he becomes aware of the bloodshed he has caused. With a production budget of $11 million, the film grossed only $2.2 million but earned praise for its quality, particularly Reynolds' standout performance.
IMDb: 6.3/10
Tomatometer: 75%
6. Safe House (2012)
Safe House is considered a milestone in Ryan Reynolds' acting career within the action genre. The film stands out for its realistic action scenes, captured through handheld camera shots with minimal special effects, creating a more authentic and convincing feel during the intense combat sequences.
In the film, Denzel Washington plays Tobin Frost, a CIA agent turned traitor, deemed extremely dangerous. Frost makes waves in the intelligence community when he resurfaces in Cape Town, South Africa, and is brought to a safe house for interrogation. However, as soon as he arrives, the house is attacked by bloodthirsty mercenaries. Matt (played by Ryan Reynolds), a rookie CIA agent, is forced to help Frost escape.
As they flee, the seasoned traitor challenges Matt at every turn, testing his loyalty and resolve, while Matt struggles to balance his mission of bringing Frost back to the CIA with the growing dangers surrounding them. From a one-year CIA rookie, Matt faces life-or-death decisions and confronts his own limits.
IMDb: 6.7/10
Audience: 63%
7. Buried (2010)
Buried follows Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), whose vehicle is ambushed, and he awakens to find himself trapped inside a coffin with only a flashlight, mobile phone, pen, and lighter for company. With limited oxygen, Paul uses the phone to reach out to the outside world, desperately hoping that authorities can locate him before he suffocates. The film is unique in that it features only one actor and a single set—the entire 95-minute runtime takes place inside the coffin. With a budget of just $3 million, it's a minimalist yet gripping thriller, offering a stark contrast to the blockbuster films with multimillion-dollar budgets.
IMDb: 7.0/10
Tomatometer: 87%
Audience: 65%
9. Red Notice (2021)
Red Notice is a thrilling action-comedy directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, featuring stars like Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Ritu Arya, and Chris Diamantopoulos.
The plot revolves around a high-stakes battle against international crime, with the elite Interpol team racing to catch a sophisticated art thief. Dwayne Johnson plays FBI agent John Hartley, renowned for his exceptional investigative skills. His mission is to capture two notorious thieves on the run.
Ryan Reynolds stars as Nolan Booth, a master thief, who teams up with Hartley to track down Sarah Black, also known as The Bishop (Gal Gadot), a notorious art thief targeting priceless artifacts like Cleopatra's eggs. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when the three criminals are forced to work together for a common goal, leading to an action-packed and humorous adventure.
IMDb: 6.3/10
Audience: 92%
10. 6 Underground (2019)
6 Underground is an action-packed thriller featuring Ryan Reynolds, centered around the brutal vengeance of a notorious tech billionaire. The film also stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ben Hardy, Mélanie Laurent, Adria Arjona, and Dave Franco. Upon release, it received positive reviews from critics.
The story follows a team of six members, each with a unique skill set, ranging from a billionaire and inventor to doctors, assassins, spies, drivers, and thieves. The group operates under one rule: remain invisible to society. They use numbers instead of names and sever all ties with their families, ensuring that no information about them can be traced. United, they embark on a mission to eliminate corruption and bring justice to the world.
The group is led by a faceless billionaire known only as One. After witnessing the horrors of a brutal regime in Turkestan for four years, he leads his team in a covert operation to overthrow the tyrannical government.
IMDb: 6.1/10
Audience: 60%
