Ryan Reynolds is the prime example of “slow and steady wins the race.” How rare is it that a male star is equally adored by men as much as women? Well, Ryan Reynolds has wooed his audience with his charm and wry wit and is rightly called the man of all men. He has been married to actress Blake Lively since 2012 and they are one of Hollywood’s most loved couple for a number of reasons, a major one being their humorous interactions on social media. No one trolls them better than they themselves. Okay, where do I sign up to have a love story like theirs? *Alexa, play Crying in the Club by Camila Cabello*
Reynolds started his career in the comedy genre. Looking at his stardom it might be hard to believe he struggled for years to be regarded as a bankable actor. His early years got him noticed as Jim Carrey’s lookalike but to create a name for himself has taken a lot of hit-and-miss experiments throughout his career. We are listing some of the best Ryan Reynolds movies that got him the superstardom that you see today.
Deadpool (2016)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 85% |
| Release Date | 12 February 2016 |
| Directed By | Tim Miller |
This will always top the list of Ryan Reynolds movies, not just for the movie being a box office hit but Deadpool also turned around Reynolds’ career. The actor got the much-deserved recognition for his portrayal of the titular character. The irreverent humor of the character suited well with the actor’s humorous image and the action sequence helped establish him as an action hero as well.
The movie is about an ex-Special Force operative, Wade Wilson, who as a part of a science experiment turns into his alter-ego, Deadpool, with supernatural healing powers. Deadpool is not your regular superhero movie and resonates with the audience, unlike other movies with over-the-top action sequences.
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The Adam Project
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 68% |
| Release Date | 11 March 2022 |
| Directed By | Shawn Levy |
The Adam Project is a Netflix original movie based on time traveling. The movie can be called an amalgamation of many other movies of the same theme but better. The movie also starred Zoe Saldana and was one of Zoe Saldana’s most-awaited movies. From the director of Stranger Things, the movie was not much appreciated by the critics but the audience had a different opinion and loved this Ryan Reynolds movie.
The plot is about a pilot named Adam Reed who time travels to know about his wife who vanishes suddenly. But in the process, he ends up in the wrong year and meets his younger self, and decides to team up with him. While his younger self is trying to cope with the death of his father, both Adams realize that they can’t get along with each other.
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Red Notice (2021)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 37% |
| Release Date | 5 November 2021 |
| Directed By | Rawson Marshal Thurber |
The multi-starrer Red Notice was released in 2021 with Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Johnson in the lead. The movie is often quoted as one of the best movies of Gal Gadot. This Ryan Reynolds movie once again saw the actor’s unique blend of humor with action.
Ryan Reynolds plays the character of an art thief, Nolan Booth, who gets the chance to team up with an FBI agent, John Hartley, to catch the world’s most notorious art thief, The Bishop. The most challenging part of the mission is not to face The Bishop but to get along with each other. The movie was earlier set for a theatrical release but had to be released on Netflix and ended up receiving a positive response from the audience.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 68% |
| Release Date | 10 May 2019 |
| Directed By | Rob Letterman |
The movie got the audience excited with just the title and the fact that Ryan Reynolds voiced the most loved Pokemon, Pikachu. Detective Pikachu is inspired by the viral open-world Pokemon game where the players collect Pokemon. The movie is set in one such alternate universe called Ryme City where humans and Pokemon live together.
When an ace detective, Harry Goodman, goes missing his 21-year-old son, Tim, sets out on a mission to investigate his father. Tim has always dreamt of becoming a Pokemon trainer and comes across an amnesiac Pikachu who used to work with his father. Pikachu dreams of becoming a detective and teams up with Tim to investigate the missing case of Harry and eventually learns about some harsh truths about Ryme City.
Free Guy (2021)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 80% |
| Release Date | 13 August 2021 |
| Directed By | Shawn Levy |
The movie won the hearts of the audience with its unique storyline and was a box-office success. Free Guy is set in an open-world gaming world where Ryan Reynolds plays the character of ‘Guy.’ He is a nonplayer character and is not aware of his identity and the world he exists in. But everything changes when he comes in contact with a human player who encourages him to upgrade his level.
Determined to change his destiny, Guy learns that he has the ability to play for himself. What follows is an inspiring story of determination but obviously with a touch of humor. The movie was appreciated for its visual effects, storyline, and star cast which includes Lil Rey Howery, Joe Keery, Jodie Comer, and Taika Waititi.
These actors did well to steal the spotlight from Reynolds. Joe Keery from Stranger Things played the role of Walter “Keys” Mckey, his character was well appreciated by the audience, and Free Guy is considered to be one of his best movies. If you are keen to watch his performances, you can check out the list of Joe Keery movies and TV shows, that will surely make you his fan of acting.
Buried (2010)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 87% |
| Release Date | 27 September 2010 |
| Directed By | Rodrigo Cortes |
This one belongs to the days when the actor was struggling to find his place and experimented with the roles. Safe to say this was a successful experiment and is still counted as one of the must-watch Ryan Reynolds movies. Released in 2010, Buried is about a prisoner of war in Iraq named Paul Conroy. The whole movie relies on Ryan Reynolds and proves his ability to star
Paul Conroy is an American truck driver working in Iraq who one day wakes up in a claustrophobic space only to realize that he has been buried alive by a group of terrorists. The only medium for communication with the outside world is a Blackberry phone but as he contacts the authorities his hope from the outside world starts fading. He starts his fight against time as his only hope for escape is now himself.
Deadpool 2 (2018)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 84% |
| Release Date | 18 May 2018 |
| Directed By | David Leitch |
With the mass success of Deadpool the comeback of our sassy superhero was inevitable. The movie saw Wade Wilson once again being a part of a family and his more twisted humor. The movie performed well but somewhere fell short of the audience’s expectations. The movie was a box office success and is no doubt one of the most loved Ryan Reynolds movies.
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 71% |
| Release Date | 8 February 2008 |
| Directed By | Adam Brooks |
This romantic comedy feels close to the real-life Ryan Reynolds as he plays a family guy, something fans have always looked up to him for. Definitely, Maybe indulge you in a guess ‘How I Met Your Mother’ game as Ryan’s character Will Hayes has to tell about his past romance and upcoming divorce from his 10-year-old daughter.
The movie feels like a fresh breath of air with Will’s take on romantic relationships and how he has to talk in metaphors to make sure a 10-year-old can relate to him. Along with the viewers his daughter has to guess who her father married after listening to three love stories from his past. This one is one of my personal favorites on this list of Ryan Reynolds movies and is one of must-watch movies.
Mississippi Grind (2015)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 91% |
| Release Date | 25 September 2015 |
| Directed By | Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden |
Before some of you go feral for not placing the movie much before on the list, hear me out, this list is not in any particular order. All the Ryan Reynolds movies here are his best works. I have said it before and I will say it again, NO ONE CAN TOUCH RYAN REYNOLDS WHEN IT COMES TO COMEDY (yes I screamed the whole sentence).
The movie is about a gambler, Gerry, who is down on luck but when he meets Curtis, a poker player, his luck is revived and he starts believing Curtis to be his lucky charm. The duo sets out to get back whatever they have lost and on the way get involved in some tragicomedy that will tickle your bones.
Adventureland (2009)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 88% |
| Release Date | 3 April 2009 |
| Directed By | Greg Motolla |
This one belongs to Ryan Reynolds younger days and the actor can be seen in a supporting role. Adventureland stars Jesse Eisenberg and Twilight Series famed actress Kristen Stewart in the lead. The movie has a heart-touching storyline that teaches young minds how important it is to value whatever we have got.
Young James has to cancel his summer trip with his friends and take up a small job instead due to his parents’ financial setback. He meets a witty co-worker, Emily, who helps him get through the tough time and they both soon get involved romantically. James soon learns that life has more to it than what he has always believed.
The Proposal (2009)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 45% |
| Release Date | 19 June 2009 |
| Directed By | Anne Fletcher |
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Do I need to say more? The charismatic duo will set your screen on fire with their humorous chemistry. The movie is about Margaret, an editor at a New York publisher who has no option but to fake a marriage with her assistant, Andrew Paxton, or else she will be deported due to her expiring visa. But how long can the play date go on before they fall for each other for real?
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 43% |
| Release Date | 18 August 2017 |
| Directed By | Patrick Hughes |
If you can’t get enough of Ryan Reynolds action movies then The Hitman’s Bodyguards has to be on your must-see movies list. Reynolds plays the character of Micheal Bryce who once used to be a triple-A protection agent. His life has now become that of a mere bodyguard after he failed in one of his missions in the past.
Woman in Gold (2015)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 57% |
| Release Date | 1 April 2015 |
| Directed By | Simon Curtis |
Woman in Gold is a biographical drama film on the life of a Jewish lady, Maria Altmann, who fought with the government of Austria to claim an iconic painting of her aunt. She along with her young lawyer Randy Schoenberg, played by Ryan Reynolds, fought for over a decade. The story is uplifting and disheartening at the same time as it shows the strong emotions of humans for what they love but also what war and greed can take from them.
Spirited (2022)
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 71% |
| Release Date | 11 November 2022 |
| Directed By | Sean Anders |
One of the recent movies of Ryan Reynolds, Spirited, is a musical comedy. The movie is a modern take on Charles Dickens one of the most loved classics ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Along with Ryan Reynolds, it starred Will Ferrel as the duo showcased an undeniable chemistry.
Clint Briggs is a media consultant who treats everyone around him miserably and he himself feels miserable and stuck in life. But his life sets out on a sing-song adventure when he is visited by the ghosts of his past, present, and future. Now he digs deep into how he ended up leading a miserable life and where it all went wrong for him.
Conclusion
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 71% |
| Release Date | 11 November 2022 |
| Directed By | Sean Anders |
One of the recent movies of Ryan Reynolds, Spirited, is a musical comedy. The movie is a modern take on Charles Dickens one of the most loved classics ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Along with Ryan Reynolds, it starred Will Ferrel as the duo showcased an undeniable chemistry.
Clint Briggs is a media consultant who treats everyone around him miserably and he himself feels miserable and stuck in life. But his life sets out on a sing-song adventure when he is visited by the ghosts of his past, present, and future. Now he digs deep into how he ended up leading a miserable life and where it all went wrong for him.
Conclusion
There are more to Ryan Reynolds movies but these sum up his best works to date. The actor is working on more future projects but obviously, he and his team are always tight-lipped about Ryan Reynolds upcoming movies. All we know of now is that Deadpool 3 and Imaginary Friends are set for theatrical release in 2024. Stay tuned for updates on movies with Ryan Reynolds.
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