TOP-30 Ryan Reynolds Movies: Worst to Best

Ryan Reynolds is one of the most talked about actors of our time. His career began with Canadian soap operas, and now he stars in the highest-grossing comic book films. It was this actor who showed us the real, canonical Deadpool as a cruel, but at the same time funny mercenary with his own strange vision of the world. In this article, we will go through the most famous films with Reynolds from worst to best.

The actor first tried on the image of Deadpool back in 2009. However, his appearance in the Wolverine solo can be considered terrible. The character did not correspond to the canon at all and was simply boring. However, the film itself was unsuccessful. Wade Wilson's rehabilitation occurred only 17 years later, when a film about a talkative mercenary was released. We will talk about him below in the text.

Two years after the premiere of the film about the first adventures of Wolverine, Ryan appeared in another superhero film. This time — in the film adaptation of the story of Green Lantern from DC comics. The film turned out to be predictable, formulaic and boring. And the special effects were not impressive. But serious dialogues and pompous speeches only cause a smile along with a feeling of awkwardness.

I would like to add one funny fact. In the fifth season of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon was indignant about why Ryan was cast for the main role, and not the more suitable Nathan Fillion, who voiced Lantern in the animated films. His wish came true, but only in 2025, when Superman by James Gunn was released.

An action movie with elements of a romantic comedy, starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. The intersections of the professional and personal lives of CIA agents, as well as the work that has to be hidden from lovers, bring to mind dozens of other similar films, for example, 2005's Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Unfortunately, Unanswered offers nothing new to the genre.

A standard action movie by all parameters, in which a billionaire tries to overthrow a dictatorial regime and transfer power to a person with progressive views. The result is a banal movie with a black-and-white morality. Even Michael Bay's signature action does not look good here due to the strange editing.

A family-friendly film with a simple concept: at a certain point, children no longer need imaginary friends. And the imaginary creatures continue to live their own lives, although they feel lonely. The main character finds a way to make adults remember those they invented in childhood. Frankly speaking, it turned out boring.

The closest analogue of this film is the film Face/Off by John Woo. Only there the policeman and the bandit changed appearance, and here the brain of a dead CIA agent is transplanted into a prisoner. The original goal is to preserve the memory of important events. But gradually the criminal's personality changes for the better. A good idea, unfortunately, poorly implemented — it is simply not interesting to follow the events.

Spin-off of the Fast & Furious series, without Vin Diesel, but with Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson. According to the plot, they hate each other, but are forced to cooperate for the safety of their families. It turned out to be a good action movie for the evening.

A film about the secret actions of the CIA with Denzel Washington in the leading role. The plot of the film is dedicated to a fugitive agent who wants to disclose secret information. Of course, they try to stop him. The film is not bad, but its main theme has been raised many times in other films, where it was revealed in a more interesting way.

The key theme of the film is the ability to transfer a person's consciousness into someone else's body. Of course, such a procedure is associated with side effects, such as the manifestation of other people's memories, which are perceived as hallucinations. Unfortunately, the film does not offer anything new to the viewer. If you are interested in changing bodies as a way to prolong life, pay attention to the first season of the series Altered Carbon.

A simple detective story set in the Pokemon universe. This is the first attempt to transfer the story from this series to a full-length film. Pikachu himself turned out to be especially cute. And overall it turned out well — the film can be recommended for family viewing. And if you are not indifferent to the world of pocket monsters, then you should definitely check out the film.

In this film, FBI agents are forced to protect a criminal with a bounty on his head. A variety of people, including former police officers, join the hunt. The situation is complicated by the fact that the feds themselves have a sudden change of tasks, so the main characters find themselves in the crossfire. It sounds like the premise of a twisted Guy Ritchie-style film, but Smokin' Aces is not as thoughtful as the director's earlier works. The viewer can easily get lost among the many plot lines and characters.

The film is about a guy with a mental disorder. He listens to the voices in his head and starts killing innocent people. Cruelty and slight absurdity are combined with strong humor. This film can be recommended to fans of black comedies.

The main theme of the film is time travel. The characters travel to the past, meet younger versions of themselves and try to figure out their lives along the way. Like any similar film, it is filled with inconsistencies and obvious bloopers. But if you are interested in this topic, you can try it.

A father tries to explain to his daughter why he and her mother are breaking up and tells her about all the women he has dated. Their stories are intertwined in a strange way, and one of these girls ends upis called the true love of a man. It looks good, but a similar plot has often been played out in movies.

A sad story of a man who lost his daughter. Years later, he discovered clues that give him a chance to see the child alive. The main focus here is on the father's emotions. If the viewer is imbued with them, the film will be impressive. If not, you will find the film a boring detective story.

The fear of being buried alive haunts many people. This is the situation that this film plays out. Director Rodrigo Cortes managed to show all the horror of such a situation. If you like unusual thrillers, we recommend watching it.

A pleasant romantic comedy about a guy who became successful, but retained feelings for a girl from his youth. At the same time, winning her heart turned out to be difficult due to ridiculous accidents and competition from another suitor. But the ending, according to all the laws of the genre, is happy here.

Another comedy about lovers. Here, the role of the protagonist's chosen one is played by Sandra Bullock. Her heroine is threatened with deportation from the United States, so the girl decides to marry a guy who is a citizen of this country. He begins to openly take advantage of her position. The film will not be a revelation for you, but it can create a pleasant romantic mood.

An interesting psychological thriller in which the fates of an actor, a screenwriter, and a video game developer are intertwined. Moreover, all three are played by Ryan Reynolds. It is noteworthy that during the filming, the actors deviated from the original script and improvised a lot. The story turned out to be unconventional, and the thoughts expressed in the film make you think. True, not all viewers will be able to understand what the director was trying to convey.

A horror film about a collision of people with an extraterrestrial life form. The topic is banal, but here it is played out interestingly. Separately, we can note the camera work with unusual camera angles and the atmosphere of a working international space station. The plot is reminiscent of the film Alien, and you can expect unexpected plot twists and a very ambiguous ending. The only thing you can find fault with is the actions of the astronauts, which sometimes seem too illogical.

During World War II, many Jews had their valuables taken away without trial or investigation. But returning them to their rightful owners proved problematic even after the end of hostilities. This is the topic of the film "Woman in Gold". It is noteworthy that it is based on the true story of Maria Altmann. She tried for decades to return the paintings that once belonged to her family. It turned out interesting, especially if you like such dramas.

An adventurous action movie with truly unexpected plot twists and lively action. Moreover, the events are accompanied by funny jokes. I would like to separatelyIt is worth noting the participation of Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson. You shouldn't expect much from the film — it's a light film that is perfect for family viewing.

It is noteworthy that on Rotten Tomatoes this film has 91% freshness from critics and only 55% from viewers. Journalists clearly appreciated the fresh ideas of the film. The plot of Mississippi Grind is dedicated to two gamblers who travel through the southern United States, win money and immediately lose it. It is interesting to follow the adventures, and the production is simply delightful.

This film is an irony on the topic of modern multiplayer projects in the spirit of GTA Online. The story is told from the point of view of the NPC. However, at a certain point, something goes wrong, and the computer character goes beyond the behavior scenario that was thought out by the programmers. The film is a bit naive, but I would like to recommend it to everyone who is into video games.

If the first film, which we will talk about below, was an atypical action movie, then its sequel turned out to be closer to the standard story about saving the world. Meanwhile, what is happening is captivating due to colorful characters and jokes. We recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the original. If you like it, pay attention to the sequel.

An action movie with an interesting concept — a professional bodyguard is forced to protect a killer from those who want to kill him. At the same time, the main character does not have sympathy for the criminal, but is forced to do his job. Gradually, the relationship between them changes and becomes almost friendly. It is worth noting that the bandit is played by Samuel L. Jackson, and his wife is played by Salma Hayek.

On the second try, Ryan showed the same Deadpool from Marvel comics. Being a mercenary and antihero, he prefers to physically eliminate villains, even when he is asked not to do so. Moreover, what is happening is accompanied by funny jokes. And from time to time, the main character breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience. The film is suitable even for those who have not read the original graphic novels, because it plays out the entire backstory of Deadpool.

An excellent modern action movie with high-quality action, a good plot and charismatic characters. True, Ryan Reynolds himself appears in only one scene and immediately disappears. It turned out to be a kind of reference to the second "Deadpool", where Brad Pitt had a similar cameo. Here he played the main role.

A high-quality sequel that preserved and increased the merits of the original. There were fewer dramatic elements, but instead we saw a lot of action, jokes beyond the pale, as well as the appearance of new heroes and heroines from the comics. The final scene, where Ryan Reynolds tries to right the wrongs of the past and disowns his early work in superhero films, deserves a special mention.

In essence, this is the third Deadpool film. In it, the writers and directors made a large-scale mockery of superheroes, which many have grown tired of by 2024. The jokes are really funny, but will only be understood by those who follow comic book movies. They will also appreciate the numerous cameos, including unexpected ones. And there are many such people — the box office receipts of the film exceeded 1.3 billion dollars.

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