Actors are considered to be “born” for certain roles. Few actors are worthy of this honor, but Hugh Jackman is unquestionably one of them when it comes to portraying the Marvel superhero Wolverine. He not only carried the burden and nearly the whole X-Men franchise for 17 years, but he did it brilliantly that it’s difficult to envision anyone else in the role. The two are essentially interchangeable. There are there Spider-Mans, three Hulks and more than 5 Batman, but Wolverine will always be remembered for Huge Jackman.
Hugh Jackman is most recognized for his nearly two-decade run as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise. He’s accomplished a lot more than that, though. Because of his background in musical theatre, he’s acted in some of the few post-Golden Age cinema musicals, as well as gloomy roles in cerebral thrillers that shook audiences to their core. In summary, he’s a versatile actor, and while it’ll be sad to see him leave Logan behind, it’ll be fascinating to see where his career takes him next. He has played a wide variety of roles, from a father who can do anything to find his kid to a magician killing his own clone. He has also given his voice to a couple of animated characters, from a rat to a penguin. Here are the Top 10 Movies Of Hugh Jackman.
10. Eddie The Eagle
Underdog stories abound in the sports movie genre, but the ones that stand out are those based on true underdogs who triumphed against all odds. Michael “Eddie the Eagle” Edwards was the first British athlete to compete in the Olympic ski-jumping event in 60 years in 1988. Hugh Jackman plays Bronson Peary, a character played by Hugh Jackman. Bronson is an alcoholic and former American champion ski-jumper who initially pushes Edwards to stop but ends up assisting him in becoming a sporting icon in the United Kingdom. The on-screen chemistry between Egerton and Jackman is fantastic, making this a memorable film.
9. X-Men
The X-Men, together with Spider-Man and Blade, is credited for igniting the superhero film mania that currently engulfs multiplexes throughout the world. With the first X-Men film, Bryan Singer unwittingly created the formula for ensemble team-up comic book blockbusters like The Avengers and Justice League. It introduces all of the characters and their interrelationships. As well as providing them with a common foe to battle. Hugh Jackman has stated that he was almost dismissed from the first X-Men film, but was saved by his wife’s encouragement to believe his instincts, and the rest is history.
8. Happy Feet
While George Miller is most known for establishing the Mad Max film series, he also established a brand that is as far from Mad Max as it is possible to be: Happy Feet. … then rejuvenating it in the contemporary day, in one of the few instances where a creator successfully reboots his own franchise. For a time, Hollywood was oddly enamored with penguins, as seen by films like Surf’s Up, March of the Penguins, and Madagascar. As a soulfully animated, joyful tale, Happy Feet stands out from the crowd. It compares to Pixar’s quality without attempting to imitate its aesthetic.
7. X2: X-Men United
The beautiful thing about superhero sequels is that, now that the origin storyline is out of the way, they can jump right into the action and create new problems. Beyond the normal internal argument of “Am, I cut out to be a superhero?” This was the formula followed by X2: X-Men United. The X-Mansion is blown up in the first act, and the crew is divided up into smaller groups in the second act before coming back together for a last confrontation in the third act. Movies like Avengers: Infinity War follow the same fundamental framework. This film established the template for ensemble superhero team-up films.
6. Bad Education
While autobiographical screenplays by comedians whose names do not include Judd Apatow are rarely produced in Hollywood, Mike Makowsky, the film’s writer, and co-producer drew inspiration for Bad Education from his high school memories. Makowsky’s school also happens to have a historical significance. Because it was at the center of the world’s largest public school corruption scandal. During Makowsky’s time there as a student. That concludes the film’s major plot. With it being based on a shady actual incident and all, there are tragic components, but it also has a lovely sense of humor.
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5. The Prestige
Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige is one of his earliest and most underappreciated films, and it’s as near to a Wolverine vs. Batman film as anybody can get right now. It is a tale of fierce competition set in the late nineteenth century Victorian Era, drawn from the pages of author Christopher Priest’s book of the same name. Alfred Borden and Robert Angier are played by Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, respectively. Two magicians who move from being great friends to bitter rivals. They will stop at nothing to defeat each other, wrecking one other’s life in the process.
4. Missing Link
This animated treasure from Laika, the only animation studio that can compete with Pixar in terms of both entertainment and emotional effect, didn’t gross a lot of money this year, but it deserved to. Critics praised it for its beautiful animation, endearing characters, and lighthearted tone. Hugh Jackman and Zach Galifianakis make for a compelling leading pair. They portray Mr. Link, a mild-mannered Bigfoot, and Sir Lionel Frost, a monster-hunting maniac. Stephen Fry, Zoe Saldana, Emma Thompson, and Timothy Olyphant, as well as the rest of the voice cast, lent their support.
3. Prisoners
Prisoners is one of the best and most gripping movies I’ve seen in a long time. Hugh Jackman, who plays the father of one of two kidnapped children, searches hard for her kidnapper, even resorting to torture. Jake Gyllenhaal portrays the unusual, Rust Cohle-like detective who is assigned to the case and is drawn to Jackman’s intriguing character. Denis Villeneuve’s clever direction makes it feel as if walls are closing in on the audience as the characters become increasingly agitated; Roger Deakins’ Oscar-nominated cinematography is magnificent as always, and Aaron Guzikowski’s writing is full of unexpected plot twists.
2. X-Men: Days Of Future Past
After the release of X-Men: First Class, it was clear that the newer, younger cast was fantastic, but fans also missed the older group. As a result, it seemed only reasonable to cast both actors in a time travel film. In X-Men: Days of Future Past, the time traveler is transported into the body of their previous self, which was an excellent plot decision. Because it made Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine the center of attention in the film. Days of Future Past is up there with the finest of the MCU, with iconic action set pieces and fan-favorite character moments.
Sentinels, powerful robots, slaughter mutants and people who aid them in the future. Wolverine, Professor Xavier, Magneto, and her companions gather at a Chinese monastery, where Xavier explains that the Sentinels were developed using Mystique’s DNA, which was taken in 1973 when she attempted to assassinate their creator Dr. Bolivar Trask. Xavier says their only option is to go back to 1973 and use Pryde’s ability to join Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr to persuade Mystique to abandon her plan. Only Wolverine, on the other hand, can survive the effects of time travel. Will he be able to stop Mystique and the Sentinel Program in time to save the mutants and their human companions from extinction?
1. Logan
There was little hope for Wolverine’s solo threequel after a devastating failure followed by a marginally better sequel. The third film is always the weakest since Wolverine didn’t have a decent first or second. But then something extraordinary occurred. The studio granted director James Mangold complete creative control over the ultraviolent, blood-soaked R-rated film that Wolvie has always deserved. Logan was lauded by critics and fans alike for portraying a geriatric Wolverine and an even older Professor X in a sincere, sad, Shane-inspired manner. The film has received unparalleled praise, and its screenplay has been nominated for an Academy Award.
In the not-too-distant year 2029, Logan, the invincible bestial superhero previously known as the Wolverine, is becoming old, and his incredible healing power is somewhat diminished. As an undercover limo driver, Logan does his best to protect and keep a tired nonagenarian Professor Xavier out of sight. When a mystery woman begs him to transfer Laura, a young mutant child, things take an unexpected turn. A better future awaited the unaccompanied minor beyond Canadian borders, but the government is unwilling to relinquish such a prized asset so easily. Will Logan be able to protect himself in the end as well as Laura?
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