In recent years, many successful films have appeared with the young Canadian actor Ryan Thomas Gosling in the title role. Films with his participation gather a considerable audience and large box office, and Gosling himself continues to be involved in new promising projects. It is hard to imagine that once the actor was “accused” of the same type and sugary character played by him. Now his roles are highly appreciated by both film critics and ordinary viewers. If the earlier among the Gosling fans were mostly representatives of a young female audience, now many movie fans recognize the seriousness of the actor’s talent.
We present to our readers a list of the best films with Ryan Gosling that every movie fan should watch!
United States of Leland (2003 release)
The first film with Ryan Thomas Gosling from our list refers to his early work. In this tragic story, the actor plays a young man who is fed up with his life. The story unfolds gradually so that the viewer can get a complete picture of the image of the main character, learn about the reasons and logic of his actions.
Leland (Gosling's character) is charged with murder and imprisoned. The news of the incident throws everyone into shock, because it is known that the young man grew up in a prosperous family, never showed aggression and was always a pay-boy. It is only subsequent events that make Leland's relatives seriously think that they themselves have long been at the edge of the abyss and did not notice their problems.
"The Diary of Memory" (release - 2004)
Films with Ryan Gosling about love have always enjoyed great success with a female audience. That is why many people consider the "Diary of Memory" one of the best romantic paintings of our time, and the Gosling character broke a lot of girlish hearts.
The actor plays a guy named Noah - a native of a poor family who has feelings for the daughter of wealthy aristocrats Ellie. Lovers begin to meet and stay with each other throughout the summer. Soon they have to part for an indefinite time. For many years, while away from her beloved, Noah tries to contact her with letters, but each of them turns out to be hidden by Ally's mother.
The story shown in the "Diary of Remembrance" captivated the audience with its drama and emotionality. It was with the release of this film that Ryan Gosling became one of the most adored handsome men of Hollywood. And this is not surprising, because on the screen the actor was able to demonstrate the incredibly romantic and sexy image of his hero, which many fans liked.
Stay (release - 2005)
The next film with Ryan Thomas Gosling is an independent movie with a rather unusual storyline. The main character of the picture is a young guy Henry, trying to commit suicide. The hero goes to an appointment with a psychiatrist, who has to deal with Henry's inner world and search for the main reason for his emotional anxiety. Soon, the doctor begins to notice a lot of strange and inexplicable events happening from session to session.
Filming in the drama "Stay" revealed Gosling's career from a new angle. In the center of the picture reveals an interesting and unpredictable plot. As for the final outcome, it is performed in the best detective traditions and will make even the most inveterate movie fan nervous. With his game, Gosling proved again that he succeeds not only in cute heroes-lovers, but also in quite serious roles. His work, like the film itself, was highly praised by critics and received positive reviews from the audience.
"Lars and the Real Girl" (release - 2007)
A rather controversial comedy drama about a simple guy Lars, who has serious difficulties in communicating with people. For this reason, Lars cannot build any relationship with the opposite sex. That's just everyone wants to love and be loved, so the guy decides to get a rubber doll, which he begins to treat like a living girl.
The original and touching film with Ryan Gosling in the title role, which will not leave anyone indifferent. The film was well received by critics and spectators, having received several prestigious nominations and won several awards.
"Fracture" (release - 2007)
A worthy example of an incredibly emotional and vibrant thriller. Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins in the film were able to demonstrate a real class of acting, playing deep and colorful characters. Exciting intrigues, vivid emotions and serious tension flow from the confrontation of the two heroes, which can captivate both young and most sophisticated viewers.
A film starring Ryan Gosling and Hopkins tells of a young prosecutor dealing with an insidious and inventive criminal. The latter is charged with the murder of his wife, but in fact it turns out that it is almost impossible to prove his guilt. Gosling's character has to make every effort and patience so as not to confuse this dangerous business completely.
"Drive" (release - 2011)
The next film featuring Ryan Gosling showed excellent performance during the Cannes Film Festival. The plot tells of a laconic nameless motorist who is a stuntman and is engaged in the performance of complex automobile stunts. In addition, the hero often turns out to be a member of the robberies, providing criminals with an effective escape from the police.
Soon, unforeseen changes will appear in the usual life of the Driver. The guy meets his lonely neighbor named Irene, with whom he begins to establish a relationship. But Irene herself is hiding the dark truth about the criminal past that affected her own family.
"This Wacky Love" (2011 release)
Before that, we mainly talked about films with Ryan Gosling in the title role, however, in this picture, the actor plays more than a minor character. "This stupid love" is a story about a middle-aged man and how he had to deal with the collapse of his many years of marriage.
After Kal (the main character) finds out about his wife’s betrayals and faces a divorce, he has to establish his personal life from scratch. Once, while drinking in one of the bars, he meets with Jacob Palmer (a character of Ryan Gosling) - a playboy heartthrob who agrees to take Cal under his wing and teach him the secrets of seduction.
Gosling appears in the film in tandem with Emma Stone. The pair depicts characters of a secondary plan, while the main roles are occupied by stars such as Steve Carell and Julianne Moore. The film is considered a good romantic comedy, and Gosling's character is once again directed at breaking girls' hearts.
March Ides (release - 2011)
Unlike "This Wacky Love," the next decent picture on Gosling's track record was far from a romantic comedy. March Ides is a story about political upheavals, seasoned with subtle humor, an interesting plot and memorable dialogues.
Ryan Gosling plays a character named Stephen Myers, who works at the campaign headquarters of one of the presidential candidates. The role of boss Stephen, Mr. Maurice, is played by the famous actor George Clooney. At first, the character of Gosling works for Maurice in blind ignorance, completing any assignment and not noticing all the "dirt" of the political race. As the plot of the film develops, Myers begins to see clearly and subsequently even agrees with the methods of his diabolical boss.
After the release, the picture was immediately awarded four nominations for the Golden Globe, including in the category "Best Actor", which was performed by Gosling.
"A Place Under the Pine Trees" (release - 2012)
We continue our list of films with Ryan Gosling and move on to a crime drama in which the actor again plunges into the image of a stuntman and a motorcycle racer. This time he plays a stuntman named Luke Glanton, who suddenly gets the news that his ex-girlfriend Ramina gave birth to his son. The guy decides to quit his career and take care of the child, but in reality everything turns out to be not so simple.
"A place under the pines" is a difficult dramatic story telling about the interweaving of the fate of several characters at once. The film received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for the Saturn Award in the Best Thriller category. It is noteworthy that Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes (in the film Luke Glanton and Ramina), who are now married and raise two children, took part in the joint shootings.
Good Fellows (release - 2016)
This time, Ryan Gosling appears before the audience, being a private sleazy detective named Holland March. A rather ambiguous role for the actor, which allowed him to again expand the boundaries of his talent. Note that he did it very well, especially judging by the reviews of film critics and ordinary viewers.
Detective March, in the company of his partner, an experienced bone-breaker Jackson Healy, is trying to uncover the secret of the mysterious death of the actress after she crashed in a car. Only on the second day after the accident, her relatives see the "deceased", who turn to the main characters for help in the investigation.
La La Land (release - 2016)
Another great movie starring Ryan Gosling. The main theme of the picture is the love and difficulties that a person has to face on the way to a dream. According to many, La La Land is the best job in Gosling's career. For his role, the actor won the Golden Globe, and was also awarded an Oscar nomination. The film was well received by the public and received great love and support, becoming one of the main films of 2016.
In addition to Gosling, the other main role was played by the popular actress Emma Stone. This is not the first time that this star tandem appears on the screens - before the actors had already starred together in the crime drama "Gangsters Hunters" and in the romantic comedy "This Wacky Love".
"La la Land" is a touching and very sincere story. Part of the film is a musical, so it has a lot of beautiful music, spectacular dances and breathtaking scenery.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017 release)
A sequel to the legendary Blade Runner, a fantastic film shot in 1982 by director Ridley Scott. The plot of the continuation is closely intertwined with the original. The story revolves around the character of Ryan Gosling, who is a replicant - a biomodified person, created artificially. Kay (the name of the protagonist) does what the hero of the previous film did — he worked as a “hunter” for other lone replicants. During the next investigation, Kay suddenly realizes that his complicity can provoke a real revolution. He also continues to find various evidence of his own connection with current events and decides to complete his work.
Director Dani Villeneuve managed to create a worthy continuation of the original Blade Runner, preserving and conveying the very atmosphere for which the first part was so loved. The viewer once again finds himself in Los Angeles of the future, whose night streets are illuminated by the neon of countless advertising signs. A beautiful production is complemented by an equally beautiful game of leading actors. This cold and at the same time surprisingly beautiful film starring Ryan Gosling talks about the heavy feeling of loneliness and how even an unemotional organism is capable of feeling doubts and experiences.
Unfortunately, at the box office "Running Man 2049" did not meet with a great response from the average viewer. Despite this, the film remains a lot of fans around the world.