George Clooney is one actor who has grown more handsome with time. His fan following is great all over the world. From being a part of many commercial movies to arthouse entertainers, he has done some great roles. Let’s talk about them!
Before Bale and Pattinson, it was Clooney who did the amazing character of Batman. However, the man is so much more than just one role. He has a wide filmography and has played different characters in his life. What are his best roles, let’s argue!
Not totally a Clooney film, it is a slick, stylish heist film that stars George Clooney as Danny Ocean, a charming ex-con who assembles a team of skilled people to do business with three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The film's star-studded cast, including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts, combined with its smart, fast-paced plot, make it a must-watch.
In Up in the Air, Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer who travels constantly living out of a suitcase. The film explores themes of isolation, connection, and the impact of corporate life on personal relationships. In this slice of film, Clooney's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination, as he grabbed the character's smooth exterior with a more vulnerable introspective side.
Syriana is a complex and politically charged drama that delves into the intricacies of the global oil industry and its impact on international politics. Clooney plays Bob Barnes, an operative dealing with the consequences of his actions in the Middle East.
In this one, our man plays a Hawaiian landowner dealing with family crises while his wife is in a coma. The film is a poignant exploration of grief, family, and personal responsibility. Clooney’s performance is both heartfelt and nuanced. His portrayal of a man trying to reconnect with his daughters while grappling with his own emotions is deeply moving.
Clooney not only stars in but also directs Good Night, and Good Luck, a historical drama about the conflict between television journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s. Clooney plays Fred Friendly, Murrow’s producer, and the film highlights the importance of journalistic integrity and the fight against censorship. The film's sharp script, strong performances, and stylish black-and-white cinematography make it a standout in Clooney's career.
Michael Clayton features Clooney as a fixer for a prestigious law firm who becomes entangled in a dangerous case of corporate corruption. The film is a gripping one and Clooney’s performance is both intense and amazing.
In this quirky, Coen Brothers-directed comedy, Clooney plays a charming and smooth-talking convict who escapes from a chain gang to seek hidden treasure. Set in the 1930s Deep South and loosely based on Homer’s "The Odyssey," the film has good performances.
Gravity is a visually stunning sci-fi thriller directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Clooney stars alongside Sandra Bullock as astronaut Matt Kowalski, who is stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed. Clooney’s performance is reassuring and you feel for him.
In The Ides of March, Clooney directs and delivers a convincing performance as a charismatic yet flawed leader. The strong supporting cast including Ryan Gosling and Philip Seymour Hoffman and the taut script make it a compelling political drama.
George Clooney has a diverse filmography, no doubt about it. These are just the tip of the iceberg, what are your favourite ones.
