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Ryan Reynolds has solidified himself as one of the biggest stars of the 21st century. Charming, diversely talented, and one of the funniest people in Hollywood, this down-to-earth Canadian is a household name the world isn’t likely to forget anytime soon.
He has been in the entertainment industry since 1991, appearing in some of the most notable features of the last five years and starring in some of the most underrated movies of the past three decades.
Best known for his hilarious portrayal of the iconic Marvel Merc with a Mouth, Reynolds is one of the franchise’s, and now, the MCU’s most beloved characters. But there’s so much more to him than just Deadpool. There are too many funny Ryan Reynolds movies to name them all. But from iconic 2000s romantic comedies like The Proposal to the three-year-old surprising gem Free Guy, these additions to his extensive filmography showcase the film genre for which Reynolds has become globally known.
One of the 2000s most memorable romantic comedies came in 2009 with the release of Anne Fletcher‘s The Proposal. It stars Ryan Reynolds and Oscar winner Sandra Bullock and follows Margaret Tate and Andrew Paxton, a New York City publisher and her assistant who pretend to be an engaged couple as a loophole to a denied visa.
Reynolds is no stranger to a good rom-com. He’s appeared in a fair few throughout his extensive career, including the underrated 2008 gem Definitely, Maybe and the internet favorite Just Friends. The Proposal is arguably one of his most widely known. The shared chemistry between him and Bullock is palpable, with the two sharing an enviable comedic chemistry. Their energy makes for a cheesily comedic movie that audiences have no trouble rewatching as an old reliable in the genre.
Many youngsters have imaginary friends when they’re kids. A child’s imagination can take them anywhere and everywhere in the world, embark on magical adventures, or simply give them someone to talk to. These fictional beings have appeared in movies and TV shows across every genre, from comedies to chilling interpretations in horror movies, but they can also be incredibly down-to-earth.
IF released a little under a month ago, combining the enjoyable effects of a comedy and the heartwarming, down-to-earth nature of the different beings a child’s imagination can conjure. The movie took audiences on a journey to save the many imaginary friends, or IFs, whose kids had outgrown them and now needed new ones to look after. IF is earnest in its comedy and an undeniably adorable idea with some loveable characters that steal the show.
