For years, actor Adrien Brody has tried to make a name for himself in movies, jumping at every opportunity. After debuting as a 13-year-old orphan from New York starting a new life in Nebraska on Home at Last (1988), he yearned for a breakthrough role that would take him to Olympus. The young actor almost came close when Terence Malick cast him as the title character in the war drama The Thin Red Line (1998). But in editing, the director changed the direction of the story, removing most of the scenes involving Adrian.
Despite this setback, Brody continued to show talent and dedication to the art until he was finally cast in The Pianist (2002). A film about Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman’s experience of the horrors of the Krakow ghetto has been directed by Holocaust survivor Roman Polanski. The photo was widely recognized and landed Brody “Oscar” in the “Best Lead Actor” nomination. This victory established him as a Hollywood star and a leading actor capable of jaw-dropping performances. He “takes” the viewer with a subtle psychologism, and excels in historical films. In our review of the five best Adrien Brody films according to the Rotten Tomatoes portal.
“Freedom Tops” (1999) – 85%
Still from the movie “Heights of Freedom” (1999)
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Set in 1954, this melodrama comedy is part social commentary, part coming-of-age story. Brody has a subplot here as Van, the protagonist’s older brother, who falls in love with a “Gentile” (in their Jewish family’s terminology) and contemplates his next move. Adrian’s early films may not come across as polished and penetrating as later ones, but Liberty Heights doesn’t disappoint and well deserves the “certified debut” label.
“King of the Hill” (1993) – 91%
Image from the movie “King of the Hill” (1993)
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Another example from Adrian’s early filmography is a coming-of-age story set during the Great Depression. Brody plays the small part of Lester, but lends decent support to this heartfelt story of a boy struggling to get back on his feet during a tough time. One of the actor’s best films. On the set, he was inspired by more famous colleagues, from whom he tirelessly learned, which later helped him to achieve the highest level of skill.
“Hotel” Grand Budapest “(2014) – 92%
Image from the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014)
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Perhaps the most iconic film on his list and an example of a successful collaboration with director Wes Anderson. Brody himself brought a lot to the role of Dimitri. He’s the main character, the heir to a very important and desirable state for many, devoting his life to fighting anyone who gets in his way. One of Brody’s weirdest but most compelling roles.
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – 93%
Image from the movie “Midnight in Paris” (2011)
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Adrien Brody may not be the star of this Woody Allen film, but his expressive Salvador Dali is long remembered. Starring Rachel McAdams and Owen Wilson, he pushes the action of a time-traveling romance that has audiences falling in love with Paris. This is one of the highest rated films in the actor’s career, which became a kind of stepping stone for his career in the early 2010s. Soon Brody had to work in films of one level and d scale such as The Grand Budapest Hotel.
“Pianist” (2002) – 95%
Still from the movie “Pianist” (2002)
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In the most thoughtful and well-directed film, Adrien Brody plays a pianist from Warsaw. A Polish Jew sees World War II unfold before his eyes and fights for what he believes in. Combining emotion, drama and suspense, this film has everything the movie buff loves – and it all takes place against a real historical backdrop. And above all, he is full of respect for the people who took part in these terrible events, justifying his high rating of 100%.
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