Jamie Foxx‘s films are a testament to his remarkable talent and his willingness to take on a challenging roles. Foxx has consistently proven his ability to breathe life into every role he undertakes.
- Ray (2004):
Foxx won the Best Actor Academy Award for his depiction of the great musician Ray Charles in this biographical drama. His commitment to portraying Charles’ particular voice and mannerisms was nothing short of astounding.
2. Django Unchained (2012):
Foxx gave a compelling performance as Django, a freed slave turned bounty hunter, under Quentin Tarantino‘s direction. His gravitas and magnetism in this spaghetti western demonstrated his capacity to hold the audience’s attention.
3. Collateral (2004):
Foxx in the character of Max, a cab driver who unknowingly becomes involved in a contract killer’s terrifying schemes. His portrayal of a typical guy who was tested to the maximum revealed his talent for playing emotionally powerful characters.
4. The Soloist (2009):
Nathaniel Ayers (Foxx), a musician suffering from mental illness. Foxx is wonderful as Ayers and avoids many of the pitfalls actors can fall into when playing mentally ill characters.
Instead of milking the situations Foxx finds the truth at the center of each scene and uses it to reveal tiny yet hugely affecting character notes.
5. The Players Club (1998):
Foxx, had the most assured performance in the film, playing Blue, a naive DJ who falls for Diana. He’s the most natural actor in the entire cast.
When the third act makes Blue the protagonist, Foxx rises to the occasion and closes the film on a high note.
#Clique, which of these movies makes you conclude that Foxx is the GOAT?
