It's incredible to think that Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the most celebrated performers of this generation, has only won one Academy Award. Whether playing a villainous slave master, a frontiersman who believes in survival, or a failed actor, DiCaprio only gets better with age.
Here is a list of some of his best movies:
Django Unchained
Calvin Candie (DiCaprio) doesn't appear in Django Unchained until well over an hour into the film, and he is killed off not long after that. However, in the brief time he spends on screen, DiCaprio completely convincingly portrays a wicked slave master, satisfying fans' desire for the actor to play more negative characters.
Inception
Another film that gained popularity immediately after its premiere is Inception, the highest-grossing original blockbuster of the 2010s. It raises so many intriguing questions, including the most thrilling and innovative action scenes since The Matrix, and ends with one of the most frightening movie scenes ever.
The Wolf Of Wall Street
The movie deftly mocks Jordan Belfort's (DiCaprio) way of life while simultaneously making it so engaging. Viewers live through the dishonest broker, creating an intriguing moral conundrum for spectators. The contrast between the character's charming and braggadocious manner and the struggle of that addictive and pleasure-seeking personality is portrayed by DiCaprio.
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Even though the 2002 Steven Spielberg picture is one of Tom Hanks' best performances, Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays the real-life genius con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., carries the movie. As Abagnale travels the globe evading the FBI, it is one of the most enjoyable cat-and-mouse chase films ever made. It approaches the hilarity of a crime caper without actually being one.
Honorable Mentions
- The Great Gatsby (2013)
- Shutter Island (2010)
- Romeo and Juliet (1996)
- Titanic (1997) - How could we forget?
