Channing Tatum has had a very fascinating career thus far and one that may have surprised many people. Tatum started off as the good-looking Hollywood star, appearing in romance films and forgettable action movies. However, he soon started seeking out more unique projects that showcased a new side of his talents.

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In recent years, Tatum has proven he is more than just a heartthrob, with roles that have shown off both his dramatic and comedic skills. This new career path also earned him significant praise from critics. Here are the best Channing Tatum movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006): 76%

Tatum's early work consisted mostly of teen movies, but he gave a hint at his deeper talent in the indie drama, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. Robert Downey, Jr. stars in the small film as Dito, a man who returns to the old neighborhood he escaped years earlier. In flashbacks, Shia LaBeouf plays Dito while Tatum plays Antonio, Dito's reckless best friend.

Critics found the film to be a powerful and riveting coming-of-age drama. They also praised the performances from the impressive ensemble, with Downey, Jr. and LaBeouf getting special recognition.

Magic Mike (2012): 79%

Tatum teamed with Steven Soderbergh for this charming comedy loosely based on Tatum's past career. Magic Mike stars Tatum as a charismatic exotic dancer who headlines a wild show where he takes a young dancer under his wing while falling for the young man's sister.

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Despite the goofy premise, critics mostly agreed that Magic Mike was a much better movie than one would expect. Held up by its sharp direction, a fun script, and charming performances, it made for a fun and engrossing look at a unique lifestyle.

Haywire (2011): 80%

Haywire Gina Carano Channing Tatum

Tatum has been a frequent collaborator of Steven Soderbergh as this list proves. Haywire was their first film together and stars Gina Carano as a highly trained government operative who is betrayed by her former boss and becomes a target herself. Tatum plays a former ally who now hunts her down.

Carano impressed critics with her action-star talents and Soderbergh proved to be an effective action director. Along with the stylish direction and thrilling fight sequences, the movie is packed with a phenomenal cast that also includes Michael Fassbender, Antonio Banderas, and Michael Douglas.

The Book Of Life (2014): 82%

Tatum lent his famous voice to a beautiful animated film produced by Guillermo del Toro. The Book of Life is a fantasy adventure about a young man named Manolo who goes on a quest through strange worlds to rescue his true love. Tatum plays Manolo's romantic rival.

The gorgeous animation received most of the acclaim from critics. While they acknowledged the story doesn't live up to the visual beauty, many felt it still made for a stunning and enjoyable family-friendly story.

Side Effects (2013): 83%

Tatum and Soderbergh teamed up again for the psychological thriller Side Effects. Rooney Mara plays Emily, a young woman battling anxiety, whose psychiatrist prescribes her a new experimental drug. While it appears to be a solution, Emily goes into a downward mental spiral due to the unexpected side effects. Tatum plays Emily's husband.

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Once again, Soderbergh's confident and professional direction elevated the film in the minds of critics. They also pointed to the clever and twisty script as a highlight that helped make Side Effects an above-average thriller.

21 Jump Street (2012): 84%

21 Jump Street 2012

Tatum is one of Hollywood's most underrated funnymen, and he finally got to show off his comedic chops in 21 Jump Street. Tatum and Jonah Hill play two clueless police officers who are assigned to go undercover as teenagers to catch a drug dealer at a local high school.

Tatum and Hill have excellent chemistry in the movie and thrilled critics with their zany sense of humor. The movie was praised for its clever parody of '80s teen movies and action film tropes while telling its own satisfying story.

22 Jump Street (2014): 84%

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in sunglasses 22 Jump Street

Tatum and Hill partnered up again as Jenko and Schmidt in the successful sequel 22 Jump Street. This time around, the two detectives are sent undercover to college where they investigate a drug operation that seems very similar to their previous case.

Most critics found the sequel to be a worthy continuation of the franchise thanks largely to the continued chemistry between its stars. With more of the humor and meta-comments that made the first film so fun, 22 Jump Street makes for a satisfying follow-up.

Hail, Caesar! (2016): 85%

Tatum was part of the all-star ensemble in the Coen brothers' Hollywood comedy Hail, Caesar!. Josh Brolin plays a studio executive in the 1950s who is dealing with several issues, including a pregnant starlet, an inexperienced cowboy, and a missing movie star. Tatum plays a Gene Kelly-esque actor who gets a scene-stealing musical number "No Dames."

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Critics appreciated the fun the Coens were obviously having, playing around with the different genres of the 1950s and paying homage to the era. Along with the satire element, the quirky humor, and some great performances, Hail, Caesar! remains an underrated Coen Brothers film.

Foxcatcher (2014): 87%

A scene from Foxcatcher

Tatum gives one of his best dramatic performances in the true-to-life drama Foxcatcher. He plays a former Olympic wrestler seeking to get out of the shadow of his brother (Mark Ruffalo) when he meets an eccentric millionaire (Carell) who offers to fund his training.

According to most critics, the film is an intense look at the chilling true story. What impressed most of them were the three central performances in which the actors rise to the challenge of their complex characters.

Logan Lucky (2017): 92%

Tatum's latest collaboration with Soderbergh was the fun heist comedy Logan Lucky, in which he plays a blue-collar man who teams with his disabled veteran brother (Adam Driver) and an imprisoned convict (Daniel Craig) to pull off a robbery at a NASCAR event.

Critics largely agreed that the film is immensely fun and fast-paced from beginning to end. Soderbergh again gets a lot of the praise for his sharp directing talent, while the actors all seem to be having a blast with their colorful characters.

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