The Son, which is based on the 2018 play Le Fils written by director Florian Zeller, is reportedly set to be released later this year, with Hugh Jackman taking on the role of the protagonist Peter (via Variety). As there are no trailers or teasers released for the movie yet, fans are anticipating what the Australian actor's latest performance could entail.
Since his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, Hugh Jackman has become arguably one of the most popular and successful actors currently working today, with a beloved fanbase due to his large and genre-crossing filmography. Fans have taken to Letterboxd to rank Jackman's best films, and while the review site includes the many documentaries Jackman has been part of, consideration is given to his highest-rated feature film roles.
Deadpool 2 - 3.5/5
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To rescue Russell, an orphaned hostile adolescent mutant, from Cable, a genetically modified soldier from the future, and his superior weaponry, Deadpool joins forces with Bedlam, Shatterstar, Domino, as well as other strong mutants to form the X-Force.
While Hugh Jackman's appearance in Deadpool 2 as Logan/Wolverine is archive footage from X-Men Origins: Wolverine being utilized in the mid-credits, it was nonetheless a memorable one and one that fans were enthusiastic about after watching it because it was an unexpected surprise.
Oklahoma!- 3.5/5
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Curly McClain, the cowboy, and Laurey Williams, the girl he wants to marry, are the central characters of Oklahoma! and the musical revolves around their growing relationship. However, there is another man who wants to marry Laurey: Jud Fry, an unpleasant man who is determined on claiming her.
Hugh Jackman takes on the role of Curly McClain. While not considered one of Jackman's best roles, fans laud his performance as a clever and charming character who reimagines the swaggering male musical star with an alluring attractiveness and the capability to imbue a song with emotional resonance.
Les Misérables - 3.5/5
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Les Misérables is set in early 19th century France and chronicles the story of Jean Valjean, who, after violating parole and being pursued by the vicious policeman Javert for ages, decides to look after the daughter of a factory worker. The tale comes to a conclusion in the setting of the 1832 June Rebellion.
The protagonist, Jean Valjean, is played by Hugh Jackman. According to reviews, is it one of Jackman's best non-X-Men movies, and his and the ensemble cast's acting is particularly strong, with Jackman displaying musical abilities that have long delighted live musical theater audiences.
X-Men: First Class - 3.5/5
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X-Men: First Class is the first of the X-Men films in order of timeline, and it follows the story of Charles Xavier, a mutant who encounters Erik Lehnsherr (who would later become the villain Magneto) during the Cold War in 1962. Charles and Erik join forces with other mutants to defend humanity as the planet is on the precipice of nuclear war.
Unlike most X-Men movies, Hugh Jackman only has an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in a bar, where he immediately swears at Xavier and Lehnsherr after they attempt to recruit him. While it was extremely short, it was an iconic and hilarious scene, and it actually earned him the "Best Cameo" Award during the 2011 Scream Awards.
X-Men: Days of Future Past - 3.6/5
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Dr. Bolivar Trask, who is convinced that mutants are a threat to humanity, designs the Sentinels, huge robotic weapons that can detect a mutant gene and target that individual in X-Men: Days of Future Past. In the twenty-first century, Sentinels have evolved into extraordinarily effective killing machines, practically eradicating mutants.
Wolverine is the one who travels back in time due to his rapid regenerating ability, as the others cannot survive going back decades. Fans admire how constant and charismatic Jackman's character is in the film, especially how skillfully Wolverine collaborates with the other mutants to foil Trask's goals. As a result, the movie became the 3rd most successful X-Men movie made.
Bad Education - 3.6/5
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The film Bad Education tells the true story of the United State's largest public school embezzlement in history, which took place at Roslyn High School on Long Island in 2004. During this time. school officials stole a total of $11.2 million.
Hugh Jackman plays Frank Tassone, an embezzler who stole $2.2 million and was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in jail. "Hugh Jackman does some of the best work of his long and varied career as the superintendent, Dr. Frank Tassone, whose charisma and polished image concealed a multiplicity of secrets," according to Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com, demonstrating how amazing Jackman's performance is in Bad Education.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - 3.8/5
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The movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl depicts the story of a teenager named Greg who devotes much of his time to creating film parodies, and whose worldview is irrevocably transformed after befriending a classmate named Rachel who has recently been diagnosed with leukemia.
Hugh Jackman only appears in a cameo as Wolverine in a picture in Rachel's room. He has, however, voiced this character when Greg imagines Wolverine insulting him due to his advice on Rachel about her cancer. While the scene is only a few seconds long, fans were delighted at this hilarious scene, which made the film better
Logan - 4.1/5
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Logan follows an elderly Wolverine who is tending for an ailing Charles Xavier at an abandoned smelting plant on the Mexican border, where he protects a little mutant called Laura/X-23 from the wicked Reavers who seek to kidnap her.
It is the latest film in which X-Men fans saw Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine as a major character, and will likely be the last film to do so. Jackman delivers a brutal, nuanced performance in a violent but unexpectedly smart superhero action film that defies genre clichés in his final role as Wolverine, according to viewers. As a result, Jackman won the "Best Actor" award during the 2018 Empire Awards.
The Prestige - 4.1/5
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Full of subtle clues as to the final twist, The Prestige is a film set in the Victorian era in London that depicts the story of Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, two partner magicians who dispute viciously when Borden successfully performs teleportation.
Hugh Jackman portrays Robert "The Great Danton" Angier / Lord Caldlow, an affluent magician who blames Alfred Borden for his wife's death. Fans laud Jackman's portrayal of Angier and the emotional impact he has on the audience, particularly in the ending scenes full of plot twists.
Prisoners - 4.2/5
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The plot of Prisoner revolves around the kidnapping of two young girls in Pennsylvania and the subsequent police search for their kidnapper. Following the arrest and release of a minor suspect, the father of one of the daughters goes on to settle things by himself
Hugh Jackman plays the role of Keller Dover, the father of one of the girls kidnapped, who later go on to do outrageous things to get his daughter back. Fans praised Jackman's ability to add tension and emotion to moments, particularly when Dover goes on to torture an innocent guy whom he believes is the kidnapper.