Orlando Bloom has made a name for himself in Hollywood. Though the English actor first rose to fame by taking on the role of Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, he further established himself as a major player by starring in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as Will Turner. In honor of his longtime success and continuing roles, we thought it was time to look at Bloom's best pictures to date. To do this, we'll be turning to the fan scores on IMDb.
The popular movie website has given every movie that Bloom has appeared in a star rating (on a scale of 1 to 10) based on the votes of registered users. The films with the highest scores will be earning a shout-out below. Now that we've checked out the logistics, it's time to dive into the details; Here are Orlando Bloom's best films to date, according to the fans at IMDb.
Kingdom Of Heaven (2005): 7.2
In the mid-2000s, Orlando Bloom starred in this epic historical drama about Balian of Ibelin, a French blacksmith who helps defend Jerusalem against Saladin. This Ayyubid Sultan hopes to claim the land as his own.
Kingdom of Heaven was praised for its strong casting and moving message. Though critics were tough on the film, believing it lacked depth, fans couldn't help but fall in love with the compelling journey.
Troy (2004): 7.2
Just a year before, Bloom held a role in Troy. This historical war drama, which is inspired by Homer's Iliad, follows the events of the Trojan War. The movie centers on Achilles as he leads the Greek army into the city of Troy for a massive invasion. While Eric Bana played the Crowd Prince of Troy, Hector, Bloom was next on the cast list as Paris, Hector's younger brother.
Like Kingdom of Heaven, critics were mixed about Troy. However, general audiences loved the film's spirited story.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006): 7.3
Bloom reprised his role as Will Turner in the second installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Dead Man's Chest.
This fantasy swashbuckler has the ghost pirate Davy Jones chasing after Captain Jack Sparrow, who is indebted to him. Meanwhile, Turner's wedding to Swann gets interrupted by Lord Cutler Beckett, who requires that he retrieves a magic compass. Though not quite as whimsical as the original, Dead Man's Chest was nonetheless praised for its energy and adventure.
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (2014): 7.4
As aforementioned, Bloom became well known after starring as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings series. He returned to portray the elf in The Hobbit prequel trilogy.
The third and final installment in The Hobbit has Thorin Oakenshield chasing after the Arkenstone despite Bilbo trying to change his mind. Meanwhile, the Lonely Mountain is surprised by an attack from the Orcs. The Battle of the Five Armies was praised for keeping up the intensity while bringing the events of the series to an epic conclusion.
Black Hawk Down (2001): 7.7
Though Bloom might be best associated with fantasy and adventure films, he also had a role in this 2001 war drama based on the U.S. special forces that enter Somalia. Though they hope to bring aid to the country, the group is surprise attacked and must find a way to survive.
Bloom takes on the role of Private First Class Todd Blackburn. Black Hawk Down's riveting story and developed characters left viewers impressed.
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (2013): 7.8
The highest-rated film in The Hobbit film trilogy is the second installment, The Desolation of Smaug. This 2013 fantasy adventure has Bilbo continuing toward the Lonely Mountain with Thorin. Their goal: to defeat the evil dragon Smaug.
This film was a step-up from the original Hobbit movie, packing in a sharper story and more exciting events.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (2003): 8.0
The first Pirates of the Caribbean film introduced Bloom's Turner, who serves as a blacksmith's apprentice in Port Royal. After pirates ravage the seaside town and kidnap the governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann, Turner teams up with Captain Jack Sparrow to track down the nasty pirates.
The summer blockbuster was praised for its charming and unpredictable cast. Additionally, The Curse of the Black Pearl's fanciful visuals and swashbuckling action helped the Pirates franchise acquire its fans.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002): 8.7
The second film in The Lord of the Rings series has Frodo and Sam continuing their journey to rid of the One Ring. They soon discover that the strange and mysterious Gollum is following them. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Gimli, and Bloom's Legolas head to the Rohan kingdom, where King Theoden is held under a sinister spell.
The Two Towers was commended for its emotional narrative and stunning action sequences. This left fans eager for the final installment in the series.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001): 8.8
Before we jump to the end, we're taking it back to the opening installment in The Lord of the Rings series, The Fellowship of the Ring.
This adventure has Fodo Baggins inheriting the One Ring. He begins his quest toward Mount Doom, where he hopes to destroy it once and for all. Fans were excited to see J. R. R. Tolkien's epic fantasy series brought to life on the big screen. The source material was carefully handled, with the film featuring a well-selected cast and brilliant special effects.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003): 8.9
Topping off the list is — yes, you guessed it — the final movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Return of the King has good and evil fighting it out to reign over Middle-earth as Frodo and Sam finally get to Mordor. At the same time, Aragorn's army gets ready for the ultimate fight against Sauron's at Minas Tirith.
The film's visuals, emotions, story, and performances were praised by general audiences and critics alike.