Josh Brolin has made a name for himself in Hollywood thanks to his versatility and ability to take on any and all roles. From Marvel superheroes to classic Westerns, he has starred in some of the most iconic films of the last two decades. Below is a look at 10 of Josh Brolin’s most memorable movies.
- No Country for Old Men (2007)
No Country for Old Men is a neo-Western crime thriller directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Brolin as Llewelyn Moss, an average Joe who stumbles upon a drug deal gone awry. He takes home a briefcase full of money and finds himself pursued by Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), an implacable killer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. With breathtaking performances from its entire cast – including Brolin’s turn as the luckless hero – No Country for Old Men won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. - Milk (2008)
Milk is director Gus Van Sant’s biographical drama about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California in 1978. Brolin stars opposite Sean Penn as Dan White, a former San Francisco city supervisor who assassinated Milk in cold blood. In this role, Brolin delivers one of his most intense performances yet as he portrays White’s descent into madness with startling realism and pathos. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and earned Penn an Oscar for Best Actor in 2009. - True Grit (2010)
True Grit is the Coen brothers’ remake of 1969 classic Western about 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), whose father was killed by Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin). Ross enlists Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to help her hunt down Chaney across Indian Territory while they are pursued by Texas Ranger LaBeouf (Matt Damon). In True Grit, Brolin plays Chaney with a mix of menace and charm that perfectly captures the character’s contradictions and inner turmoil – making it one of his best performances to date. - Men in Black 3 (2012)
Men In Black 3 is director Barry Sonnenfeld’s sequel to his 1997 blockbuster about two secret agents charged with protecting Earth from alien threats. In this installment, Agent J (Will Smith) travels back in time to 1969 to prevent an alien assassin from killing his partner Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). Josh Brolin plays Young K, providing a fun twist on Jones’ character from earlier films whilst also displaying some impressive comedic chops as he takes on a more lighthearted role than usual. The movie was met with positive reviews from critics upon its release and grossed over $624 million worldwide at the box office – making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. - Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014)
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For is Robert Rodriguez’s sequel to his 2005 neo-noir crime film based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel series Sin City. The movie follows several intertwining stories set in Basin City featuring characters both new and old – including Josh Brolin’s Dwight McCarthy, who seeks vengeance when an old flame named Ava Lord seduces him back into her world of crime and betrayal.. Despite mixed reviews from critics upon its release, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For was praised by many fans for its stunning visuals, stellar performances – particularly that of Josh Brolins – and faithful adaptation of Miller’s source material. - Everest (2015)
Everest is Baltasar Kormákur’s drama based on the true story of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. The movie follows a team of climbers as they attempt to reach the summit of Everest, only to be faced with one of the deadliest blizzards in history. Brolin stars as Beck Weathers, a seasoned climber and former doctor who, despite suffering severe frostbite and snow blindness, survives until a courageous helicopter pilot rescues him. The film was met with positive reviews from critics for its stunning visuals and emotional performances – including Brolin’s turn as Weathers, which earned him a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. - Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Hail, Caesar! is the Coen brothers’ comedy set during the golden age of Hollywood in 1951. In it, Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) is an unscrupulous fixer hired by studio head Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) to protect his studio from public scandals and keep its stars in line. Despite mixed reviews from critics upon its release, Hail Caesar! was praised by many fans for its sharp satire of Hollywood’s golden age and Josh Brolins’s pitch-perfect performance as Mannix – making it one of his most memorable films yet. - Deadpool 2 (2018)
Deadpool 2 is director David Leitch’s follow-up to his 2016 hit about Marvel Comics antihero Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds). In this installment, Wilson must protect a young mutant named Russell (Julian Dennison) from Cable (Josh Brolin), a cybernetically enhanced soldier from the future who wants to kill him before he can cause harm to others. Despite mixed reviews from critics upon its release, Deadpool 2 was praised by many fans for its tongue-in-cheek humor and action sequences – particularly that of Josh Brolin’s Cable – making it one of his most popular films yet. - Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame is director Anthony Russo & Joe Russo’s finale to their decade-spanning Marvel Cinematic Universe series about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fighting against Thanos (Josh Brolin). In this installment, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and the rest of the Avengers must put aside their differences and work together to undo Thanos’ destruction after he used the Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life in the universe. Despite mixed reviews from critics upon its release, Avengers: Endgame was praised by many fans for its epic scale and stunning visuals – particularly that of Josh Brolins’ Thanos – making it one of his most iconic roles yet. - Old Man & The Gun (2018)
Old Man & The Gun is director David Lowery’s comedy-drama based on a true story about Forrest Tucker’s string of bank robberies across America in his 70s. In this film, Craig Johnson stars as Tucker alongside Robert Redford, while Josh Brolin portrays Detective John Hunt – a Texas Ranger determined to bring Tucker down once and for all. Despite mixed reviews from critics upon its release, Old Man & The Gun was praised by many fans for its charming performances – particularly that of Josh Brolins’ Hunt – making it one of his most enjoyable films yet
Josh Brolin has appeared on screens since 1985. Still, it wasn’t until recently that he began receiving widespread recognition for his work as an actor — something which is undoubtedly due to his knack for taking on interesting roles in some truly memorable movies over the years. From Westerns like True Grit through crime thrillers like No Country For Old Men all the way up to superhero blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, there are few genres that Josh Brolin has not conquered with ease and aplomb – proving himself time and time again why he remains one Hollywood’s great leading men today.
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