Summary- Don’t miss out on these classic top 5 Leonardo DiCaprio films. There is action, romance, sadness, and comedy. In this list of his movies we will be analysing his roles, characteristics, and story of the movies.
In the generation where reels and shorts are getting more hyped than the movies, amidst that Leonardo DiCaprio movies are still cherished wholeheartedly. His big hits like Titanic or underrated movies like Shutter Island, DiCaprio has always delivered an act that the audience remembers even after the credits roll. He is one of those actors who completely melt into the character, meaning when he is playing a role, people get so lost in the script that he is seen as the character, not as the superstar he is. And that is hard to achieve for most as an actor: the skill to merge oneself into the character and let the viewers live through oneself.
Here is the list of his top 5 masterpieces. Let’s dive deep into his characters and how his benevolent nature also played a role in letting the fans fully embrace each of the roles he played.
5. Shutter Island (2005)
This Movie is a high-security jail built for imprisoning psychologically and mentally disabled criminals. The Marshals DiCaprio, aka Teddy Daniels, and Mark Ruffalo enter the island to unravel its truth on human experiments at the clock tower. But the story takes a 360-degree turn as we understand that detective Teddy has a lot more depth and fiction hidden. Must try thriller in the world of Leonardo DiCaprio movies!
4. The Great Gatsby (2013)
This is one fine thing about him: whenever he plays a role, it is so real and raw that it doesn’t take much time to remember him in the getup. We might not remember the movie, but the character? It sticks with us for a long time. Jay Gatsby was so popular as Casanova upon its release that many still see it as a cult classic and definitely a favorite pick for many in the collection of Leonardo DiCaprio movies. Not only did this movie deliver good visuals but it also gave the fans some of the most iconic songs of all time. Combined with good audio visuals, The Great Gatsby remains one of the most underrated movies of DiCaprio till date.
3. Don’t Look Up (2021)
A quite underrated movie, “Don’t Look Up” brings its best performances surrounded by a mix cast of Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, and Timothée Chalamet. It tells about the discoveries of scientists and how they are prohibited from telling society about an upcoming asteroid that can potentially disrupt the planet. The performances are terrific. The angle of DiCaprio as a serious man who is lured by an unserious world is really a fun take. Jonah Hill’s character as an unserious one is really a comic take. Chalamet has also brought life to his character.
2. Inception (2010)
It tells the story of Dom Cobb, who steals dreams in sleep, from dangerous and notorious thieves to rich businessmen with a purpose to stop catastrophes, maybe brilliant ideas, while dealing with his issues. His recent assignment with Cillian Murphy is a masterplay of mindbending visuals shifting from reality to dream and symphony. Many fans have praised the climax of the film for being well handled. The turning point of the story is that of a lot of emotion all compressed into a single moment, which delivers that wow factor in the plot. The entire film is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. So do try!
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1. Titanic (1997)
This is a classic film showing true love to tragedy. DiCaprio’s character as Jack Dawson with Kate Winslet is a superhit combination. While balancing a detailed narrative on the cruise’s survival and destruction. This movie has aged beautifully, for a movie which is nearing 3 decades it is worth noting that production design and visual effects are admirable. Also equally impressive is the central love story theme of Jack & Rose. It’s not the greatest romance told on screen but it is arguably the most iconic love story put to cinema. From their iconic pose to the dialogues or be it the tragic end, people do recall their characters every once in a while. Only a few movies are able to stand the test of time. All the credit goes to Jim Cameron for combining a good love story in an ultimate disastrous setting.
Final Thoughts
Whoever we may see him in, be it Jack or be it Dr. Randall, his personality truly makes the character his own. Only a few actors in Hollywood can truly be in character, and Leonardo DiCaprio is one of them. If you haven’t watched these listed films, you are really missing out. Pick one of the above movies and start your journey to a new dimension of Hollywood cinema. All of these mentioned are only some of his very good films; there are others that you can try as well. So what’s going to be your first pick?
Written by Kenbi Riba
