Ryan Reynolds is a great actor. Over the past few years, the Canadian sensation has been on a roll delivering hit after hit with every project he stars in. He had carved a niche out for himself in Hollywood, making him one of the most successful actors in the industry today. And as we all know, each actor is known for the type of roles they do or the particular genre of movie they star in.

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For instance, Dwayne The Rock Johnson is known for his adventure films or Tom Hanks for his slice of life dramas. Reynolds, on the other hand, is extremely popular for playing the action hero with a wit. While he has starred in various movies, one of his most popular role amongst them all is in Deadpool. However, there are a few films which prove that Reynolds has a lot more to offer than just being a quick-witted action hero.

Ryan Reynolds movies that will amaze you

Reynolds is extremely popular for being a sharp witted guy with a good sense of humor. Here are a few Reynolds films that prove he can be serious sometimes, and more importantly, profound.

Released in 2010, Buried is an extremely entertaining movie, showing a much darker side of the Deadpool actor. The film follows the story of Paul Conroy, a truck driver in Iraq. One strange day, Paul finds himself as one of the hostages put into a coffin and buried. Throughout the movie, the audience witnesses things through Conroy’s perspective. If you are looking for a thriller to watch, Buried might be the right choice for you. The movie is exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video.

The 2009 drama comedy movie features Reynolds as Mike Connell. Unlike most of his roles, in Adventure Land, he is far from a hero. The Deadpool star plays the role of a married caretaker who has an affair with an employee. While the actor does not have much screen time, his role holds a great deal of importance in the film. Be sure to checkout Adventure Land on Amazon Prime.

Up next we have the 2009 psychological thriller The Nines. One of the most creative films of its time, it features three different stories about three men: Gary, Gavin and Gabriel; interestingly, each of them played by Reynolds. The Deadpool star pulls off the various incarnations extremely well. If you are into movies that feature multiple stories, The Nines would make you feel right at home. The Nines is available to stream only on Prime Video.

Next on the list in of the most recent projects of the Deadpool star, The Adam Project. The 2022 movie features Reynolds as Adam Reed, a pilot. Here’s what Netflix has to say about the movie, “After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self for a mission to save the future.” If you are into sci-fi films, The Adam Project will make you feel right at home.

Directed by Simon Curtis, The Woman In Gold has a very peculiar plot. The film features the story of Maria Altmann, an Austrian Jewish Nazi survivor. Reynolds plays a lawyer in the movie who helps Altmann in her pursuit to bring back the Nazi-stolen paintings. For all those who have a passion for history and culture films, The Woman In Gold will not disappoint you. Be sure to check it out on Netflix.

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