Jake Gyllenhaal is currently one of the most popular actors in Hollywood, and perhaps one of the most impressive actors of his generation. He’s one of the few movie stars who can easily switch between small indie and big budget popcorn while consistently delivering entertaining performances.
While Gyllenhaal is certainly a popular actor, his penchant for taking on challenging roles means that some of his roles may be overlooked. From his early career days to his most recent films, there are parts of his résumé that even his most devoted fans haven’t discovered.
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shiny city
Some fans may be surprised to learn that Gyllenhaal has been involved in the film industry since he was a child. Despite his early success in adulthood, he built a solid career for himself even as a toddler. For example, he appeared in this classic comedy.
shiny city Follow a group of yuppie in the big city as they deal with a midlife crisis by participating in a herd. Gyllenhaal had a small role as the son of Billy Crystal’s character. It’s hard to imagine this kid growing up to be a big movie star.
siblings
siblings It just came out last year. Despite its impressive cast, it’s sadly one of the most overlooked films of 2018. This modern western might not be the action-adventure that audiences will love. expected, but it’s a good story, funny and touching.
The film follows two famous brothers (played by John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix) who are leased guns by a mysterious businessman. Gyllenhaal plays the accomplice of two brothers, who have an unlikely friendship with their target.
deductive
In the years following the 9/11 tragedy, there was a series of popular films on the subject of “The War on Terror” that dealt with both the modern threat and the complexities of combating it. Gyllenhaal starred in one of the movies, deductiveinvolved in the CIA’s controversial kidnapping and tense interrogation tactics.
Gyllenhaal plays a CIA analyst tasked with overseeing one such case, interrogating a man he believes is innocent. Despite starring Oscar winners including Reese Witherspoon, Alan Arkin and Meryl Streep, the film was commercially and critically disappointing.
the day after tomorrow
Roland Emmerich is the leader of the post-apocalyptic disaster blockbuster Independence Day, 2012 and this 2002 hit. This movie took the risk of climate change and dialed it eleven. As tornadoes and tsunamis begin to destroy the world, the survivors fight to survive in the new ice age.
It stars Dennis Quaid as a climate scientist and Gyllenhaal as his son, who leads a group of survivors in New York City. It’s not a role where he needs to be muscled, but it marks Gyllenhaal’s first foray into blockbuster production.
Everest Moutain
Although Gyllenhaal is usually the lead actor in his films, he also has a supporting role from time to time.exist Everest MoutainGyllenhaal is just one member of an all-star cast that includes Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin and Keira Knightley.
The film tells the true story of the 1996 Everest expedition, when a group of climbers got stuck on the top of the mountain due to a blizzard. Gyllenhaal plays real-life climber Scott Fischer, part of a tough climb. It’s exciting to see a star as talented as Gyllenhaal play a smaller role but be part of a larger whole in this intense survival story.
Unrequited love
Gyllenhaal has largely shied away from traditional romantic comedies. When he tries these genres of movies, it’s usually a unique genre.exist Unrequited loveIn , Jessica Biel plays a woman who is shot in the head with a nail gun, an incident with extraordinary consequences. Her plight is then taken advantage of by an unscrupulous congressman played by Gyllenhaal.
Though directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Russell, the film ran into major production problems and after re-editing, Russell declined his recognition. The result was a damn movie that was unexpectedly posted on VOD.
Older brother
There are rumors that Gyllenhaal was once said to be Tobey Maguire’s heir (back injury) Spider-Man 2. While that didn’t materialize, the two will eventually share the screen in this tense drama.
In this remake of the Danish film, Maguire plays a Marine who goes missing in action. Gyllenhaal plays his wayward brother, who steps in to take care of the Maguire family. Things turned tense when Maguire returned home, with an experience that left him deeply traumatized. Along with Natalie Portman and Maguire, Gyllenhaal helps turn this film into a compelling performance.
enemy
Denis Villeneuve has become one of the most respected directors in the industry today. made a movie like this arrive, assassin And runner 2049, Villeneuve has proven himself to be a master of the atmospheric horror genre. However, this little-known mystery has been largely overlooked in his films.
Villeneuve reunites with star Gyllenhaal Prisoner, in this strange story about a man who discovers he has a pair. With some gruesome visuals and a much-discussed ending, this is a movie that doesn’t give viewers any easy answers.
chinese zodiac
chinese zodiac Visionary director David Fincher is directing. The film has a cast, including Gyllenhaal and a sunbae.Detachment of revenge Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo. It even has a catchy theme like the infamous Zodiac Killing. Why is it not widely known?
Though not the gory thriller you imagine se7en, the film is a systematic examination of decades-long murder investigations. Gyllenhaal is oddly funny and charming as one of those looking for the real zodiac in this brilliant crime story.
bubble boy
Despite his penchant for drama, Gyllenhaal has proven that he also has a real talent for comedy (and on those rare occasions he shows his comedic side). However, in his early roles, Gyllenhaal decided to be downright silly in a way we haven’t seen since.
exist bubble boy, Gyllenhaal plays a boy with no immune system forced to live in a protective bubble. When he learns that the love of his life is about to get married, he embarks on a cross-country journey to prevent the wedding. While it didn’t make much of an impact when it was released, it did attract a small following – although it may well be a movie Gyllenhaal wants to be forgotten.