6 Awesome Movies Starring Robert Downey Jr. You Definitely Need To See, Because There’s More To Life Than Iron Man – Grazia

If you are asked what is the most emblematic role of Robert Downey Jr., chances are you’ll answer Iron Man or Tony Stark (who are one and the same). And it’s true that this film, released in 2008, was important in more ways than one: it launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe (or MCU for purists) and, at the same time, relaunched the Robert’s career (and – finally – made him popular). Because, we sometimes forget, but he is one of those actors who come back from (very) far.

This nepo baby took his first steps in front of a camera, that of his dad, Robert Sr., in 1970, at the age of 5 (who would introduce him to artificial paradises a few years later…). He did not wait to finish high school to throw himself headlong into comedy, and for him, the serious things really started in the 80 years : Robert has chained more or less important roles in more or less forgettable films. The kind you’ve never heard of.

The first turning point in his career took place in the early 90s when he was chosen to play Charlie Chaplin in a biopic about the filmmaker. A role that earned him his first Oscar nomination, a reward that he was hardly disgusted to see him pass under his nose… It’s because Monsieur has an ego that big. Then there was good and bad, the fault of his personal setbacks (between two roles, he experienced alcohol, drugs, rehab and prison) which earned him a virtual banishment from Hollywood. . Before (Susan’s) love inspires her to take control of her life. And his career… In short, all that to say that Robert Downey Jr. was not only Iron Man in his life, and that if you haven’t seen them, we strongly advise you to watch these films in which he reveals himself brilliant and proves that his immeasurable talent allows him to really play everything:

Chaplinby Richard Attenborough (1992)

– What does it say? The (turbulent) life and (thriving) career of Charlie Chaplincomedian and director of genius.
– Who is it with? Marisa Tomei, Dan Aykroyd, Geraldine Chaplin, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline…
– Why do you have to see it at all costs? For its incredible cast and the performance of Robert, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee for this role. And which, nevertheless, earned him a Bafta for best actor.

funny ghostsby Ron Underwood (1993)

– What does it say? Dead in a bus accident, four people continue to exist as ghosts, Guardian Angels of a child, Thomas, born right at the time of their death. A baby who has grown up and has some vague memories of his playmates… Until they reappear in his life, because they need his help to complete what they could not do before their disappearance.
– Who is it with? Elisabeth Shue, Charles Grodin, Kyra Sedgwick, Tom Sizemore, David Paymer, Alfre Woodard…
“Why is he showing him at all costs?” Because it’s a real feel good movie, full of good feelings – no, that’s not always a bad thing; because Robert sings and dances (this boy really knows how to do everything); because you will cry…

Only Youby Norman Jewison (1994)

– What does it say? As a teenager, during a ouija board session then from the mouth of a clairvoyant, Faith learns that her soulmate is to a man named Damon Bradley. Years later, as Faith is about to marry another man, a high school friend of her fiancé calls to wish her the best. Her name ? Damon Bradley. Faith calls off the wedding and goes looking for Damon in Italy…
– Who is it with? Marisa Tomei, Joaquim de Almeida, Billy Zane, Bonnie Hunt, Fisher Stevens…
– Why do you have to see it at all costs? Because it’s an original romantic comedy (yes) and full of good surprises! Because after crossing each other in Chaplin, Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei form a very nice little couple… on screen as well as in town (for a few months and in loucedé). They will have the opportunity to meet briefly thirty-some years later in Spider-Man: Homecominghim as Iron Man/Tony Stark, her as Aunt May!

kiss kiss bang bangby Shane Black (2005)

– What does it say? Harry, a petty swindler, finds himself auditioning for a detective film by chance… while on the run from the police. He gets the part and lands in Hollywood, where he finds himself embroiled in a dark murder case alongside a private detective (with whom he wants to work his next role) and an actress, who is none other than a love. of youth.
– Who is it with? Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen…
– Why do you have to see it at all costs? Because it’s a crazy detective comedy, with completely WTF moments and it went unfairly unnoticed when it was released. It is also the first feature film by Shane Black who will once again direct Robert in Iron Man 3.

Zodiacby David Fincher (2007)

– What does it say? This film is inspired by a true story, that of the Zodiac killer, A serial killer who sowed terror in San Francisco in the 60s and 70s. The investigations of two journalists and two police officers intertwine.
– Who is it with? Jack Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards, Chloë Sevigny…
– Why do you have to see it at all costs? Because it’s an excellent serial killer film, more cerebral than bloody. Even if it will leave you hungry…

Thunder in the tropicsby Ben Stiller (2008)

– What does it say? Welcome to the set of the greatest and most expensive war movie of all time with a cast of five actors who have absolutely nothing in common. A star of action films, a specialist in trash comedies, a “method” actor who takes each role a little too much to heart, a music star and a neophyte… A shooting that turns the disaster : they find themselves dropped into the jungle, struggling with real drug traffickers… No more acting.
– Who is it with? Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Brandon T. Jackson, Jay Baruchel, Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan, Matthew McConaughey…
– Why do you have to see it at all costs? Because in this satire of Hollywood (which many didn’t understand…), Robert – who had just finished filmingIron Man – embodies an ultra caricatural “method” actor: it earned him an Oscar nomination in the category best actor in a supporting role; because you shouldn’t miss the beginning of the film (really); because there is an unlikely cameo that will leave you speechless; because there is also a real fake-making of the film which is hilarious…