THE BEST OF THE GOS
by cashleyfied | created - 02 Jan 2012 | updated - 29 Jul 2017 | PublicThe best performances/films of Ryan Gosling's career, in ascending order.
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1. Drive (I) (2011)
R | 100 min | Action, Drama
A mysterious Hollywood action film stuntman gets in trouble with gangsters when he tries to help his neighbor's husband rob a pawn shop while serving as his getaway driver.
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks
Votes: 704,717 | Gross: $35.06M
for fans of: art house films, grit, brilliance.
not for fans of: vin diesel, fast cars, hot chicks and dicks.
2. Blue Valentine (2010)
R | 112 min | Drama, Romance
The relationship of a contemporary married couple, charting their evolution over a span of years by cross-cutting between time periods.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman, Faith Wladyka
Votes: 211,403 | Gross: $9.74M
for fans of: honest portrayals of the devastating heartbreak of modern relationships.
probably not to best to watch: if you just broke up with the potential love of your life.
for the ladies: The Gos at his SEXIEST (see leather jacket).
3. Half Nelson (2006)
R | 106 min | Drama
An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret.
Director: Ryan Fleck | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Shareeka Epps, Jeff Lima
Votes: 91,966 | Gross: $2.69M
for fans of: stories dealing with addiction, getting your life together, the inspirational role of a teacher.
4. Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A delusional young man strikes up an unconventional relationship with a doll he finds on the Internet.
Director: Craig Gillespie | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, R.D. Reid
Votes: 155,441 | Gross: $5.97M
for fans of: obscure films, loneliness, lovable insecure men who just want to find a girl and be happy.
5. Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars.
Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone
Votes: 564,601 | Gross: $84.35M
for fans of: romcoms, bromance, twist and turns, pathetic-guy-gets-his-life-together-esque, family-orientated films.
oh, and comedies with an ensemble casts that don't SUCK. Take note 'Valentine's Day'..'Couples Retreat'...)
6. The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
R | 140 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Two men and their sons must deal with the unforeseen consequences of their actions.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Craig Van Hook
Votes: 290,462 | Gross: $21.38M
It's... no Blue Valentine.
7. The Ides of March (2011)
R | 101 min | Drama, Thriller
An idealistic staffer for a new presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail.
Director: George Clooney | Stars: Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ryan Gosling
Votes: 230,804 | Gross: $40.96M
for fans of: political dramas (see deceit, cheating, corruption yadada).
slightly over-hyped in my opinion, just falls short for me. but most importantly, The Gos is good.
8. The Notebook (2004)
PG-13 | 123 min | Drama, Romance
An elderly man reads to a woman with dementia the story of two young lovers whose romance is threatened by the difference in their respective social classes.
Director: Nick Cassavetes | Stars: Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling
Votes: 620,419 | Gross: $81.00M
for fans of: TRUE LOVE.
9. Fracture (2007)
R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After shooting his wife, Ted confesses his crime and asks the court to move his case to trial. He represents himself against Willy, a successful lawyer. But there's more to the case than meets the eye.
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike
Votes: 218,975 | Gross: $39.02M
for fans of: crime mysteries, the ever-changing accent of The Gos.
not for fans of: wanting Hopkins to step outside of the cold-hearted, creepy persona.
10. Gangster Squad (2013)
R | 113 min | Action, Crime, Drama
It's 1949 Los Angeles, the city is run by gangsters and a malicious mobster, Mickey Cohen. Determined to end the corruption, John O'Mara assembles a team of cops, ready to take down the ruthless leader and restore peace to the city.
Director: Ruben Fleischer | Stars: Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Giovanni Ribisi
Votes: 222,805 | Gross: $46.00M
If you have the time to spare for ridiculousness...
(NB: The voice of The Gos is an octave higher than usual).
11. All Good Things (2010)
R | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
David Marks, a real estate scion, is suspected of killing his wife Katie, who disappeared in 1982.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella, Lily Rabe
Votes: 60,123 | Gross: $0.58M
(this film has an interesting concept, however is often poorly delivered. I'd perhaps give this one a miss, unless you really want to wise up on The Gos).
for fans of: free time to watch movies on a lazy afternoon, The Gos in a dress, Kirsten Dunst doing a good job.
12. Only God Forgives (2013)
R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother's recent death.
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vithaya Pansringarm, Gordon Brown
Votes: 118,140 | Gross: $0.78M
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