My Favourite Jamie Foxx Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have achieved the box-office success of Jamie Foxx. Since the 1990’s, Foxx has become an icon. Whether it’s vengeful slaves, blind singers or cab drivers, Foxx has portrayed several characters. Given the number of commemorated movies he has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the greatest movies of an actor that deserves to be appreciated.

1. Ray

Singing is an activity that my father has always enjoyed doing. Several years ago, I formed strong bonds with a father had dreams to become a maestro. Drawn to the sound of music, he always found enjoyment in composing melodies that were profound. He had no choice but to start singing at family dinners at request of relatives eager to hear his melodious voice. I marvelled at an inspirational father that had the beautiful voice of an angel. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the passion with which my father would play melodies as powerfully as “Ray”. Released in 2004, Jamie Foxx’s Oscar-winning movie celebrated the life of the legendary composer Ray Charles. In the most transformative role of his career, Foxx embodies a blind pianist that composes melodies about which he grows to care. It isn’t easy to transform into a real-life musician with a disability, but Foxx succeeded tremendously. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. Foxx has always had an aptitude for singing melodies, and “Ray” showcased his talents as a famous musician. Not only did Foxx capture Ray Charles’ larger-than-life personality, but he showcased his memorable melodies. For instance, the scene in which Ray Charles composes the famous song “Hit the Road Jack” in his recording studio is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Ray” Jamie Foxx’s best movie is its message. It delivers a strong message about the value of music which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 60 years after Ray Charles overcame blindness to compose melodies that he would truly play, it’s a strong reminder about an actor whose timeless movies are worth celebrating today.

2. Django Unchained

Slavery is a sensitive subject matter that shaped my friend’s identity. During my childhood, I formed bonds with a friend that always took great interest in slavery. I remember he was a friend that grew up to treasure slavery he regarded an important subject matter. He always made efforts to educate people in my school about an important time in history about which he was passionate. As someone treasuring fond memories of a companion that loved stories about slaves unchained, I adored “Django Unchained”. Released in 2012, Jamie Foxx’s Oscar-winning movie did an exceptional job of depicting slavery. In the most heroic role of his career, Foxx embodies a courageous slave seeking vengeance against owners facing despair. Foxx is one of those actors that always excels at communicating strong emotions through his expressions without any words, and “Django Unchained” showcased his strengths as an actor. For instance, the scene in which Django kills his slave owners that tortured him in the past out of vengeance is one of the most memorable moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Django Unchained” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a strong message about the value of freedom which would resonate with everyone. A spectacular portrait of slaves in American history that are unchained, it’s a strong reminder about an actor that has gained a huge fan following making movies that have always entertained.

3. Collateral

Taxi drivers have shaped my identity. At an early age, I formed a bond with a driver that would love to ride cars without concern for damage. Driven to succeed, he would always enjoy riding cars at a fast speed. I grew up to value a cab driver that gave me an appreciation for driving cars. As someone treasuring memories of a driver that served my family, I loved “Collateral”. Released in 2004, Jamie Foxx’s movie offered a captivating glimpse at cab drivers facing damage. In the most anxious role of his career, Foxx embodies a cab driver that faces a hostage situation causing fear. Foxx has spent most of his career playing heroes. With “Collateral”, however, he took a step out of his comfort zone by playing a panic-stricken cab driver. For instance, the scene in which Max discovers that Vincent isn’t who seems to be turning out to be a hitman showcased the actor at his best. Ultimately, what makes “Collateral” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a strong message about hostages which would resonate with everyone. A captivating portrait of cab drivers held hostage facing collateral damage, it’s a strong reminder about an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to engage producing movies with a meaningful message.

4. Just Mercy

Wrongful conviction has shaped my personality. During my childhood, my life changed when I was wrongfully accused of cheating on a science-fair project. Throwing a tantrum, a girl in my class accused me of plagiarism. Being shy, I couldn’t stand up to bullies making me cry. Few films I’ve seen have captured the consequences of wrongful accusation without mercy as effectively as “Just Mercy”. Released in 2019, Jamie Foxx’s movie told the harrowing story of a black man wrongfully accused on a crime he didn’t commit causing catastrophe. In the most emotional role of his career, Foxx embodies a man accused of murder he didn’t commit facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor the opportunity to showcase vulnerability he hadn’t shown before. For instance, the scene in which Walter expresses his strong views on the legal system in prison is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Just Mercy” a great courtroom drama is its message. The film delivers a heartbreaking message about wrongful conviction affecting everyone. A powerful portrait of racism in the modern American legal system, it’s a riveting reminder about an actor with wisdom whose commemorated movies have achieved stardom.

5. Soul

Everyone experiences an existential crisis at some point in their lives. Several years ago, my life hit a crushing low when I struggled to find a job causing sorrow. After graduating from university, I struggled to find stable employment leaving me emotionally affected. Facing a dilemma that was frightening, I questioned whether I any longer had a purpose for living. As someone impacted by an existential crisis causing my life to spiral out of control, I adored “Soul”. Released in 2020, Jamie Foxx’s animated masterpiece captured the lives of musicians with soul. In the most animated role of his career, Foxx embodies a musician whose life spirals out of control. Foxx has always excelled at conveying emotions through his bold voice, and “Soul” showcased his vocal talents. For instance, the scene in which Joe realizes that his life isn’t what he thought it was showcased the actor’s vocal talents. Ultimately, what makes “Soul” one of Pixar’s best movies is its message. The film delivers a strong message about finding one’s purpose which would resonate with everyone. A strong portrait of pianists with a bold soul, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that thrives in every role whose bold movies inspire audiences to achieve a goal.

6. Baby Driver

Race car driving is an activity that I’ve never found appealing. As far as I can remember, I have never understood the appeal of race car driving. At an early age, I became afraid of go karting that caused emotional damage. As someone with no interests in race car driving, I was surprised by how much I loved “Baby Driver”. Released in 2017, Jamie Foxx’s movie captured the enduring appeal of race car driving. In the most authoritative role of his career, Foxx embodies a gangster working with a driver that lacks the ability to hear. It’s a larger-than-life role that gave Foxx an opportunity to showcase his aptitude for playing powerful characters in positions of authority. As precious as cars that Baby loves to drive, it’s a riveting reminder about an actor with the abilities to thrive in any role whose movies make audiences feel alive.

7. Dreamgirls

It isn’t easy to adapt a beloved Broadway play on the big-screen. What works in commemorated stage musicals doesn’t always work in films. In order to make an effective adaptation, filmmakers must pay attention to the storytelling, music and characters of the original show. However, in 2006 Jamie Foxx pulled it off successfully when he made “Dreamgirls”. In the most musical role of his career, Foxx embodies a manager taking care of a musical troupe that becomes a painful burden to bear. Foxx has always excelled at playing musical characters with strong passion, and “Dreamgirls” showcased his talents as a performer. An amazing adaptation of a celebrated Broadway musical about girls performing melodies that are commemorated, it’s a breathtaking reminder about an actor whose movies deserve to be appreciated.

8. Horrible Bosses

Bosses shape destinies of employees. At an early age, I faced a cruel boss that caused emotional damage. I remember a cruel manager that didn’t treat his employees in a fair manner. An authoritative boss, he give employees foul insults. As someone haunted by memories of horrible bosses, I adored “Horrible Bosses”. Released in 2011, Jamie Foxx’s comedy captured bosses that mistreat their employees. In the most comical role of his career, Foxx embodies a smart consultant that gives employees advice about murders causing fear. Foxx has always had a sharp sense of humour, and “Horrible Bosses” showcased his talent for comedy. A captivating portrayal of cruel bosses treating employees in a manner that’s horrible, it’s a phenomenal reminder of an actor that thrives playing characters that aren’t likeable in movies that are comical.

9. The Soloist

Homelessness is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in movies with respect. Hollywood has often struggled to tell realistic stories about homeless communities. In an industry that has been afraid of tackling a subject that’s depressing, it’s worth discussing “The Soloist”. Released in 2009, Jamie Foxx’s movie did an exceptional job depicting plight of the homeless community. In the most tragic role of his career, Foxx embodies a soloist whose musical dreams are threatened by his homelessness causing despair. It’s a commemorated role that gave Foxx the opportunity to showcase strong emotional range he hadn’t shown in his career before. A heartbreaking portrait of the hardships that homeless communities commonly face, it’s a heartwarming reminder about a commemorated actor whose memorable movies audiences embrace.

10. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man hasn’t always been portrayed perfectly on the big-screen. While most movies have honoured the superhero, others have failed to celebrate his legacy. In 2014, Jamie Foxx failed to celebrated the superhero in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”. Anything but amazing, Marc Webb’s movie was a disaster. Nevertheless, Jamie Foxx stood out as a bright spot of a bad movie. In the most villainous role of his career, Foxx embodies an electric antagonist causing Spider-Man to face fear. It gave Foxx opportunities to showcase a menacing side audiences hadn’t seen before. As strong as webs Spider-Man seeks to weave, it’s a spectacular reminder about an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to leave audiences captivated whose movies I will forever treasure for inspiring me to believe that my film criticism dreams are possible to achieve.