Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Armie Hammer. During the 2000’s, Hammer has become an icon. Whether it’s social network founders, gay lovers or lone rangers, Hammer portrayed several characters. However, in 2021 Hammer’s career ended following sexual assault allegations. Listed below are my picks for the greatest movies produced by a controversial actor that deserves to be celebrated.
1. The Social Network
Friendships are fragile relationships that often experience hardships. I vividly remember developing friendships with a kid in school that I grew up to treasure. We would enjoy playing soccer creating bonds with each other. However, all of a sudden our bond reached a closure. No longer the friend that I had grown up to adore, he became a stranger I didn’t recognize anymore. Years later, I lost all touch with a friend that I once used to treasure. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the hard work that it takes to maintain friendships on a social network as powerfully as “The Social Network”. Released in 2010, Armie Hammer’s best movie captured the formation of the social network company Facebook. In the greatest role of his career, Hammer embodies an intelligent pair of twins whose ideas are stolen to create Facebook causing despair. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. It isn’t easy to portray two identical looking twins with different personalities, but Hammer succeeded tremendously. It’s a bold role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase his talent for playing characters in positions of authority. Working alongside Jesse Eisenberg who is also amazing, Hammer honoured a social network company. For instance, the scene in which the Winklevoss twins discover that Mark Zuckberg has stolen their idea for Facebook causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Social Network” Armie Hammer’s best movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about friendship which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 20 years following the introductions of a world-famous social network organization, it’s a spectacular reminder of an actor with dedication whose timeless movies are worthy of celebration.
2. Call Me By Your Name
Gay people are rarely depicted with respect in movies today. Years ago, I witnessed hardships endured by a gay cousin in Toronto. Fond of wearing women’s attire, he was a person my family would admire. The shocking discovery of his sexual identity caused our bond to end abruptly. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured queer lovers that face shame as powerfully as “Call Me By Your Name”. Released in 2017, Armie Hammer’s movie honoured a book about queer love. In the most sensitive role of his career, Hammer embodies a doctoral student having a doomed romantic affair with a teenage boy. It’s a tricky role that required the actor to engage in a touchy underage romance, but Hammer succeeded immensely. Hammer has always had an aptitude for delivering monologues in movies, and “Call Me By Your Name” showcased his strengths as an actor. Working alongside Timothee Chalamet who is also amazing, Hammer created a compelling gay romance. For instance, the scene in which Oliver bids emotional farewell to Elio ending their short romantic affair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Call Me By Your Name” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about sexual identity which would resonate with everyone. A powerful portrait of a queer love affair facing despair, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that has built a lasting career making great films about which audiences care.
3. Death on the Nile
Agatha Christie is a legendary author whose literature my mother always loved dearly. Several years ago, my mother loved stories about Hercule Poirot. I remember a mother that adored the author. She would speak fondly about an author whose stories about deaths on Nile rivers left her with a bright smile. Through her lifelong love for Agatha Christie, my mother inspired me to become a writer. In 2022, Armie Hammer honoured the legendary author with style in his movie “Death on the Nile”. In the most mysterious role of his career, Hammer embodies a passenger on a doomed ship that’s accused of committing murder causing despair. With “Death on the Nile”, the actor showcased a villainous side to himself that audiences hadn’t seen before. For instance, the scene in which Simon reunites with a past lover causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Death on the Nile” a great adaptation is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about social class which would resonate with everyone. A beautiful adaptation of a book about deaths on the Nile river that are hostile, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor with style whose movies leave audiences with a bright smile.
4. Hotel Mumbai
Terrorism has impacted my identity. At an early age, my family faced bombings that caused damage. I recall with nostalgia memories of bombings that caused trauma in Saudi Arabia. Through a sheer miracle, my family managed to survive the worst disaster imaginable. As someone haunted by memories of terrorists that terrify, I adored “Hotel Mumbai”. Released in 2018, Armie Hammer’s movie captured real-life terrorist attacks that destroyed Indian hotels. In the most anxious role of his career, Hammer embodies a panic-stricken guest at a hotel that becomes the target of terrorist attacks causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase his talent for playing anxiety-ridden characters under intense pressure. Working alongside Dev Patel who is also amazing, Hammer honoured victims of a real-life terrorism attack that’s terrifying. Ultimately, what makes “Hotel Mumbai” a terrific terrorism movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about crisis which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 20 years after frightening terrorist attacks caused trauma destroying hotels in India, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor with charisma whose timeless movies always attract audiences to the Cinema.
5. The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” is a spectacular spy television series that my grandfather always considered special. Several years ago, my a grandfather adored the famous television show. He grew up to cherish a beloved television show about spies that are stylish. In 2015, Armie Hammer honoured the series about spies that are powerful in his film “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”. In the most stylish role of his career, Hammer embodies a skilled agent seeking to prevent a disaster causing despair. Hammer has spent most of his career playing serious characters in intense dramas. With “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”, however, the actor showcased aptitude for comedy that audiences hadn’t seen before. Working alongside Henry Cavill who is also amazing, Hammer honoured a television show about spies that are frightening. For instance, the scene in which Illya and Napoleon engage in a nerve-wracking boat chase in a situation causing despair is one of the funniest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” a commemorated spy film is universal appeal. Despite taking place during the 1960’s, it tackles encompassing themes that remain relevant today. A spectacular adaptation of a beloved television show about a spy, it’s a sensational reminder of an actor that has always made commemorated movies that satisfy.
6. Sorry to Bother You
Race is a barrier that often impacts individuals in the workplace. I remember a friend that struggled finding a stable job due to his skin colour. Facing discrimination, he struggled finding a job that gave him satisfaction. As someone that has seen hardships people of colour in the workplace go through, I adored “Sorry to Bother You”. Released in 2018, Armie Hammer’s movie captured hardships faced by black telemarketers. In the most comical role of his career, Hammer embodies a psychotic boss that mistreats black employees in ways that aren’t fair causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase aptitude for comedy. A powerful portrait of hardships that black telemarketers face, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that has produced commemorated movies which audiences always embrace.
7. Rebecca
Alfred Hitchcock is a legendary filmmaker that I’ve always loved dearly. An icon in Hollywood, Hitchcock made movies that shaped my childhood. With awe-inspiring action, suspenseful storytelling and timely themes, Hitchcock’s movies are regarded as classics today. In 2020, Armie Hammer honoured the filmmaker that changed Cinema in his remake “Rebecca”. In the most wealthy role of his career, Hammer embodies a wealthy widower mourning the loss of his wife causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his strength for playing conflicted characters facing negative emotions. Working alongside Lily James who is also amazing, Hammer honoured legendary literature. As precious as the Manderley household, it’s a bold reminder of an actor that has produced memorable movies with strong hold.
8. On the Basis of Sex
When it comes to the most inspiring female lawyers in American history, it’s worth discussing Ruth Bader Ginsburg. During the 1970’s, Ginsburg became the first female justice of the United States Supreme Court. An inspiring feminist lawyer, Ginsburg built a legacy that’s lasting. In 2018, Armie Hammer honoured the lawyer that fought for the opposite sex in his film “On the Basis of Sex”. In the most dialogue-driven role of his career, Hammer embodies a lawyer that assisted a feminist icon facing despair. It gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a real-life lawyer. Working alongside Felicity Jones who is also amazing, Hammer honoured a lawyer that’s inspiring. A fantastic tribute towards a famous feminist lawyer, it’s a fabulous reminder of a committed actor that has made memorable movies which audiences treasure.
9. Mirror Mirror
Few characters in cinematic history have built a legacy as bright as Snow White. Since her creation in the 1940’s, Snow White has appeared in many movies. In 2012, Armie Hammer honoured the animated character in his movie “Mirror Mirror”. In the most fantastical role of his career, Hammer embodies a majestic prince facing despair. Hammer has established a successful career playing honourable heroes with strong personalities. With “Mirror Mirror”, however, he demonstrated a mischievous side to himself audiences hadn’t seen before. Working alongside Julia Roberts who is also amazing, Hammer celebrated an iconic animated character. A spectacular tribute towards Snow White, it’s a breathtaking reminder about a bright actor that has produced commemorated movies which have always been centre of the spotlight.
10. The Lone Ranger
Armie Hammer hasn’t always made great movies that audiences treasure. While most movies Hammer has made have been appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed, Unfortunately, “The Lone Ranger” falls into the latter category. Released in 2013, Gore Verbinski’s blockbuster was a disaster. In the most shallow role of his career, Hammer embodies a lonely ranger facing despair. Hammer brought charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “The Lone Ranger” is a poor blockbuster, it honours Armie Hammer’s legacy as an actor. As powerful as western prairies the Lone Ranger loves to explore, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose timeless movies I will always adore even if sexual assault scandals have him a controversial figure in an industry where he isn’t respected anymore.
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