My Favourite Ving Rhames Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies earning acclaims of Ving Rhames. Since the 1990’s, Rhames has become an African-American icon. Whether it’s corrupt gangsters, police officers or spies facing dangers, Rhames has portrayed several strong characters. Given the sheer number of movies he has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my favourite films made by an actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Pulp Fiction

Forgiveness isn’t an easy decision to make in life. Recently, I found it hard to forgive a mean cyberbully that would often insult my movie reviews online. He would frequently insult me by criticizing my movie reviews in mean ways that proved to be demeaning. An aggressive cyberbully, he became a cruel person that was truly impossible to forgive. No matter how hard I tried, I could never forgive a dark cyberbully that left me terrified. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured how forgiveness can allow people to achieve redemption as powerfully as “Pulp Fiction”. Released in 1994, Ving Rhames’ best movie captured the lives of gangsters seeking redemption. In the greatest role of his career, Rhames portrayed a powerful gangster that engages in a life of crime causing despair. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. Rhames has spent most of his career playing heroes in crime dramas. With “Pulp Fiction”, however, the actor took a huge step out of his comfort zone by playing a menacing gangster. Working alongside Bruce Willis who is also outstanding, Rhames created a crime drama that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which Marsellus Wallace becomes a victim of rape at a toys store causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Pulp Fiction” Ving Rhames’ best movie is its bold message. The film delivers a bold message about the importance of forgiveness as a source of redemption that would resonate with everyone. Nearly 30 years after the release of a classic film about pulp gangsters with religious beliefs seeking redemption, it’s a great reminder of an actor making movies which are without a doubt worthy of immense celebration.

2. Out of Sight

Bank robbers participating in criminal behaviour always fascinated my brother. I remember my brother was intrigued by frightening bank robbers facing danger. He would marvel at ways bank robbers got away with committing crimes without facing a price to pay. As someone treasuring a brother that loved seeing bank robbers commit crimes out of sight, I adored “Out of Sight”. Released in 1998, Ving Rhames’ movie captured the lives of bank robbers facing adversity. In the most mischievous role of his career, Rhames portrayed a bank robber engaging in a life of crime causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing emotional heroes under pressure. Working alongside George Clooney who is also amazing, Rhames created a crime drama that’s engaging. For instance, the scene in which Buddy seeks to prepare for his first bank heist causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Out of Sight” a masterpiece is its universal appeal. Unlike most heist movies, it tackles themes that everyone would relate to. A powerful portrait of bank robbers committing crimes out of sight, it’s a bright reminder of an actor that has manufactured unforgettable movies earning noteworthy spotlight.

3. Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible is a spectacular franchise that always earned my father’s appreciation. I remember my father once appreciated a franchise about hunted spies facing danger. A huge fan of Tom Cruise, he appreciated movies that changed his worldviews. In 1996, Ving Rhames honoured the iconic franchise about impossible missions in his movie “Mission: Impossible”. In the most heroic role of his career, Rhames portrayed a dedicated agent seeking to complete an impossible mission causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing emotional heroes under intense pressure. Working alongside Tom Cruise who is also amazing, Rhames honoured a franchise about missions that are worth accomplishing. For instance, the scene in which Luther gives Ethan Hunt valuable advice seeking to prepare him for his first mission is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Mission: Impossible” a timeless classic is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies in the spy franchise, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. It delivers a meaningful message about teamwork which would resonate with everyone. As memorable as missions Ethan Hunt seeks to accomplish, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that has made unforgettable movies which audiences always cherish.

4. Mission: Impossible – Fallout

It isn’t easy to recover from a leg injury. Several years ago, my life hit a crushing low when I suffered a devastating leg injury causing sorrow. A result of excessive exercise, the leg injury left me unable to engage in physical activity that I had grown to prize. Following the fallout of the leg injury, I began to doubt whether I would achieve fitness goals I was passionate about. As someone suffering from leg injuries causing a fallout, I adored “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”. Released in 2018, Ving Rhames’ movie raised the emotional stakes in the Mission: impossible franchise. In the most emotional role of his career, Rhames portrayed an agent embarking on a dangerous mission causing despair. It gave the actor rare chance to showcase range as Luther that he hadn’t shown before in his career. Working alongside Tom Cruise who is also amazing, Rhames created a blockbuster that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which Luther becomes aware that Ethan’s life is in danger is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” an action masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a bold message about grief which would resonate with everyone. As strong as Ethan Hunt’s desire to overcome a fallout, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose movies deserve to be talked about without doubt.

5. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1

Artificial intelligence is an entity that shaped my teacher’s identity. I remember a high school teacher that was fascinated with artificial intelligence putting lives in grave danger. As someone treasuring memories of a teacher that adored artificial intelligence with affection, I appreciated “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1”. Released in 2023, Ving Rhames’ most recent Mission: Impossible movie captured artificial intelligent technology. In the most solemn role of his career, Rhames portrayed an agent embarking on a mission to resolve artificial intelligence causing despair. It gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for stealing the show in a supporting role with limited screen-time. Working alongside Simon Pegg who is also amazing, Rhames created a portrait of A.I. that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which Luther becomes aware of the dangers posed by the entity A.I. causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” a masterpiece is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies in the spy franchise, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. A bold portrait of artificial intelligence, it’s an inspiring reminder of an actor with a larger-than-life presence making commemorated movies which have always earned a tremendous audience.

6. Bringing Out the Dead

Ving Rhames has often excelled at playing emotional characters facing obstacles that are terrifying. Rhames has built an image of being an actor that thrives at playing emotional heroes facing damage. Rhames’ strength for playing emotional heroes whose spirits are dead is clearly evident in his movie “Bringing Out the Dead”. In the most frightening role of his career, Rhames portrayed a heroic survivor seeking to battle zombies in an apocalypse causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing emotional heroes under pressure. Working alongside Nicolas Cage who is also outstanding, Rhames created a zombie movie that’s engaging. A powerful portrayal of zombies that scare, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that has built an impressive career making movies about which audiences care.

7. Con Air

Planes are machines that have often made for engaging movies. The plane is a fascinating transporting machine that has often been depicted in movies which entertain. In 1997, Ving Rhames captured the enduring appeal of planes that soar in the air in his movie “Con Air”. In the most adventurous role of his career, Rhames portrayed a menacing gangster that becomes fond of flying planes in the air. It’s a role that gave the actor a rare chance to showcase talent for playing villains he hadn’t shown before in his career. Working alongside Nicolas Cage who is also outstanding, Rhames created a commemorated aerial drama that’s engaging. As strong as Cameron’s love for flying a plane, it’s a powerful reminder of a commemorated actor that has manufactured unforgettable movies throughout his impressive career which entertain.

8. Jacob’s Ladder

The trauma faced by war veterans is rarely depicted accurately in movies. Hollywood has often avoided depicting the struggles faced by war veterans whose lives are misunderstood. In an industry avoiding discussing sensitive war subject matter, it’s worth praising “Jacob’s Ladder”. Released in 1990, Ving Rhames’ movie offered a powerful portrait of soldiers in war. In the most conflicted role of his career, Rhames portrayed an aging veteran facing memories of warfare causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase talent for playing emotional characters whose lives are in danger. Working alongside Tim Robbins who is also amazing, Rhames created a drama that’s engaging. As strong as Jacob’s desire to overcome trauma, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor making movies attracting audiences towards Cinema.

9. The Wild Robot

Robots are fascinating figures that always impressed my brother. I remember a brother that was fascinated with robots causing disaster. He would always speak fondly about robots that he felt had personality. As someone treasuring a brother that loved robots, I admired “The Wild Robot”. Released in 2024, Ving Rhames’ movie depicted a robot seeking to survive on an island.  In the most animated role of his career, Rhames portrayed an animal seeking to survive on a doomed planet facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase his strengths for creating compelling motion-capture characters. Through his commanding voice, Rhames created a compelling robot. As strong as Roz’s desire to be a robot that’s wild, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that has made memorable movies leaving audiences beguiled.

10. Piranha 3DD

Ving Rhames hasn’t always made great movies that are worth discussing. While most movies the actor has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Piranha 3DD” falls into the latter category. Released in 2012, John Gulagher’s movie was a disaster. In the most shallow role of his career, Rhames portrayed a swimming instructor facing piranhas causing despair. Rhames brought his usual charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a disastrous movie. Although “Piranha 3DD” is a disastrous movie, it honoured Rhames’ enduring legacy. As powerful as piranhas causing a catastrophe, it’s a captivating reminder of an actor that has built a lasting legacy manufacturing unforgettable movies which I will forever treasure for inspiring my lifelong love of filmmaking which I value highly.