Every film buff’s dream is to see their favorite director and
actors team up to produce some of the greatest on-screen moments. Here are some
of the Hollywood movies with the best ensemble casts for the movie buffs out
there! (I'm leaving out my favorite dragon movies because, well, change and stuff! :D)
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The Dark Knight
Let’s answer a few quick questions before choosing Dark
Knight as one of the movies with one of the best ensemble casts in Hollywood. Which
is the character that lingers with you for years after watching the movie? Is
it Joker or Batman? Most would agree it’s the ruthless, maniacal Joker who fills
you up with abhorrence. Close on Joker’s heel is Harvey Dent who co-led the gritty
crime thriller. An Oscar is proof enough of late Heath Ledger’s unparalleled
show of talent and it’s widely known now that Joker is counted among one of the
most terrifying, psychopathic villains in recent times.
Madagascar
Even though it’s an animated flick,
the Madagascar
characters and their antics made it the pioneer of
ensemble casts in Hollywood animated movies. Imagine this – Ben Stiller (Alex),
Chris Rock (Marty), David Schwimmer (Melman), Tom McGrath (Skipper), and Andy
Richter (Mort) lending their unique voices to the Madagascar characters and
bringing about their personalities in impeccable style.
Ocean’s Eleven
Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has always been
known for his star-studded flicks. Ocean’s
Eleven is perhaps his most critically and commercially successful ensemble
cast till date. Though Hollywood has had its share of ensemble-cast disasters like
Southland Tales and New Year’s Eve, Ocean’s Eleven spells otherwise. George Clooney’s and Brad Pitt’s real-life friendship
transformed into perfect screen chemistry with Matt Damon sneaking in with a
bombastic comeback! But, as they say, no story is complete with an equally charismatic
villain. Andy Garcia’s Terry Benedict was the icing on the cake and Ocean’s Eleven is one of the most widely
loved ensemble cast movies in Hollywood.
American Hustle
Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer
Lawrence – doesn’t it already sound like the most perfect cast on the earth!
David O. Russell’s fondness for big names like Christian Bale made him team up
with the star again in this suave mafia movie. Along with intentionally
outlandish style statements, strong acting performances made American Hustle a
great movie. Bale and Adams served as dual protagonists while Cooper’s Richie
DiMaso lent the movie some of its funnier moments.
Finding Nemo
This is another animated movie that
ranks high when we talk about the best ensemble casts in Hollywood. The
touching story of a father (a timid clownfish) setting out for his son who has
been captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney definitely needed
deep, expressive voices to support the animated characters. Albert Brooks
beautifully expressing Marlin’s emotions, Ellen DeGeneres supporting Dory’s congeniality,
Alexander Gould bringing forth Nemo’s helplessness, and Willem Dafoe portraying
the Tank Gang member’s leadership skills are what make the movie and its
cast a special one!
It rains happiness when your
favorite casts come together! Which are your favorite movies with an ensemble
cast?
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