All Jude Law Movies Ranked by Tomatometer

Jude Law made his breakthrough splash in The Talented Mr. Ripley, though anyone who had been following his early career through Gattaca, Music From Another Room, and Wilde already knew what he was capable of by the time the world saw him in the Anthony Minghella thriller. Not too long after that, Law would be working with the likes of Steven Spielberg (he was the robot Gigolo Joe in A.I. Artificial Intelligence), taking lead roles (Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Alfie), and showing off his dark side as nasty villains (Road to Perdition).

And sometimes it seems Law is at his best in large ensemble casts: Just check out Cold Mountain, I Heart Huckabees, Contagion, The Grand Budapest Hotel, or even Captain Marvel for proof. His latest film was Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.. See where it places as we rank all Jude Law movies by Tomatometer! —Alex Vo

(Photo by Dee Cercone/Everett Collection)

All Mark Wahlberg Movies Ranked

During the early ’90s, while he was flashing his abs and modeling underwear as Marky Mark, few could have suspected that beneath Mark Wahlberg’s b-boy cap lurked the soul of a thespian. Now, that’s no longer the case — with dozens of roles and a pair of Academy Award nominations to his credit, Wahlberg has compiled an impressive filmography since making his big-screen debut in Danny DeVito’s 1994 comedy Renaissance Man. Since then, he’s branched out quite a bit, showing a flair for drama (Boogie Nights), comedy (Ted), and blockbuster action (Shooter, the Transformers franchise) along the way. It’s never a bad time to look back on Mr. Wahlberg’s career — and with that in mind, we’ve rounded up all of his major roles, sorting the bunch by Tomatometer. Where do your favorites rank? Read on to find out.

With The Nice Guys, writer/director Shane Black returns to the volatile buddy-cop template that defined his early writing career with hits like Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, and The Long Kiss Goodnight. Ryan Gosling is one-half of said Nice Guys, a down-on-his-luck detective in the ’70s and his whole steez inspires this week’s 24 Frames gallery: the wackiest private eyes ever to grace film and television.

In this week’s Ketchup, Jason Bourne will discover his true identity in 2007 in "The Bourne Ultimatum," we’ve finally got some non-pirated pictures of the third "Pirates of the Caribbean," and we get to marvel at the all-new "300" trailer.

Also, the next Bond film gets a storyline, and we get a "The Hills Have Eyes 2" trailer. Read on for more.

This Week’s Most Popular News:

Bourne’s Identity Revealed in "Ultimatum"
We thought "The Bourne Identity" was revealed at the end of the first film, but his "Supremacy" confirmed there was more to the story. Now, Matt Damon promises that the third film, "The Bourne Ultimatum" will finally find Jason Bourne knowing his whole story.

First Official "Pirates 3" Pics!
We’ve seen a few sketchy-looking on-set snapshots from the third "Pirates of the Caribbean" flick, but not this pretty. Click on in to enjoy a few crisp-looking photos from "At Worlds End."

Trailer Bulletin: The Amazing-Looking "300"
Between RT and the other sites I write for, I’ve pretty much run out of adjectives for how awesome Zack Snyder’s "300" looks. And by "looks" I mean … wow. The visual fireworks are pretty darn dazzling. And now there’s even more in an all-new theatrical trailer.

Story Set for Next Bond Flick?
There’s already been a good deal of conjecture and gossip thrown around regarding the NEXT James Bond movie, and here’s the latest: Apparently the next 007 adventure will be based on an Ian Fleming story called "Risico" — but that story’s already been used for an earlier Bond flick!

Teaser Bulletin: The Horrible "Hills Have Eyes 2"
…and I mean "horrible" as in "scary," not as in "a terrible movie" — because obviously I haven’t seen the thing yet. Anyway, an early (and kinda creepy) teaser trailer for "The Hills Have Eyes 2" has hit the ‘net, so come check it out!

"Pirating has become a big problem in China these days…"

In Other News:

• Anne Hathaway will star in the supernatural thriller "Passengers," with Colombian Rodrigo Garcia directing.

• Carey Malloy will pen the big screen adaptation of "Tag," a horror comic book published by Boom! Studios.

• Jeff Baena ("I Heart Huckabees") will write the battle-of-the-sexes comedy "The Awakening of Jean-Luc Barbara," with commercial director Justin Reardon making his feature directorial debut.

• Ed Harris will join Samuel L. Jackson in "The Cleaner," about a crime scene cleaner (Jackson) caught in a murder cover-up. Renny Harlin will direct.

• James Van Der Beek will play a disturbed screenwriter in "Punchy," which has just completed filming with director Jonathan Dueck.

• Paramount has acquired the film rights to the upcoming Vanity Fair article "The Shop," written by CIA maven and investigative journalist David Wise. Plot details have not been disclosed.

• Julia Roberts will produce and possibly star in the feature adaptation of Lolly Winston’s bestselling novel "Happiness Sold Separately." Scott Coffey ("Ellie Parker") will direct and adapt the screenplay.

• Intrepid Pictures has acquired the psychological thriller "The Prince," based on a screenplay by Dave Kalstein, about a wrongly accused prep-school student who takes revenge on his former classmates.

• Dan Mazer, who collaborated with Sacha Baron Cohen to co-write and produce "Borat," wil write and direct an original comedy for Universal Pictures, with Judd Apatow serving as producer.

• "Nightmare Detective," the latest supernatural thriller from Japan, has been picked up by The Weinstein Company for distribution in North America, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

• South African director Sunu Gonera ("Pride") is in talks to direct "Church Boy," a biopic about gospel singer Kirk Franklin.

• Scott Rudin will join Miramax to bring the Tony-winning Catholic-themed play "Doubt" to the big screen, with playwright John Patrick Shanley set to write and direct the film.

• Andy Tennant will direct the film adaptation of the Jennifer Cox memoir "Around the World in 80 Dates," for Reese Witherspoon‘s Type A Films production company.

• Topher Grace will jump a decade to star in "Kids in America," as a recent college gaduate contemplating adulthood in the late 1980s. Michael Dowse will direct.

• Finally, RT would like to remember Peter Boyle ("Everybody Loves Raymond," "Young Frankenstein"), who passed away this week at age 71.

This week at the movies, we’ve got four underdog stories. An average Joe tries to play pro football ("Invincible," starring Mark Wahlberg), the new kid in school tries to ward off bullies by consuming soft-bodied invertebrates ("How to Eat Fried Worms"), a ragtag bunch tries to win an international keg-tapping contest ("Beerfest," starring Broken Lizard), and two struggling 1930s musicians try for a big break ("Idlewild," starring Outkast). What do the critics have to say?

Pity the poor Philly football fan. Despite some recent success, the Eagles haven’t had a championship season since 1960. I’ll bet a lot of residents of the City of Brotherly Love think they could do better themselves. Well, "Invincible" tells the true story of a guy who felt that way… and was right. Mark Wahlberg stars as an over-the-hill substitute teacher and bartender who shows up at an open tryout and wows coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) with his speed and skills despite never playing ball in college. The critics say what could have been another clichéd sports drama is elevated by strong performances by Wahlberg and Kinnear, as well as a palpable sense of time and place. "Invincible" is at 74 percent on the Tomatometer.

"I am a star. I’m a star, I’m a star, I’m a star. I am a big, bright, shining star."

Despite a title that conjures images of a pre-teen "Fear Factor," the critics say "How to Eat Fried Worms" is actually quite tame — or quaint — compared with much of contemporary family fare. Although its youthful cast contribute solid performances, the critics say "Worms" doesn’t quite live up to the standard set by the classic children’s book of the same name. Still, they also say the film is good-natured fun for the kids. At 61 percent on the Tomatometer, "Worms" is a reasonably appetizing item on the cinematic menu.

Well, in France they eat snails….

Those Broken Lizard folks are at it again, with another gleefully juvenile movie that should appeal to their cult audience while confounding the critics. Sort of like "Dodgeball" for the pub set, "Beerfest" tells the tale of a group of misfits who take on the world in an international beer drinking contest. While critics concede that there are more than a few moments of boozy, tasteless fun, they also say the film, at 111 minutes, is a little too hit and miss to justify its running time. At 51 percent on the Tomatometer, "Beerfest" is a little too sudsy. Still, it’s the best reviewed Broken Lizard film, beating "Super Troopers," which scored 36 percent.

"Beerfest": More subtle, sophisticated humor from Broken Lizard

Ain’t nobody dope as Outkast — in the studio. The silver screen may be a different matter. Big Boi and Andre 3000 bring their Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik to a story set in the Depression era south in "Idlewild." Critics say that with the musical scenes, the cast are the type of people make the club get crunk. But, ah ha, what’s that fuss, then? Well, the scribes say there’s too little of Outkast’s power music electric revival, and the plot gets bogged down in clichés. At 52 percent on the Tomatometer, critics don’t love the way "Idlewild" moves — but don’t hate it either.

"Idlewild": "Crocodile on my feet/ Fox fur on my back/ Bowtie ’round my neck/ That’s why they call me the gangsta mack/ In the Cadillac."

Also in theaters this week in limited release: "Old Joy," an exploration of friendship starring indie darling Will Oldham, is at 100 percent; "LOL," a no-budget tale of hipsters and technology, is at 100 percent; "Princesas," a story of friendship between prostitutes in Madrid, is at 70 percent; "Rolling Family," sort of like an Argentine "Little Miss Sunshine," is at 63 percent; the Spanish sex comedy "Queens" is at 57 percent; and the Elisha Cuthbert/ Camilla Belle psychological thriller "The Quiet" is at 27 percent.

Recent Mark Wahlberg Movies:
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52% — Four Brothers (2005)
60% — I Heart Huckabees (2004)
73% — The Italian Job (2003)
33% — The Truth about Charlie (2002)
52% — Rock Star (2001)

Recent Big Boi and Andre 3000 Movies:
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62% — ATL (2006)
52% — Four Brothers (2005)
29% — Be Cool (2005)

It’s not exactly a full-blown trailer, but if you’re down with the "Snakes on a Plane" thing, then this 30-second TV spot should be a fun way to spend … 30 seconds.

Featuring a few chuckles, several slithery snakes, and Sam L. Jackson in full-on "bad-ass" mode, the clip seems to promise precisely what we’ve come to expect from the flick: Good, stupid fun.

Directed by David R. Ellis ("Final Destination 2," "Cellular"), "SOAP" slides in on August 18th.

Assuring Variety that "This ain’t no ‘Huckabees‘; there is no question, this aims to be more accessible," writer/director David O. Russell ("Three Kings") announces his next project, a high-concept comedy with Vince Vaughn ("Swingers," "Dodgeball") in the lead role. Although the project is presently without a title, we do know that "Vaughn will play the wiseass host of a radio call-in show whose life gets turned upside down when he starts becoming his callers." Expect this one to hit the screens some time next year, by way of Universal Pictures.

Dustin Hoffman and Dax Shepard ("Without a Paddle") are in negotiations to star in Warner Bros.’ "Car Wars," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hoffman will play a Mercedes-Benz dealer whose business goes downhill after a rival car dealership opens across the street. Dustin Hoffman can currently be seen in David O’Russell‘s "I Heart Huckabees" and Dax Shepard is filming the forthcoming "Zathura."