Most people remember Javier Bardem As a hard-nosed psychopath who kills people with a very strange weapon in Coen Bros There is no country for old men. But fortunately, his career is expanding a lot into other fields and genres. The Spanish-born poet was the number one icon in Pedro Almodóvar’s world, giving him the dramatic stature needed to make it to Hollywood.
Academy Award winner Bardem has made a career making films that speak for themselves and break down barriers of language around the world. Here’s how Rotten Tomatoes compiled the 15 best movies for one of Almodóvar’s favorite actors to work with.
15 mama! (2017) – 68%
The weird and wonderful movie, directed by Darren Aronofsky. mama! It is an excellent example of Bardem’s ability to handle supporting roles without losing the credibility of his performance. He is played by Bardem in the film, a poet married to a troubled young woman who finds her husband and everything around them may not be as good as it seems.
14 Being the Ricardos (2021) – 68%
in Ricardos beingBardem played Desi Arnaz, Lucile Ball’s real-life husband and on-screen partner. In the film, Lucille and Daisy face a crisis involving Lucy’s past that threatens their careers and their relationship. While there are no similarities to Arnaz, Bardem does a great job as a popular TV star who wasn’t the perfect husband everyone thought she was.
13 Jamón Jamón (1992) – 69%
in Pegasus Luna jamon jamonBardem plays Raoul, a lingerie model hired by Sylvia’s mother-in-law to fall in love with her. What follows is a never-ending convoluted loop of past affairs in a quaint town addicted to the pork trade and prostitution. This is one of Bardem’s first roles.
12 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) – 72%
in Lyle, Lyle, CrocodileBardem plays Hector, a gentle crocodile owner who has an amazing ability to sing but never does because of stage fright. Hector is a father figure, he can also sing very well and is constantly trying to impress Lyle with his skills. This underrated family musical is definitely one you shouldn’t miss.
11 Before Night Falls (2000) – 74%
Julian Schnabel before nightfall Bardem appears in the best role of his career. In the film, Bardem plays Reynaldo Arenas, a real-life Cuban poet who has spent half his life trying to leave the oppressive regime that has led the country of his birth. Bardem’s performance is amazing and very emotional. How he lost out to Russell Crowe for Best Actor at the Academy Awards that year is weird.
10 Everybody Knows (2018) – 78%
film Everyone knows It tells a kidnapping story that goes awry after it raises some questions about paternity. We’ll leave it at that, because this mystery crime thriller is better to watch than spoiled. Bardem plays Buck, a man forced into entanglement trying to save the daughter of the woman he once loved.
9 Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) – 80%
Woody Allen Vicky Cristina Barcelona It tells the story of two young men who find themselves entangled in a love triangle with a mysterious artist they meet during a summer trip to Barcelona. The point is, the artist played by Bardem is still in love with her ex-wife, and goes mad after discovering that Juan Antonio is in love with two eccentric girls. This movie is supposed to be a thriller, but it is actually a very sad and touching movie.
8 Monday in the Sun (2002) – 80%
released in 2002, Monday in the sun It tells the story of a group of men who were once dock workers but are now part of the wave of unemployment in Galicia. Bardem is great as Santa, a worker who has to deal with the suicide of one of his best friends.
7 Vivo (1997) – 80%
At this point, Bardem was already a highly sought after actor in Spanish cinema. However, Almodovar always made sure that he had his place in his films. live meat (also known as Karen Tremola), tells the story of a man who holds a grudge and tries to find the love of his life after he gets out of prison. The thing is, she’s married to a man who once shot him and left him paralyzed from the waist down.
6 Dune (2021) – 83%
Bardem’s turn Dune Unfortunately, it was too short. Still, he was good enough to get us excited for his potentially longest-running position in the second act of Villeneuve’s sci-fi saga. In the film, Bardem plays Stilgar, a Freeman leader who challenges Paul to a duel that eventually puts him in a position to join the tribe.
5 The Sea Within (2004) – 84%
Alejandro Amenbar the sea inside It’s a great movie with exceptional performance. In the film, Bardem plays Ramón Sampedro, a quadriplegic who engages in euthanasia in a battle that has lasted nearly 30 years. The film, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005, is one of Bardem’s most underrated performances on this list.
4 Warranty (2004) – 86%
In Michael Mann sidewaysBardem plays the main character on a chaotic night for a taxi driver who simply picked up the wrong passenger. Félix Reyes Turena is a talkative drug lord who will stop at nothing to serve justice in his corrupt system. Unfortunately, Bardem’s role is very brief, but essential to the film.
3 Skyfall (2012) – 92%
By this point you must have realized that Bardem is adept at playing opponents. in Heavens fallRaul Silva is a cyber-terrorist with a more sinister agenda than James Bond first thought. Heavens fall It is without a doubt one of the best Bond films in recent years, with a sinister and bizarre villain necessary for a role in this particular film. This is a modern classic.
2 The Good Boss (2021) – 93%
president Monday in the sunFernando Leon de Aranoa, reunion with Bardem in 2021 The good leader. The film tells the story of a leader who will do everything in his power to win an award for his company’s excellence. The film begins as a comedy, but slowly begins to lean towards drama as Bardem’s Julio runs out of time.
1 No country for older men (2007) – 93%
It is no coincidence that Bardem’s highest rated film is also the one for which he won an Oscar. There is no country for old men is a modern western thriller film by Coen Bros. from 2007, which tells the story of a sheriff trying to catch a cold-blooded serial killer whose only goal is to find the money someone else will find. Yes, we think he also enjoys the sadistic act of killing people with his stock gun. Bardem’s performance in this show is simply unforgettable.
