No. Not Burt.
Today's list features a guy you may know: Ryan Reynolds. Outside of syrup and Alex Trebek, he is probably Canada's finest export, almost fine enough to make you forget about that Baby Baby Baby (OHH) that's from up north. You may hear the name of Ryan Reynolds and think "Oh, he's that obnoxious guy that ruined Green Lantern, but was mildly funny and really extremely inappropriate in Van Wilder". Believe it or not, he's been around for a while, and there's a few projects you have never heard of that would be worth your time, especially if you love fine cinema and television. So here we go. The best Ryan Reynolds you've never heard of.
Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place (1998-2001)
The unsung hero of the late 90s, by far. This was the first time the world was really introduced to Ryan Reynolds: comedy star. The reason you've never heard of it was 1) it only lasted 3 seasons and 2) a little show called F.R.I.E.N.D.S. probably already had your attention. It had everything: bromance, fun, a zany old guy who only quoted movie lines (get real: you're either THAT guy or know that guy), struggles of early adulthood, all with a stuffed crust. Episodes of this classic can actually be found on YouTube.
Just Friends (2005) Rated PG-13 for sexual content including dialogue
The first time I ever watched this movie, I said to myself "who is that fat guy?" Turns out, it was merely the acting chops of Ryan. He is almost unrecognizable as bafoon Chris Brander who's desperately in love with Jamie Palimino, and after 10 years and much exercise has to get her back after being "friend-zoned".
Why have you never heard of it? Made on a relatively low budget, this movie is only known as "that one movie that's on Comedy Central all the time with the guy from Van Wilder in it". It does, however, show the struggles of many a high school boy (or maybe girl). Relateable, hilarious, and outrageous, this is the perfect date movie...
...especially if you're the guy who's friendzoned and you're dating a girl that normally friendzones.
The Nines (2007) Rated R for language, some drug content and sexuality
The acting chops of Ryan Reynolds can be seen here as he started to develop into a more well rounded actor. This indie film is a compilation of 3 mini-movies, starring the same cast in all 3 in 3 different situations, all being tied together at the end.
Why have you never heard of it? Its the curse of the indie, my friend. Not only is this an indie movie, it features scifi-plot twists that would even blow the mind of M. Night Shyalaman. He plays 3 completely different characters, but the thing of it is they are all very believable. If you enjoy a thought provoking movie, this is a movie you HAVE to check out.
If not, just go rent the Avengers or Sharknado or something incoherent and CGI filled like that.
Buried (2010) Rated R for language and some violent content
Now, I know exactly what you're thinking: I've heard of this. It's that boring movie that's the biggest flop ever.
Just as my good friend Lee Corso would say "(Whoosh) Not so fast my friend"
This movie is unique. Dramatic. Edge of your seat thrill. And it only uses 1 set: a coffin. The ending is crazy, and you don't realize you just watched Ryan Reynolds sit in a box for the past 95 minutes.
This movie is the "coming of age" for Ryan Reynolds as an actual actor, and it shows that he has come a long way from his 7 year stay at Coolidge College. I never cry, seeing that I am quite the manly man, yet this had a tear rolling down the side of my cheek by the end (and it was due to the movie, not because my cookie dough bites were now all gone).
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So there you go. What do you think? Any projects you know of that aren't on this list? What do you think of these movies/tv show? Comment below!
-Raymond Morris
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