It is always interesting to come across an actor who, while extremely talented, takes a while to work his way up to widespread acclaim. One such actor is Philip Seymour Hoffman. For about 20 years, Hoffman has appeared in many movies but hasn't necessarily starred in them. I guess you can say he has had his big break, and now has the freedom to choose whichever roles he wants.
This article will list some of the greatest movies that Philip Seymour Hoffman has been in.
As far as recent movies go, Pirate Radio was one film that I highly enjoyed. This movie is based on the true story of rogue radio DJs who wanted the right to play uncensored music, so they headed to the seas. Hoffman stars as the ringmaster in this film.
While the Mission Impossible movies rarely get acclaim, I felt that Hoffman did an amazing role as the villain the third installment of this franchise. He was scary, ruthless and evil.
Another great film that features Philip Seymour Hoffman is The Invention of Lying. Hoffman plays a bartender in this Ricky Gervais comedy. This movie takes place in a world where lying does not exist, and people are ruthlessly truthful.
If you like Spike Lee movies, then one movie worth checking out is 25th Hour. In fact, this might be my favorite Spike Lee movie of all. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a conflicted teacher in this dramatic film.
While I did not love Capote as a film, you have to give credit where credit is due. Philip Seymour Hoffman knocked it out of the park with his portrayal of the lead character and it came as no surprise when he won best actor at the Academy Awards.
While these films comprise the current list, rumor has it that Hoffman is in talks to star as The Penguin in the third Batman installment. If that happens, I may have to reevaluate this list.
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