Nicholas Hoult has proven his versatility as an actor, transitioning from child star to a critically acclaimed performer. His recent work in films like 'Juror #2', 'The Order', 'Nosferatu', and 'The Garfield Movie' showcases his talent. In 'Juror #2', Hoult stars as a journalist grappling with the complexities of jury duty and a potential connection to the crime. His nuanced portrayal of a flawed yet well-intentioned man adds depth to Eastwood's ambiguous courtroom drama.
The transition from being a child star to a legitimate adult actor is challenging, as many of these performers have to completely reconfigure their image to be taken seriously. Nicholas Hoult delivered two of the greatest child performances of the 21st century with About a Boy and The Weather Man, but he was able to prove himself as an actor to watch by working with ambitious filmmakers like Matthew Vaughn, Yorgos Lanthimos, and George Miller.
Although he was certainly quite intimidating in both The Favourite and Mad Max: Fury Road, Hoult gave what is easily his most terrifying performance to date in The Order, a true crime thriller in which he plays the white supremacist Bob Matthews. Radical far-right extremism is a subject that is difficult to capture on screen, but the most interesting choice that Hoult makes in The Order is to show that Matthews considers himself to be a family man.
Hoult is able to elevate films that don’t work otherwise, which was particularly true this year with The Garfield Movie. The latest adaptation of the iconic comic strip character retained none of the sarcasm and wit that made it so iconic, as it aimed for easy jokes aimed at very young kids. However, Hoult was able to insert some genuine heart into the film with his interpretation of Jon, and certainly put more effort into the story than Chris Pratt’s lazy rendition of the titular feline.
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