One of Canada’s sweethearts is Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and from an early age, he dreamed of leaving, not to go to his family or his birthplace but to do something.
By what he said, he and another actor from Vancouver abruptly left Vancouver one night for Los Angeles.
On his first night in Los Angeles, his car was broken into and robbed after he took the first step toward realizing his aspirations.
Did that put a stop to our fearless hero? In fact, no. Reynolds started getting jobs throughout town after only a few months, working whenever he could.
Comic chops to make a brief appearance in Harold & Kumar as a doubting nurse. Visit White Castle to become an enduring internet meme.
But until he became well-known in 2009, a man who had made the icky comedy Waiting had to do just that.
Reynolds made Smokin’ Aces and Blade: Trinity earlier, sure, but in 2009 he appeared in Greg Mottola’s Adventureland, which was created after Superbad, as the Merc With A No Mouth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and co-starred in the Sandra Bullock romantic comedy The Proposal.
1. Deadpool 2 (2018)
Mercenary wisecracking Russell, a rebellious teenage mutant who resides at an orphanage, is introduced to Deadpool.
When a genetically modified warrior from the future Cable decides to pursue Russell, Deadpool understands that he will need assistance to protect the youngster from such a potent foe.
To defend young Russell from Wire and his cutting-edge weapons, he quickly teams up with Bedlam, Shatterstar, Domino, and other strong mutants.
Where to watch – Disney Plus, Spectrum TV, ROW8, Prime Video, Vudu, or Redbox
2. Deadpool (2016)
Former Special Forces soldier Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) now operates as a mercenary. When the wicked scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) cruelties, disfigures and turns him into Deadpool, his entire world comes tumbling down.
Deadpool gains enhanced healing abilities and a perverted sense of humor due to the errant experiment.
Deadpool uses his new abilities to track down the person who nearly wrecked his life, assisted by mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand).
Where to watch – Netflix
3. Buried (2010)
Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), an Iraqi civilian truck driver, is killed by an insurgent group.
Paul wakes up in a coffin some unknown amount later with only a lighter, a mobile phone, and his mounting fear.
Paul must battle terror, despair, and madness as he waits for a rescue that may not come in time and a battery running low on oxygen.
Where to watch – Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+
4. Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
The movie is set in a society where Pokémon live among humans and are used for jobs such as acting, security, or construction.
The film follows the story of Tim Goodman, who travels to Ryme City with his father, Harry, to attend the funeral of Harry’s old friend Detective Pikachu.
Tim meets a girl named Lucy, and they quickly become friends.
After Tim learns that an unknown group has kidnaped Harry, he decides to work with Lucy to find him and solve the mystery of his disappearance.
The film was directed by Rob Letterman and written by Nicole Perlman and Letterman.
It stars Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu, Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens, Ken Watanabe as Lt. Yoshida, Bill Nighy as Dr. Hugh Jacksich, and Rita Ora as Nicole Price-Orihara.”
Where to watch – Netflix
5 .Maybe (2008)
The movie is about a young woman who has a one-night stand with the man she’s fantasized about for years, only to discover he is her best friend’s dad.
The story is set in London. The protagonist, Anna Scott, is a thirty-something woman who has just broken up with her long-term boyfriend.
Anna goes on a holiday to visit her best friend and falls for the man she meets there – who turns out to be her best friend’s father.
Where to watch – Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox. or Apple TV
6. Mississippi Grind (2015)
Mississippi Grind is a 2015 American Dramatic film written and helmed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The film stars Ben Mendelsohn, Sienna Miller, Analeigh Tipton, and Ryan Reynolds.
The film follows the story of Gerry (Mendelsohn), a gambler who falls in love with his neighbor, Linda (Miller). When Linda tells Gerry, she has cancer, he decides to help her break her addiction to gambling.
Where to watch – Kanopy, HBO Max, Spectrum TV, Redbox., Prime Video, Vudu, or Apple TV
7. The Voices (2014)
The Voices is a 2014 American horror film written and directed by Marjane Satrapi, based on her graphic novel of the same name.
The Voices is about Jerry, a pleasant but mentally unstable factory worker who has difficulty socializing with people.
One day he meets his new neighbor, Fiona (Gemma Arterton), and falls in love with her.
Jerry’s relationship with Fiona appears to be going well when she cuts off the connection because she thinks he is too clingy. Jerry hears voices telling him they will help him get Fiona back if he kills people.
Jerry’s sanity deteriorates as he continues killing more people to please the voices, eventually leading to a violent confrontation between himself and the police.
Where to watch – Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+
8. Life (2017)
Life is a 2017 American-Canadian science fiction thriller drama series that was aired on Netflix. The show centers on a group of individuals who struggle to survive in space after the Earth’s population has been wiped out.
Life is a 2017 American science fiction thriller film that Daniel Espinosa directed. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, and Ryan Reynolds.
The movie is about a research team on the International Space Station. They are on the brink of making history by discovering evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars.
In an unexpected turn of events, however, the crew finds themselves in danger as they come into contact with a new form of life that proves to be more intelligent than anything they have ever encountered.
Where to watch – Roku Channel, Spectrum TV, STARZ, Vudu, Prime Video, Redbox. or Apple TV
9. The Nines (2007)
The Nines is a 2007 American independent film written and directed by John August, who co-wrote the screenplay for Big Fish.
The film follows three young professionals who are in a moral dilemma when invited to a dinner party at the House of their boss, who is also their mentor.
Where to watch – Tubi – Free Movies & TV, Prime Video, Vudu or Apple TV
10. Just Friends (2005)
Just Friends is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a couple who have been friends for a long time, the last 20 years.
They both have feelings for each other but are too scared to act on them.
The Nines is a thriller that tells the story of nine people connected through a series of strange events.
The nine people are played by Ryan Reynolds, who plays different roles in every scene.
Where to watch – Peacock TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox. or Apple TV
11. Adventureland (2009)
Adventureland is a 2009 comedy-drama about growing up produced and directed by Greg Mottola.
The story follows James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), who decides to spend the summer working there after being unceremoniously fired from his job at a theme park. At the same time, he tries to determine his career goals.
His two co-workers are Emelia (Kristen Stewart) and Bobby Ray (Ryan Reynolds).
James falls for Emelia, but she has a boyfriend on the other side of the park. He also meets Emily’s sister Lisa (Michelle Williams), who is married with kids and has no intention of leaving her husband.
Where to watch – Freevee, Prime Video, Vudu, ROW8, or Apple TV
12. Free Guy (2021)
Free Guy (2021) is a science fiction film that deals with the issue of free will.
The movie relies on people born into pre-defined identities and must follow the path they were taken into.
A group of four friends in this world decides to rebel against the system and live their lives as they please.
But, as they start to come up with their ideas about what life should be like, it becomes evident that many dangers surround them.
Where to watch -Disney+
13. The Croods: A New Age (2020)
A New Age is a time passed about when a family of cavemen must leave their home as a result of a natural disaster.
The family goes on an adventure and meets new friends and foes. A New Age is an exciting movie for all ages.
It is suitable for children aged 8+, but it has enough jokes, action, and suspense to keep adults entertained.
Where to watch – Hulu Plus
14. Spirited(2022)
The story centers on Sara, the daughter of an Italian vineyard owner and a master sommelier. She unexpectedly meets Leo, her first love from high school, again.
He now works as an apprentice sommelier and shares a passion for spirits with Sara.
In this movie, you will see the chemistry between the two lead characters, which will keep your eyes glued to the screen till the end of this movie.
It is a perfect date movie. So gather your friends and family, watch this great film and have fun!
Where to watch – Apple TV Plus
15. The Adam Project (2022)
The Adam Project is a French-Canadian sci-fi series that will air on Netflix, premiering on January 25.
The show has been described by many as the adult version of the popular children’s show Blue Exorcist.
It follows the same story style with darker tones and more mature content.
The Adam Project takes place in a world where a pandemic called “the Crimson Virus” has infected most of humanity and made them into savage beasts called VENDORS.
To contain the virus, the last bastion of human civilization built ARKs isolated from each other. Each ARK houses 10,000 people who must procreate to prevent extinction, but they can only do so through artificial intelligence known as ADAM.
The plot centers around two characters; VENDOR researcher Nathalie Malachai and ARK operator Noah Valerian.
Noah is a broken man after his wife is killed by an unknown masked assailant (who we later find out is his brother).
Nathalie is cold and calculating after her parents were murdered in front of her when she was young.
This unlikely pair finds themselves thrust together to solve the mysteries surrounding them.
Where to watch – Netflix
16. Turbo (2013)
Turbo is a 2013 action comedy film directed by Jaideep Varma and produced by Ashok Ahuja, Anand L. Rai, and Vicky Kaushal. It stars Ajay Devgn as the lead protagonist, who plays the role of an arrogant and self-obsessed race car driver named ‘Tiger.’
The film also features prominent actors such as Tabu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Sachin Khedekar in supporting roles.
The movie begins with a press conference held by famous British racer Zachary Holden (Sachin Khedeke) about his upcoming race series, Turbo Champions League.
The first race will be held in Dubai at the end of March where he has invited six professional racers from across the world to participate in this event – Tiger (Ajay Devgn), Iceman (Aditya Redlote), Double O (Ovais Valladares), Viper (Ramon Rodrigues), Samurai (Shunyatae Nakamoto) and Red Baron (Adi Vasant).
The conference ends with Zachary holding a contract that qualifies all these racers to participate in this championship along with their crew members on a private jet set to depart from Mumbai the same day at 6 pm.
However, Tiger rejects his contract without any valid reason leading to Zacher throwing him out of his private jet as punishment for not accepting it.
Where to watch – Peacock TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox. or Apple TV
17. Finder’s Fee (2001)
The Finder’s Fee is a detective story written by Agatha Christie and published in 1944. It’s one of Christie’s most famous novels and tells the tale of two brothers who search for their lost father. Although the story takes place in England, finder’s fees are universal.
Essentially, this is the money that people pay to have lost objects found.
Anyone who has misplaced something will understand the heartache and frustration of searching for it without success. Having to pay finders to look for it can be a blessing- but it can also help to take some precautions.
Fulfilling the role of a finder is a way for people to find closure when their items go missing. Finders get to feel like they helped find something that they lost.
Additionally, they receive payment for their trouble- which can be stressful but lucrative simultaneously.
There are rules and regulations when finding someone else’s property; authorities determine those rules and regulations. However, most of these guidelines are in place to protect the finder as much as the property being sought.
Where to watch – Spectrum TV
18. Woman In Gold (2015)
The Woman in Gold is a 2015 American drama film based on Kerry Gold’s 2014 book of the same name Kerry Gold.
It tells the story of a woman’s fight for her family’s ancestral home after Austria’s parliament voted to return it to the country in 2015.
The woman in the film is Maria Augustiner-Schwester Augustin, also known as Maria Augustin, a nun, and German poet during the Protestant Reformation.
The news report that opened the movie on January 18, 2014, states that Austria’s national and international media cover nearly simultaneous events.
These events take place at the German National Museum in Munich, Germany. The museum displays artifacts from the confiscated Jewish gold collection from the Nazi era.
A group of protesters storm the museum and forcibly remove several priceless artifacts, including a golden chalice, crowns and coronets, and a Torah.
When the protesters blow their whistles to disperse the crowd, Austrian police arrive and arrest many of the protesters.
While being escorted from the museum grounds, one of the protesters drops her coat with an insignia sewn onto it- an insignia depicting a woman carrying a torch.
She was trying to protest against the Nazis using artistic propaganda to promote their ideology- just as she sees happening at the museum. She accidentally tears it when she tries to take off her coat, leaving her insignia behind.
As she explains this incident to her arresting officer outside the museum grounds, she sees that he is examining her coat for damage, as he had been instructed to do.
She then notices that he has examined her coat with great care and has let her keep it- something he would not have done if he had not believed her story to be true.
The film tells the story of a woman’s fight for her family’s ancestral home after Austria’s parliament voted to return it to the country in 2015.
The film begins in 1933 when eight-year-old Maria Augustin moves into Stift Göttengräbben with her younger brother Max and sister Helene.
Helene became blind shortly after they moved into Stift Göttengstättigen, so Maria became her eyes.
To support herself and her siblings while attending school at Stift Göttengrathausen, Maria worked as a governess for Count Karl Max von Spreti-Spreti’s family estate in Göttingen, Germany.
Where to watch – Netflix, Vudu, Prime Video, Apple TV, or Redbox
19. Safe House (2012)
In the action thriller Safe House, CIA agents hide a young woman in a safe house to keep her safe from her country’s government.
At first glance, this narrative might seem similar to Joseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness. Both set the stage for a mysterious journey into the unknown- but where Conrad used his setting to convey a sense of horror and dread, Jose Padhchiett’s Safe House uses its location to bring security and safety.
In the process, it uses some exciting ideas to create an environment that will keep its protagonist safe from a deadly enemy.
The concept behind Safe House is brilliant because it conveys a sense of security and safety without relying on cliche ideas of sheltering someone from a dangerous outside threat.
In safe houses, the government provides for the people’s basic needs. This one provides for the safety and survival of a young woman fleeing her country’s government. Doing so gives her a sense of safety and security against the dangers she faces on her way.
The safe house resident has enough food, water, and shelter to keep herself healthy and comfortable while she recovers from her injuries.
It has beds, chairs, tables, and even a kitchenette with enough food for her to eat regularly. She also has medical supplies in case she needs them.
Everything inside is sterilized and ready for her use.
Safe House conveys a sense of safety and security through careful planning and consideration on the part of its lead character.
The government ensured its unwilling tenant felt secure against threats she faced on her way to their secret location.
Although dangerous herself, the lead character felt safe and comfortable while recovering from an injury in her home away from home.
Anyone who has ever gone through difficult circumstances knows how much comfort these things can bring in your darkest hours. For that reason, this movie is definitely worth watching!
Where to watch – Netflix, amazon prime video
20. The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017)
One of the most infamous hitmen in the world, who is also his mortal enemy, needs the world’s best protection agent to keep an eye on him.
The tenacious bodyguard and cunning assassin, who have spent years on opposite sides of the gun, are forced to work together for one crazy day.
They experience crazy maritime adventures, high-speed automobile chases, and a bloodthirsty Eastern European despot on their way from England to the Hague.
Where to watch – Netflix Official Site