Diksia.com - If you are a fan of action, comedy, sci-fi, or animation, chances are you have seen at least one of Chris Pratt’s movies. The actor, who rose to fame with his TV roles in Everwood and Parks and Recreation, has become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, thanks to his charismatic and charming performances in various genres.
Whether he is saving the galaxy as Star-Lord, taming dinosaurs as Owen Grady, or voicing beloved characters like Emmet and Mario, Pratt always delivers entertainment and fun to the audiences. In this article, we will take a look at his filmography, from his early roles to his upcoming projects, and highlight some of his best and most memorable movies.
The Breakthrough: Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World
The year 2014 was a turning point for Pratt’s career, as he landed two of his most iconic roles: Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and Owen Grady, a former Navy SEAL and dinosaur trainer, in Jurassic World. Both movies were huge hits, earning over $700 million and $1.6 billion respectively at the global box office.
Pratt’s charismatic and humorous performance as Star-Lord, the leader of a ragtag team of misfits and outlaws, made him a fan favorite among the Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. He reprised the role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Thor: Love and Thunder.
As Owen Grady, Pratt showed his action and adventure skills, as he teamed up with Bryce Dallas Howard’s Claire Dearing to survive and stop the rampage of the genetically engineered Indominus Rex. He returned for the sequel, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and will appear in the third installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, which is set to be released in 2022.
The Voice: The Lego Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Pratt has also proven his talent as a voice actor, lending his voice to some of the most popular animated movies in recent years. In 2014, he voiced Emmet Brickowski, an ordinary Lego construction worker who is mistaken for the prophesied “Special”, in The Lego Movie.
The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $460 million worldwide and receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. Pratt also voiced Rex Dangervest, a parody of his own action roles, in the sequel, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
In 2021, Pratt surprised everyone by announcing that he will voice Mario, the iconic video game character, in the upcoming animated movie adaptation of The Super Mario Bros.
The movie, which is co-produced by Nintendo and Illumination, will also feature the voices of Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, and more. The movie is scheduled to be released in 2023.
The Indie Darling: Her and The Kid
Besides starring in blockbuster franchises, Pratt has also shown his range and versatility by appearing in smaller and more independent movies. One of his most acclaimed roles was as Paul, the supportive and friendly co-worker of Joaquin Phoenix’s Theodore, in Spike Jonze’s Her.
The movie, which explores the relationship between a lonely man and his artificial intelligence operating system, won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for four other categories, including Best Picture. Pratt’s performance was praised by critics, who called him “warm and funny” and “a delight” .
Another notable indie role for Pratt was as Grant Cutler, the brother of Ethan Hawke’s Pat Garrett, in The Kid. The movie, which is a revisionist western that follows the lives of Garrett, Billy the Kid, and a young boy who witnesses their encounters, was directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and featured Dane DeHaan as Billy the Kid.
Pratt’s performance as the villainous and abusive Grant was a departure from his usual comedic and heroic roles, and showed his ability to play darker and more complex characters.
The Future: The Tomorrow War and The Terminal List
Pratt is not slowing down anytime soon, as he has several exciting projects lined up for the future. In 2021, he starred in The Tomorrow War, a sci-fi action movie that follows a group of soldiers and civilians who are recruited from the present to fight a war against alien invaders in the future.
The movie, which was directed by Chris McKay and co-starred Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, and Betty Gilpin, was released on Amazon Prime Video and received mixed reviews from critics, but positive feedback from audiences . Pratt also served as an executive producer for the movie, and a sequel is reportedly in development.
In 2022, Pratt will star in The Terminal List, a TV series based on the bestselling novel by Jack Carr. The series, which is directed by Antoine Fuqua and co-stars Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, and Riley Keough, follows James Reece, a Navy SEAL who uncovers a conspiracy that threatens his life and those he loves. The series will mark Pratt’s return to television after his breakout role in Parks and Recreation.
Chris Pratt is one of the most popular and versatile actors in Hollywood today. He has starred in some of the biggest and most successful movies of the past decade, and has shown his talent and charisma in various genres and mediums. He is also a producer, a voice actor, and a philanthropist, who supports various causes and charities. He is a star who can do it all, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
