I wish I could grow a mustache like Burt Reynolds. The guy was the epitome of cool for so long in Hollywood, and he embodied some iconic roles that have never faded. Today, I want to go through some of my favorite Burt Reynolds roles and talk about why I love them so much. Let's dive in. 1. Lewis Medlock in 'Deliverance' (1972)I know this is a really famous movie, but I still think it's underrated. It's a deconstruction of masculinity, and at its core is Reynolds, who plays a primal dude testing his mettle in the wilderness, which is testing him back. It’s a brutal, honest-to-God best performance that grounds the entire horrifying picture. 2. Bo "Bandit" Darville in 'Smokey and the Bandit' (1977)The Bandit is the purest distillation of the Burt Reynolds star persona ever put to celluloid. He has charm, a fast car, and a problem to solve -- how to get some illegal beer across and border to collect some cash. It’s a four-quadrant lesson in knowing exactly who your star is and building a rocket ship for him to fly. The movie works because you never for a second doubt that this is exactly who Burt Reynolds is when the camera stops rolling. and you believe that he has a plan and a way out when the going gets tough. 3. Jack Horner in 'Boogie Nights' (1997)Burt Reynolds was an amazing actor who took this role thinking it was something else and delivered something contemplative...
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