Leonardo DiCaprio feels like one of our last movie stars. When he decides to be in something, you better believe I am first in line. Still, even with having one of the most recognizable faces and all the fame, I find him disappearing into his roles. He does such an excellent job carrying these weighty characters. Today, I want to unpack what I think are his ten best performances of all time. Let's dive in. 1. The Revenant (2015) as Hugh GlassThe role that finally earned him a long-overdue Academy Award, DiCaprio's portrayal of frontiersman Hugh Glass is a harrowing and visceral depiction of survival. Man, he earned it in this movie. He crawled through the snow, ate liver, and endured brutal conditions to bring this story to life. 2. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) as Jordan BelfortIn his fifth collaboration with Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio unleashes a tour-de-force of comedic and dramatic acting as the excessive and morally bankrupt stockbroker Jordan Belfort. There are times when this movie feels like the culmination of everything DiCaprio can do. Funny, dramatic, damaged, and grotesque, it's a landmark film. 3. The Aviator (2004) as Howard HughesI think this might be my personal favorite DiCaprio performance to date. He takes on the tragic life of billionaire aviator and film producer Howard Hughes with gusto. DiCaprio delivers a meticulously researched and deeply affecting performance. He masterfully charts Hughes's descent into the throes of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, capturing both the visionary genius and the tormented...
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