Cillian Murphy is one of those actors who just seem to blend seamlessly into any role thrust upon him. The guy is so versatile — he does drama, action, horror, and he can also switch his accent when needed. Today, I wanted to go over ten movies he's in that I think are great. We'll look at his roles and what he brings to each feature film. Sound good? Let's dive in. 10. A Quiet Place Part II (2020)Joining an established franchise is tough. You have to fit the tone while still making a mark. Murphy's Emmett barely speaks for half the movie, but his performance is screaming with loss and carrying a tragedy.9. Red Eye (2005)Want to learn how to build tension? Watch this movie. It's a Wes Craven thriller that's essentially a two-hander 20,000 feet in the air. Murphy’s Jackson Rippner is all charm and charisma until he's not. And that switch he flips is so hard -- he has to trick the audience over and over. Hide the monster, and then unleash it. 8. Breakfast on Pluto (2005)I think this is one of those underseen and underrated movies. As Kitten Braden, Murphy is vulnerable and completely fearless. This role could have so easily become a caricature, but he grounds it in a deeply human search for love and belonging. And the movie rocks. 7. Sunshine (2007)Danny Boyle’s sci-fi epic is a pressure cooker. Murphy plays the physicist Capa, and he has to explain and carry the intellectual...
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