There are very few actors who have the ability to open a huge comedy movie, a huge action movie, or an awards drama. But somehow, Mark Wahlberg is the guy who can do all three. While he started his career as a rapper, he is now known for his acting skills. And he's got the uncanny ability to get people to watch him perform, whether that's on the big screen or streaming. Today, I want to go over some of his all-time best performances and talk about what I love about these movies. Let's dive in. 1. The Departed (2006)Director: Martin ScorseseWriter: William MonahanThis is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's a gritty celebration of crime and cops and justice and violence. Wahlberg carries this an Oscar-nominated role as the foul-mouthed and fiery Staff Sergeant Dignam with hometown honor. His performance is so powerful, and his dark comedy steals every scene he is in.2. Boogie Nights (1997)Director: Paul Thomas AndersonWriter: Paul Thomas AndersonIn his breakout role, Wahlberg delivered a star-making performance as Dirk Diggler, a young man who becomes a sensation in the 1970s adult film industry. It's hard to imagine anyone else in this role. It's maybe Wahlberg's best acting ever, and I wish he'd do more dramas like this one. Paul Thomas Anderson's stylish and sprawling movie allows Wahlberg to arc and fall. And we're here for his tragedy. 3. Three Kings (1999)Director: David O. RussellWriters: David O. Russell, John RidleyThe lore behind this movie,...
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