Rotten tomatoes is known for harsh reviews on his films. Their scoring system based on critics' reviews, called the Tomatometer, is often at odds with audience ratings. For comedic actors like Ryan Reynoldshis films often have higher ratings than the Tomatometer score.
So, how exactly do Reynolds' best films compare to his highest-ranked Rotten Tomatoes films? Fans will be pleased to see that many of the films in this article are counted among Reynolds' best films. These movies range from comedies like Free guywho just got the green light for a second movie, such as holiday musicals Witty, which Reynolds says is a one-time deal. Here's how his movies rank, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
12 The Adam Project — 67%
The Adam Project is a Netflix original movie that came out in 2022 and quickly reached a milestone in views. The action-adventure movie is about a time-travelling Ryan Reynolds who travels back in time to modern 2022 to team up with his 12-year-old self and save the world. The film stars Reynolds as older Adam, Walter Scobell as younger Adam, and reunites rom-com duo Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, who plays Adam's parents. The public loved it The Adam Project more than critics, given its 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
11 Pokémon Detective Pikachu - 68%
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu features Reynolds' voiceover work as he portrays the titular character of Pikachu. In this family movie, Pikachu is an aspiring detective who teams up with Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) to track down Tim's missing father. The 2019 film was highly anticipated and enjoyed by fans and critics alike, earning a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
10 Spicy — 70%
Witty is a comedy and musical produced for AppleTV, which earned a 70% Tomatometer rating. It stars Reynolds alongside Will Ferrell as the two adapt Charles Dickens' popular story A Christmas carol. In a twist, Ferrell's character from Christmas Present is forced to look at his own life after Clint Briggs (Reynolds) turns the table on the ghost. This fun take on the story is a modern take on a classic tale.
9 Definitely, maybe - 70%
Maybe is a 2008 rom-com starring Reynolds as Will Hayes. The film revolves around Hayes and his 11-year-old daughter Maya, played by Abigail Breslin. Will is going through a divorce, something he has to try and explain to his daughter along with all of his past relationships. This movie is both touching and funny, and a great movie to top Reynolds' highest ranked, with 70% on Rotten Tomatoes.
8 The votes — 72%
The votes is certainly an interesting film in Reynolds' filmography as critics enjoyed the film more than audiences. In this 2014 multi-genre movie, Reynolds plays Jerry (along with voicing multiple other characters), who uses his bad-talking pets to help him pursue his office crush. With a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's a solid movie for the actor.
7 The Croods: A New Era - 77%
The Croods: A New Era is the second movie of the Croods franchise. In the animated film, Reynolds plays Guy, who has joined the family thanks to a budding romance with Eep (Emma Stone). After the events of the first film, the family discovers that their Eden all seems perfect, until they discover that they are not the only family living in the area. This movie has a 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
6 Freeman — 80%
Free guy is another comedy starring Reynolds as the main character. In this 2021 movie, Reynolds plays Guy, a bank clerk who discovers he's actually part of a brutal open-world video game. As an in-game NPC, he lives a relatively boring and safe life until Millie (Jodie Comer) turns his life around and makes him become the cool guys he'd like to be. 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Free guy marks a turning point in Reynolds' filmography on our list.
5 Deadpool 2 - 84%
dead pool 2 is the second film in the Deadpool franchise. The 2018 film is one of the few sequels to score nearly as high as the first film, scoring a whopping 84%. In dead pool 2, Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool (Reynolds), assembles a composite team of mutants to protect a young boy with supernatural powers from a time-traveling cyborg named Cable (Josh Brolin). Packed with action, comedic lines and a fantastic cast, the second film follows in the footsteps of the first and leaves the door open for an even better third film, which was recently announced.
4 Deadpool - 85%
After learning he has terminal cancer, Wade Wilson ends up with the wrong crowd and becomes an anti-superhero named Deadpool. In a role seemingly perfectly designed for Reynolds, Deadpool is arguably his best character, despite the film not being rated number one for Reynolds according to Rotten Tomatoes. Even then, deadpoolThe score of 85% is not something to be mocked.
3 Buried - 87%
To bury is a film not recommended for people who are claustrophobic. The 2010 action thriller showcases Reynolds' talent in roles outside of the comedy genre. Paul (Reynolds) is buried in an underground coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone. Before his air runs out, he must find his way out of the coffin, which is buried somewhere in the Iraqi desert. It scored a whopping 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.
2 Adventure Land — 88%
Adventureland is an indie movie that was filmed at Kennywood Amusement Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reynolds plays the side character of Mike Connell, the handyman who is more of a playboy musician than a real worker. Adventureland also stars Kristen Stewart, Jessie Eisenberg, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Martin Starr. It's a unique indie comedy, and its 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes is an indication of that.
1 Mississippi grind - 91%
Mississippi gravel is a 2015 comedy film starring Reynolds alongside Ben Mendelsohn. The two play an unlikely pair of poker players who set out on a road trip across the South to try and win back the money they lost earlier. Their end goal is a high stakes poker game in New Orleans. This may be a lesser-known movie in Reynolds' filmography, but with a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's definitely a must-see for fans of the actor.
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