Movie fans recently had the privilege to see the comeback of one of Hollywood's forgotten sons. Brendan Fraser, long rejected in the movie industry partly for accusations made against a prominent figure, won his first Academy Award for his performance in The Whale. Fraser's love for movies and the work he does is evident in any interview he gives, and the actor had enjoyed a fruitful career before his hiatus, but what do critics and reviewers think of his films? These are Brendan Fraser's ten best movies, as ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.
10 Blast From the Past (1999) - 58%
The concept of the 1999 comedy Blast from the Past is certainly an interesting concept for a movie. A young man is raised his entire life within the confines of a bomb shelter under the belief that the entire world has been destroyed by nuclear war, only to realize one day that this is not the case. Outside the uniqueness of the idea, the film was panned for the inconsistent humor of the script and actors involved.
9 School Ties (1992) - 60%
School Ties features a young Brendan Fraser and Matt Damon in the very early stages of their career. The film focuses on Fraser's character of David Greene and his struggle with fitting in at a prestigious prep school out of fear of antisemitism from his classmates. While Fraser and his fellow actor's performances were praised, critics believed the film suffered from the heavy-handed nature of its message.
8 The Mummy (1999) - 60%
Next up is the criminally underrated 1999 adventure film The Mummy. Creating its own genre full of action, comedy, visually stunning vistas, and set pieces, it appeared as though Brendan Fraser was well on his way to becoming the next big action star. Where the movie fell flat for critics was in its simplicity and a critical lack of taking in and enjoying the film for the popcorn summer blockbuster it was intended to be, and the greatness attached to the film even today.
7 Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) - 61%
Journey to the Center of the Earth feels like an old 1950s adventure movie with modern-day effects, and that is where the broad appeal of this family-friendly adventure flick lies. Capitalizing on the 3-D movie trend of the mid-2000s, the movie would enjoy a decent box office return for what it was. Fraser's presence in the movie doesn't really make or break it, as it could have been filled by any acto,r and in fact, was by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the movie's 2012 sequel.
6 Still Breathing (1997) - 62%
Sporting one of the top-notch mustaches in movie history, Brendan Fraser stars as a Texas street performer in the 1997 romantic comedy Still Breathing. The film hovers around 61% on Rotten Tomatoes despite only having a handful of reviews, but the consensus on this film is that its charm makes it an enjoyable watch.
5 The Whale (2022) - 64%
Any shortcomings that The Whalepossesses are more than made up for by the powerhouse performances of the actors involved, most notably Brendan Fraser's Oscar winning role. The Darren Aronofsky directed movie marks Fraser's first high profile acting role in years. While it doesn't rank as the actor's highest ranked movie according to Rotten Tomatoes, it is without a doubt his best acting performance to date.
4 Crash (2004) - 74%
Crash weaves together several narratives centering on race, class, family, and gender in Los Angeles on its way to earning the Oscar for Best Picture in 2004. Brendan Fraser finds himself smack dab in the middle as part of an A-list ensemble cast for this memorable and compelling drama.
3 The Quiet American (2002) - 87%
The Quiet American finds Brendan Fraser acting opposite acclaimed veteran actor Michael Caine in the big screen adaptation of the Graham Greene of the same name. The commitment to its source material coupled with brilliant acting by the leads makes The Quiet American one of the better dramas of the early 2000s and one of Fraser's best dramatic performances.
2 No Sudden Move (2021) - 92%
Prior to his award-winning performances one year later, 2021 saw Fraser starring in Stephen Soderbergh's crime film, No Sudden Move. The movie is primarily praised for Soderbergh's ability to make use of an excellent cast through his direction and unique story telling.
1 Gods and Monsters (1998) - 96%
Gods and Monsters finds Brendan Fraser matching talent wits with the likes of Ian McKellen in this powerful 1997 character study about an elderly retired filmmaker played by McKellen and the friendship/obsession he develops with his young gardener played by Fraser. It is the pair's performances that receive the bulk of the praise given to this film, making it Fraser's highest-ranked movie on Rotten Tomatoes at 96%.
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