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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Leonardo DiCaprio's best film ranked and it's one everyone has forgotten
Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in a number of iconic films over the years, but according to Rotten Tomatoes, one movie in particular stands out as his best work Rotten Tomatoes, the renowned film review aggregator, has compiled an ultimate list of Leonardo DiCaprio's films, ranging from fan favourites to lesser-known gems. The list unveils the top-rated film featuring the Hollywood heavyweight. Leonardo DiCaprio is known for his fearless approach to diverse roles, embodying a range of characters from wealthy tycoons and impoverished voyagers to Shakespeare's Romeo. Each film has been ranked based on fan reviews, with the top spot going to a film where the then 28-year-old actor adopts multiple false identities. "Catch Me If You Can" emerges as DiCaprio's highest-rated film, boasting an impressive 96 per cent score and a plethora of five-star reviews. This 2002 cinematic masterpiece, directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, left such a lasting impression on film enthusiasts that it has garnered over 1,000 reviews on the platform alone. The film features DiCaprio alongside a star-studded cast including Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye, and Amy Adams. It's based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Frank Abagnale Jr, who claimed to have executed numerous cons worth millions of dollars, impersonating a pilot, a doctor, and even a district attorney, all before reaching the tender age of 19, reports the Mirror US. The movie delves into these outlandish and intricate tales, which have since faced considerable scrutiny, as the young lad executes a series of lucrative cons whilst being chased by an FBI operative portrayed by Tom Hanks. A Rotten Tomatoes review says: "Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can is an electric yet ultimately sad story, easily one of his best films from this century. It's packed with so many memorable moments, from Frank Abagnale Jr's audacious cons to Carl Hanratty's relentless pursuit. "Leonardo DiCaprio is dynamite in the lead role, embodying the charm and vulnerability of a young man caught in a web of his own making, while Tom Hanks provides a wonderfully understated counterpoint." Another commented: "Very funny movie that still manages to have a very hard-hitting and emotional drama. Great performances all around, especially by Christopher Walken. It's just overall very entertaining to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's antics and grandiose cons and escapades; what more reason could you have to watch this?". Within the catalogue of over 20 pictures, securing second place as the highest-rated DiCaprio flick is the 2023 offering Killers of the Flower Moon. This production boasts an impressive 93 per cent rating, with audiences captivated by Martin Scorsese's western, adapted from a 2017 novel. Devotees of the silver screen star won't be taken aback to discover that his 1991 role in The Critters is at the very bottom of the list, closely followed by the tropical thriller The Beach. However, there are some unexpected entries in the top 10, including the often overlooked What's Eating Gilbert Grape and the 1996 film Marvin's Room. Top 10 Leonardo DiCaprio movies ranked by Rotten Tomatoes reviews Catch Me if You Can Killers of the Flower Moon The Departed What's Eating Gilbert Grape Titanic Inception Django Unchained The Aviator Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood Marvin's Room
Telegraph
6 days ago
- General
- Telegraph
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Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Leonardo DiCaprio fans brand little known thriller 'painful watch'
Leonardo DiCaprio's film, The Beach, was released in 2000 and is one of the actor's most divisive roles in his career to date, with some fans calling it a 'painful watch' Leonardo DiCaprio is a titan in Hollywood, yet his early career featured him in this film, set amidst an exotic paradise, which has since left audiences with mixed feelings. The Beach showcases one of the globe's most stunning and renowned beaches, located on the tiny Thai island of Ko Phi Phi Le. Since the film's release, this once tranquil island has become a must-visit spot for any globetrotter, but it hasn't been enough to win over fans of the thriller. Released in 2000, the film follows DiCaprio's character Richard embarking on an adventure as he travels to Bangkok and finds himself lodged in a hotel near Khao San Road. Here, he encounters a jovial French couple and Daffy. They regale him with stories of a deserted island, and Daffy leaves behind a map for him to discover its secret beach. As they voyage to the secluded island, Richard grows increasingly smitten with Françoise, one half of the couple he met, and upon reaching their destination, things aren't quite as expected. They soon realise they aren't alone and start to establish an unconventional community with local inhabitants, while Richard's forbidden romance with Françoise flourishes, adding further complexity to their stay, reports the Express. One review on Rotten Tomatoes stated: "Danny Boyle's 'The Beach' offers an escape for those seeking it. It also emphasises the fact that even in isolation, paradise can consume. For those looking for a blockbuster Hollywood film with blockbuster actors... sure, you'll find them. But you'll miss the whole point of this film. Severely underrated film. Grateful for else shared." Another viewer shared: "Amazing and underrated. Not a love story or a dumb way to show a young DiCaprio. But an interesting reflection on our modern society on the research of pleasure at all costs and on the meaning of "paradise" in our lives." Tilda Swinton stars alongside DiCaprio, playing Sal, the leader of the beach community discovered on the island. Virginie Ledoyen, known for her modelling career in the 90s and roles in French films, plays his love interest and Étienne's girlfriend. However, not everyone had positive things to say about Danny Boyle's film, with some criticising its storyline and adaptation from the book. One person wrote: "Just about watchable. Started ok but then descended into a muddled plot with Richard's intangible mental collapse." A viewer has slammed the film for being "problematic" in terms of the ethics portrayed by its characters, expressing: "It glorifies acting selfishly, lying, manipulation and infidelity as positives. I have never actively HATED a main character more than Leo's character in my entire life." They continued their scathing review, saying: "He has blood on his hands, hurts people he is supposed to care about, ruins the paradise he spends the whole movie trying to find, and then the movie plays a happy jingle and shows you that everything works out fine for him, no consequences, no growth." Despite the mixed feelings towards The Beach, it's interesting to note that Leonardo DiCaprio's top-rated flick on Rotten Tomatoes is Catch Me If You Can, released just a couple of years after. In stark contrast, The Beach finds itself languishing at 28th place in the ranking of DiCaprio's extensive filmography. For those curious to form their own opinions on DiCaprio's controversial turn in The Beach, it's currently available for streaming on Disney+.
New York Post
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
This 21-year-old NJ resident was crowned Leonardo DiCaprio doppelgänger
He's been crowned Dicaprio's doppelgänger. It was Leos galore in New Jersey on Saturday as lookalikes for a DiCaprio lookalike contest battled it out on stage for a $50 cash prize. Among the seven contestants from places like Philadelphia and Providence was Nick Fine, 21, who was eventually crowned the winner. The swarthy local confessed to The Post he was thrilled to be likened to the handsome Academy Award-winning heartthrob. Advertisement 'It's an absolute honor. I'm just very grateful I came to the pier this morning. I'm a big Leo fan, love his movies,' smiled Fine, who went on to name 'Shutter Island' as his favorite DiCaprio flick. The contest, which took place at Pier A Park in Hoboken and drew in a crowd of 40, was organized by a group of college friends. 3 Nick Fine of Hoboken won the Leonardo DiCaprio lookalike contest. Leonardo Munoz Advertisement Hoboken resident Colleen Flickinger, who works as a public relations specialist, concocted the idea to celebrate her pal Margaret Pfeifle's 25th birthday — a play on the fact that DiCaprio, 50, has a habit of dumping his girlfriends once they turn 25. 'Leonardo DiCaprio never dated anyone above 25, so for many, many years, that was the joke, so, when Margaret was turning 25, we just kind of were inspired by that, and we were like, 'How funny would it be if we had a look alike contest?'' Flickinger, also 25, explained. 'It was a complete joke. I printed out maybe 10 fliers, and then we posted it [on social media] and that's when it kind of took off.' 'Hopefully it's good for a laugh if nothing else,' Pfeifle, the birthday girl, added. Advertisement When only one contestant — who had seen it advertised on social media — showed up, the girls started recruiting potential contestants in the park. 3 Seven men competed for a $50 cash prize. Leonardo Munoz They ended up finding five Leo lookalikes. [The seventh contestant, who had also learned about it on social media, arrived later.] 'I'm kind of shocked how many people that look like Leonardo DiCaprio are walking around the park.' Flickinger said. Advertisement As fate would have it, Fine, who incidentally lives across from the park, happened to be strolling by with his friends. 'Actually a friend of mine was recruited, and then I got looped into it, and they said that they would cheer for me, so it all worked out, I guess. It is amazing,' he gushed. 'I was just eating breakfast like two seconds ago, I came out to the pier for a second.' Joining him in the competition were Michael Stewart, 47, a local retired iron worker, David Flanigan, 26, an underwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John Santos, 22, a jack-of-all trades from Providence, Rhode Island, and Eric Stylianidis, 22, a consultant who resides in the Big Apple. 3 Fine and David Flanigan, an underwriter from Philadelphia, shake hands. Leonardo Munoz Each contestant was asked to introduce themselves and were judged by the amount of applause they received. When it was Fine's turn, he simply stated, 'I'm Nick, I live across the street. Leo is an absolute man rocket.' Advertisement After the first round, it came down to two contestants, Fine and Flanigan. Then the crowd was asked to applaud again, and Fine was awarded the honor. Soon after he was named the victor, he revealed what he'd be doing with his $50 winnings. 'I'm gonna go get a few beers, probably within the next 30 minutes,' he said. Advertisement
7NEWS
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Leonardo DiCaprio spotted in Royal Box at Wimbledon with fellow actors and former tennis champions
Hollywood legend Leonardo DiCaprio has been busted — according to star-gazing fans — in Wimbledon's Royal Box flirting with two former tennis greats. Once again the Royal Box was stacked with personalities overnight, with Titanic star DiCaprio undoubtedly the most famous. The 50-year-old is also famous, or rather infamous, for dating women who are more than 20 years younger than him. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today So naturally when the BBC cameras cut away from the Carlos Alcaraz-Taylor Fritz action to show DiCaprio being introduced to two women behind him, social media lit up. DiCaprio did seem to be enjoying himself as he chatted away merrily to former tennis stars Dominika Cibulkova and Garbine Muguruza. Muguruza is of course a former world No.1 who made the final of the Australian Open in 2020 after winning the French Open and Wimbledon in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Garbiñe Muguruza and Dominika Cibulkova were all smiles as they chatted to the Hollywood icon. Credit: @BBC The 36-year-old Cibulkova — who would be roughly 10 years older than DiCaprio's usual dating interests — played in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on three occasions and also made the Australian Open final in 2014. Fans had no doubt what they thought DiCaprio was up to when they saw him — sans regular baseball cap — and looking streamlined. 'Leonardo DiCaprio, kind of flirting with Garbine Muguruza at Wimbledon's Centre Court,' one fan wrote on social media. And another: 'Garbiñe Muguruza back at Wimbledon as a spectator!!🥹🤍and Leo DiCaprio is there too, lol.' And another: 'Leonardo DiCaprio in the stands and a few girls suddenly forget they came for tennis. That's what happens when Hollywood meets Wimbledon.' And another: 'Didn't know how much I needed Leonardo DiCaprio and Garbiñe Muguruza in the same photo.' And another: 'Garbine Muguruza is sitting right behind Leonardo DiCaprio at Wimbledon.' Of course, he copped plenty of heat for his reputation as a 'young ladies man' too, suggesting now that his reputation is permanently damaged. After the official Wimbledon account posted a picture of the movie-star, fans immediately roasted him. Rami Malek was another high-profile star seen in the box at Wimbeldon. Credit: Getty 'Probably thinking to himself, 'if this match goes on any longer, my date will be too old for me',' one said. And another: 'Warn all the under 25's.' And another: 'Where are all of his girlfriends?' And another: 'Is he scanning for 25 year olds?' Others in the box included Hollywood actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Rami Malek and James Norton, and fashion editor Anna Wintour. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was also spotted.
