Top Ten Brad Pitt Movies

Brad Pitt movies range from thrillers to romantic dramas; the actor has come a long way from his reputation as a Hollywood pretty boy. Though Brad Pitt is still a favorite of the paparazzi and exudes ageless Hollywood glamour, he has proved himself to be a fine actor with an instinct for interesting scripts. This list comprises the top ten Brad Pitt movies made to date, in no particular order:

12 Monkeys. One of the best kept secrets about Brad Pitt is that the eternally handsome actor plays lunatics even better than he plays romantic leads. Pitt's twitchy, full-throttled nut job of a character steals every scene in what would otherwise be considered a Bruce Willis sci-fi thriller. Pitt's manic performance in 12 Monkeys earned him an Oscar nomination for the role in 1996, and it was well deserved.

Legends of the Fall. As far as sweeping romantic epics go, Legends of the Fall won't ever be on a short list with Gone with the Wind or Cleopatra. However, Brad Pitt absolutely owns the film with his portrayal of the guilt-ridden Tristan, son of the Montana wilds. Up until this movie, Brad Pitt wasn't thought to have much depth as an actor, but he brought so much enigmatic energy to the role that it changed how he was perceived in Hollywood.

Spy Game. In this spy thriller, Brad Pitt co-stars with Robert Redford, a man who looks as if he could be Pitt's father. It's a smart movie, tense and informative about the CIA. Pitt is convincing as a do-gooder agent, and plays well against Redford's more reserved style. But when the movie flashes back to Vietnam, one might think that Brad Pitt couldn't possibly be old enough for this role. As it turns out, Pitt's within the a reasonable age range for the role-it's his youthful good looks that cause the disconnect.

Thelma & Louise. Thelma & Louise makes the list of top ten Brad Pitt movies not because it's his best movie role, but because it may be one of the best movies in which he's appeared. Fun, sassy and smart, this movie is sure to entertain even decades later. Pitt plays a pretty boy con artist who has hot sex with Geena Davis, and for most women watching the film, that's all he really needed to do.