Leonardo DiCaprio achieved such a level of recognition when the mention of his name on posters is already a guarantee of the success of the picture. There are no failed works in his filmography, he is the owner of a whole bunch of prestigious film awards, but despite four Oscar nominations, he never became a winner. If the actor himself is depressed by this fact, he does not show his mind and continues to act in interesting projects. The best films with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role - remember the most iconic works of a wonderful actor.
10. What Eats Gilbert Grape
Opens a list of the best paintings with the participation of Leonardo DiCaprio drama 1993 "What Eats Gilbert Grape". This is a significant role for the actor and his first nomination for an Oscar. DiCaprio's partner in the film was Johnny Dapp. The role of Gilbert Grape, a mentally deficient young man, became for the actor a pass to the big cinema. He did not receive an Oscar, but was recognized by film critics as the "discovery of the year." In preparation for the role, DiCaprio visited the department for adolescents with mental retardation. Conversations with patients and monitoring their behavior were not in vain - he was able to most convincingly enter the image of his hero.
9. Titanic
In 9th place among the best paintings with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role is the iconic catastrophe film "Titanic", Released in 1997. The actor is lucky for the directors - he happened to work with the best of them. The film, shot by James Cameron, became the world record holder and held this title until 2009, when his record was broken by another brainchild of the brilliant Cameron - Avatar.
The plot of "Titanic" is known to almost every viewer - against the backdrop of the terrible tragedy that occurred on the first flight with a magnificent ocean liner, a moving love story is developing of two young people standing on different social levels of society.
For many viewers, it was this film with DiCaprio that became the actor’s best work in the movie.
8. Gangs of New York
Our rating of the best films continues with Leonardo DiCaprio starring the historical action movie The New York Gangs, shot by Martin Scorsese. The picture came out in 2002.
This is an epic film about the events that took place in New York in the middle of the XIX century. In a skirmish between gangs of indigenous New Yorkers and immigrants, the father of the protagonist dies. He has been carrying out a revenge plan for 16 years. Amsterdam Wallon (the hero of DiCaprio) gets the opportunity to get closer to his enemy, Bill Cutting, nicknamed "The Butcher." At the decisive moment he is betrayed. Having barely survived, Amsterdam decides to rally all the immigrant gangs against the Butcher.
7. Aviator
On the 7th place among the best films with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role - a picture of 2004 "Aviator", Telling about the life of the eccentric rich man, director, producer and inventor Howard Hughes. From early childhood, who had great opportunities, the protagonist was engaged only in those projects that interested him. Having become an orphan at the age of 18, he did not let the family business go by his own, but proved in court that he was capable and could take over the management of his father’s company. Hughes set himself three goals: to become the best pilot, producer and golfer.
For Leonardo DiCaprio, the film became another iconic and serious work in the cinema. He trained for the role of Hughes for a year and a half and very convincingly played the symptoms of the incipient mental disorder of a famous businessman. The film was well received by film critics, but the actor never received an Oscar. He got only the Golden Globe - the first in the career of DiCaprio.
6. Catch me if you can
Picture of 2012 "Catch Me If You Can"- on the 6th place in the ranking of the best films with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. In this tragicomedy of Spielberg, the actor played Frank Abignale, the highest-level fraudster. He began his criminal activity at the age of 16 with counterfeiting checks and earned more than $ 2 million from this for five years. Hiding from arrest, he showed an amazing dexterity in reincarnation. Abignail posed as a lawyer, professor of sociology, and even as a pilot. Caught a few years later, he agreed to cooperate with the authorities and received an amnesty. He set out his memories of stormy youth in an autobiography, which formed the basis of the picture of Stephen Spielberg.
5. Island of the Damned
The actor expertly plays people with psychological disorders. In the thriller with the unpredictable denouement of 2010 "Shutter Island"He played the role of a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of a patient from a hospital for insane criminals.
“Island of the Damned” - on the 5th line of the rating of the best films from Leonardo DiCaprio.
4. The Departed
2006 crime thriller directed by Martin ScorseseThe Departed»Takes 4th place in the list of best films with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The companions of the actor in the picture were Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson. DiCaprio played Billy Costigan - a policeman rooted in a criminal gang. At the same time, a mafia informant works in the department. Ironically, it was he who was instructed to find a traitor among the police.
3. The Wolf of Wall Street
ComedyThe wolf of Wall Street”, Which was released in 2013 and ranked third in the ranking of best films with Leonardo DiCaprio, presented the actor with another Oscar nomination and the hope of finally obtaining the coveted trophy. Leo embodied on the screen the image of the now living Jordan Belfort, a New York broker, playboy and playboy. Leo became so accustomed to the role that the fans were sure that the desired statuette this time would not bypass the actor. Alas, film academics ignored DiCaprio this time too.
2. The Great Gatsby
The second place in the list of best works by Leonardo DiCaprio is occupied by the 2013 melodrama "The Great Gatsby". This is a magnificent, spectacular film adaptation of the Fitzgerald novel. The film received high marks from the audience, and critics took it ambiguously.
1. Start
Thriller "Start", Released in 2010, ranks first among the best films with the participation of Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. This is a fantastic picture with an unpredictable denouement and an incredibly confusing plot. DiCaprio plays Dominic Cobb, who is successfully engaged in industrial espionage using collaborative dreaming technology. The film ends with an open ending - the viewer himself must decide what will happen to the main character.
The thriller was well received by both viewers and critics. 90% of positive reviews - so appreciated the work of the actor and the creators of the picture. The main advantage of the Beginning is a completely and completely original idea, which has no analogues in modern cinema. The director of the picture, Christopher Nolan, worked on the script for more than 10 years.