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Robert Redford He is often cited as one of the greatest movie stars, directors, and icons of all time. Redford’s work as an actor alone would be reason enough to establish him as a legend, but he has been equally successful as a director. In fact, Redford is one of the few filmmakers in history to win Academy Awards for both Best Picture and Best Director for their directorial debut, which he did with his 1980 film normal people. while normal peoplevictory over Raging Bull It remains a controversial topic in the history of the Academy Awards, and the love of Martin Scorsese’s sports-film masterpiece shouldn’t detract from Redford’s equally deserving work.
Redford’s off-screen work has continued to dominate his legacy in the 21st century. While he was nothing short of a compelling actor to watch on screen, it was clear that Redford was making changes that would benefit the future of the industry. His role in founding the Sundance Film Festival has allowed generations of young filmmakers to find an audience and distribute their work on stage. Sundance has become one of the most important movements in an industry that often relied on previously well-established intellectual property. Redford also remains one of the most politically outspoken figures in Hollywood with his support of the civil rights movement, LGBTQ+ rights, environmentalism, and animal rights.
When considering Redford’s best work, film fans often cite his work in the 20th century, for example The Candidate, All the President’s Men, Downhill Racer, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Jeremiah Johnson, The Sting, Three Days of the Condor, And outside Africa They are all classic. Younger viewers may know him as Alexander Pierce Captain America: The Winter Soldier, but this is just an imitation of the work he did in the great spy movies of the past! Here are the best Robert Redford movies of the 21st century.
7 Our souls at night
Our souls at night It felt like a somewhat odd film for Redford when it came to distributing it; Who would have thought that an indie action icon would be starring in a movie made for streaming? However, this Netflix elderly romance allowed Redford to share the screen with Jane Fonda for the first time in decades. Our souls at night It takes a look at the realities of old romance, and showcases some of the most delightful work either Redford or Fonda has done in years.
6 A walk in the woods
A walk in the woods It seems like the perfect tribute to Redford’s lifelong support for environmental protection and the protection of the natural world. This buddy comedy stars Redford and Nick Nolte as lifelong friends who decide to take a long road trip together for the first time. Both men contemplate the changes they need to make as they mature, even though they haven’t reconnected in years. It’s a cliché movie at times, but the chemistry between Redford and Nolte makes it a totally worthwhile watch.
5 fact
Who better than Redford to represent an icon of truth, patriotism and good journalism? fact Billed as legendary journalist Dan Rather during the scandal that threatened to derail his career at the height of President George W. Bush’s administration. The timely message about holding both elected officials and journalists accountable for telling the truth makes this underrated drama worth revisiting, as it still feels most relevant to today’s news cycle.
4 Spy game
Spy game Seems like a bogus sequel to Three days of condor; Redford is back in the espionage genre, except this time he’s an older mentor figure and no longer the young heartthrob he was in the ’70s. While it’s hard to find anyone who can match his level of charisma, Brad Pitt has essentially become the “Redford of his generation” as he continues to perform stellar. It makes chemistry between the two Spy game One of the best spy movies of the 21st century, and one of the best projects that the late, great Tony Scott worked on.
3 Everything is lost
It takes a really great actor to justify the audience’s investment if he’s the only one on screen for the entire run. Everything is lost It starred Redford as a reflective sailor who is stranded in the middle of the ocean and fights for his survival. This was director J.C. Chandor’s second film, and it’s good to see Redford support young filmmakers, which isn’t surprising given his work at Sundance supporting young artists. Chandor seems to be really benefiting from his work with Redford, as he continues to move forward in the industry; His next project is a Sony Marvel spinoff Craven the hunterwhich will star the legendary Aaron Taylor-Johnson Spider Man villain.
Everything is lost It is deeply allegorical and contains many references to Ernest Hemingway The old man and the sea, and Redford speaks hardly a word of dialogue. That doesn’t make it any less compelling on an emotional level, and it’s admirable that Redford was able to commit to the physically demanding nature of the role. Perhaps Redford enjoys making “soul sequels” to his classics, such as Everything is lost He has a lot in common with his work on the classic survival movie Jeremiah Johnson.
2 the company you keep
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the company you keep He puts Redford back in the director’s chair for another “spiritual sequel,” in which he stars as a former political operative who must once again go on the run. It was an excuse for Redford to reunite with his many former co-stars, as the stellar ensemble includes Nolte, Shia LaBeouf, Susan Sorandon, Stephen Root, Julie Christie, Sam Elliott, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins and more.
1 The old man and the gun
The old man and the gun is a fun heist thriller about an older and reflective bank robber who rediscovers his passion for adventure and love as he reflects on his death. Although Redford would later appear in the Avengers: EndgameAnd The old man and the gun Seems like the perfect final film in his career.
