Brad Pitt's top 10 films ranked by Rotten Tomatoes as fans 'speechless' at number 1

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Brad Pitt's acting career has seen him star in almost 50 films, and now Rotten Tomatoes has ranked them all in order
Brad Pitt, a titan in Hollywood and a household name, is synonymous with A-list status and one of the most distinguished faces in entertainment.
So which of his silver screen appearances are considered the pinnacle of his career?
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Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a definitive ranking for film buffs. Utilising copious critiques from cinema-goers who inadvertently placed them, the films have been ordered from standout to less stellar.
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Now at 61 and with nearly half a century of films under his belt dating back to the late 1980s, Pitt has a plethora of performances that fans are keen to discuss. Rotten Tomatoes amalgamates these user reviews to conjure a cumulative score for each title, thereby curating Brad Pitt's comprehensive cinematic repertoire ranked from top-tier to lesser-known entries.
To the anticipation of few, soaring to the top spot with an impressive 95% rating is '12 Years a Slave'. Debuted in 2013, this poignant piece showcases Pitt as an abolitionist amidst the zenith of America's slave era, cementing one of his most powerful portrayals, reports the Mirror US.
A particular review from Rotten Tomatoes encapsulates the impact of the film: "This movie left me speechless. It's the kind of movie that is amazing in every way, but you never want to watch again. It's that effective with its emotional brutality. It doesn't shy away from the sheer horrors of American slavery."
However, what might surprise film critics is that Pitt's second-highest rated film is actually one of his lesser-known roles, Moneyball. In 2011, the Hollywood A-lister starred in the sports drama, which tells the real-life story of the Oakland Athletics baseball team's ascent to fame through savvy financial decisions.
The film boasts an impressive cast, including Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, and Philip Hoffman, but for many viewers, Pitt's performance is a major factor in its high 94% rating. One fan raved: "This is one of my favorite Brad Pitt films," while others praised his "fantastic acting" as the baseball manager.
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A review reads: "All-Time Classic. Acting is excellent. Everyone gives really good performances, but Brad Pitt is excellent and just sends it over the top with an interesting character to boot."
Not far behind in third place is a film that takes us back to the 90s and Pitt's minor role in True Romance.
As far as films he's been a part of go, this one earns its high ranking thanks to its screenplay, penned by none other than Quentin Tarantino.
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Although Pitt's part is not a main casting, he did go on to work with Tarantino in other capacities, starring in both Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, both directed by the acclaimed filmmaker. One enthusiast hailed it as their "favourite film of all time."
They penned: "This film has everything: great dialogue, a superb score/soundtrack, cinematography, story, humour, action, thrills, and, most importantly, great characters portrayed with a cast of some of my favourite actors."
Among the entire list of 49 films, languishing at the bottom was an early work from Pitt's career, dating back to 1992. In this film, he portrays a cartoonist who finds himself immersed in a whimsical cartoon universe.
Cool World is a blend of live action and animation, a combination that didn't sit well with most viewers, resulting in a dismal score of just 4%.
Brad Pitt's Top 10 films ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Moneyball (2011)
True Romance (1993)
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
The Big Short (2015)
12 Monkeys (1995)
Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019)
Thelma & Louise (1991)
The Tree of Life (2011)
Seven (1995)