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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fans rank Julia Roberts' top 10 films with forgotten movie at number one
Julia Roberts has starred in some of the most iconic films of the past three decades, but not all of her movies are as well-loved - and Rotten Tomatoes has ranked them all Julia Roberts has graced the silver screen in unmissable roles, from Pretty Woman to her British romance with Hugh Grant in Notting Hill. Nevertheless, Rotten Tomatoes' rankings, based on viewers' sincere reviews over time, reveal the ultimate watchlist of her finest work. Fans may adore Julia's portrayal of beloved characters, but these roles don't always translate into stellar film reviews. Collated from audience and critic opinions, this rundown delivers an overall percentage for each of her flicks, with some high-ranking surprises sure to raise eyebrows. Defying expectations, The Normal Heart claims the crown as the top Julia Roberts movie. The stirring 2014 drama, also starring Mark Ruffalo, is set during the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York, securing a phenomenal 94% approval rating. One reviewer said: "The most brutally confronting portrayal of life as a gay man in the early 80s. Torn between the liberation of the sexual revolution, the medical uncertainty and the societal denial. Buckle up; this gets real, real quick." Another shocker on the list is Ben is Back, snagging 6th place with an 81% rating, vaulting above classics like Pretty Woman and My Best Friend's Wedding in the ranking shocker, reports the Express. The "heartbreaking" feature, which showcases Roberts in the poignant role of a mum tirelessly aiding her addicted son post-rehab, didn't quite rewrite the history books but left a mark on viewers' hearts. One fan was moved to comment: "Intense, gripping movie from start to finish. Really well done, with great acting by Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges." Meanwhile, another reviewer highlighted its "scarily real" nature, noting the "power dynamic" between leads that keeps you utterly riveted. Yet, surpassing some of Roberts' quintessential films at number two is the 2017 touching family drama Wonder, where she embodies a mother's unconditional love. The film tracks a boy coping with a rare facial difference as he braves school life while his parents offer unwavering support through this significant life transition. A cinephile noted the film's "heartfelt" and "genuine" essence, praising its universal message expressed through "well-acted" performances. Curiosity piqued? Roberts' least applauded cinematic outing came with Mother's Day, the 2016 rom-com featuring Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson, floundering at an abysmal 8% rating. Critics blasted it as "mediocre" at best, with some unapologetically branding it "disappointing". The definitive ranking of Julia Roberts' top 10 movies, courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes reviews. Top 10 Julia Roberts films ranked by Rotten Tomatoes The Normal Heart Wonder Erin Brockovich Notting Hill Ocean's Eleven Ben Is Back Charlie Wilson's War Charlotte's Web Michael Collins
RTÉ News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Jake Borelli who plays Levi Schmitt is set to return to Grey's Anatomy
Jake Borelli who plays Levi Schmitt, a character who left Grey Sloan for a research position in Texas, is to return to Seattle in an upcoming Grey's Anatomy show. The Thing About Harry actor, who had been on Grey's Anatomy for seven seasons, is the latest former Grey's Anatomy series regular to re-join the show like Jesse Williams and Greg Germann over the last few series. Speaking to online entertainment publication Deadline last November, The Normal Heart actor said he was: "very hopeful that Levi will come back, "I think the audience is interested to see what Levi is up to, I certainly am, "He has so many connections to people still at the hospital, Jo, so I couldn't imagine the birth of those babies without Levi bending the world to get there." "I think we also have this wonderful opportunity to have him grow off camera, and then to have him come back at some point and really be this boss that we know he can be."
