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Summary For the past 30 years, Jack Black has made a name for himself as one of the most beloved and watchable comedic actors in Hollywood who has several underappreciated hidden gems in his varied filmography. While viewers will be well aware of Black’s breakout success as a wannabe rockstar turned substitute teacher in School of Rock, there was far more to the talented comedian than this.
The Cable Guy received mixed reviews when it was first released but has since garnered a cult following and stood as one of Carrey’s definitive roles. As the first hint toward a darker side to Carrey’s comedic talents, The Cable Guy was one of the first indications of Carrey’s ability to play psychologically complex characters outside of the almost cartoonish characterization of parts in Ace Ventura and The Mask.
8 Shallow Hal Jack Black as Hal Larson Shallow Hal PG-13ComedyDramaFantasy Shallow Hal is a comedy film directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. It stars Jack Black as Hal Larson, a man whose shallow views on women change after being hypnotized to see only their inner beauty. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as Rosemary, whose inner beauty appears to Hal as physical attractiveness, challenging his previous superficial attitudes.
Saving Silverman was slated by critics when it was first released, but looking back, it appears they were far too harsh on what, at its core, was a fun and harmless comedy. While Saving Silverman can be crude at times, there’s great chemistry between the entire cast, and Amanda Peet did a great job as the often overbearing fiance. Saving Silverman was indeed no Citizen Kane, but it never claimed to be and stood as an enjoyable, underrated early 2000s comedy.
5 King Kong Jack Black as Carl Denham King Kong PG-13ActionAdventureRomanceDrama Where to Watch Not available*Availability in US Peter Jackson's King Kong is a remake of the 1933 film of the same name. When enterprising filmmaker Carl Denham decides to travel to the mysterious skull island, he hires naive young actress Ann Darrow to star in the film he intends to make. Denham's crew of actors discovers the island's big secret: Kong, a 25-foot-tall giant ape.
Director Nancy Meyers Release Date December 14, 2006 Studio Sony Distributor Universal Pictures , Sony , Columbia Pictures Writers Nancy Meyers Cast Cameron Diaz , Jude Law , Jack Black , Kate Winslet Runtime 138 Minutes Budget $85 million Expand Although The Holiday received mixed reviews upon release, over the years, it quietly built up a following and became a festive favorite for many.
Black played his role as an imperfect everyman well in Margot and the Wedding, which acted as an enjoyable foray for the comedian into more drama-based films. However, the real star of the show was Kidman, who delivered an exceptional performance as the dangerously manipulative and self-absorbed Margot.
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