Rotten Tomatoes has ranked all of Leonardo DiCaprio’s films based on their overall score from viewer ratings and the top 10 is surprising, to say the least.
According to genuine fan reviews, the Hollywood actor’s highest-rated film was the 2002 blockbuster Catch Me if You Can, but what other films made it to the top of the list?
Cinema enthusiasts may be surprised to find this overlooked classic, featuring a young DiCaprio, at number 10, way above some of his most iconic films.
The 1996 film Marvin’s Room boasts an impressive 84% score with over 400 reviews. This meant it surpassed the highly acclaimed Wolf of Wall Street, starring DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, in which the actor portrayed Jordan Belfort, a businessman obsessed with wealth.
Marvin’s Room features an impressive ensemble cast including a young budding DiCaprio, who was around 21 at the time of filming. Sharing the screen with him are Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro and Hume Cronyn, reports the Irish Star.
In fact, Keaton’s performance in the film earned her an Academy Award nomination.
In a tale of sisterhood, Bessie, played by Keaton, and Lee, played by Streep, are two estranged sisters who haven’t spoken to one another for nearly 20 years. This is due to their starkly different personalities and life choices, but with some shocking health news, this is all set to change.
One sister remained to look after their bed-bound father, while the other relocated to Ohio to start her own family. It’s only when Bessie is diagnosed with leukaemia that they reunite.
Her doctor has told her she needs a bone marrow transplant, leading to an unexpected family gathering.
A review on Rotten Tomatoes said: « This was such a compelling movie with great acting and storyline. I’d never heard of this one, but I’m so glad I watched it.
« There are some intense scenes, and it is a tearjerker. Meryl Streep was superb as usual, and I was very impressed with Diane Keaton as well. It’s definitely worth the watch.Another viewer shared: « .
Another viewer added: « Presence of the two Oscar-winning actresses is great. Their convincing performances spark and create strong strains in the introductory scene that the two sisters see each other again after 20 years of estrangement.
« Meryl was 47 and Diane was 50 when the movie was released. Leonard was only 22. I believe the young actor has received significant influences from distinguished actors under the circumstances like this as I watch his recent performances. »
For those keen to see a young DiCaprio in one of his most underrated film roles, Marvin’s Room is available for rent on both Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
