10 best films of Jude Law - the new Pope, Watson and Dumbledore (11 photos)

The other day, British actor Jude Law turned 51 years old. Over a 30-plus year film career, Jude (named after a certain famous song) has reached the status of having his name in the credits - always a good sign for audiences, even if his role is minor.





As critics say, Jude is especially good in ensemble films, where, in addition to him, there are many first-class actors in the frame. He also very often plays in historical films. In our top ten there are most of them, because they have the highest viewership ratings.

We list the most iconic films of Jude Law.

Sherlock Holmes (2009)



Jude Law plays a rather brash and skilled version of Dr. Watson. He is unhappy with Holmes and often demonstrates his ability to successfully swing his fists as the action progresses. Lowe also reprized the role in the 2011 sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)





The first role in the actor's career, for which he was nominated for an Oscar.

1950s. Jude Law plays the role of Dickie Greenleaf, a wasted young man whose father sends the main character, Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), to him to convince Dickie to return home and abandon his luxurious life.

Exchange Holiday (2006)



One of those rare cases when the events of a film with Jude Law take place in our time. Two heroines, British Iris and American Amanda (Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz), temporarily switched places of residence to unwind. Jude Law plays Iris' brother Graham, who meets his sister Amanda, who arrives at his sister's house. There is no escaping romance.

Artificial Intelligence (2001)



In Steven Spielberg's 22nd century, Jude Law plays an almost indistinguishable android. His name is Gigolo Joe, and he's accused of a murder he didn't commit. The main character, an android boy, falls under his care, whose family abandons him due to competition with a real child.

Road to Perdition (2002)



Jude plays hitman Harlen Maguire, an amateur who likes to take photos of his crime scenes, who is tasked with eliminating gangster Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks) because he went against the mafia because of his son.

Gattaca (1997)



Gattaca is known as one of the most authentic science fiction films in history. It depicts another high-tech dystopian future. In this version, any person can fly into space, but he must be ideal from a genetic point of view. People in this world are divided into “good” and “unfit”, where the latter find themselves deprived of many of the blessings of life, and quite officially.

Jude Law plays Jerome, a wheelchair-bound "fit" who sells his genetic material to Ethan Hawke's "bad" Vincent, who dreams of going into space. Will anyone notice that Vincent is not who he says he is?

Cold Mountain (2003)



Lowe's second and last role to date, for which he was nominated for an Oscar.

Jude plays the role of Inman, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. The hero deserts to return home to his town of Cold Mountain, where his beloved Ada (Nicole Kidman) is waiting for him. However, the road back for Inman, persecuted by the law, will definitely not be easy.

Wilde (1997)



Another historical and this time biographical film, in which Jude appears in the role of Lord Alfred Douglas, a close friend of the famous Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde.

Enemy at the Gates (2001)



Jude Law plays Vasily Zaitsev, a Soviet officer and famous sniper who participated in the Battle of Stalingrad. Main storyline filma is a confrontation between the hero and the German Major Koenig, also an elite sniper, played by Ed Harris.

The Young Pope (TV series 2016)



The sensational series by Paolo Sorrentino, which rediscovered Jude Law to the mass audience. The main character is an American cardinal who became Pope Pius XIII at just 47 years old. He is willful and eccentric, but most importantly, nothing human is alien to him, which creates a strong discrepancy with his current status.

What other films with Jude Law do you like?