Captain America isn’t a strange name with MCU fans. They love Captain America and then they love Chris Evans, but this actor has much more than just one typical character in his acting career.
Chris Evan is a gifted American actor with a big collection of films and movies. He began his career with roles in television series in 2000. But, until his iconic character in the series of Avengers – Captain America, Chris Evan shot to stardom. And he also became the heart and soul of MCU for almost an entire decade. It can be said that his work on the Marvel series established him as one of the world’s highest-paid actors.
However, it can’t be denied that this talented man also has other great work that has become big hits. Here is a list of worth watching movies in which Chris Evans isn’t Captain America:
#1 Gifted (2017)
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If you are familiar with Chris Evans in the appearance of a superhero – Captain America, you might find it interesting to see him in another aspect – an emotional man. It’s Frank in Gifted (2017) – an American drama film. In this film, Chris Evans played Frank – the uncle of a talented little girl named Mary.
This isn’t a blockbuster, but with the emotional story and great acting skills of the main characters, it has won many people’s hearts.
#2 The Iceman (2012)
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The next film in which Chris Evans played hitman Robert Pronge is the biographical film called The Iceman. It’s said that Evans didn’t take this role at first, then because the actor pointed for this character dropped out before starting to film, Evans was chosen. In spite of that, he still was got a compliment on his acting skill from the Hollywood Reporter – David Rooney.
#3 Superpower Dogs (2019)
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The third in the list is “Superpower Dogs” (2019). Even though it’s not a blockbuster, but worth-watching because it’s could be the highest-rate film of Chris Evans’ acting career.
#4 The Losers (2010)
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In 2010, Evans played Sylvain White in The Losers, which is a film adapted from a comic book of the same name. This film received many mixed reviews, but our Captain America still got a compliment from the Guardian’s critic.
#5 Puncture (2011)
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Puncture (2010) is the next film that Chris Evans starred in. Puncture filmed in Houston, Texas is based on a true story. In the film, Chris’s role is Mike Weiss, a young lawyer, and drug addict. It is one of the spotlight film projects for the 10th anniversary of the festival.
#6 Before We Go (2014)
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In 2014, Chris Evans made his directorial debut in Before We Go, a romantic comedy. He also starred opposite Alice Eve. The film follows the story of 2 strangers named Nick (Evans played) and Brooke (Alice Eve played). They met each other at Grand Central Terminal and form an unlikely bond overnight. This film is appreciated by many critics, so you are highly recommended to spend your weekend time watching it.
#7 Snowpiercer (2019)
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Unlike other cool and handsome characters Evans often plays, in Snowpiercer (2019), Evans was starred as one of the lower class in society and had to sit in the sections of the train carrying humanity after the attempt to stop global warming failed. With not really good-looking appearance in this role, his acting skills still made him outstanding from the crowd.
#8 The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019)
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Another film that Evans played in 2019 is The Red Sea Diving Resort. It’s also based on a real event of Operation Moses and Operation Joshua in 1984–1985. The Hollywood Reporter – Frank Scheck gave his comment on Evans’s acting that he had a “sincere” performance, in spite of weaknesses in the pacing and tone of that film.
#9 Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010)
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In 2010, Evans appeared in another comic book adaptation, Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. In that film, he portrayed Lucas Lee, one of Ramona Flowers’ seven evil exes. The film received positive reviews from critics and found a second life as a cult film. It tells the story of Scott who attempts to fight with the seven evils (one is Chris Evans’ character).
#10 Knives Out (2019)
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In another superhit named Knives Out in 2019, Evans starred as Ransom Drysdale, a spoiled playboy. In his acting career, it could be one of the most intriguing characters that he has played.
