There are plenty of actors and actresses out there that we know best for their comedic work. Sometimes, they decide to try and do more serious roles. Here is a list of films with some funny faces in them. Be aware of spoilers.
- One Hour Photo – Robin Williams
Robin Williams is one of the most versatile actors ever. He has done other serious films but he’s still primarily known for family movies including “Aladdin”, “Jumanji”, “Flubber” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” as well as his stand-up comedy work. It’s then really quite impressive when we see him in a film as disturbing as this. There’s nothing creepier than thinking you are being stalked by someone that is just a minor part of your life and it’s even scarier when it’s Robin Williams doing the stalking.
- The Number 23 – Jim Carrey
Like Williams, Jim Carrey is another really talented actor. However, we often mainly think of him goofing around in “Ace Ventura”, “The Mask” and “Bruce Almighty”. “The Number 23” is easily one of his darkest movies as we see a man’s descent into madness as he tries to figure out the numeric clues inside a mysterious novel. It’s an underrated murder mystery flick.
- Blood Work – Jeff Daniels
He’s done a variety of movies including “Speed” and “Gettysburg” but let’s be honest, it’s “Dumb And Dumber” that we most associate with Jeff Daniels. He’s also done other comedies such as “My Favourite Martian”. “Blood Work” is truly clever as you initially think Daniels is the comic relief but he turns out to be the bad guy in this Clint Eastwood thriller.
- Vice – Steve Carrell and Tyler Perry
“Vice” stars Christian Bale as Dick Cheney but it also features Steve Carrell (“Evan Almighty”) as Donald Rumsfeld and Tyler Perry (“Diary Of A Mad Black Woman”) as Colin Powell. It’s pretty bizarre seeing Madea himself as a serious politician discussing the Iraq War.
- Requiem For A Dream – Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans has starred in many comedy films with his brothers such as “Scary Movie”, “White Chicks” and “Mo’ Money”. He’s never been seen as a particularly good actor so it’s really jarring to see him in “Requiem For A Dream”. This is a disturbing movie about the impact of drug use and to see one of the stars of “White Chicks” here feels completely surreal. He’s actually really good in the role.