Only a few actors in history ever had one really, proud, wonderfully created like the run Harrison Ford in the past 20 years. As one of the most famous people in the world and one of the most talented and incredible film star of all time, Ford is primarily a working actor, and being a working actor. And from time to time it is exactly his approach. He has been common in the past two decades did not make bones the The fact that he made a film just to be paid.
To be clear, this should not be met with the ridicule. All jobs are just jobs, action and usually most importantly that the clarity of the vision is to be understood, what things we do out of passion and what things we do for a salary check. Ford has always been careful when choosing his projects, and even the greatest money size has pretty clear reasons – unlike many other great actors Who does not matter where your salary check comes from (not that something is wrong). This does not mean that he has no fun in these films or does its best – part of what Ford does so special is that he often delivers in a film that is like a pure opportunity for “Pay My Bills” seems.
“Cash grabs” are quite loose here as something that Harrison Ford is not particularly interested in the late period of his career or outside the limits of his work the purposes of this piece is a post -2008. This restriction leaves most thrillers from the list because he spent most of his career in playing in it. There are many other work from his filmography that will not appear here how how Indiana Jones and the dial of fatePresent 1923And The call of the wildernessbecause frankly, It seems like he Actually really enjoyed these projects.
Against this background, there are seven of Ford's most important cash financial statements, which are classified by the worst. Our criteria are based on a combination of how good it is in them and how good the films themselves are.
Captain America: Brave New World
Image: Marvel Studios
Where to watch: theater
Is it worth watching?: This is more of an additional Harrison -Ford bonus if you happen to get on your way through MCU films
This is Fords Cash Grab Apex. He has always spoken out of his feelings about the shortcomings of projects in which he is, but he never did it with so much enthusiasm. The anecdotes on the set contained at least one instance of Ford Preparation for a recording by saying“Let's shoot this piece of shit.” Recently on the press tour of the film, He took answers About the ridiculousness of the role of Red Hulk with the serious “money is the money for that”.
Image: Universal pictures about Everett Collection
Where to watch: Rental to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
Is it worth watching?: No, watch 1923 on Paramount Plus instead for all their Harrison Ford on a horse requirement
This may appear like the obvious, prototypical cash grave film: a completely forgotten blockbuster from the late 2000s with a huge budget, with stars and practically without cultural footprint. However, you have to remember one thing about Harrison Ford: He loves to ride horsesand there is a lot of riding in it Cowboys & aliens. This does not necessarily prevent this film from being a decent salary check, but it means that he had at least two reasons to say yes to the project. As for the film itself, it's bad, but hopefully Ford had a good time to shoot it.
Image: Summit Entertainment via Everett Collection
Where to watch: Hulu
Is it worth watching?: If you are a real idiot for science fiction
This film is not good. But it wins a small piece of soil on this list just because it uses Harrison Ford. Ford is in the creeping mentor role here, and he brings so much presence and gravitas to the part that they can forget for a second how almost everything else feels about the film. Otherwise, it is a “only OK” anapan of the classic science fiction novel.
Star Wars: The strength awakens
Image: Lucasfilm
Where to watch: Disney Plus
Is it worth watching?: You probably already know whether you want to watch this film again or not.
Ford is on the Record as a wish that his character had died in Return of the JediThe view of reviving Han Solo in order to finally give him fate on the screen he deserved was probably appealing. The tipper full of money was probably equally appealing, which Disney will surely retreat to Fords Ranch in Wyoming. Usually Ford has not lost a step of playing his legendary Rogue with a heart of gold, and he is probably the best part of this mediocre and incorrectly negotiated heritage.
(We won't even mention The climb of Skywalker On this list: He is in this film for two seconds and the less we can talk about this film, the better.)
Anchorman 2: The legend continues
Where to watch: Rental to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
Is it worth watching?: Eh, you can just watch his scene YouTube
This film is technically a money for everyone involved, and Ford's role is really just a Cameo appearance, but it definitely has fun with what makes it one of the more pleasant entries on this list.
The secret life of pets 2
1/2
Where to watch: Rental to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
Is it worth watching?: It depends a little on your tolerance for animated gimmicks, but it's a good film, so you could just as good
In view of the fact that Ford has one of the best voices all over Hollywood and has been shocking for over 60 years, it was a kind of shocking that he was not in more animated films. Perhaps more important is that it is pretty good in this, and the film is not bad either. It is a touching and sweet, albeit surprisingly tragic film, which is made better by Ford's presence as a somewhat misguided mentor – and it doesn't hurt that the dog he is right Reason so good Like Ford itself.
Image: Warner Bros. via Everett Collection
Where to watch: Rental to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
Is it worth watching?: Absolutely
Blade Runner 2049 is the only really excellent film on this list. Similar to the original, it was probably not as much appreciated as it should have been, but it has grown consistently in the estimate and deserves one day to be seen as a classic next to the original. The art, beauty and the thought behind this film make it extremely tempting to rock the Cash Grab category for Ford. After all, he is loved the original, and it is clear that he also considered the sequel very much. But in A 2017 interview with GQ He explained what told him about the film:
“The experience of making a film that was a little different from what I've done lately. And the intellectual puzzle of it. And I was paid. Always happy to be paid. “
That makes power Blade Runner 2049 The ultimate grip for Ford, both in terms of quality and essence: it is a salary check that he could believe in. Presence that only age and experience can offer. And director Denis Villeneuve and co-star Ryan Gosling in the end helped Ford. It is an excellent film, proof of one of the best films from Ford and a perfect later return to a figure that feels so deep and unique. Harrison Ford. And he was paid!
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