Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Daniel Day-Lewis, the legendary actor known for his intense dedication to each role, has left an indelible mark on cinema history.
Throughout his career, he has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and has been beloved by audiences.
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This article will review Daniel Day-Lewis's five best films, based on IMDb scores, a testament to his acting prowess.
Each film on this list has received high praise from both critics and audiences, making them a must-see for cinema fans.
There Will Be Blood (2007)
The film There Will Be Blood (2007) holds the top spot with an IMDb score of 8.2/10, a feat that cements its status as one of the most influential films of the 21st century.
Day-Lewis plays Daniel Plainview, a silver miner turned ruthless oil tycoon during the California oil boom of the early 20th century.
Set in 1898, the story follows Plainview as he discovers oil in California in 1902 and adopts an orphaned son, H.W., to cultivate a family man's image to investors.
In 1911, information about oil deposits in Little Boston leads him to meet Eli Sunday, a charismatic preacher who becomes the primary antagonist.
Day-Lewis's performance in the film won numerous awards, including the Oscar for Best Actor.
In the Name of the Father (1993)
With an IMDb score of 8.1/10, In the Name of the Father (1993) is a powerful biographical drama, based on the true story of the Guildford Four.
Daniel Day-Lewis plays Gerry Conlon, a petty thief from Belfast who is wrongly accused of involvement in the 1974 IRA Guildford pub bombing.
After being pursued by British security forces, Gerry is sent to London by his father, Giuseppe, to escape IRA retaliation.
Gerry and his friends are forced to sign false confessions under torture, resulting in lengthy prison sentences.
In prison, Gerry discovers the true culprit and, after his father's death in custody, takes up the fight for justice.A
ided by lawyer Gareth Peirce, who uncovers hidden evidence, Gerry fights to clear his family's name.
My Left Foot (1989)
The biographical film My Left Foot (1989), with an IMDb score of 7.9/10, tells the true story of Christy Brown, an Irish man born with severe cerebral palsy.
Daniel Day-Lewis brings Christy to life with a captivating performance, showcasing his struggles and triumphs over his physical limitations.
Christy, initially unable to walk or talk, is loved and supported by his mother, who believes in his intelligence.
A pivotal moment in Christy's life happened at the age of five when he used his left foot, the only part of his body he had complete control over, to write the word "mother" in chalk on the floor.
Day-Lewis's performance in the film won him not only critical acclaim but also his first Academy Award for Best Actor.
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
With an IMDb score of 7.7/10, The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is a historical drama set in 1757 during the French and Indian War.
Daniel Day-Lewis plays Nathaniel "Hawkeye" Poe, a white man adopted by the Mohican chief Chingachgook.
He and his adopted brother, Uncas, are drawn into the conflict when they rescue Cora and Alice Munro, the daughters of a British colonel, from a Huron ambush led by the treacherous Magua.
Hawkeye and the Mohicans face the brutal realities of war and fight to protect those they care about.
Gangs of New York (2002)
Martin Scorsese's epic film, Gangs of New York (2002), has an IMDb score of 7.5/10.
Set in the Five Points slums of New York City, the film begins in 1846 with a brutal battle between two rival gangs: the Irish Catholic Dead Rabbits and the Anglo-Protestant.
Daniel Day-Lewis plays William "Bill the Butcher" Cutting, the charismatic but ruthless leader of the Natives.
After Bill kills "Priest" Vallon, the leader of the Dead Rabbits, his young son, Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), witnesses the murder.
Sixteen years later, in 1862, Amsterdam returns seeking revenge by infiltrating Bill's gang.
Day-Lewis's performance earned him an Oscar for Best Actor.