Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Adam Driver, a versatile actor known for his intense and charismatic performances, has starred in numerous critically and commercially successful films.
He has even received nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards, demonstrating recognition of his undeniable talent.
This article will review five of Adam Driver's best films that you must see, highlighting his iconic roles that have captivated audiences and critics worldwide.
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Each film offers not only a compelling story but also a profound and unforgettable performance by Adam Driver.
Marriage Story
The 2019 drama film, Marriage Story, was directed by Noah Baumbach and stars Adam Driver alongside Scarlett Johansson.
The film follows Charlie Barber, a successful New York City theater director, and his wife, Nicole, an actress, who are going through a painful and complicated divorce.
Adam Driver's performance as Charlie Barber has been praised as one of the most powerful and complex, showcasing the emotional depth of a man facing the breakdown of his marriage.
The film received widespread acclaim for its sharp direction, insightful screenplay, and the outstanding performances by Johansson and Driver, who both received Academy Award nominations for their roles.
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BlacKkKlansman
BlacKkKlansman is a 2018 biographical crime drama film directed by Spike Lee, based on the memoir of Ron Stallworth.
The film tells the true story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department, who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.
Adam Driver plays Flip Zimmerman, Stallworth's white partner, who must go undercover and interact directly with KKK members.
The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Spike Lee's direction, the performances of the cast (particularly Washington and Driver), and its timely and relevant themes.
BlacKkKlansman won the Grand Prix at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and received six nominations at the 91st Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In the world of epic science fiction, Adam Driver is best known for his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) is set thirty years after the events of Return of the Jedi, where the First Order has risen and is attempting to end the New Republic.
Adam Driver plays Kylo Ren, a mysterious and powerful First Order commander, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and the nephew of Luke Skywalker.
Kylo Ren is the main antagonist torn between the light and dark sides of the Force, and his role is crucial to the storyline.
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Paterson
The 2016 drama film, Paterson, written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, stars Adam Driver as the title character.
In the film, Adam Driver plays Paterson, a bus driver and poet in the town of Paterson, New Jersey, which shares its name.
The film depicts a week in the life of Paterson, highlighting his quiet daily routine, his observations of the city, and the poems he writes in his secret notebook.
His wife, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), supports his passion for poetry.
The film was praised for its minimalist, contemplative, and poetic approach, with Driver's performance being "humble yet captivating."
The Report
The Report (2019) is an American historical political drama film written and directed by Scott Z. Burns, starring Adam Driver.
In the film, Adam Driver stars as Daniel J. Jones, an idealistic Senate staffer assigned by his boss, Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening), to lead an investigation into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program created after 9/11.
Jones conducts a years-long investigation, digging through millions of pages of documents to uncover the truth behind the CIA's "enhanced interrogation techniques."
Adam Driver's performance as Jones was praised for his "intensity" and "complete commitment" in portraying a dogged investigator determined to uncover the truth.
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