Jake Gyllenhaal: best movies

Autumn seems to be made for watching a good movie, and watching a movie starring your favorite actor is doubly enjoyable. In today’s rating we decided to collect outstanding films of American actor Jake Gyllenhaal. Gyllenhaal began his journey in the world of cinema at the age of 11, and today he has worked with the best directors, earned an Oscar nomination and been awarded many prestigious awards. In addition to acting talent, Jake also has incredible charm, which gives the films with his participation a special charm.

The Fashion Vibes brings you the Hollywood actor’s best movies!

“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004)

An exciting picture with incredible special effects and a fascinating plot that does not let you breathe throughout the whole movie. The planet is in great danger, and the cause of the disaster is global warming and uncontrolled melting of ice. This leads to a sharp drop in ocean water temperature. Scientist and paleoclimatologist Jack Hall stands on the brink of a large-scale climate catastrophe. He tries with all his might to warn the government about the impending disaster, but in vain. Nature is taking control.

“Brokeback Mountain” (2005)

Even those who have never watched this movie know it. “Brokeback Mountain” is one of the famous and scandalous films that show the audience the homosexual love of two cowboys. Two young people named Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), who grew up on poor farms in different states, meet when they get a seasonal job as a sheep herder. They have to spend long days away from their homes and people.

“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” (2010)

An amazing action adventure movie based on the famous computer game. Here you will see exciting fights, learn the value of friendship and betrayal, and the power of love. Prince Charming is, of course, played by the handsome Jake Gyllenhaal, and his partner in the film is the equally beautiful British Gemma Arterton.

“Patrol” (2012)

While Los Angeles may seem like a peaceful, sunny, and fairly prosperous place, the City of Angels also hides its demons. There are dangerous areas where crime is rampant, which local police know well. Two best friends, police officers Brian Taylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Mike Zavala (Michael Peña), realize that it is not easy and take on the responsibility of bringing order to dangerous areas. The heroes’ lives are in great danger every day.

“Love and Other Drugs” (2010)

“Sometimes it’s the person you need the most”, “Sometimes it’s the person you don’t notice” is the tagline of this romantic movie, where two A-list actors come together in a love duet: Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Main character Jamie Randell is fired after having sex with a beautiful co-worker, and then finds a new job: Jamie becomes a commercial agent selling drugs. Here he meets a beautiful stranger named Maggie. Mutual sympathy arises between the characters, and the girl easily agrees to have sex without any obligations. But for Jamie in love, these superficial relationships are not enough.

“Southpaw” (2015)

It is a motivating and lively film about the life of the main character, boxer Billy Hope, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Billy, nicknamed Big, is a famous boxer who has everything in life: a loving wife, daughter, money and recognition. However, after his wife’s death, he suddenly loses everything. Unable to cope with his loss, Billy falls into a deep depression and finds solace in alcohol. He loses his job, his money and everything he owns. The boxer has only two sources of motivation left: his daughter and his desire to return to the ring.

“Everest” (2015)

This year’s high-profile premiere is based on real events that occurred in the Himalayas in May 1996. 19 years ago, three expeditions of experienced climbers together with tourists climbed the world’s highest mountain. Meanwhile, a severe storm began, as a result of which five people died. The number of victims could have been much higher if it were not for the experience and courage of the famous climber Anatoly Bukreev, who single-handedly saved three climbers. Directed by Irish director Balthazar Kormakur, the film promises an exciting, emotional and at the same time beautiful film and is undoubtedly worth watching.

“Stringer” (2013)

In this movie, Jake Gyllenhaal brilliantly portrays the role of talented actor Louis Bloom. The main character constantly fails in his job search and still cannot find his purpose. He has neither a degree nor a good resume, but he has an uncontrollable desire to find his place in this world. By chance, Bloom manages to film a major accident. Louis, who takes excellent shots, sells material on television. From this moment on, he begins to pursue shocking images with excitement.

“Enemy” (2014)

This psychological detective story, adapted from the novel by Portuguese author Jose Saramago, reveals to the viewer more than just fascinating. The movie even had Jake Gyllenhaal play a dual role. The first hero is Adam, who works as a teacher and lives a quiet and boring life. One day, while watching a movie, he encounters an actor who looks exactly like him. Shocked by what he sees, he goes in search of his twin, but it turns out that the solution to the mystery is not that promising.

“Zodiac Sign” (2007)

The identity of the criminal hiding under the alias Zodiac has not been determined yet! This was the name given to the maniac operating in Northern California and San Francisco in the late 60s: He claimed 37 murders, but only seven are considered officially proven. A distinctive feature of the Zodiac was the letters and cryptograms he personally wrote to local newspapers, reporting crimes and accusing the authorities of inaction. The thriller directed by David Fincher stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. It is located.

“Translator” (2023)

Jake Gyllenhaal in Guy Ritchie’s latest action movie. John Kinley doesn’t remember how he survived being surrounded in Afghanistan, but he knows he owes his life to a local translator. It was he who managed to recapture the wounded man and drag him into the danger zone. The feeling of guilt now haunts the main character and he decides to return for his savior and his family. A hunt has been announced for both of them and he must act alone, but he realizes that he cannot leave his companion in trouble.