15 best movies with James McAvoy

A humble boy from a simple Scottish family dreamed of becoming a priest and went on pilgrimage in the world. Once a lesson in the school of his neighbor went teacher - directed by David Heyman. Stories from the shooting of a teenager so inspired that he decided to become an actor.

Soon Heyman gave him a small role. And then the young actor easily passed the competition at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and soon plunged into the world of cinema. The name of this boy James McAvoy.

Now it is known by virtually every movie lovers because of its diverse, but always well-designed roles.

1.... Inside I'm Dancing

Inside I'm Dancing

• UK, Ireland, France, 2004.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

Michael has cerebral palsy and baboutgreater part of his 24 years he spent in a nursing home. He does not think that life can be different, not yet acquainted with a new patient. Funny and witty Rory due to muscle atrophy only move his head and a pair of fingers. It was he who reveals to Michael that you can enjoy life in a wheelchair.

Rory O'Shea - first vivid role in the career of James McAvoy. In preparation, he dealt with people with disabilities and trying to understand their thoughts and feelings. This allowed to make an image as realistic as possible. Rory does not want pity and compassion. He wants to live and enjoy everything.

Around the same time, the actor was in the British TV series "Shameless", on the basis of which later withdrew the famous American remake. In the original, played by Steve McEvoy - friend of the main character of Fiona. Incidentally, the actress Anne-Marie Duff, who played a major role, a few years later they were married.

2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

• US, UK, 2005.
• Adventure, fantasy, family.
• Duration: 143 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

In the house of a friend of his parents' four children find a mysterious wardrobe. Through it, they fall into a fabulous Narnia. But in this country still troubled. The evil witch has arranged an eternal winter, and a regal lion Aslan to win it, to free people.

In this film, McAvoy got a small but memorable role as the faun Mr. Tumnus. Actor himself said that it was thanks to the books of CS Lewis he loved fantasy and science fiction, and therefore even a role in the adaptation of the classics It was very important to him.

On the set McAvoy make up for a few hours. Particularly hampered goat's nose and ears overhead, which had to move. And yet the actor wore green tights site: using computer graphics have made their hooves.

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3. The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland

• United Kingdom, 2006.
• Biography, Drama, History.
• Duration: 123 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

Young doctor Garrigan arrives in Uganda, hoping to help ordinary people. The country's new president Idi Amin. Fate brings Garrigana with a ruler, and the doctor at first fascinated by the bold policy actions. But soon he realizes that he became an accomplice of bloody dictator.

Image of James McAvoy in the film is based on several real persons, their names are not usually called. But the important thing is that the actor was able to show changes in the character of his hero. He first enthusiastic and naive adventurer, and by the final scene - a broken man, ready to low acts.

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4. Penelope

Penelope

• US, UK 2006.
• Fairy tale, drama, romantic comedy.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

Penelope Uilhern - the successor of the ancient aristocratic family. She is forced to hide from everyone in the family home, as she had a nose pig nose. To save the girl from the curse, she must fall in love in a noble young man. But all the young men run away in fear, until it comes Max, never saw the face of Penelope by chance.

The shape of the film - fairy tale, Except that the action takes place in modern decor. But in the film, there are a hot topic beauty obsession, and even black humor. James McAvoy plays a very simple charming young man who genuinely falls in love with Penelope and wants to help her.

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5. Jane Austen

Becoming Jane

• UK, Ireland, 2007.
• Biography, Drama, Romance.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Parents forced to marry Jane Austen on the calculation. But she protested against this decision. One day she meets a charming Irishman Tom Lefroy, the future lawyer. Erupts between young people a real passion. But the youth of poverty and prevent the influence of parents Jane and Tom together.

In preparation for filming in historical drama, James McAvoy worked with the etiquette teacher. He studied the customs of the XVIII century, how to bow and play cricket. When this failed to turn your image into a cartoon - the feelings and behavior of Tom Lefroy look completely natural.

6. Redemption

Atonement

• Britain, France, 2007.
• Romance, War.
• Duration: 123 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

At thirteen-writer Briony Tallis imaginative. And one day she too bright quirks circumstances rape her sister. The main suspect is in no way guilty of Robbie. He was sent first to prison and then to war.

Once again, James McAvoy showed character, which changes almost beyond recognition. In the first part of the movie Robbie - a simple, positive and straightforward man. But the war of his breaks, he is faced with the cruelty and injustice. The character of the hero is transformed. For this role, McAvoy was nominated for "Golden globe"And a BAFTA, and the painting itself has earned 7 nominations for" Oscar. "

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7. Extremely dangerous

Wanted

• US, Russia, Germany, 2008.
• Action, Crime.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

Wesley Gibson's life boring and predictable. At its all time degrade, and the girl is not ashamed to betray him. But suddenly, the hero discovers that the recently murdered father. He threw Wesley as a child and was in a secret society of killers. Then the character itself becomes a murderer, revealing a nearly supernatural powers.

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov greatly softened cartoon Mark Millar, transforming it from a trash and madness in drayvovy gunman. And for the main role, quite unexpectedly invited James McAvoy, better known dramatic roles. But the actor did a great job with the image of a tough guy, and even performed many stunt tricks.

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8. The Last Station

The Last Station

• Germany, Great Britain, Russia, 2009.
• Biography, Drama, Romance.
• Duration: 112 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Elderly Tolstoy increasingly disagree with his wife Sofia Andreyevna. He renounces the religion and the noble title and plans to rewrite his will. His wife is forced to fight for their welfare. In family matters involve the Secretary of the writer Valentin Bulgakov, who adores Tolstoy.

In this film, James McAvoy worked with amazing actors. The role of Leo Tolstoy played by Christopher Plummer, and his wife, played by Helen Mirren. But the image of Bulgakov, embodied McAvoy, was not lost on the background of even such an experienced pair. Vivid emotions of the hero is really catchy. After all, the character first exalts idol almost like a god, and only then begins to see him as an ordinary person.

9. The Conspirator

The Conspirator

• United States, 2010.
• Drama, Crime.
• Duration: 122 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln on charges of conspiracy, eight people were arrested. Among them, a single woman Mary Sarrett. The guilt of the suspects, no one doubts, and even the lawyer Frederick Aiken is taken to protect the girl reluctantly. During the investigation, it is found out that Mary was the victim of tragic circumstances, and did not commit a crime. Then Aiken has sincerely tried to help the woman.

Elementary slow film is built on emotion and controversy. This is not a detective, a drama in which the hero makes the difficult moral choices. He has to defend the interests of the client, but does not want to have anything to do with the murderers of the president.

10. X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class

• US, UK, 2011.
• Superhero thriller.
• Duration: 131 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

Friends of Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr bring together mutants with unusual abilities. But they were opposed to "Hellfire Club", who decided to start a war. Over time, the contradiction between Charles and Erik become stronger. This will lead to a future confrontation mutants.

Before James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender It was a very difficult task: to replace the role of Professor X and Magneto legendary Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. Actors coped very well, and they later appeared regularly in the franchise "X-Men".

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11. Trance

Trance

• Britain, France, 2013.
• Detective thriller.
• Duration: 101 min.
• IMDb: 6,9.

An employee of the auction house, Simon conspires with thieves and help them steal the picture. But during a robbery, he gets hit on the head and loses his memory. As a result, Simon even under torture can not remember where I had hidden picture. Then criminals are hiring a hypnotherapist to reconstruct the course of events.

The unusually built and controversial film, Danny Boyle's attitude to the protagonist has changed several times. And here again is revealed McAvoy acting talent. As a result, everyone has the right to decide whether to consider the victim or a villain character.

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12. Mud

Filth

• United Kingdom, 2013.
• Comedy, Drama, Crime.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Police Detective Bruce Robertson wants to get promoted. And for this he is ready for any meanness and crime. Bruce shamelessly sticks his opponents and uses his position. And he is not the most pleasant person in real life. Although it appears that the racket does not give him a sincere pleasure.

role in the adaptation of the novel Irvine Welsh "Shit", many considered the top skill by James McAvoy. After all, his character - the embodiment of all possible defects and repelling qualities. However, the actor in every way tried to make Bruce charming. And Kyle did.

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13. Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

• United States, 2013.
• Drama, Romance.
• Duration: 89 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Conor and Eleanor married a few years. With parents have not gone wrong, but to each other they are really happy. But in their relationship comes a tragic moment. Each character experiences it differently. And then Eleanor decides to disappear from the life of Conor.

"Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" - trilogy with the subtitle "He", "She" and "They". The first part tells the story from the point of view of men, and the second - a woman in the final film line together. It is interesting to observe how different characters perceive events and try to deal with the situation. James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain create a real drama, the whole story rests on their skills.

14. Split

Split

• United States, 2016.
• Thriller, horror.
• Duration: 117 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Stranger lulls and kidnapped three girls directly to the car park. They come to life in an unfamiliar room. And it soon becomes clear that the body of the thief Kevin Crumb live together 23 personalities. But all the characters are waiting for the most terrible, the 24th.

Another challenge for McAvoy. He is not considered a master of transformation like Christian Bale or Joaquin Phoenix. But James McAvoy has shown he can play different characters, without changing externally. In one film, he portrayed an organized person, a psychopath, a woman or even a child. Of course, some of the images to get a little grotesque. But still change and behavior appear very bright.

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15. explosive blonde

Atomic Blonde

• United States, 2017.
• Action, thriller, detective.
• Duration: 115 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

During the Cold War, British intelligence special agent sends Lorraine Broughton in Berlin, divided wall. Here she has to find the microfilm with a list of names of spies. To fulfill the mission of Lorraine combined with an undercover agent David Percival.

In this film image McAvoy is largely built on the contrast with the main character. It is steep and fascinating, and it looks sloppy and often behaves ridiculous. But it seems more realistic to actually Percival, as an undercover agent and should look like so that no one suspected.

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