Brooks (2007)
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Detective Atwood, played by Demi Moore, begins digging deep into the case, putting pressure on Brooks.
The movie has lots of twists and subplots, almost to the point of being overdone and too tropey.
However, it toes the line well.
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with a 55% on Rotten Tomatoes.
It had a more successful audience reception.Mr.
9The Postman (1997)
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The movie is based on David Brin’s 1985 book of the same name.
For better or worse,The Postmanremains one of Costner’s most infamous films and deserves another watch.
8Rumor Has It… (2005)
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Kevin Costner and Shirley MacLaine co-star in this romantic comedy-drama.
On a $70 million budget,Rumor Has It…made $88.9 million at the box office.
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Unfortunately, the movie received only a 21% on Rotten Tomatoes.
7The Company Men (2011)
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John Wells
The Company Menfollows a rising star who is laid off at a shipping and manufacturing company.
Rumor Has It… stars Jennifer Aniston as Sarah Huttinger, a woman who discovers her family might have been the inspiration for the book and film The Graduate. Directed by Rob Reiner, the film follows Sarah as she navigates her complicated family history and her current relationship with her fiancé, played by Mark Ruffalo. Kevin Costner and Shirley MacLaine co-star in this romantic comedy-drama.
Though often depressing in tone, the film is made better by a stellar cast.
Starring alongside Costner are Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris Cooper, among many others.
The film shows its biases but doesn’t go overboard or become preachy.
6The New Daughter (2009)
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The film has a Rotten Tomatoes critics score of 40%.
However, all hope forThe New Daughteris not lost.
What setsThe New Daughterapart is the novelty of seeing Costner play in the horror genre.
5The Highwaymen (2019)
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With a 76% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is generally liked among audiences.
Despite middling critics' reviews, audiences agree the film is lovable and perhaps a future classic.
43000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
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The men and their team attempt to steal over $3 million and leave many casualties behind.
The movie is considered one of Russell’s worst films, though Costner’s acting is seen as better-than-average.
3Wyatt Earp (1994)
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Lawrence Kasdan
Wyatt Earpis one of Costner’s less successful Western films.
The movie focuses on the titular Arizona law Marshall, whose feud led to the O.K.
A main criticism of the film is its bloated runtime, which is over three hours.
However, the film is still an exciting and dramatic take on an important historical figure.
Ultimately, because of the premiere date and runtime, Costner’s film lost theTombstoneversusWyatt Earpbattle.
2Dragonfly (2002)
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ThoughDragonflyhas a darker tone, it becomes a good and refreshing watch and take on grief.
Dragonflyblends genres as a supernatural mystery thriller.
The movie also has an interesting twist ending, making it worth another watch and perhaps a reassessment.
1A Perfect World (1993)
Costner stars alongside Clint Eastwood in this crime thriller.
Costner plays Robert “Butch” Haynes, an escaped convict who takes a young boy hostage.
Eastwood is Chief “Red” Garnett, the Texas Ranger in pursuit of the criminal.
Source:Roger Ebert.
