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12 Best Chris Pine Movies, Ranked



8. This Means War (2012)

Imagine the following scenario: Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play hunky CIA agents who, after some typical cinematic insanity, discover that they're both dating Reese Witherspoon's Lauren Scott simultaneously. Is it a fanfiction or a dream? Nope, it's a real movie that just happens to be called "This Means War." This 2012 McG-directed flick follows the goofy rivalry between the two handsome spies as they fight for Lauren's heart in any way possible, including shooting sleeping darts and participating in explosive car chases. But even with all this secret agent craziness on display, what confirms this rom-com as an essential Pine flick is how it shows off his ability to make any performance (regardless of how silly it is) exciting to watch.

When he enters the frame, Pine's FDR Foster looks like the most stereotypical of CIA agents. He's got the smooth delivery, the cool suits, the award-winning smile, and knows how to charm his way out of any situation. But as the movie continues, Foster's transformation from a somewhat egotistical ladies' man into a (mostly) likable romantic hero is a treat to behold. Plus, any excuse to see Pine's boy-next-door aesthetic next to Witherspoon's similar on-screen persona is a match made in movie heaven.

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Originally Posted by crash landing (View Post) Its why its probably my non-franchise favorite movie

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