Well, for the past 20 or so years, Mark Wahlberg has grown to become one of the most likeable actors in the business.
His breakthrough came in 1995 with The Basketball Diaries. It was only two years later until he was leading a Paul Thomas Anderson film in the form of Boogie Nights. Then from 1999 to the present day, Wahlberg has been in at least one big film each year.
Whether it be a failing re-make, a Scorsese classic, a gripping war thriller or many successful comedies, Wahlberg manages to be involved in a project that brings in the big bucks. I am always intrigued to see what he is up to next.
Out of his 48 films I have seen only 30 of them. I will rank all of the films that I have seen, and give a short review for each of my top 10:
30) Transformers: The Last Knight
29) Transformers: Age Of Extinction
28) Pain & Gain
27) Max Payne
26) Mile 22
25) Planet Of The Apes
24) The Yards
23) Broken City
22) Uncharted
21) The Happening
20) Ted 2
19) Daddy's Home
18) The Other Guys
17) 2 Guns
16) Contraband
15) We Own The Night
14) Shooter
13) Instant Family
12) Ted
11) Invincible
10) Three Kings - A popular hit from 1999 that saw the beginning of Wahlberg's stint as a Hollywood A-lister.
Along with George Clooney and Ice Cube, three soldiers plan to steal gold Kuwait. However, in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, something much more important is at hand.
Good mix of comedy and emotional war drama.
9) The Lovely Bones - one of the few films directed by Peter Jackson that was not part of The Lord Of The Rings or The Hobbit trilogies.
It sees a girl murdered and decides whether to watch over her family to heal them or her killer as purgatory.
Wahlberg plays the Dad of the daughter (brilliantly played by Saoirse Ronan)
8) Deepwater Horizon - Based on the tragic events of the 2010 disaster, this is a very well made and constructed disaster drama.
Lots of good performances including Wahlberg and a fitting tribute to the people involved.
I was not expecting much. But the level tension mounted was done really well and it made me really care for what was going on.
7) Patriots Day - Wahlber's third outing with director Peter Berg and it is another success.
Based on the tragic events at the 2013 Boston Marathon, Wahlberg plays Sergeant Tommy Saunders who is caught right in the middle of it.
Like Lone Survivor and Deepwater Horizon, it is a well executed account of the events that also make it highly entertaining viewing.
6) The Fighter - Wahlberg's third outing with director David O. Russell. This time, he plays boxer Micky Ward.
We see the early years of this boxer's career along with his brother (played by Christian Bale) who helps train him.
I would not rank as high as many others have it. But it is still a great film with top performances from everyone.
5) The Perfect Storm - While I now some people really down-graded this movie due its story and acting. I did not see that as much, and had a great time.
I remember the buzz surrounding this on its release, and for me it delivered.
With some ground-breaking visual effects, it sees an unusual storm catch some fisherman unaware. Now they must fight for their lives.
As well as Wahlberg, the cast is pretty stellar.
4) All The Money In The World - This is Wahlberg's first collaboration with Ridley Scott as director.
This is an exciting crime thriller based on an incredible true story on the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III.
Wahlberg plays an investigator helping find the captive.
3) Boogie Nights - The film many people see as Wahlberg's big chance to be a star, and made the most of it.
Paul Thomas Anderson's directors a story about a young-man's journey into the Californian porn industry of the late 70's and 80's.
2) Lone Survivor - Somehow missed out on this at the cinema. But I am glad that I have got round to seeing this highly enjoyable and emotional action extravaganza.
Wahlberg along with a stellar cast give us memorable characters during a constant high-tension thrill ride.
A great portrayal of real American heroes.
1) The Departed - The film that finally got Scorsese his Oscar. It sees an undercover cop and a mole within the police looking to identify eachother, whilst also infiltrating the Irish gang in Boston.
Wahlberg steals the show as this foul mouthed staff sergeant who helps recruit the undercover cop for this dangerous mission.
This is certainly my favourite Wahlberg role and Scorsese movie.
21) The Happening
20) Ted 2
19) Daddy's Home
18) The Other Guys
17) 2 Guns
16) Contraband
14) Shooter
13) Instant Family
12) Ted
11) Invincible
Along with George Clooney and Ice Cube, three soldiers plan to steal gold Kuwait. However, in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, something much more important is at hand.
Good mix of comedy and emotional war drama.
It sees a girl murdered and decides whether to watch over her family to heal them or her killer as purgatory.
Wahlberg plays the Dad of the daughter (brilliantly played by Saoirse Ronan)
Lots of good performances including Wahlberg and a fitting tribute to the people involved.
I was not expecting much. But the level tension mounted was done really well and it made me really care for what was going on.
Based on the tragic events at the 2013 Boston Marathon, Wahlberg plays Sergeant Tommy Saunders who is caught right in the middle of it.
Like Lone Survivor and Deepwater Horizon, it is a well executed account of the events that also make it highly entertaining viewing.
We see the early years of this boxer's career along with his brother (played by Christian Bale) who helps train him.
I would not rank as high as many others have it. But it is still a great film with top performances from everyone.
I remember the buzz surrounding this on its release, and for me it delivered.
With some ground-breaking visual effects, it sees an unusual storm catch some fisherman unaware. Now they must fight for their lives.
As well as Wahlberg, the cast is pretty stellar.
This is an exciting crime thriller based on an incredible true story on the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III.
Wahlberg plays an investigator helping find the captive.
Paul Thomas Anderson's directors a story about a young-man's journey into the Californian porn industry of the late 70's and 80's.
Wahlberg along with a stellar cast give us memorable characters during a constant high-tension thrill ride.
A great portrayal of real American heroes.
Wahlberg steals the show as this foul mouthed staff sergeant who helps recruit the undercover cop for this dangerous mission.
This is certainly my favourite Wahlberg role and Scorsese movie.
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