Dennis Quaid is one of those actors that everyone has seen in at least one or two films.
According toMetacritic, his average movie score is smack dab in the middle at 50.
Trying to sort the good from the bad when it comes to Quaid isn’t always easy.
Here is our ranking of 16Dennis Quaid moviesfrom worst to best.
In2005, he played Frank Beardsley in “Yours, Mine & Ours.”
Naturally, chaos and slapstick humor ensue (viaVariety).
Even Quaid, himself, knew that this film was pretty silly.
In aninterviewfor the movie, he discussed one scene where he ended up falling headfirst into green slime.
“It’s something a lot of people aspire to be slimed,” he said sarcastically.
As most critics agreed, this film relies heavily on emotional manipulation.
There’s a lot of soaring music, long-lost love, and, of course, adorable dogs.
“The New York Timeswas even more scathing, calling it “insufferable.”
For Quaid, however, the series was moving.
In fact, as he toldiNews, he initially took the role because the story made him cry.
Plus, he liked that the movie wasn’t too demanding for him in terms of the work.
“I’m not necessarily playing the leads anymore and it’s great for me,” he said.
“It’s the biggest movie I’ve ever been in,” he toldScreenSlamon the red carpet.
As director Roland Emmerich toldTribute, Quaid was the perfect actor for the role.
Even though the film wasn’t a critical success, Quaid was certainly perfect for the part.
The film was based on the true story of the Christian band.
While the movie was promising, many critics found it to be a little sappy and super preachy.
Even though the film wasn’t well received, Quaid still stood out for his performance.
Plus, not everyone will find this movie overly sanctimonious.
Quaid, himself, thought the film was brilliant.
It even changed his perspective on faith.
“It’s a renewal of faith for me.
Not just as an actor but as a person in life,” he toldBehind the Lens.
It follows Quaid as a lobbyist who serves on a jury and believes that the defendant is innocent.
What follows is a gripping whodunnit.
The film is far from Quaid’s best work, but it’s definitely an enjoyable watch.
OnMetacritic, the movie has a mediocre score of 53.
For Quaid, playing a young lobbyist in “Suspect” was an exciting opportunity.
Apparently, Quaid even spent a whole month with lobbyists preparing for the role!
Critics were generally quite positive about the film even if it didn’t blow them away.
The 1989 biopic ‘Great Balls of Fire!’
shows Dennis Quaid in a whole new light
“Great Balls of Fire!”
stars Dennis Quaid as the 1950s musician Jerry Lee Lewis.
In this film, you might see him singing and performing, complete with Lewis' bleach blonde hair.
That in itself might be enough to tempt you to pick this movie.
However, while the film definitely sounds like fun, most critics were underwhelmed.
OnMetacritic, the movie has a score of just 49.
For Quaid, the film was definitely an unforgettable moment in his career.
Apparently, the actor spent the year learning the piano.
Shirley MacLaine plays Suzanne’s mother in this film based on the novel by Carrie Fisher.
Of all of Quaid’s films, “Postcards from the Edge” is one of the most acclaimed.
It has aMetacriticscore of 71, with reviewers commenting on the witty script and Streep’s entertaining performance.
Quaid plays real-life baseball coach Jim Morris, who inspired a team of high school players.
Plus, this family-friendly movie was also a hit with critics.
OnMetacritic, “The Rookie” scored an impressive 72.
The Wall Street Journal also praised Quaid’s performance.
For fans of Dennis Quaid, we’d say this movie is a must-see.
Quaid also has nothing but good memories of making the movie.
However, once he got into the (literal!)
swing of it, he was swept up by the emotion of the movie.
‘D.O.A.’
He teams up with Ryan, who plays a young student and, ultimately, his love interest.
Although Quaid doesn’t have a central role in the film, he does stand out.
If you’re keen to see Quaid playing the bad boy, look no further.
It even wonfour Oscars.
Even Soderbergh learned a lot from his own film.
Whether you’re a fan of Quaid or not, this film is definitely worth watching.
In fact, it was even nominated for four Oscars (viaIndependent).
It’s pretty heavy subject matter for Quaid, but he handled it perfectly.
If you want to see Quaid at his best, this film might be the place to start.
Despite giving a stellar performance, Quaid didn’t receive an Oscar nomination for the role.
As he later toldThe Guardian, “I felt embarrassed and a little humiliated.
Oscar or no Oscar, Quaid’s acting really does speak for itself in “Far From Heaven.”
It has aMetacriticscore of 77, with most reviewers praising its exciting pace and its gripping energy.
And, as the charming lead, Quaid gives a memorable and irresistible performance that certainly got people talking.
TheLos Angeles Timeseven compared the then-up-and-coming star to Jack Nicholson after his performance.
As he wrote in an article forNewsweek, he was struggling with a cocaine addiction.
I was getting an hour of sleep a night.”
It sounds like making this film wasn’t an easy time but the result is still well-worth watching.
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The film follows him and his friends as they figure out their futures.
In an interview withThe Rich Eisen Show, Quaid spoke about the film.
Apparently, he re-watched the movie in 2020 before reuniting with the cast.
“That movie had such charm …
It’s such a great … Americana story,” he said.
It sounds like even Quaid is a big fan of this one!
This 1983 film is easily one of his most successful.
In addition to the outstanding acting, the film also boasts wonderful cinematography and excellent direction.
The author of the original novel, Tom Wolfe, even gave Quaid his stamp of approval.
And Quaid was, indeed, the perfect man for the job.
This iconic kids' movie has become a total classic through the years.
In fact, there are many things about the movie you’d onlynotice now as an adult.
It seems like Quaid also has a real soft spot for the movie, too.
“And you know, there’s a lot of theories about it.
It’s clear that Quaid has good taste in movies even his own!
