John Cusack, the 80’s loverboy of old turned dramatic actor of late. Those who barely know his work would consider him type-casted, playing the same character over and over, or simply portraying his own persona on screen. Those who love and appreciate him, however, might consider him to be one of the best actors in the business, bringing life to every role he signs on for. However you feel about him, there’s no denying that he has been a key player in film history, most particularly the 80’s and leading up to the mid-2000s.
Cusack is undoubtedly the most successful on-screen talent in his theatrical family, with his sister Joan as a close second. Throughout his career, John has organized theater groups promoting political avant-garde themes, and has maintained a surprising dedication to kickboxing, holding a level six black belt under world champion Benny Urquidez over a span of 20 years. He also enjoys a casual helicopter snowboarding session from time to time, along with lifelong antiwar activism that shows up even in his music tastes and film choices. Wike him or not, Cusack is cemented in history as a true screen talent and an overall great human being. So, without any further hesitation, these are the 10 best John Cusack films, in no particular order.
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