With his performance as J. Edgar Hoover in Clint Eastwood's upcoming Biography Drama J. Edgar set to be another hotly tipped Oscar nomination, I am looking back over my top 5 performances from the machine that is DiCaprio...
5. Shutter Island
With his turn as Teddy Daniels in Martin Scorsese's 2010 novel adaptation Shutter Island, DiCaprio embodies the character completely, his subtle touches make a memorable performance unforgettable.
4. Romeo & Juliet
Baz Luhrmann's 1996 stylised adaptation of Shakespeare's classic shows a young and passionate Leo performing out of his skin and outshining an extremely strong cast. Never fails to make my chest ache with love!
3. The Basketball Diaries
A biopic with DiCaprio in the leading role as Jim Carroll, a talented basketball player who's life spirals into the world of drug addiction. Definitely one of his finest hours as an actor.
2. The Departed
Another Scorsese thriller in which DiCaprio shines. Playing Billy Costigan, an undercover Massachusetts State Policeman atempting to access the Irish mafia, Leo crafts out another awe-inspiring performance, once again displaying his versatility.
1. What's Eating Gilbert Grape
This drama from 1993 saw DiCaprio starring along side Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis playing Depp's younger brother Arnie Grape. Arnie has a developmental disability. This performance earned Leo an Oscar nomination and if you haven't seen it, you really need to watch it to find out why for yourself. Amazing.
This is my top 5 but there are a plethora of films in his repertoire to choose from - from Marvin's Room to Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, Blood Diamond, Inception, Gangs of New York and Titanic plus many more, it must only be a matter of time before that little gold statue has pride of place on the DiCaprio mantelpiece!
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