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14 Robert Downey Jr. Movies To Watch Because You Love Him 3000

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Well, no doubt Robert Downey Jr. was born to play the role of Tony Stark, this 54-years old actor has also given life to many other iconic characters of Hollywood. So here we are, bringing you a list of the best of his movies that aren’t from Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

1. Chaplin 

Released In: 1992
Director: Richard Attenborough
Robert Downey Jr. is known to play his roles with perfection, and Chaplin is one such movie to prove it right. The movie is a biography of Charlie Chaplin and narrates his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI. Robert Downey Jr. portrays the character of Chaplin with amazing accuracy. 

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2. The Judge 

Released In: 2014
Director: David Dobkin 
The story is about a big-city lawyer Hank Palmer (Robert Downey) who returns to his childhood home in Carlinville,Indiana. On reaching there he comes to know that his father who is the town’s judge is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.

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3. Due Date

Released In: 2010
Director: Todd Phillips 
We all are aware of the comic skills of Zach Galifianakis, thanks to the ‘Hangover Series’. Due Date is one such movie which brought together Zach’s pun and Downey’s sarcasm in one frame. The movie is about a high-strung father-to-be Peter Highman (Robert) who is forced to hitch a ride with an aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach) on a road trip in order to make it to his child’s birth on time. 

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4. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 

Released In: 2005
Director: Shane Black 
Another amazing movie of Robert Downey Jr, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a crime thriller with a slice of comedy in it. The movie revolves around a petty thief (Robert) posing as an actor. He is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition where he finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl ( Michelle Monaghan) and a detective (Val Kilmer). 

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5. Zodiac 

Released In: 2007
Director: David Fincher
The movie brings into focus a series of murders in the San Francisco Bay Area and portrays how stress, tension, frustration and fascination play upon the lives of Police Inspector David Toschi (Mark Ruffalo), Chronicle Editorial Cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhall) and Chronicle reporter Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.) as they try tacking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified individual who terrorizes the city with a killing spree. 

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6. Soap Dish 

Released In: 1991
Director: Michael Hoffman
Soap Dish is one of the most underrated movies ever made. The movie is about Montana Moorehead ( Cathy Moriarty) who tries to move Celeste Talbert (Sally Field), the queen of the soaps so that she can begin her program. For this, she hires an old boyfriend of Celeste (Robert Downey) to be on the show but this collaboration leads to many unforeseen circumstances.  

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7. The Singing Detective  

Released In: 2003
Director: Keith Gordon
This comedy, crime musical is about a novelist Dan Dark (Robert Downey) who while hospitalized with an extreme case of psoriasis, reworks on his first book in his head. Feverish, paranoid and prone to musical outbreaks, he confuses himself with his protagonist, a detective investigating the murder of a prostitute in 1950s Los Angeles. 

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8. Less Than Zero 

Released In: 1987 
Director: Marek Kanievska 
Clay (Andrew McCarthy) comes home to Los Angeles and finds that his childhood buddy Julian (Robert Downey Jr.) has begun to abuse cocaine. Clay tries to help him get sober but the process is complicated by Rip (James Spader), a callous dealer Julian is indebted to. 

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9. Chances Are 

Released In: 1998
Director: Emile Ardolino
Another amazing movie of Robert Downey Jr, ‘Chances Are’ is about Alex (Robert Downey), a young man who falls in love with his own daughter from his previous life. Once he realizes this, he tries to end their relationship before angels erase his memory.   

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10. The Pick-Up Artist 

Released In: 1987 
Director: James Toback 
The movie is about an elementary school teacher and womanizer Jack Jericho (Robert Downey) who falls for a young woman named Randy Jensen (Molly Ringwald) whose father is in debt to a mafia. In order to woo her, Jack tries to help Randy to pay-off the debts and ends up creating problems for him. 

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11. Heart and Souls 

Released In: 1993
Director: Ron Underwood 
Harrison (Charles Grodin), Penny (Alfre Woodard), Julia (Kyra Sedgwick) and Milo (Tom Sizemore) died in 1959 when the bus they were riding crashes. The four, however, become guardians to a child named Thomas who was born at the moment of their death. Thomas grows up to be a businessman (Robert Downey Jr.) and when the ghosts realize they need the help of Thomas to move on, they decide to make an appearance in front of him.  

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12. Only You

Released In: 1994
Director: Norman Jewison
Faith (Marisa Tomei) finds out that her soulmate is her classmate Damon Bradley (Robert Downey). 14 years later, she gets engaged to a dull podiatrist and plans to marry him until she gets a call from  Damon Bradley. Rushing to the airport to see her soulmate, she misses him and the plane, but decides, then and there, to go after him.   

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13. Tropical Thunder 

Released In: 2008
Director: Ben Stiller
Action movie star Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), comedian Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and Oscar winner method actor Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey) are the stars of “Tropic Thunder”, a movie based on Vietnam war veteran. However, when they are attacked by a gang of a poppy-growing local drug dealer, due to mistaken identities, these three actors are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.  

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14. Sherlock Holmes 

Released In: 2009
Director: Guy Ritchie
Based on author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s book ‘Sherlock Holmes’, the movie depicts the struggles of detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey) and his partner Dr. Watson (Jude Law) in preventing a murder by Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), a serial killer, who was earlier caught and imprisoned. 

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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Dream Home Set to be Ready by December 2023: Reports

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Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor | Image: Alia Bhatt (Instagram)

According to reports, Ranbir and Alia are planning to move into their new house either by December 2023 or January 2024, as the interior work has already begun. Etimes reports that a new boundary wall will be added soon and both Neetu and Alia have been visiting the site frequently to oversee the progress.

The bungalow, which was purchased by Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor in 1980, was intended to be converted into a high-rise building named after Rishi’s parents, KrishnaRaj. However, the work was delayed due to sanctions, and now the Kapoor family is expected to move into their dream home soon. The new house is said to have a pool, an office floor, and separate floors for Neetu Kapoor and RK-Alia.

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The Elephant Whisperer: The Heartwarming Story of a Couple and Their Orphaned Elephant!

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In a world where we are often disconnected from nature and the creatures that inhabit it, “The Elephant Whisperers” brings us closer to the heart of one of the most intelligent and majestic animals on earth – the elephant. This documentary, which won the Oscar for Best Documentary in 2023, follows the story of Bomman and Belli, an indigenous couple who become the surrogate parents to an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu.

Set in the breathtakingly beautiful Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, India, the film takes us on a journey through the wilderness, showing us the natural beauty of the location and the life of the tribal people who live in harmony with nature. From the very beginning, we are captivated by the bond that develops between Bomman, Belli, and Raghu.

When Raghu is first found by the couple, he is a fragile, injured infant who is barely clinging to life. Bomman and Belli take on the responsibility of caring for him, nursing him back to health with love, patience, and a deep understanding of his needs. As the weeks go by, Raghu thrives under their care, becoming a healthy and mischievous juvenile who delights into playing with his human parents and exploring the forest around them.

The film captures the incredible intelligence and emotional depth of elephants, showing us how Raghu communicates with Bomman and Belli through a range of sounds and body language. We see how the couple responds to his needs, anticipating his every move and showering him with love and attention. The bond between them is truly heartwarming, and we can’t help but be moved by the way they care for Raghu.

But “The Elephant Whisperers” is more than just a story of a couple and their pet elephant. It is a celebration of the beauty and richness of the natural world, and a reminder of our duty to protect and preserve it. Through stunning cinematography and insightful commentary, the film shows us the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of living in harmony with the world around us.

The film also raises important questions about the conservation of elephants in India and the threats they face from habitat loss, poaching, and human-elephant conflict. It is a call to action for all of us to take responsibility for the welfare of these magnificent creatures and to work towards a future where they can thrive in their natural habitats.

“The Elephant Whisperers” is a film that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. It is a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of the natural world, and of the incredible capacity for love and compassion that exists within us all. If you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favor and watch this incredible documentary – you won’t regret it!

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Birthday Special: Take a look at Top 10 melodious tracks of KK

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Krishnakumar Kunnath, famously known as KK, was among the best artists in the country. On May 31, the brilliant vocalist died following a cardiac arrest at his show in Kolkata. He was gifted with a disorderly yet smooth voice that will be recalled by his fans for a long time to come. On the event of his 54th birthday, have a look at his best 10 heartwarming tracks. <3


1. Aankhon Mein Teri Ajab Si.

2. Yaaro Dosti.

3. Tadap Tadap Ke.

4. Tu Aashiqui Hai.

5. Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai.

6. Khuda Jaane.

7. Zara Sa.

8. Dil Kyu Yeh Mera.

9. Hai Junoon.

10. Pyaar Ke Pal.

 

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