10T10W - Jamie Lee Curtis
Top 10 Jamie Lee Curtis Films
1. Halloween (1978)
• Genre: Horror
• Why: A genre-defining slasher film that made Curtis a scream queen icon.
2. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
• Genre: Sci-Fi/Comedy
• Why: Curtis won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her quirky, heartfelt performance.
3. True Lies (1994)
• Genre: Action/Comedy
• Why: Her performance as Helen Tasker is a perfect blend of humor, vulnerability, and badass action.
4. Trading Places (1983)
• Genre: Comedy
• Why: A classic Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd comedy where Curtis showcased her comedic chops.
5. A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
• Genre: Comedy
• Why: Curtis shines in this witty, hilarious heist film that’s considered a comedy classic.
6. Knives Out (2019)
• Genre: Mystery/Comedy
• Why: A stellar ensemble cast and Curtis delivers a sharp, memorable performance as Linda Drysdale.
7. Halloween (2018)
• Genre: Horror
• Why: A successful return to her iconic role as Laurie Strode in this critically acclaimed sequel.
8. The Fog (1980)
• Genre: Horror
• Why: A moody and atmospheric film from John Carpenter with Curtis at its center.
9. Freaky Friday (2003)
• Genre: Comedy/Family
• Why: Curtis earned a Golden Globe nomination for her hilarious and heartwarming role.
10. My Girl (1991)
• Genre: Drama
• Why: A touching performance in this coming-of-age story.
Worst 10 Jamie Lee Curtis Films
1. Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
• Genre: Horror
• Why: Critically panned with Curtis in a brief, uninspired role.
2. Virus (1999)
• Genre: Sci-Fi/Horror
• Why: A poorly executed sci-fi film that failed to impress audiences or critics.
3. Perfect (1985)
• Genre: Drama
• Why: Despite Curtis’s best efforts, the film’s story and execution were heavily criticized.
4. House Arrest (1996)
• Genre: Comedy
• Why: A forgettable family comedy that failed to land its humor.
5. Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
• Genre: Comedy
• Why: A holiday film that was widely dismissed for being formulaic and unfunny.
6. Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
• Genre: Comedy
• Why: A cheesy, overly silly movie that didn’t do justice to Curtis’s talent.
7. You Again (2010)
• Genre: Comedy
• Why: A lackluster comedy despite its all-star cast.
8. Halloween II (1981)
• Genre: Horror
• Why: While not terrible, it lacked the originality and tension of the first film.
9. Forever Young (1992)
• Genre: Romance/Sci-Fi
• Why: The film is considered overly sentimental and unremarkable.
10. Blue Steel (1990)
• Genre: Thriller
• Why: A cliched cop thriller that didn’t fully utilize Curtis’s abilities.
