“Very good as Star-Lord, uniquely bad in Jurassic World”: Fans Call Chris Pratt a Paradox as the Lead in Two Major Movie Franchises
The reason why everybody loves Chris Pratt is that he gave the audiences something unique to look at among all the whitewashed macho males leading the industry when he first started. He is sweet, fun, and above all dorky. His characteristics were further cemented when the 2014 movie Guardians of the Galaxy came out. The actor’s portrayal of Star-Lord not only made the character one of the fan’s favorites but also opened many doors for him. From Parks and Recreation to Guardians of the Galaxy everybody was made aware of the fact that Pratt is funny effortlessly, has great comic timing, and thus was a star in the making.
With time people realized, the actor needed more drama to become America’s next big thing, and thus came movies like Jurassic World and Passengers. This showcased Pratt’s incapability to handle dramatic roles and led people on Twitter to discuss the dichotomy of the curious case of Chris Pratt.
What makes Chris Pratt, Chris Pratt?
The Relatable Everyman aka Chris Pratt‘s one of the most endearing defining traits is to portray relatable everyday man characters. Whether it’s the lovable goofball Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation or the unlikely hero Peter Quill in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Pratt effortlessly conveys a sense of authenticity and vulnerability to his roles. His natural charisma and ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level make him incredibly relatable, allowing viewers to invest in his characters and root for their success. Pratt’s quick-witted humor often adds a layer of levity to his performances, making him a scene-stealer, his background in improvisational comedy comes in pretty handy in times like this.
He excels in feeding off of his fellow actors in the scene, but when it comes to flying solo the actor loses his charm a bit. The quintessential movie star requires certain traits which according to the audiences Pratt lacks and was very evident in the movie Jurassic World.
Can Chris Pratt go from ‘funny guy’ to ‘serious man’?
Pratt lacks versatility according to the fans online. The gravitas, that makes movie stars, movie stars! Chris Pratt is no leading man, his skill to transform from funny to serious proves he requires more time to work on them. The macho man’s look is something that does not suit him well. The endless squinting and plain dialogue delivery are hard to bear on the screen according to many online. Here are some tweets to showcase, what the internet thinks about the actor’s qualities as a leading man,
Pratt’s movie stardom is odd because he’s very, very good as Star Lord, to the point where I can’t see anyone else in the role, but he’s so uniquely bad in his Jurassic World role that it makes you forget that he’s actually pretty good most of the time
— Thel 🏳️⚧️ (@EPM106) May 13, 2023
He wants to go the John Krasinski route of being a loved comic actor who can do action but either doesn’t have the drama chops or just chooses projects that do nothing for him
— Casey “War Path” available on Prime/Tubi!! (@CapitalF) May 13, 2023
Chris Pratt is a Tabula Rasa for directors and his acting entirely depends on them
— formaldehyde boofer (@Literallyinsand) May 13, 2023
What I think happened is Hollywood saw Star-Lord as just an action hero and proceeded to cast Pratt in similar roles, not understanding that what made Star-Lord (and Pratt's previous roles) work so well was the sense of humor he brought to the role
— John (@Generic__John) May 13, 2023
Hes very good at goofy and heartfelt. Its when movies try to make him look like an action hero that it falls flat.
— Dylan MacKinnon (@DylanFMackinnon) May 14, 2023
According to people online,
“He’s a natural comedy guy trying to go straight. Ain’t going to happen, guy.”
Now all can’t be blamed on Pratt, the actor has made some questionable choices in the past and continues to do so. This can also be another reason for his failure. People are happy is has chosen this route to proceed in, leaving behind all the goofball funny characters, and hope he chooses the role correctly moving forward. Although his recent ventures have been a success box-office-wise, it has done nothing to prove his acting prowess in dramatic roles as well as an action hero. Therefore although people are happy that he is trying to branch out and try out new things, they also hope he gets back to doing what he does best.
Source: Twitter
