After making a name for himself in his home country of Australia, Sam Worthington decided to make the trip to Hollywood and attempt to join film’s elite players. Now, following a meteoric rise to fame courtesy of starring in the biggest film of all time, Avatar, he has made a name for himself as a star with shoulders broad enough to carry the biggest blockbuster films, while also having the ability to stand out among some of the best ensemble casts of recent memory. Truly, the man has got it all!
As his latest film, the explosive thriller The Hunter’s Prayer is now out on digital platforms before arriving on DVD and from 4th September, there’s no better time to take a look at some of the best roles of his career.
Avatar (2009)
Undoubtedly seen as his breakout hit, Worthington’s stand-out performance in James Cameron’s mega smash hit blockbuster, Avatar, made him a major part of one of the most successful films in box office history. In the film, Worthington plays Jake Sully, an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar – a human mind in an alien body – he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. This film catapulted a somewhat unknown Mr Worthington into the spotlight of Hollywood, and he’s never looked back, with up to four sequels of the film in the works. Ker-ching!
Avatar with Limited Edition Lenticular Artwork (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD) [2012] [Region Free]
The Debt (2011)
After the monumental success of Avatar, Worthington was eager to put his acting chops to the test once again. The opportunity came along pretty quickly in this gripping WWII thriller, giving him the chance to play opposite an all-star cast, including Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson and Jessica Chastain. Worthington stars as a younger version of Mirren and Wilkinson’s former secret agent partner in the film’s flashback sequences, attempting to track down a WWII war criminal in East Berlin. While still giving him the ability to draw upon his action credentials, the role demands for Worthington to give an extremely intense performance, which he delivers with flying colours!
The Debt [Blu-ray] [Region Free]
Clash of the Titans (2010) / Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Worthington was given the chance to cement himself as an A-List Hollywood blockbuster star. Instead of looking to the future as he did with his previous big budget smash, he travelled back in time into the world of ancient Greek mythology with the remake of the 80’s spectacular film Clash of the Titans. Worthington plays demigod Perseus who grows up to seek vengeance on Zeus’ brother Hades who wiped out his entire family. To do this he has to prove to them just how dangerous humans can be to their creators, which, as it happens, is no easy task! Despite an incredible array of gargantuan CGI effects, Worthington’s performance is far from lost in the background and carries the film’s bonkers plot across from beginning to end. Worthington also returned for the epic 2012 sequel Wrath of the Titans, continuing his quest to prove himself to cinema goers across the nation.
Clash Of The Titans/Wrath Of The Titans [Blu-ray] [Region Free]
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
