Tom Holland is gaining more recognition year after year, but a currently trending Netflix movie might showcase his best performance so far. Even though Holland became a household name after portraying Peter Parker in the MCU’s Spider-Man movies, he has proven himself more than a superhero actor on multiple occasions. Films like The Devil All the Time and his recent work on the TV series The Crowded Room have showcased his talent and versatility as an actor.
It may seem like Holland’s career is moving in the opposite direction to his MCU role, with him seemingly becoming more of a “serious” actor. However, Holland started acting at a very young age with a brilliant performance worthy of an experienced Hollywood star. The movie that first demonstrated Holland’s on-screen presence is now trending in Netflix’s Top 10, reaffirming that it could be his best performance to date.
The Impossible Is Still One Of Tom Holland’s Best Acting Performances In His Career
The Impossible is a survival movie based on a true story that follows a family caught in the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. The film is as raw as it is heartbreaking and can only be sustained by brilliant direction and acting. Holland co-starred with Naomi Watts, and looking back, The Impossible is arguably Holland’s best performance. The Impossible stands out from Holland’s other best movies for multiple reasons. First, the story is an emotional whirlwind that features a lot of suffering — a huge challenge for a young actor (Holland was 14 when he filmed The Impossible).
Holland’s performance lives up to the task in terms of acting abilities, and the fact that the story is told heavily from his point of view makes this even more impressive. It’s also worth noting that a movie set recreating such intense conditions might be difficult and exhausting for a younger, less-experienced star. By diving headfirst into a challenging project, Holland showcased his commitment early on. There were likely numerous technical things to deal with on set, and he balanced that while superbly handling the raw emotions of his character.
How The Impossible Foreshadowed Tom Holland’s Career
The Impossible was a clear indicator of what Holland’s career would be, as it features a combination of his greatest qualities. For one, the movie highlights his ability to get into the skin of a variety of different characters, something Apple TV’s The Crowded Room also emphasizes. The movie also showed he could perform well in productions with heavy technical components, something that no doubt helped prepare him for his role as Spider-Man. Thanks to his early experience, Hollywood can count on Tom Holland to add dramatic value to blockbusters and smaller movies alike for years to come.
