He had supporting roles earlier in comedies such as The Five Year Engagement and Delivery Man and dramas like Moneyball and Zero Dark Thirty. Simply put, though, in 2014 – Chris Pratt became a movie star. So much so that he earns a spot in part four of my six performers who shined brightest this year.
The actor, best known for his role on NBC’s acclaimed comedy “Parks and Recreation”, scored the lead in what turned out to be the year’s biggest hit – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. As Star Lord, Pratt gave a boffo performance in what some are calling the Star Wars of this generation. We will, of course, see him return to the role likely several more times.
As if that weren’t enough, Pratt was the lead voice in the #4 largest grosser of the year, this spring’s animated The LEGO Movie. That, too, has turned into a franchise.
Pratt’s actions in 2014 guarantee that we will see him and hear him in at least two massive series into the future. And 2015 brings a third with him in Jurassic World, the reboot of that beloved franchise.
For my post on The Year of Shailene Woodley, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2014/12/23/2014-the-year-of-shailene-woodley/
For my post on The Year of Kevin Hart, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2014/12/23/2014-the-year-of-kevin-hart/
For my post on The Year of Scarlett Johannson, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2014/12/23/2014-the-year-of-scarlett-johannson/
For my post on The Year of Angelina Jolie, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2014/12/23/2014-the-year-of-angelina-jolie/
For my post on The Year of Michael Keaton, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2014/12/23/2014-the-year-of-michael-keaton/
