The final weekend of July is upon us, and Hulu is packed with movie options. But with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ hitting theaters, we’ve decided to explore the back catalogs of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. While neither actor has an extensive presence on Hulu, we’ve curated three films that are sure to entertain. Get ready for a romantic comedy starring Reynolds, an action-packed adventure featuring Jackman, and a gripping crime thriller that’s making its Hulu debut.
The Proposal (2009)
To kick off our ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’-inspired picks, we present the 2009 rom-com, ‘The Proposal’. This film actually gets a shout-out in ‘Deadpool’. Sandra Bullock takes on the role of Margaret Tate, a demanding editor at a major publishing house who clashes with her assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds). When Margaret faces deportation to Canada, she turns to Andrew for a sham marriage to secure a Green Card. Immigration agent Mr. Gilbertson (Denis O’Hare) suspects their ruse and threatens them with legal consequences. Despite their fake engagement, sparks fly between Margaret and Andrew. Will their forced proximity turn into genuine love? Find out by watching ‘The Proposal’ on Hulu.
Van Helsing (2004)
Our second ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ inspired selection is ‘Van Helsing’. This campy and enjoyable reboot of the Universal Monsters franchise showcases Hugh Jackman’s charm, even if it fails to launch a lasting series. Jackman portrays Gabriel Van Helsing, the most renowned monster hunter of his time, plagued by a hazy past. Sent by the Vatican to eliminate Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), Van Helsing uncovers a sinister plot that goes far beyond vampires. Dracula has stolen the technology of Dr. Frankenstein, and Van Helsing needs the help of Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale) and Frankenstein’s Monster (Shuler Hensley) to thwart Dracula’s wicked plans. Watch ‘Van Helsing’ on Hulu and join the monster-hunting adventure.
Sleeping Dogs (2024)
‘Sleeping Dogs’ might remind you of ‘Memento,’ though without the intricate time-bending narrative. While not reaching the heights of Christopher Nolan’s breakout hit, ‘Sleeping Dogs’ boasts a strong performance from Russell Crowe, who starred in ‘L.A. Confidential’. Crowe plays Roy Freeman, a former homicide detective grappling with severe Alzheimer’s. During a new memory therapy session, Roy is approached about one of his old cases that unjustly landed an innocent man, Isaac Samuel (Pacharo Mzembe), in jail. Roy’s suspicions about Isaac’s innocence grow when his partner, Richard Finn (Harry Greenwood), dies shortly after being asked to revisit the Samuel case. As Roy desperately searches for answers within his own fractured mind, he encounters Laura Baines (Karen Gillan), a mysterious woman with secrets she will protect at any cost. Dive into ‘Sleeping Dogs’ on Hulu and witness the unraveling of a complex crime and the depths of human memory.
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