Debapriya Bhattacharya
English and American thespian Andrew Russell Garfield is known for his work both in films and on stage. While his breakthrough came in 2007 with ‘Boy A,’ it is his performance in ‘The Social Network‘ that put him on the map three years later. Andrew’s popularity significantly increased when he was cast as Spider-Man in Sony’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man‘ film series, beginning in 2014. With films such as ‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!,’ and ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye‘ under his belt, Andrew is a favorite among critics. He also has a successful stage career and has appeared on the small screen as well, such as in the critically acclaimed miniseries, ‘Under the Banner of Heaven.’ If you are looking to check out Andrew Garfield‘s works on Netflix, the following list is for you.
3. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Helmed by Mel Gibson and inspired by Terry Benedict’s 2004 documentary ‘The Conscientious Objector,’ ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ tells the story of Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), a religious young man who wishes to serve his country in World War II but refuses to pick up a gun and fight. The attitude earns him brutal, often violent rebuke from his fellow soldiers in camp. However, Desmond stands steadfast on his resolve not to kill people, and also not to leave the battlefield. To make the best use of his skills, he becomes a combat medic and saves the lives of many in the war, ultimately earning the respect and admiration of all. Watch the biographical film here.
2. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Directed by Marc Webb, ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ is a reboot of the live-action Spider-Man film series by Sony Pictures. Andrew Garfield steps into the shoes of the friendly neighborhood web-slinger, created by Stan Lee, taking over from Tobey Maguire from the original trilogy. The narrative retells the origin story of the character, with Peter Parker (Andrew) living with his uncle and aunt after being left behind by his parents. As a high school student, he begins to look into his parents’ disappearance, which leads him to Oscorp’s laboratories. There, he gets bitten by a genetically modified spider and gains superpowers, ultimately becoming Spider-Man. While Peter’s vigilantism is not looked upon favorably by the police, the daughter of the police captain, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), becomes his girlfriend and stands firmly by his side as he takes down threats like the Lizard. View the film here.
1. Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021)
Marking the feature directorial debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ is adapted from the eponymous semi-autobiographical stage musical written by Jonathan Larson. Andrew Garfield stars as Jonathan, a young theater composer waiting tables at a diner in New York City in 1990. His sole hope is to create a great American musical, for which he toils every free moment. Days ahead of his performance that will either make his dream a reality or prove it to be unattainable, Jonathan faces extraordinary pressure from all quarters, including from his girlfriend, Susan (Alexandra Shipp), who wishes for a life beyond NYC, and his friend Michael (Robin de Jesús), who has left acting in search of financial security. In addition, the artistic community in the city is facing the dangers of the AIDS epidemic. In the face of extraordinary odds, Jonathan is forced to confront what he must do with the time that he has and the opportunity that presents itself. Watch the musical film originally stylized ‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ here.
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