With 92 acting credits to his name, Tom Hanks has carved out a special place in film history with various roles ranging from an animated toy cowboy to an Apollo astronaut.
It was the first “all-digital capture” film meaning every performance employed the motion-capture technology. Although technology is the most prominent aspect of The Polar Express, one cannot deny the importance of Hanks' presence.
He performs the Hero Boy, the Conductor, a Hobo, Scrooge, the Father, and Santa Claus, arguably the most significant roles in the film. Of these, the Conductor and the Hobo stand out performance-wise.
In this film, Hanks tackles a somewhat different type of role for him, playing Charlie Wilson, a Congressman from Texas, in the 1980s. Wilson is a charming womanizer known for doing as little as possible.
In The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Inferno, Langdon is thrust into dangerous plots involving murder, conspiracies, cover-ups, and potential warfare on a global scale.
23. The Da Vinci Code/Angels & Demons/Inferno (2006-2016)
Each film is a fascinating and thought-provoking adventure. And while Hanks is not known as an action/adventure actor, Langdon is well suited for his particular abilities because Hanks is adept at showcasing an understated strength rooted in intellect and faith.