Dylan O'Brien's Hot 2024 Film Streak: Rotten Tomatoes Loves Him!
Dylan O'Brien Is Back and Better Than Ever on Rotten Tomatoes!
Dylan O'Brien is back in a BIG way! After a brief two-year break following his roles in 2023's Maximum Truth and 2022's The Outfit and Not Okay, this super talented and beloved actor returns to film in his latest and already immensely popular and highly acclaimed movies; both films hitting those extremely important notes on Rotten Tomatoes ratings that would appeal to everyone who loves this incredibly talented actor. And both of these projects–that incredibly creative mystery thriller, Caddo Lake and the ridiculously fun comedy Saturday Night–have made some serious waves; generating some serious positive attention and this immense buzz from everyone!
These movies are killing it on Rotten Tomatoes! Saturday Night (directed by Jason Reitman) has an 87% audience score (over 250 ratings)! Caddo Lake (written and directed by Celine Held and Logan George, with M. Night Shyamalan producing) isn’t far behind— an amazing 82% audience score based on over 250 ratings! Both also have amazing critics’ scores–around 80%.
Caddo Lake: A Creepy Mystery and A Stunning Performance
Caddo Lake is a twisty mystery with Dylan O'Brien in the lead alongside Eliza Scanlen (Little Women, The Devil All the Time). The story, based on a real lake between Texas and Louisiana, is intense. It revolves around a young girl's disappearance and unfolds many secrets and suspense which really helps define this creative work.
Saturday Night: The Birth of SNL, and O'Brien's Hilarious Arkroyd!
Saturday Night explores those behind-the-scenes struggles for what would become one of the most iconic television shows in history! O'Brien plays Dan Ackroyd—and this is clearly an ensemble piece featuring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys, and J. K. Simmons. This film's immense production scale is significant and demonstrates just how widely famous the project could become. But each and everyone, and especially O'Brien, had amazing performances; greatly emphasizing just how significant this comedy really is!
His performance in Saturday Night generated many amazing reactions from many of those who got the chance to watch O'Brien portraying that particular character. It showcases those talents many had largely already appreciated, adding new dimensions and experiences which are all uniquely his.
Dylan O'Brien: From Teen Wolf to Indie Gems
O'Brien's success with Teen Wolf (Stiles Stilinski) initially launched him into stardom–and despite a somewhat unsuccessful period including a terrible and horrific accident while working on the third installment of The Maze Runner, O'Brien shows his incredible determination and willingness to fully dedicate his life to this activity; demonstrating the enormous ambition that clearly made this talented actor become a great individual who consistently chooses more innovative choices. Despite many chances to go after more typical blockbusters following the success of The Maze Runner franchise and American Assassin, the talented actor consciously picks those indie projects.
That focus on unique roles and narratives is visible. He says this perfectly in an interview with Men’s Health: “try to champion original things as much as I can”. It’s an approach working well for him–Love and Monsters (a ridiculously unique and awesome film) showcases those specific acting chops that this incredibly versatile actor has shown that most probably still haven't been appreciated.
What’s Next for Dylan O’Brien? A Diverse Future!
There is nothing stopping this actor's creative drive and ambition to fully expand his entire potential! O'Brien's upcoming slate shows that he's not backing down; exploring diverse genres, these projects only reinforce his dedication and show that commitment for producing great acting. There's the queer thriller Ponyboi, the drama Anniversary, and the dual roles in Twinless. That choice; ignoring what is likely, the obvious paths (like taking roles such as another version of Spiderman) showcases a commitment which audiences genuinely respect.
Conclusion: Dylan O'Brien: Embracing Uniqueness and Winning Audiences Over!
Dylan O’Brien’s recent success is completely his own merit! Those great choices in genre, narrative and roles to play highlight the key factor for success: creating innovative approaches, producing memorable narratives! His refusal to fall into a pre-determined path for that inevitable "next big thing" approach (such as Spiderman) shows exactly that deep commitment he demonstrates and showcases an extremely refreshing and increasingly valuable trait! The positive critical and audience reactions to Caddo Lake and Saturday Night only demonstrates why O'Brien’s decisions worked remarkably well and provides reason for continued excitement as we wait for those future film ventures that this talented actor is set to produce! The choice for those roles demonstrates just how deep and innovative and surprising his creative spirit truly is!
