The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford : A haunting, visually stunning western examining fame, betrayal, and a legendary outlaw's final days. Pitt delivers a nuanced performance
Ad Astra : A visually breathtaking sci-fi odyssey where Pitt's astronaut searches for his lost father in deep space, exploring isolation and existential themes
Killing Them Softly : A gritty, cynical crime film set against the 2008 financial crisis, showcasing Pitt as a hitman navigating a corrupt underworld
Burn After Reading : A hilarious Coen Brothers black comedy, Pitt shines as a dim-witted gym employee caught in a bizarre blackmail scheme
Snatch : Guy Ritchie's energetic, witty crime caper features Pitt in a memorable, comedic role as an unintelligible Irish bare-knuckle boxer