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Christina Ricci is an American actress who is known for playing roles with dark and macabre tones. The actress was a famous child actor in the 90s and then diversified to perform more risqué roles in independent cinema.
Ricci debuted with a role in Mermaids and then got her breakthrough hit as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. She also starred in the movie Casper and became a famous child star.
However, she soon took more complex roles in movies such as The Ice Storm, Pumpkin, and Monster. The actress has received Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Emmy Award nominations. Christina Ricci has also forayed into television and played critically acclaimed roles in series such as Yellowjackets and Z: The Beginning of Everything.
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Casper, Addams Family Values, and other movies of Christina Ricci
1) Buffalo ‘66 (Prime Video)
Directed by and starring Vincent Gallo, this movie is an independent romantic comedy drama featuring Christina Ricci. The movie received widespread critical acclaim and is a cult classic. The film focuses on Billy (Gallo), who is released from prison and decides to kidnap a young tap dancer, Layla (Ricci).
While he forces Layla to pretend to be his girlfriend so that he can impress his parents, Billy decides to avenge the Buffalo Bills kicker who made him lose a championship game. Ricci moved away from her family-friendly child actor roles and embodied the quirks and layers of her character. The actress’s performance was critically acclaimed and Ricci infuses Layla with agency and humor.
2) Monster (Prime Video)
Starring Christina Ricci, Charlize Theron, and others, this movie is directed by Patty Jenkins. A biographical crime drama, the movie follows the story of real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Aileen was a prostitute and was executed for killing seven of her male clients between 1989 to 1990.
Ricci plays the role of Selby Wall, who is Aileen’s semi-fictionalized lover. The movie was a critical and commercial hit and Theron’s performance received universal acclaim. While Theron gives a stellar performance, Ricci also expands her boundaries and delivers a dedicated performance. The character of Selby is complicated and abrasive and Ricci embodies the raw and gritty nature of the role.
3) Addams Family Values (Prime Video)
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Christina Ricci, this gothic black comedy is based on the characters created by Charles Addams. The movie is a sequel to The Addams Family and also features Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, and others. The movie has a dark and macabre tone and was well received by critics.
While the first movie set the stage for the quirky characters, it was the sequel that elevated the characters even more. Ricci plays her most memorable role as Wednesday Addams in the movie and gives a scene-stealing performance as the moody young girl. The actress shines with her dry comedic skills and showcases the zany and quirky nature of her character.
4) Casper (Prime Video)
Based on the Harvey comics character, this supernatural and fantasy comedy features Christina Ricci. Directed by Brad Silberling, the movie also features Bill Pullman and is the first movie to have a full CGI character in the lead role. The film focuses on the titular character, who is a friendly ghost that haunts a manor in Maine.
However, his days of peace are over when a paranormal therapist, Dr. James (Pullman), and his teenage daughter Kat (Ricci), arrive to get the house rid of the spirit.
The movie is a cult classic and explores the friendship between Casper and Kat. Ricci is known for playing child actor roles with a darker theme and she is therefore in her element in the movie. The movie is one of Ricci’s most famous works in her filmography and the actress gives a dedicated performance as a young girl who wants a normal childhood.
5) The Opposite of S*x (Prime Video)
Directed by Don Roos and starring Christina Ricci, Lisa Kudrow, and others, this movie is an independent romantic dark comedy. The movie focuses on a 16-year-old Dedee Truitt (Ricci), who is pregnant by her ex-boyfriend and runs away from home. She eventually moves in with her older half-brother, who is gay.
However, Dedee decides to wreak havoc by seducing her brother’s boyfriend and convincing him that the baby is his. After playing child actor roles, Ricci moves away from the stereotypes and proves in this movie that she can handle more provocative and complex characters as well. The actress even earned a Golden Globe nomination for her hilarious and entertaining performance as Dedee.
Christina Ricci has also voiced the character of Catwoman in the animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader.
