Recently, Tom Hardy has been increasingly cast in roles of tough guys. Even his upcoming projects, Havoc and MobLand, serve as further proof that our favorite actor has shifted towards grittier roles. In fact, his filmography is full of powerful dramatic performances. However, upon digging a bit deeper, we discovered one long-forgotten romantic comedy with action elements, where we see the tough guy in a completely different light.
In a 2011 romantic comedy This Means War Hardy stars alongside Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine. The plot centers on two CIA agents, FDR and Tuck, who discover they are both dating the same woman, Lauren (Witherspoon).
In This Means War, he plays the role of Tuck, a somewhat shy CIA agent whose romantic life has been a string of failures. Unlike his confident colleague, FDR (played by Chris Pine), Tuck is more reserved, often struggling with his feelings and finding himself out of his depth in the world of romance.
As the two men fight for the affections of Lauren (Reese Witherspoon), Tuck reluctantly gives up his chance, ultimately deferring to FDR's more experienced, bold approach to love, revealing a vulnerability that adds an unexpected layer to his character.
The movie delivers humor, action, and chemistry, but with mixed reviews.Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 27%, citing its predictable storyline and lack of depth, despite strong performances from Hardy and Witherspoon.
