Leonardo DiCaprio – What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHEw7vxjLbE

There was a reason everyone was rooting for Leo to win the Oscar in 2016, having been nominated over two decades earlier for his work in this film. DiCaprio plays Arnie Grape, an autistic teenager who has outlived the doctor’s expectations. His brother, Gilbert, played by Johnny Depp, may be the lead of this film but it is DiCaprio’s brilliant performance that gave the film such depth and soul. His delicate take on Arnie’s condition helped create an endearing bond with the audience. Most likely bringing tears to your eyes throughout, the heart-warming tale of the Grape family has managed to stand the test of time. DiCaprio has continued bring a unique and powerful performance on each role he has had since, many of which will also help catapult him into becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved big-screen performers.