Sweet & Spicy Stars: The Men
This summer at the movies, it's raining men -- hallelujah! The summer blockbusters may be targeted toward a male demographic, but the resultant levels of testosterone mean that there's plenty for everyone to enjoy. For example, do you like Ryan Reynolds because he's badass with a sword ... or because he looks excellent without his shirt on? Does it matter? From established stars like Reynolds, Christian Bale and Johnny Depp to the newly hot like Bradley Cooper and Shia LaBeouf, check out the 12 sexiest men of 2009's summer movies.
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1. Christian Bale
'Terminator Salvation' and 'Public Enemies'
He Plays: John Connor, the leader of the resistance ('Terminator'), and Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent charged with taking down John Dillinger ('Public Enemies')
Why He's Hot: Bale has proven himself to be one of Hollywood's top-earning leading men, whether he's fighting robots or fighting crime. With more 'Terminator' and another appearance as Batman/Bruce Wayne ahead, Bale's still found time to play a boxing trainer to Mark Wahlberg in 'The Fighter' and track drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in 'Killing Pablo.'
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2. Bradley Cooper
'The Hangover'
He Plays: Phil Wenneck, the "player" of the group of guys who wish that what happened in Vegas had at least stayed in their memories
Why He's Hot: For those of us who've followed Bradley since his 'Alias' days, we're thrilled to see him evolve since his start as the safe best friend. We glimpsed the first blush of Cooper's bad-boy side in 'Wedding Crashers' -- but in 'The Hangover,' he's the perfect blend of both: For all his big talk, Phil really is a family man, and what's hotter than that?
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3. Johnny Depp
'Public Enemies'
He Plays: Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger, aka Public Enemy No. 1
Why He's Hot: Um, he's Johnny Depp, that's why he's hot. In 'Public Enemies,' he skips the hyperstylized-type performances that he often gives in favor of a restrained, low-key depiction of the outlaw who grew to be a real-life folk hero. All the better for us to admire his natural beauty and grace.
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4. Tyrese Gibson
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
He Plays: Military man Sergeant Robert Epps
Why He's Hot: This triple-threat hunk (model! singer! actor!) took his hotness to the silver screen with his debut as a gangster in '01's 'Baby Boy.' But don't think he's just dabbling in acting: In 2010, Gibson will star alongside Dennis Quaid in the horror thriller 'Legion' as a survivor of a Biblical apocalypse, and in 2011, he'll play the lead in John Singleton's 'Luke Cage' about an escaped prisoner with superhuman strength.
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5. Hugh Jackman
'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'
He Plays: Wolverine, the hirsute mutant with a troubled past.
Why He's Hot: 'X-Men' was one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, and it didn't disappoint -- at the box office, anyway -- opening to a sweet $85 million dollars. The reason? Hugh Jackman, who, despite being Australian, is every inch the Hollywood star. He's charming and magnetic, gracious to fans ... plus, he sings and dances; it's no wonder he was tapped to host the last Oscars (doesn't hurt that he looks good in a tux, too). Next up: the drama 'Unbound Captives,' in which he'll co-star with Robert Pattinson. We smell a hot-off!
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6. Shia LaBeouf
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
He Plays: Sam Witwicky, human chosen one in battle between Autobots and Decepticons
Why He's Hot: A couple LiLo-like slip-ups (drunk-driving charges, drunk-shopping charges …) and some bizarre quotables (mostly involving Oedipal tendencies) have yet to derail "The Beef" from Hollywood's fast track. Controversy does sell, after all, and the fact that 'Transformers' has exceeded high expectations at the box office should spell plenty more high-profile pics (including a likely 'Indiana Jones' sequel) for the young-and-still-learning curly-haired stud.
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7. Chris Pine
'Star Trek'
He Plays: A young James T. Kirk
Why He's Hot: Pine and his baby blues shocked the world with a solid portrayal of the trekkie-worshipped James T. Kirk in 'Star Trek.' In the months to come, the Berkeley grad will flee a dangerous pandemic in 'Carriers,' protect a spacecraft from the forces of the void in the animated 'Quantum Quest,' and take on his fiercest opponent yet -- love -- in 'Small Town Saturday Night.' We ask, is there anything Chris Pine can't do?
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8. Brad Pitt
'Inglourious Basterds'
He Plays: Nazi-scalping, Southern-drawling Lt. Aldo Rain
Why He's Hot: His involvement in Quentin Tarantino's bloody, gritty WWII Nazi-slaying epic raises the film to a whole new level -- practically ensuring it'll be a hit. His next flick, Michael Lewis' 'Moneyball,' has hit a snag, but we trust that'll get smoothed out (Brad Pitt's interested in starring in your movie, you jump through hoops to make it work). Plus, he's got that whole "I'm Brad Pitt and I live with Angelina Jolie" thing going for him, which is nice.
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9. Daniel Radcliffe
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'
He Plays: Teen wizard Harry "The Chosen One" Potter
Why He's Hot: We've been watching Radcliffe on screen since he was 11 years old, so it makes us squeamish to describe him as "hot." But who are we to question all those screaming fans? We must say, he's grown quite nicely from cutie-pie boy wizard into teenage pinup (both in the wizarding world and the real one), as evidenced not just by his candor and charm but also by his, um, impressive nude scene in the London/Broadway play 'Equus.'
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User comments
Add a commentI've noticed that a lot of people that comment on here may have anger management issues. Lighten up or put a breathalyzer on your computer!
08/19/2009, 1:53 am
you gotta be kiddin me this is the worst list ever but with the presence of SHI LABEOUF things change you know what i mean. THIS GUY OWNZ.
08/09/2009, 9:16 am
How can this list not include Gerard Butler of "The Ugly Truth"?
07/19/2009, 4:32 pm
Oh, please, look at this, he is HOT: http://www.danradcliffe.us/galler- ies/scans_2009/Dan_HMV_Inspiration.jpg
07/19/2009, 3:10 pm
Daniel Radcliff come on....he looks ill.
07/19/2009, 1:12 pm
I am cannot believe that they did not add Gerard Butler to the list.Are they blind or what?
07/19/2009, 1:11 pm
Just love him .He is so handsome. My friend just invited me to join --------LovingRich--C o m __ It brings beautiful women and luxury men together. After checking it,I saw a lot of celebr-ities in the club. It says everyone can join it and you don't have to be a million-aire. I still believe in miracles after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy......
07/19/2009, 10:09 am
well ..there you have it...Movietone hasn't a clue about whats hat and whats not! They obvously cant read...havent been to New York to watch the women screaming and following rob pattinson around causing his security major headaches....Who are some of these guys on this list....??? Movietone...start reading the papers!! See what movies are making the big money!! Which ones are highly awaited!! Do your job for gawds sake! I vote for none of the above....period....my vote is for Rob Pattinson..and no I'm not a teen..or in my 20's..or even 30's..or even 40's or 50's...but I do wish I was 23 again! He's adorable! especially when he smiles!!!
07/19/2009, 4:42 am
Is Johnny Depp ill?
07/18/2009, 6:52 pm
WE THE PEOPLE ARE BEING PROMISED A LOT OF HOT / GOOD / LOOKING / SEXY / GUY / MOVIES THIS SUMMER. I'TS JUST LIKE THE MOVIE ******* TO SEND US A GANG OF OVER / HEATED / SEXY / GUY / MOVIES IN THE HOT SUMMER TIME. WHEN WE NEED COOL WESTERN / COMEDY / FAMILY / MOVIES TO KEEP US COOL. LIKE THE GREAT/ OUT / DOORS, OR IN OUR LIVING/ ROOMS NEAR THE TV. I DON'T KNOW WHAT SEXY / GOOD / LOOKING / GUYS, HAS TO DO WITH GOOD MOVIES IN THE HOT / SUMMER TIME. WE ALL GOT HERE THE SAME WAY, COOL / CUTE / UGLY. WE DON'T NEED HOT / SEXY / GOOD / LOOKING / GUY / MOVIES, IN SUMMER, OR WINTER.. WE HAVE PLENTY OF UGLY / HOT / GOOD / LOOKING / GUYS HERE.. AND DON'T NEED ANY HOT / SEXY MOVIES TO PALLUTE CHILDRENS MINDS. IN THE SUMMER, OR WINTER. THEY SEND US ALL UP A TREE, CHASING THE SQUIRRELS WHO MAKE SEXY / MOVIES, THAT ONLY HARM, NEVER DO ANY GOOD ! BING...
07/18/2009, 5:47 pm