A Look at Ryan Gosling’s 2011 Movies (VIDEOS)

Let’s face it, 2011 was Ryan Gosling‘s year. His name was at the tip of everyone’s tongue as he dominated this summer’s movie circuit with three well-received films. On top of his box office success, this year’s Sexiest Man Alive Bradley Cooper even admitted defeat and proclaimed that Gosling is a better fit for the coveted title.


#3 Moment: Stephen Meyers in The Ides of March
Why it’s great: Despite starring alongside big names like George Clooney and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Gosling somehow manages to hold his ground with his subtle acting abilities. Plus, that grin is enough to melt any girl’s heart.

#2 Moment: Jacob Palmer in Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Why it’s great: 3 words — Ryan. Gosling. Shirtless. You’re welcome, world.

 

#1 Moment: “The Driver” in Drive
 Why it’s great: The film’s famous elevator scene truly has something or everyone. Ladies in the audience swoon over Ryan’s romantic gesture of protecting Carey Mulligan, while the guys revel in the bloody violence that follows as Gosling beats up a hired gunman. Yep, it’s a perfect collision of RyGos goodness.