So before we get into it, let’s clarify what Kenergy is. an extratv interview with barbie Director Greta Gerwig, shortly after the film’s release, told audiences exactly what the scene was when the term was coined: “I sent her a video the other day that I thought had tremendous energy, and she Said, ‘He is a kenner in the forest.’ “I think there’s a self-actualized energy where Kane arrives at the end of the film. Men support women with open arms, like, that’s good energy.” shared.

Coming back to Ryan, we bet this list will make you yearn to go back to the titles that featured the actor in top form.

notebook

If a war-ravaged man is building a house for his ex-girlfriend, who is back in town with her fiancé, just because you promised her to do so years ago, then there are no tears in your eyes. What will happen if he comes? How heart-breaking (and equally uplifting) notebook (2004) Nicholas Sparks and Nick Cassavetes really gave us one of the strangest romantic drama leads of the Y2K era. If you ever find yourself wondering whether or not the person you’re with is your Ken, just revisit the timeless love story of Noah and Ellie. It will put everything into perspective.

blue valentine

on the face of it, blue valentine (2011) is a great film that painfully depicts how love alone is not enough to keep a couple together for life. And although the toxicity in Ryan’s Dean is a very clear undercurrent through the film, there’s a bit of energy in his decision to walk away for the well-being of his daughter Frankie, even if the picture isn’t perfect. Definitely play if you want a good cry.

crazy Stupid Love

We love a good redemption arc wrapped in some hearty laughs and this is exactly the trajectory that Ryan’s Jacob Palmer goes through when he realizes there’s more to life than being a skilled womanizer when he meets Emma. Stone falls in love with Hannah. Plus, beyond the female context, an energetic man will always support his brother, like Jacob had with Calles, played by the very talented Steve Carell. crazy Stupid Love (2011) Will never disappoint.

La la Land

Sometimes love is about letting go. And that’s Damien Chazelle’s Oscar circuit favorite, La la Land (2016), succeeds in poignantly capturing. Ryan’s apple shows Emma’s desire for the best for Mia, despite the vast differences in their lives, reflects the real-world energy. If you want your heart to tingle a little bit with the right person, the wrong time is a catch-22, La la Land This should be your watch for the day.

barbie

Kenerjee’s Mother, the film that created it all, barbie (2023) featured Ryan in one of his most iconic roles, Kane. Ken goes through a lot of ups and downs in the movie, from his beach job to becoming the king of the Mojo Dojo Casa house and then finally Ken Barbie getting where he is needed. And after all, what is energy if not about growth?

We wish Ryan a very happy birthday!