Tristan Ludlow in Legends of the Fall

A few years after portraying J.D. in Thelma and Louise, Brad Pitt landed a lead role in Legends of the Fall, directed by Edward Zwick. As Tristan Ludlow, Brad Pitt portrays the rebellious middle son of a Montana rancher and veteran, who is constantly butting heads with his older and younger brothers. In the screen shot to the right, although Brad Pitt is not showing as much skin as in the screen shot from his performance as J.D. in Thelma and Louise, he still exudes a sexy and intense image.

Wearing an unbuttoned collared shirt provokes the viewer's imagination without overtly revealing his body. The sunlight coming from the top left highlights Brad Pitt's hair, which is pulled back in a messy ponytail. The lack of hair product and styling lends to an almost apathetic air to his appearance, signaling that he doesn't have to try to look good. Being positioned in front of a tree backdrop helps imply an adventurous and wild spirit, similar to the mountain painting in the background of the screen shot from his role as J.D. in Thelma and Louise. Brad Pitt's holding of a gun also adds to his masculine image, lending a sense of danger and mystery to his star image.