Best Movie Make-up [Updated]

4193   7.3   7.6 

Diva Plavalaguna
I think this is, without a doubt, one of my favorite fake-ups. You don't see any flaws or seams which makes the whole facade seem so real. The only thing I would have done differently is more hued contacts that were either green or gray/white, just to contrast the blue.

1573   6.7   6.8 

Johann Schmidt/Red Skull
As I am updating this, I'm watching the film in awe, not really over the movie itself, but the amazing quality of the prosthetic[s]. I don't think I've ever really been so amazed over something as - & I say this VERY lightly - simple, as [a] head-only piece[s]. It's seamless; so smooth & though disturbing, it's not gruesome at all. I don't see anyone calling it over-the-top. It's definitely not a wasted effort.

5635   7   7.4 

Mystique
Again, full-body make-up is never an easy thing to have on or put on, but this is one of the most realistic make-up jobs I've ever seen. Sure it's mostly pieces applied to the body, but the work that went into them is impeccable.

4258   7.9   8.4 

Twi'leks
I couldn't find the proper image to show the workmanship of this particular fake-up, but I love the entire ensemble of the Twi'lek beings. They're done with such simplicity, that it looks effortless, but you can tell it probably took hours to perfect.

2470   7.9   8.1 

Lord Voldemort
It's not a simple thing to make it look like an appendage is missing, let alone a nose, but this is done so well, you'd almost believe it. Sure, it probably wasn't easy to breathe in, but it's %100 remarkable.

8238   8   8.8 

Goblins
As a girl, I was sort of forced into watching LOTR, BUT I have to say, I was entirely amazed with it. Not just because of the make-up either. But, my favorite part was seeing the different creatures all brought to life through prosthetics. I am fully aware that some of it was done digitally, but the stuff that wasn't is amazing.

902   6.7   6.9 

Boris The Animal
I wasn't entirely aware of how much work went into Boris' look until I started looking at pictures recently. Which is why it took so long to add him. In the movie you really don't get the full effect of his creepy little details. I have to say that while it's not up to Red Skull quality to me, that it's pretty well done.

5449   7.2   7.5 

Alistor Moody
This is one of the things on a small list that disappointed me a little with the Harry Potter films & it almost didn't make this list. But I have to say, the time behind it wasn't completely wasted. While the prosthetic looks okay, the idea was better. I realize it's hard to actually bring things to life that weren't really meant to be, but I feel like the effort put into the idea wasn't strong enough. It's still one of the best things I've seen based on a lot of other films, but for what it was meant to be, it didn't satisfy me.

6036   6.7   7.2 

The Edgar Suit
Once again, I couldn't find an image that did this one justice, but I had to add it. I love the idea, despite how much it creeps me out. The execution is as disturbing as it could get & even though most of it was the actor's face, the texture to his skin is what really did it. The decay & gravely surface sold the idea, for me.

963   5.5   5.8 

Morlocks
Haven't seen this movie yet but I plan to. From the trailers, it looks too good to pass up. I've seen pictures & different references to the Morlocks & I think they look incredibly real.

948   6.5   7.2 

Alexander Dane
You can't go wrong when you have Alan Rickman dressed as an alien, even in a sub-par film. Even though his head piece is made in the mind-set that he's just playing an alien, it's still very detailed & technical. You can't ignore the effort.

2620   5.8   5.8 

The Grinch
The full-on prosthetic is a hard thing to work with, let alone in for hours but it looks amazingly realistic & I commend the artists working on the film for the great application.