Varied roles for Matthew McConaughey

Though it may seem that Matthew McConaughey has suddenly switched gears, he's been trying out various roles and different genres since his career began. Here are five McConaughey movies you may be less familiar with:

Angels in the Outfield (1994). In Disney's syrupy family film, a young McConaughey shows up briefly as outfielder Ben Williams, who is hoisted into the air by winged angels to catch a bleachers-bound ball.

EDtv (1999). In this comedy about an average guy who becomes a reality television star -- a hilarious premise at the time -- McConaughey's earthy charm served him well. He also makes out with Elizabeth Hurley.

U-571 (2000). A World War II uniform didn't seem to suit McConaughey, who looks a little stiff as the young Lieutenant suddenly in charge of a submarine. Most critics ignored him and carped about the movie's historical inaccuracies.

Surfer, Dude (2008). A weirdly titled stoner comedy about one waveless month in the life of a surfer. The actor's one genuine bomb went almost completely unseen, except by critics, who gave it a combined 0% rating on RottenTomatoes.

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011). As a shady but good-hearted attorney who works out of his car, McConaughey showed off his charm, his acting chops and his star potential in this old-fashioned but thoroughly satisfying courtroom drama. Though a middling performer at the box-office, it now looks like a pivotal movie in the actor's career.