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Top 10 movies of 2021

 

Top 10 movies of 2021

  1. Dune

    • Director: Denis Villeneuve
    • Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
    • Synopsis: An adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic novel about a young nobleman’s struggle to control a desert planet and its valuable resources.
    • Notable For: Its impressive visual effects and winning six Academy Awards.
  2. The Power of the Dog

    • Director: Jane Campion
    • Genre: Drama, Western
    • Synopsis: A rancher’s life is disrupted by his brother’s new wife and her son, revealing complex family dynamics and tensions.
    • Notable For: Benedict Cumberbatch’s performance and winning the Academy Award for Best Director.
  3. CODA

    • Director: Sian Heder
    • Genre: Drama, Music
    • Synopsis: A young woman who is the only hearing member of a deaf family struggles with her desire to pursue a music career while supporting her family.
    • Notable For: Its heartfelt story and winning the Academy Award for Best Picture.
  4. West Side Story

    • Director: Steven Spielberg
    • Genre: Crime, Drama, Musical
    • Synopsis: A new adaptation of the classic musical about the rivalry between two gangs and a forbidden romance.
    • Notable For: Spielberg’s direction and its fresh take on the beloved story.
  5. King Richard

    • Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green
    • Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
    • Synopsis: The film chronicles the life of Richard Williams and his determination to train his daughters, Venus and Serena, into tennis champions.
    • Notable For: Will Smith’s Oscar-winning performance and its inspiring story.
  6. Licorice Pizza

    • Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • Synopsis: A coming-of-age story set in the 1970s about a teenage boy and his romance with an older woman.
    • Notable For: Its nostalgic feel and strong performances.
  7. Belfast

    • Director: Kenneth Branagh
    • Genre: Drama
    • Synopsis: A young boy’s perspective on the Northern Ireland conflict as he experiences the troubles and family life in 1960s Belfast.
    • Notable For: Its semi-autobiographical storytelling and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
  8. Nightmare Alley

    • Director: Guillermo del Toro
    • Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
    • Synopsis: A carnival con artist rises to fame and wealth through deceit, only to face his downfall.
    • Notable For: Its dark and stylish noir narrative.
  9. Don't Look Up

    • Director: Adam McKay
    • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
    • Synopsis: Two astronomers discover a comet heading towards Earth and try to warn humanity, only to face widespread apathy and disbelief.
    • Notable For: Its satirical take on climate change and political indifference.
  10. Tick, Tick... Boom!

    • Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda
    • Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical
    • Synopsis: The film tells the story of Jonathan Larson, the creator of "Rent," and his struggles as a composer facing career and personal challenges.
    • Notable For: Andrew Garfield’s performance and its portrayal of the life of an artist.

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