Top 10 movies of 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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