It is subjective to determine the best movie of 2021 as it depends on personal taste and opinions. However, some critically acclaimed and successful movies of 2021 include “Nomadland,” directed by Chloe Zhao, which won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama, “Promising Young Woman,” directed by Emerald Fennell, which won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and “Minari,” directed by Lee Isaac Chung, which won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Other notable movies from 2021 include “The Father,” “Sound of Metal,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” and “Another Round.”
Nomadland
“Nomadland” is a 2020 American drama film directed by Chloe Zhao. The film stars Frances McDormand as a woman who becomes a van-dwelling modern-day nomad after the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada. The film is based on the 2017 non-fiction book “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century” by Jessica Bruder. The film received widespread critical acclaim for its performances, particularly McDormand’s, as well as its direction, screenplay, and cinematography. It won several awards and nominations, including the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama and the Golden Lion at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, making Chloe Zhao the first woman of Asian descent to win the award.
Chicago 7
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a 2020 American historical legal drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film is based on the real-life events surrounding the trial of seven defendants charged with conspiracy and inciting to riot in the wake of protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The film stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt among others. The film received positive reviews for its performances, direction, and screenplay. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Sacha Baron Cohen.
Promising Young Woman
“Promising Young Woman” is a 2020 American black comedy thriller film directed, produced, and written by Emerald Fennell, in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Carey Mulligan as a woman who seeks revenge on men who have taken advantage of her in the past. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised Mulligan’s performance, Fennell’s direction, and the screenplay. It was also a commercial success. The film won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It also received several nominations, including Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. The film deals with the theme of sexual assault and the way society deals with it.
Minari
Minari is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. The film follows a Korean-American family who move to a farm in Arkansas in the 1980s to pursue their dreams of owning their own land and starting a farm. The film stars Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, and Yuh-Jung Youn. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, and the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
The father
“The Father” is a 2020 British-French drama film directed by Florian Zeller. The film stars Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. The film is based on Zeller’s play of the same name, and tells the story of an aging man (Anthony Hopkins) who is struggling with dementia and the effects it has on him and his family. The film explores the relationship between the father and his daughter, who is trying to take care of him while also dealing with her own personal struggles. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also won the BAFTA award for best Adapted Screenplay, and Anthony Hopkins won the BAFTA award for best actor.
sound of metal
“Sound of Metal” is a 2020 American drama film directed and co-written by Darius Marder. The film stars Riz Ahmed as a heavy metal drummer who begins to lose his hearing. The film follows his journey as he grapples with the challenges of his sudden loss of hearing and the impact it has on his relationships and career. The film also explores themes of addiction, identity, and acceptance. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Riz Ahmed and Best Sound. It also won the award for Best Sound at the BAFTA awards. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of deaf culture and the performances of the cast, particularly Riz Ahmed’s portrayal of a drummer losing his hearing.
Chicago 7
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a 2020 American historical legal drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film is based on the real-life events surrounding the trial of seven defendants charged with conspiracy and inciting to riot in the wake of protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The film stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt among others. The film received positive reviews for its performances, direction, and screenplay. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Sacha Baron Cohen.
Another round
“Another Round” is a 2020 Danish drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Lars Ranthe, and Magnus Millang. The film tells the story of four friends who, as high school teachers, decide to conduct a social experiment in which they maintain a constant level of alcohol in their bloodstreams to see if it improves their lives. The film explores themes of alcoholism, friendship, and the meaning of happiness. The film was critically acclaimed and won the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. It also nominated for the Academy award for Best International Feature Film, and Mads Mikkelsen won the Best Actor award at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film.
