Best Hollywood Movies Of 2021

Best Hollywood Movies: Hollywood has been leaving the audiences spoilt for choice with some ground-breaking films that do more than just entertain. The exponential growth in films released amidst the changing face of traditional cinema goes to show why Hollywood will always have the lead. With a long year ahead and some great films gearing up for their releases, TOI gives you an updated list of the TOP 20 Best Hollywood flicks of 2021 and all the relevant details, trivia, videos, posters, stills and more...

1

Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (2021)

4.5/5

Star: Awkwafina,Michelle Yeoh,Tony Chiu Wai Leung

Shang-chi has a certain spiritual calmness to it amidst the gorgeously choreographed action sequences. Never has a Marvel movie felt this unique in its execution and treatment. If you are looking for a film to end your big screen abstinence, this is the one.

2

The Father (2021)

4.5/5

Star: Olivia Colman,Anthony Hopkins,Mark Gatiss,Olivia Williams,Imogen Poots,Rufus Sewell,Ayesha Dharker

Zellman’s ‘The Father’ is a lot more than a film that merely exists to tell you a story. This is an experience and a journey into an unstable world that is just as real, as it is make-believe.

3

Free Guy (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Jodie Comer,Ryan Reynolds,Taika Waititi,Utkarsh Ambudkar,Lil Rel Howery

Filled with satisfying gags and dazzling action mixed with a dash of warmth, ‘Free Guy’ is a highly enjoyable movie that makes the most of its cast and leading star.

4

Cruella (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Emma Stone,Emma Thompson,Paul Walter Hauser,Joel Fry,Emily Beecham

Taking off from the characters that remind you of ‘Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Harley Quinn,’ this origin story of Disney’s enigmatic supervillain is designed to entertain, even if you’re not a fan or a follower of this famed franchise.

5

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It ()

4.0/5

Star: Vera Farmiga,Patrick Wilson,Shannon Kook,Eugenie Bondurant,Sterling Jerins,Charlene Amoia,Mitchell Hoog,Ingrid Bisu

​​There’s hardly a dull moment in ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.’ This one takes the franchise to newer highs revealing a chilling story of terror, murders and the unknown evil.

6

Minari (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Steven Yeun,Yeri Han,Alan S. Kim,Noel Cho,Darryl Cox

Lee Isaac Chung’s simple little film about a family finding its place in the world is rooted in reality and Korean culture. It smells of earth and rain and our sense of belonging to the land that feeds our stomachs.

7

Nomadland (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Frances McDormand,Linda May,David Strathairn

'Nomadland' rebuilds our faith in humanity and reminds us that we are never really alone.

8

Raya And The Last Dragon (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Awkwafina,Cassie Steele,Alan Tudyk,Gemma Chan,Kelly Marie Tran,Ross Butler,Daniel Dae Kim,Sandra Oh,Benedict Wong,Patti Harrison,Lucille Soong

It is a complete package with something for everyone. It’s a spirited fantasy adventure for the children, an inspiring young warrior princess, who defines women empowerment and a universally binding emotional fabric.

9

Judas And The Black Messiah (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Daniel Kaluuya,Lakeith Stanfield,Jesse Plemons,Ashton Sanders,Lil Rel Howery

‘Pitched as a biographical, ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is almost like a hagiography of its protagonist Fred Hampton (played superbly by Daniel Kaluuya). But the way co-writer and director Shaka King maneuvers through one of American history’s darkest chapters, is not only convincing and fascinating but also hugely riveting in its approach.

10

Our Friend (2021)

4.0/5

Star: Jason Segel,Isabella Kai,Violet McGraw,Casey Affleck,Dakota Johnson

11

The Croods: A New Age (2020)

4.0/5

Star: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke, Cloris Leachman

12

Don't Breathe 2 (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Stephen Lang,Rocci Williams,Brendan Sexton III,Fiona O Shaughnessy

Whether this sequel is better than the original is still debatable but there is no doubt that ‘Don’t Breathe 2’ has the urgency, suspense and thrill to make us hold our breath for the next instalment.

13

Black Widow (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Scarlett Johansson,Florence Pugh,David Harbour,Rachel Weisz,O.T. Fagbenle,Ray Winstone,William Hurt,Andrew Byron

Black Widow justifies its place in the MCU with an entertaining story that has drama, action and comedy, making it a Hollywood potboiler worth your time, all the way to the post end-credits scene that cannot be missed.

14

The Green Knight (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Dev Patel,Alicia Vikander,Joel Edgerton,Sarita Choudhury,Ralph Ineson,Sean Harris

This slow-burn fantasy is exceptionally gorgeous with memorable imagery but heavy on cryptic symbolism.

15

The Mauritanian (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Benedict Cumberbatch,Zachary Levi,Shailene Woodley,Jodie Foster,Langley Kirkwood,Corey Johnson

‘The Mauritanian’ is a lot of things and in-depth representation of the primary subject and the simmering issues underneath is not one of them. And yet, with conviction, we say it relievers what it promises to do: give peace and forgiveness a chance. Both to Slahi and America.

16

Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Alexander Skarsgard,Millie Bobby Brown,Rebecca Hall,Eiza Gonzalez

Delivers on its promise as a massive monster clash and adrenaline-driven movie lovers will be visually rewarded for catching this spectacle in cinemas.

17

The Courier (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Benedict Cumberbatch,Angus Wright,Anton Lesser,Merab Ninidze,Vladimir Chuprikov

Even though espionage buffs may find some of the genre tropes familiar, ‘The Courier’ is an enjoyable old-fashioned thriller that does not need to exaggerate to impress.

18

Tom & Jerry (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Chloe Grace Moretz,Michael Pena,Rob Delaney,Colin Jost,Ken Jeong,Pallavi Sharda

Isn’t deep or complicated, but works as a fun, nostalgic trip that will enthral kids while bringing back childhood memories for adults who grew up on the beloved series.

19

Misbehaviour (2021)

3.5/5

Star: Keira Knightley,Greg Kinnear,Jessie Buckley,Gugu Mbatha Raw,Rhys Ifans,Lesley Manville

‘Misbehaviour’ is a bit too safe and crowd-pleasing but reminds us that some things are still worth standing up for.

20

Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)

3.0/5

Star: Karen Gillan,Lena Headey,Paul Giamatti,Ralph Ineson,Carla Gugino,Angela Bassett,Michelle Yeoh

While watching Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh and Angela Bassett working together is a treat, ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ is a classic case of a good concept lacking the execution needed to make it truly distinctive.