Top 10 Hollywood Movies of 2021

There was a time when the movies were developed using a series of photographs that run quickly to generate a motion picture. Eadweard Muybridge was the first to invent and try this technique in the late 19th century. From such an instance to what Hollywood is today, the growth it achieved in the 20th century is purely phenomenal. It has become a dominant leader in the world’s movie industry.

Almost anything new would grab the attention of people. But sustaining it for over a century is not a cakewalk. Hollywood achieved such a reception due to its innovative techniques and technologies in filming and showcasing its creation. It transformed the movie industry into a primary entertainment source for the world.

It’s been estimated that an average of 700 Hollywood movies are released in a year. But the Covid-19 pandemic has created great friction in movie releases in the past couple of years. However, Hollywood has so far seen around 350 movies in 2021. The success of a movie is determined by the audience’s response, box office collection and its recognition on the world stage. Not all movies are privileged to this. Here are the top 10 Hollywood movies that have seen flying colors in 2021. 

Dune

Dune is a sci-fi movie that was created based on a 1965 classic novel named Dune, written by Frank Herbert. The movie plot portrays the story of a young man who is destined to travel to a fictional planet that proves to be dangerous for his family and people, to protect them. A basic understanding of the Dune novel would keep you more glued to the movie. Besides the act and screenplay, Dune promises you a visual retreat. Denis Villeneuve, who is the director of Oscar-nominated movies like Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 is the director of Dune. 

Awards and Nominations

• AFI Awards, USA (Winner – Movie of the Year)
• Oscar 2022 (Nominee – Highly expected)
• Grammy Awards (Nominee – Best Score Soundtrack)
• Venice Film Festival (Nominee – Best Film)
• National Board of Review, USA (Winner – Top Film)

Ratings

IMDb – 8.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 83%

CODA

CODA revolves around the life of a seventeen-year-old girl named Ruby. She is the only person born with the hearing ability amidst a deaf family. She discovered her potential for singing in her high school. When an opportunity strikes to pursue further, she realized her turmoil state between her dream and her responsibility towards family. 

CODA is the acronym for ‘Child Of Deaf Adults’. It is the remake of the French movie La Famille Belier. The character roles performed by each of CODA’s cast are so deep and natural especially that of Ruby’s. The soundtrack played a crucial role in elevating the movie and at the same time, not overshadowing its flow. CODA is highly anticipated to be en route for the nominee list of Oscar 2022.

Awards and Nominations

• Golden Globes, USA (Nominee – Best Motion Picture)
• Gotham Awards (Winner – Best Supporting Performance)
• Norwegian International Film Festival (Winner – Ray of Sunshine Award)
• Satellite Awards, 2022 (Nominee in multiple categories)

Ratings

IMDb – 8.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 96%

Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings

Shang-Chi is a superhero movie based on a Marvel Comic character. It is the first Asian superhero movie for Marvel Studios. Shang-Chi’s father was a part of the Ten Rings Organisation. When he was killed by his enemies, Shang-Chi became a part of Ten Rings. He was compelled to confront his past and what happens next is the rest of the story.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings is the 25th movie for Marvel Cinematic Universe. They have dominated the box office in almost all of their productions. Shang-Chi has collected over $224 million as their domestic gross collections. It is the highest box office collection for a Hollywood movie in 2021. The film delivers a great visual experience in terms of animation.

Awards and Nominations

• AACTA Awards (Nominee – Best Visual Effects)
• People’s Choice Awards, USA (Winner – Favourite Action Movie Star)
• Satellite Awards (Nominee – Best Visual Effects)
• Hollywood Critics Association (Winner – Game Changer Award)

Ratings

IMDb – 7.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 91%

West Side Story

West Side Story is a musical film that was inclined from a 1957 musical. The story flows around the love of a young couple and the resultant fights between the two street gangs. The name ‘Steven Speilberg’ is itself enough to gain popularity and an expectation for the movie as he is the director of West Side Story. The movie managed to get good reviews from the critics but their box office performance was substandard. Despite its B.O drop, the movie is expected to pop up on the 2022 Oscar nominee lists. The performance of supporting artists and the cinematography received huge recognition from the reviewers and award juries.

Awards and Nominations

• Black Reel Awards (Nominee – Outstanding Motion Picture & Supporting Actress)
• Golden Globes, USA (Nominee – Best Motion Picture)
• AFI Awards, USA (Winner – Movie of the Year)
• Nominee in multiple categories of various cities Film Critics Association

Ratings

IMDb – 8.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 92%

C’mon C’mon

C’mon C’mon is a 2021 movie that was attempted as a Black and White drama. The movie portrays the story of a radio journalist who is interviewing kids from various parts of the country. When he was forced to take care of his young nephew, he takes him along the trip. Then the rest of the story beautifully explains how the nephew brought a new perspective to the journey and how it transformed RJs life. 

C’mon C’mon presses the importance of listening in one’s life. It is a wonderful feel-good movie not to be missed in 2021. The movie received several critical acclaims for the amazing performance by the actors.

Awards and Nominations

• Camerimage (Nominee – Golden Frog)
• Denver International Film Festival (Winner – Real Pearl Award)
• Gotham Awards (Nominee – Outstanding Lead & Supporting Performance)
• Rome Film Fest (Nominee – Best Film)
• Heartland International Film Festival (Winner – Pioneering Spirit Award)

Ratings

IMDb – 8.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 94%

No Time to Die

No Time to Die is the 25th feature of the James Bond movie series. The story is pitched around James Bond who’s been asked for help by the CIA to find a kidnapped scientist. This spy thriller comes with an action-packed screenplay and an enthralling performance by Daniel Craig. It was his final appearance as the fictional character James Bond. No Time to Die was one of the highest-grossed films in 2021. The film ranked 6th in the Domestic Gross collection with approximately $160 million.

Awards and Nominations

• Grammy Awards (Winner – Best song written)
• Golden Globes, USA (Nominee – Jury Award for Best Sound)
• Hochi Film Awards (Winner – Best Foreign Film)
• Nominee in various categories of multiple Critics Association

Ratings

IMDb – 7.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 84%

A Quiet Place Part II 

It is a sequel to the 2018 released hit movie A Quiet Place. This horror movie doesn’t disappoint the audience and kept them at the edge of their seats. A Quiet Place Part II is the story of destroying the blind alien predators from a post-apocalyptic world that stand to be dangerous for the Earth. The aliens possess an acute sense of hearing and it was discovered that they can be killed using high-frequency audio. The story unfolds further with a thrilling screenplay.

Following its success, Paramount Pictures have decided to release a video game based on the movie. A Quiet Place II was successful in Box Office and achieved a domestic gross collection of over $160 million.

Awards and Nominations

• Golden Trailer Awards (Winner – Best of Show and Best Horror)
• Multiple nominations in Hollywood Critics Association
• Sunset Film Circle Awards (Nominee – Best Horror Film)
• Nominee in various categories of multiple Critics Association

Ratings

IMDb – 7.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 91%

Luca

Luca is an animated feature film produced by prominent companies like Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. The production house’s names define the quality of the movie. The plot moves along with Luca, a young sea monster boy enjoying his summer in a seaside town by taking a human form. He got a best friend in the town to share his time with. But the story takes a turn when the friend discovers that Luca is a Sea Monster beneath the surface of the water. What happens next has been portrayed beautifully in this friendship-centered movie.

The usual high-end Pixar animations can be experienced in Luca too. A second watch can unfold various minute visual attention that Pixar has paid in the creation. As this had combined with good writing, Luca is a delight to watch.

Awards and Nominations

• Golden Globes USA (Nominee – Best Animated Motion Picture)
• Satellite Awards (Nominee – Best Animated Motion Picture)
• Nominee in multiple categories of various cities Film Critics Association

Ratings

IMDb – 7.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 91%

Free Guy

Free Guy is a sci-fi comedy film that carries an interesting story plot. The movie is depicted as a video game where the ‘Guy’ is a Non-Player Character (NPC). He doesn’t realize his nature and does his usual bank teller job. When he identifies his true self, he decides to become the hero of the game. As the movie revolves around a gaming world, it involves a lot of fantasies and action-filled screenplays.

Free Guy is a highly enjoyable movie that keeps you engaged throughout its run time. The movie secured a place in the top 10 highest-grossing movies in America in 2021. Its domestic collection amounted to more than $121 million.

Awards and Nominations

• Women Film Critics Circle Awards (Winner)
• People’s Choice Awards (Nominee – Favourite Male Movie Star)
• Sunset Film Circle Awards (Winner – Best Family Film)

Ratings

IMDb – 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 80%

The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad is a DC Comics-based Superhero movie. It brings the story of a number of super-villains being sent to an enemy island by the government for a search and destroy mission. The action-filled run-down of the movie shadowed a few flaws it carried. The Suicide Squad is a standalone sequel of the movie with the same name released in 2016. The movie received a good reception from the audience around the world.

Awards and Nominations

• Satellite Awards (Winner – Stunt Performance Award)
• PFCS Awards (Nominee – Best Science Fiction Film)
• Hollywood Critics Association (Nominee – Best Visual Effects)

Ratings

IMDb – 7.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes – 90%

The End

Listed here are the top 10 movies that have seen good responses either in terms of Box Office or Public Review or Award recognitions. Some of them have achieved combinations of the given terms too. There can always be a difference of opinion. If you find that some of your favorite movies are missing out, do comment below.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on the blog belong solely to the original authors and can’t be attributed to Lifestylesplash.