The pandemic has caused many disruptions to the film industry over the last year. 2021 is hosting a resurgence in blockbuster movies and outstanding performances by several distinguished actors. This year, we’ve seen a number of established stars in the film industry grace our screens. Some have given outstanding performances in thrillers that are action-packed, while others explored heartfelt emotional stories. Others even ventured into new genres. We’ll explore some of these recent films that feature these screen powerhouses.
The 25th installment of the Bond saga “No Time To Die” is the first to come to mind when it comes action and suspense. Daniel Craig’s final performance as James Bond has been praised for his charismatic and suave portrayal. Rami Malek is another star in the film. He won an Oscar for his role as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody and the television hit, “Mr. Robot.” Malek is a captivating Lyutsifer, the Bond villain. Lea Seydoux reprises her role as Madeleine Swann and Lashana is introduced as Nomi.
Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role of Laurie Strode in “Halloween Kills”, a horror film that shifted genres. Curtis, who is known as a horror film scream queen for her role in Halloween, has made Laurie Strode synonymous with the franchise. Fans of the Halloween franchise will enjoy her reprise as Laurie, which brings familiarity and tension into the film. Judy Greer also joins Curtis in the sequel, playing Karen Nelson. She brings her considerable acting experience to the film.
A new Marvel Studios movie, “Eternals,” is a genre-shifting film that features prominent actors like Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden. Salma Haiek also stars in the film. Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who has starred in films such as “Lara Croft Tomb Raider” and “Maleficent.” She plays Thena, an Eternal warrior with the ability to create any weapon from cosmic energy. Richard Madden is best known as Rob Stark from “Game of Thrones”. He plays Ikaris an Eternal with superhuman strength, the ability to fly and project cosmic energy beams. Salma Haiek, best known for her roles in “Frida,” “Desperado,” and other acclaimed films, plays Ajak, the leader of Eternals.
Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio lead the cast of the comedy-drama, “Don’t Look Up.” Leonardo DiCaprio, Academy Award-winning actor and director is best known for his roles as “Titanic”, “The Great Gatsby” and “Inception”. DiCaprio is Dr. Randall Mindy in “Don’t look up,” an astronomy prof who discovers a coming comet. Jennifer Lawrence, the Oscar-winning actress from “Silver Linings Playbook,” stars alongside him as Kate Dibiasky. She is a PhD student that helps Dr. Mindy in his mission to warn the world about the coming disaster.
Maya Rudolph returns to the Disney world in the highly anticipated “Luca”, the latest animated movie. She lends vocal talent to Daniela, a protective mother figure of Luca. Jacob Tremblay is best known for his performance in the film “Room.” He also voices the young, adventurous sea monster Luca.
As we approach the end of the calendar year, there will be even more releases to look forward too. Tom Hanks will be returning in the sci fi drama “Finch” while Will Smith is expected to star in the highly anticipated sports drama “King Richard”. There’s a wide range of talent in a variety of genres to ensure that there is something for every film lover.
This year’s lineup of films features some of the most famous actors in cinema. It is perfect for those who want to see both new stories and long-awaited blockbusters. If you like action, horror movies, comedy, dramas, animations, or any combination of these genres, then 2021 will be an unforgettable year.