Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Emma Watson. Since the 2000’s, Watson has become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed lovers, rebellious teenagers or feminist wizards, Watson has portrayed several strong characters. Although she’s best known for the Harry Potter series, Watson has made movies in various genres. Listed below are my picks for greatest movies of an actress that deserves to be celebrated.
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Anxiety is a powerful emotion that shaped my personality. Being a shy wallflower teenager, I have always been under intense pressure. This anxiety first began in high school when I faced pressure to succeed in a class that was cruel. Unable to cope with stress, I faced a nervous breakdown that impacted my academic success. I felt humiliated experiencing a nervous breakdown in front of school teachers that I appreciated. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured anxiety faced by wallflower teenagers as powerfully as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”. Ever since its release in 2012, Emma Watson’s film has stood the test of time as a coming-of-age classic. In the greatest role of her career, Watson portrays a rebellious teenage girl that forms strong friendships with a wallflower teenager facing fear. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, emotional and vulnerable in her most meaningful role. Watson has always had an aptitude for conveying strong emotions faced by teenagers, and her strengths as an actress are clearly evident in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”. For instance, the scene in which Sam and Charlie have a candid conversation about accepting love they think they deserve is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Emma Watson’s best movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about adolescence that would resonate with everyone. No matter how many times I watch it, it’s one of those rare films that always leaves me feeling ‘infinite’. A terrific adaptation of a timeless book about wallflower teens facing anxiety that’s terrifying, it’s a tremendous reminder of a talented actress whose commemorated movies are definitely worth celebrating.
2. Little Women
Writing is an activity that I’ve always enjoyed doing. As far as I remember, I have always wanted to become a writer. At an early age, I loved to engage with words written on a page. Despite cyberbullying, nothing has stopped me from pursuing passions for writing. As someone that has always pursued writing with passion, I loved “Little Women”. Released in 2019, Emma Watson’s movie did an exceptional job of adapting a famous book on the big-screen. In the most feminist role of her career, Emma Watson embodies a woman that shares bonds with her sisters. Watson is one of those actresses that has always excelled at conveying emotions through monologues, and her strengths are clearly evident in “Little Women”. For instance, the scene in which Meg tears up at a party after Laurie criticizes the dress that she is wearing is one of the best moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Little Women” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about dreams which would resonate with everyone. A lovely celebration of literature about women pursuing writing with passion, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a celebrated actress with a strong reputation whose memorable movies deserve recognition.
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter is a magical franchise that shaped my identity. I recall memories of reading J.K. Rowling’s book series during my childhood. As a child, I immediately fell in love with books about wizards casting a spell. I’m a huge fan of Harry Potter and adore all the film adaptations about the boy who lived. However, my favourite film in the franchise has always been “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”. Released in 2004, Emma Watson’s movie celebrated a book series about magical wizards that readers adore. In the most iconic role of her career, Watson embodies a teenage girl skilled at using magic that’s rare. As Hermione Granger, Watson did an exceptional job of portraying a legendary literary character. Watson has always conveyed emotions through body language, and her strengths are evident in “The Prisoner of Azkaban”. For instance, the scene in which Hermione punches Draco Malfoy after he insults her showcased the actress at her best. Ultimately, what makes “The Prisoner of Azkaban” the greatest Harry Potter movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about teachers resonating with everyone. A marvellous adaptation of a commemorated book about wizards casting a spell, it’s a groundbreaking reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost abilities to excel making movies with stories to tell.
4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Hermione Granger is a legendary literary character that shaped my friend’s identity. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a girl in school that had courage. A feminist without any doubt, she was never afraid to speak out on issues that she was passionate about. A huge fan of Harry Potter, she grew up to treasure Hermione Granger as an inspirational character. As someone treasuring a friend that loved fantasy books she grew up to value, I adored “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2”. Released in 2011, Emma Watson’s final Harry Potter film brought the spellbinding franchise towards a conclusion. In her final role as Hermione Granger, Watson embodied a wizard with a goal. Watson brought emotions to Hermione audiences hadn’t seen before. For instance, the scene in which Hermione and Ron finally kiss after destroying a Horcrux showcased the actress at her best. Ultimately, what makes “The Deathly Hallows” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a profound message about death that would resonate with everyone. A marvellous conclusion to a magnificent franchise about wizards that are magical, it’s a breathtaking reminder about an actress whose memorable movies audiences consider to be special.
5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Teachers have shaped my identity. I remember forming bonds with an English teacher that inspired me to become a writer. I grew up to cherish an English teacher giving me goals to accomplish. His wisdom motivated me to pursue film criticism. As someone treasuring teachers that encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone, I adored “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. Released in 2001, Emma Watson’s movie introduced the magical franchise. In her first breakthrough role, Watson embodied a young witch sharing a strong bond with school teachers. Watson has a sharp sense of humour, and it is evident in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. For instance, the scene in which Harry, Ron and Hermione meet for the first time on the train showcased the actress’ strength. Ultimately, what makes “The Philosopher’s Stone” a great movie is its message. It delivers a meaningful message about teachers which would resonate with everyone. A spellbinding start to a magical franchise about the Philosopher’s Stone, it’s a captivating reminder of a well-known actress whose movies have always stood in a league of their own.
6. Beauty and the Beast
It’s challenging to create a live-action remake of a classic animated movie. Over the past decade, Disney has developed a problematic tendency of adapting cartoons into live-action features. The main problem is these remakes driven by nostalgia rarely capture magic of the original films. However, in 2017 Emma Watson celebrated a classic animated film about beasts in her film “Beauty and the Beast”. In the most melodious role of her career, Watson embodies an adventurous woman falling in love with a beast that’s dangerous. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for singing melodies she hadn’t shown in her career before. A beautiful remake of a celebrated animated film about beasts that are conflicted, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress whose timeless movies deserve to be celebrated.
7. The Bling Ring
When it comes to the most notorious thieves in American history, it’s worth discussing the Bling Ring. Formed in California 2008, the Bling Ring were a group of seven teenagers that committed burglaries of homes owned by world-famous celebrities. In 2013, Emma Watson did an amazing job of depicting the true story of the Bling Ring on the big-screen in his film “The Bling Ring”. In the most glamorous role of her career, Watson embodies a stylish woman committing burglaries that are dangerous. It’s a larger-than-life role that gave the actress an opportunity to showcase a mischievous side to herself that audiences hadn’t seen before. As precious as jewelry that the Bling Ring plan to steal, it’s a strong reminder of a commemorated actress with enduring appeal that has produced movies about which audiences strongly feel.
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
One of the most common themes in the Harry Potter franchise is maturity. Since it was written years ago, the series has been driven by the growth of the central trio. This strong theme of evolution is clearly evident in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1”. Released in 2011, Emma Watson’s movie did an excellent job of adapting the dark seventh book in the series. In the darkest role of her career, Watson embodies a witch facing despair. Watson brought an emotional vulnerability to Hermione in the seventh film missing from previous movies in the franchise. For instance, the scene in which Hermione is tortured by Bellatrix is the most emotional work the actress has ever done. As precious as the Deathly Hallows that Harry seeks to find, it’s a riveting reminder about a one-of-a-kind actress that has left a lasting legacy behind.
9. My Week With Marilyn
Few actresses that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Marilyn Monroe. With her attractive looks, beautiful physique and larger-than-life personality, Monroe created a lasting legacy. In 2011, Emma Watson did an exceptional job of bringing the story of the famous actress that sought to win in her film “My Week With Marilyn”. In the most stylish role of her career, Watson embodies a female assistant that worked for a movie-star audiences cherish. Watson has always had the ability to steal the show in a supporting role, and “My Week With Marilyn” showcased her strengths. Despite her limited screen time in the movie, Watson leaves a lasting impression. A magnificent tribute towards Marilyn Monroe, it’s a marvellous reminder about an actress whose unforgettable movies always give audiences dreams to follow.
10. This is the End
One of the criticisms that’s often levelled against Emma Watson is that she doesn’t any take risks as an actress. Following the success of Harry Potter, Watson has often been typecast as characters that resemble Hermione Granger. However, in 2013 Watson took audiences by surprise bringing her association with Harry Potter to an end in her film “This is the End”. In the most comical role of her career, Watson embodies an actress facing a doomsday causing despair. It’s a role that gave Watson a chance to step out of her comfort zone by playing a foul-mouthed character far removed from Hermione Granger. As strong as celebrities’ desire to survive doomsday that’s tragic, it’s a dazzling reminder of a fantastic actress whose memorable movies I will forever treasure for inspiring me to pursue dreams of becoming a film critic.
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