Bryce Dallas Howard’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses have earned recognition of Bryce Dallas Howard. Since the 2000’s, Howard has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s blind villagers, concerned mothers or dinosaur explorers, Howard has portrayed several strong characters. Given the sheer number of movies that she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my favourite films made by an actress that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Rocketman

Elton John is a legendary musician that always earned my mother’s appreciation. I remember forming a strong bonds with a mother that was a big fan of the world-famous singer. She would always praise the timeless melodies composed by a tiny dancer singer that shaped her identity. Drawn towards the yellow brick road, she loved a great singer that inspired her to follow dreams years ago. My mother always believed movies were an art that couldn’t capture a singer holding a precious place in her heart. In 2019, Bryce Dallas Howard did an extraordinary job of portraying the singer in her movie “Rocketman”. In the greatest role of her career, Howard embodies the neglectful mother of the world-famous singer that composed melodies people love to hear. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, charismatic and emotional in her most memorable role. Howard has spent most of her career playing likeable women with sympathetic personalities. With “Rocketman”, however, she took a step out of her comfort zone by playing the cruel mother of a renowned singer. It’s a role that gave the actress an opportunity to showcase her talent for singing melodies that audiences hadn’t seen before. Working alongside Taron Egerton who is also amazing, Howard honoured the legacy of a renowned musician. For instance, the scene in which Sheila tells her son he will never be loved after Elton reveals he is queer causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Rocketman” Howard’s best movie is its bold appeal. Unlike most musical biopics about famous singers, it tackles bold themes that everyone would relate to. Nearly 60 years after Elton John overcame the barrier of abusive parenting to become a famous singer changing the world forever, it’s a melodious reminder of a commemorated actress with a charismatic nature that has always made great movies which audiences treasure.

2. The Help

Housekeepers have always helped my family. I remember a housekeeper that my family came to treasure. Dedicated to performing every single chore, she was a person that my family came to adore. A devoted housemaid, she dedicated herself to doing her job regardless how much she was paid. She always made it her life’s priority to help my family. As someone treasuring a housemaid that gave my family valuable help, I adored “The Help”. Released in 2012, Bryce Dallas Howard’s movie honored a beloved book about helpful housekeepers. In the most unlikable role of her career, Howard embodies a woman that mistreats her housekeepers causing despair. Howard has spent most of her career playing likeable heroines. With “The Help”, however, the actress showcased a villainous side to herself that audiences hadn’t seen before. Working alongside Jessica Chastain who is also amazing, Howard honoured a book. For instance, the scene in which Hilly becomes aware that the pie she had eaten is made out of excrement causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Help” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about racism which would resonate with everyone. Viewers don’t need to be fans of the book to appreciate it. A beautiful adaptation of a celebrated book about housemaids that are helpful, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress that audiences consider special.

3. Jurassic World

Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures causing disaster that always fascinated my grandfather. At an early age, my grandfather was fascinated with dinosaurs causing damage. Fascinated with prehistoric history, he loved watching documentaries about dinosaurs causing catastrophe. My grandfather always loved the Jurassic Park franchise about dinosaurs with a bright spark which had left a lasting mark. In 2015, Bryce Dallas Howard honoured the world-famous franchise about dinosaurs in her film “Jurassic World”. In the most heroic role of her career, Howard embodied the manager of a theme park destroyed by dinosaurs causing despair. Howard has always had an aptitude for playing strong female characters in positions of power, and “Jurassic World” showcased her strengths as an actress. Working alongside Chris Pratt who is also amazing, Howard celebrated a legendary franchise. For instance, the scene in which Claire distracts a dinosaur using a flaming torch is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Jurassic World” a great blockbuster is universal appeal. Unlike most movies about dinosaurs, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. As precious as the Jurassic World theme park, it’s a roaring reminder of a commemorated actress with a bright spark that has manufactured movies leaving a lasting mark.

4. 50/50

Terminal illness has impacted my family. Years ago, my family learned our uncle had been diagnosed with Cancer causing sorrow. I remember my uncle was an optimistic person that looked at the world from a positive perspective. His death left my family affected. As someone treasuring an uncle that faced illness tragedy, I appreciated “50/50”. Released in 2011, Bryce Dallas Howard’s movie captured terminal illness causing tragedy. In the most tragic role of her career, Howard embodies a woman struggling to care for an ill boyfriend. It gave the actress a chance to showcase strong range she hadn’t shown in her career before. Working alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt who is also amazing, Howard created a portrait of illness that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Rachael breaks up with Adam after she is caught having an affair causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “50/50” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about illness which would resonate with everyone. A thought-provoking depiction of terminal illness, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that has become an icon in the entertainment business manufacturing movies that give audiences happiness.

5. The Village

The woods have always terrified me. At an early age, I developed a fear of woods that caused damage. My family lived in a small neighbourhood next to the woods. I had a nerve-wracking feeling that there were creatures in the woods. My fear of the woods I never had courage to enter began when I saw “The Village”. Released in 2004, Bryce Dallas Howard’s movie depicted woods causing catastrophe. In the most scary role of her career, Howard embodied a blind woman fearing the woods. It isn’t easy for actors to portray blind people. Portraying blindness poses challenges for actors, but Howard succeeded. Working alongside Joaquin Phoenix who is also amazing, Howard created a portrait of blindness that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Ivy ventures into the woods alone causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Village” a great horror movie is its message. The film delivers a message about terrorism which would resonate with everyone. As powerful as creatures in a village, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that has made unforgettable movies with a message.

6. The Hereafter

Bryce Dallas Howard has always thrived at playing conflicted characters. Howard has built an image of being an actress that excels at playing characters facing emotional damage. Howard’s strength for playing emotional characters is clearly evident in her film “The Hereafter”. Released in 2010, Howard’s movie depicted mortality. In the most emotional role of her career, Howard embodies a woman that has an affair with a clairvoyant man causing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her aptitude for playing traumatized characters. Working alongside Matt Damon who is also amazing, Howard created a portrait of death that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of people that fear the afterlife facing despair, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress that has built a great career producing movies about which audiences care.

7. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Women are rarely given opportunities to shine in the Jurassic Park franchise. A common criticism often levelled against the dinosaur franchise is its sexist treatment of women as damsels in distress. In 2018, Bryce Dallas Howard defied the franchise’s sexism in her film “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”. In the most courageous role of her career, Howard embodies a woman that seeks to battle dangerous dinosaurs evoking fear. With the second film in the franchise, Howard brought emotional vulnerability to Claire making her more than just a damsel in distress. Working alongside Chris Pratt who is also amazing, Howard created a feminist heroine that’s compelling. As powerful as a dinosaurs’ roar, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that seeks to pour her soul into every role in memorable movies which audiences adore.

8. Manderlay

Slavery is a sensitive subject that’s rarely depicted in movies with respect. A sensitive subject matter, slavery rarely attracts audiences to the theatre. In an industry ignoring slaves facing a painful price to pay, it’s worth praising “Manderlay”. Released in 2005, Bryce Dallas Howard’s movie offered a realistic depiction of slavery. In the most compassionate role of her career, Howard embodies a woman seeking to care for slaves facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone by playing a slave owner. Woking alongside Willem Dafoe who is also amazing, Howard created a portrait of slavery that’s compelling. As precious as the farm of Manderlay, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost her abilities to portray strong characters in memorable movies which deserve to be celebrated today.

9. Pete’s Dragon

When it comes to the greatest animated movies ever made earning appreciation, it’s worth discussing Pete’s Dragon. Since its release in 1977, Don Chaffey’s movie has become an animated classic. In 2016, Bryce Dallas Howard honoured the animated classic about a dragon in her live-action movie “Pete’s Dragon”. In the most magical role of her career, Howard embodies a woman that becomes aware of mystical dragons that exist causing fear. It’s a role that gave the actress an opportunity to showcase her talent for playing strong female characters. Working alongside Wes Bentley who is also amazing, Howard honoured the legacy of a legendary animated movie. An awe-inspiring remake of an animated classic, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress that has produced unforgettable movies which have captivated the public.

10. Spider-Man 3

Bryce Dallas Howard hasn’t always made great movies earning recognition. While most movies that the actress has made have been appreciated, a few have disappointed. Unfortunately, “Spider-Man 3” falls into the latter category. Released in 2007, Sam Raimi’s blockbuster was a disaster. In the most shallow role of her career, Howard embodies a woman that falls in love with a superhero in a doomed affair. Howard brought charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Spider-Man 3” is a disastrous movie, it honoured Howard’s commemorated legacy. As powerful as webs that Spider-Man has spun, it’s a spectacular reminder of a commemorated actress with dedication that has built a great reputation whose unforgettable movies I will forever treasure for inspiring my lifelong filmmaking passion.