My Favourite Brie Larson Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Brie Larson. Since the 2000’s, Larson has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s marvellous captains, brave mothers or spectacular teenagers, Larson has portrayed several characters. Given the sheer number of films that she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the best movies made my an actress that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Room

Isolation has impacted my identity. At an early age, I experienced isolation that caused emotional damage. Several years ago, I was locked up in a room for injuring my cousin in grim fights causing sorrow. I remember feeling a strong sense of terror when I was locked in the small room by my mother. Driven towards the brink of insanity, I couldn’t cope with dire isolation that impacted my ability to function effectively. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the trauma of being locked in a room as powerfully as “Room”. Released in 2015, Brie Larson’s best movie offered a beautiful adaptation of a beloved book about isolation. In the greatest role of her career, Larson embodies a traumatized mother that struggles to raise her son in an isolated room causing despair. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, emotional and vulnerable in her most memorable role. Larson has spent most of her career playing strong heroines with control over their destinies. With “Room”, however, the actress took a step out of her comfort zone by playing the tragic victim of rape. It isn’t easy to portray the victim of sexual assault but Larson succeeded well. Working alongside Jacob Tremblay who is also amazing, Larson honoured legendary literature. For instance, the scene in which Joy reunites with her son after being trapped in the room for several years causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Room” Brie Larson’s greatest movie is its message. The film delivers a bold message about isolation which would resonate with everyone. Unlike most movies about sexual assault, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. A bold adaptation of an intense book about isolation, it’s a great reminder of an actress with strong dedication towards her craft whose timeless movies are worthy of celebration.

2. Short Term 12

It’s always challenging to recover from childhood trauma. Several years ago, I formed a bond with a kid in school haunted by abuse causing sorrow. Adopting a negative life perspective, he shared a broken relationship with his parents which were abusive. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t move on from a past that left him terrified. As someone haunted by memories of a friend that couldn’t recover from short-term trauma, I adored “Short Term 12”. Released in 2013, Brie Larson’s movie captured foster care workers taking care of youth. In the most emotional role of her career, Larson embodies a fierce foster care worker seeking to assist teens facing despair. Larson has an aptitude for conveying emotions through expressions, and her strengths are evident in “Short Term 12”. For instance, the scene in which Grace opens up about her traumatic past revealing she was sexually abused causing despair in foster care is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Short Term 12” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about trauma which would resonate with everyone. A powerful portrait of foster care workers seeking to assist teenagers facing despair, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress that has established a commemorated career making films about which audiences care.

3. The Spectacular Now

Childhood crushes are lovers that rarely last forever. At an early age, I fell in love with a girl in school having dreams of marriage. However, immigration brought our bonds to a closure. When my family moved to Canada, I was faced with a dilemma of saying goodbye to a girl that shaped my persona. As someone recalling spectacular memories of how I first met a childhood crush, I adored “The Spectacular Now”. Released in 2013, Brie Larson’s movie captured a spectacular teenage romance. In the most romantic role of her career, Larson embodies a teenage girl that engages in an affair that faces despair. Larson has an aptitude for conveying emotions through monologues, and “The Spectacular Now” showcased her strengths as an actress. Working alongside Miles Teller who is also amazing, Larson created a teen romance that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Cassidy breaks up with Sutter causing their affair to experience despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Spectacular Now” a spectacular film is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about identity which would resonate with everyone. A spectacular portrait of a short-lived teen romance facing disaster, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress that has made movies which audiences treasure.

4. The Glass Castle

Fathers are strong figures that shape children’s futures. As far as I remember, I have admired my father. An inspiring role model, he motivated me to achieve dreams that I am pursuing. His words of wisdom inspired me to pursue a career in film criticism. As someone treasuring a father that’s inspirational, I adored “The Glass Castle”. Released in 2017, Brie Larson’s movie captured fathers struggling to raise dysfunctional families. In the most thoughtful role of her career, Larson embodies a woman whose relationship with her father is beyond repair. Larson has an aptitude for conveying emotions through her body language, and “The Glass Castle” showcased her strengths as an actress. Working alongside Woody Harrelson who is also amazing, Larson created a portrait of a family that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Jeanette tells her parents she never wants to see them again causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Glass Castle” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about fatherhood which would resonate with everyone. An awe-inspiring adaptation of a commemorated book about families that are dysfunctional, it’s a remarkable reminder of an awe-inspiring actress that has produced timeless movies audiences consider special.

5. Just Mercy

Lawyers are heroic figures that have always earned my cousin’s appreciation. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a cousin that admired lawyers with courage. He would embrace 12 angry men fighting a courtroom case. As someone treasuring a cousin that admired lawyers offering mercy, I adored “Just Mercy”. Released in 2019, Brie Larson’s movie honoured the African-American lawyer Bryan Stevenson. In the most outspoken role of her career, Larson embodies a female attorney that fights a courtroom case of racial injustice causing despair. Larson is known for playing emotional women. With “Just Mercy”, however, the actress showcased subtlety she hadn’t shown before. Working alongside Jamie Foxx who is also excellent, Larson honoured a real-life lawyer with commitment. For instance, the scene in which Eva expresses her passion for defending death row inmates facing despair showcased the actress at her best. Ultimately, what makes “Just Mercy” a courtroom classic is its message. The film delivers a profound message about injustice which would resonate with everyone. A powerful portrait of racism in the legal system, it’s a riveting reminder about an actress with wisdom whose timeless movies have achieved stardom.

6. Captain Marvel

Few superheroes with the ability to marvel are as beloved as Captain Marvel. Since her creation in the 1960’s, Captain Marvel has become a fantastic heroine. In 2019, Brie Larson portrayed the feminist heroine with the abilities to marvel in her film “Captain Marvel”. In the most heroic role of her career, Larson embodies a feminist heroine discovering powers that become a burden to bear. Larson has spent most of her career playing emotional women in small arthouse dramas. With “Captain Marvel”, however, she crafted her first big-budget comic-book blockbuster. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase heroism she hadn’t shown in her career before. A marvellous tribute towards a legendary comic-book hero, it’s a magnificent reminder of an actress that has made timeless movies giving audiences dreams to follow.

7. Free Fire

Brie Larson has always excelled at playing strong female characters with authority. Larson has built an image for being an actress that thrives at playing strong heroines with courage. Larson’s strength for playing strong female heroines audiences admire is clearly evident in her film “Free Fire”. In the most authoritative role of her career, Larson embodies a fierce female gangster that becomes involved in a criminal lifestyle that’s a burden to bear. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her aptitude for playing strong women in positions of authority. Working alongside Armie Hammer who is also amazing, Larson created a female criminal that’s compelling. A fantastic portrait of gangsters facing frightening gunfire, it’s a fabulous reminder of a commemorated actress that has made memorable movies which audiences admire.

8. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

When it comes to the most beloved graphic novels in the world, it’s worth discussing Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Since its creation, the graphic novel has gained immense recognition. In 2010, Brie Larson did an amazing job adapting the world-famous graphic novel in her movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”. In the most unusual role of her career, Larson embodies a woman facing ex-boyfriends that are a burden to bear. With “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”, Larson showcased rare aptitude for singing she hadn’t shown in her career before. Working alongside Chris Evans who is also remarkable, Larson celebrated a legendary graphic novel. As powerful as Scott Pilgrim’s love for Ramona, it’s a spectacular reminder of a commemorated actress with charisma that has made memorable movies attracting audiences to the Cinema.

9. Trainwreck

A common criticism levelled against Brie Larson is that she doesn’t take risks as an actress. Following the success of “Captain Marvel”, Larson has often been typecast as heroic women that are powerful. This has left little room for surprises in the actress’ career. However, in 2015 the actress took audiences by surprise when she made her risky comedy “Trainwreck”. In the most comical role of her career, Larson embodies a woman struggling to care for an alcoholic sister. Larson has spent most of her career playing serious women in intense dramas. With “Trainwreck”, however, she showcased an aptitude for comedy that audiences hadn’t seen before. A hilarious portrait of alcoholic women facing consequences that are dangerous, it’s a powerful reminder of an actress that has made unforgettable movies audiences consider precious.

10. The Marvels

Brie Larson hasn’t always made great movies earning recognition. While most movies the actress has made have been appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Captain Marvel” falls into the latter category of movies. Released in 2019, Anna Boden’s comic-book blockbuster was a disaster. In the most shallow role of her career, Larson embodies a marvellous female heroine facing despair. Larson brought heroism to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Captain Marvel” is a disastrous comic-book movie, it honours Larson’s enduring legacy. As strong as Captain Marvel’s desire to marvel, it’s a remarkable reminder of a powerful actress whose memorable movies I will forever treasure for inspiring my lifelong love of Cinema holding a place in my heart that’s special.