My Favourite Margot Robbie Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Margot Robbie. Since 2013, Robbie has become an icon. Whether its plastic dolls, comic-book characters or ice skaters, Robbie has portrayed several strong characters. Given the number of movies she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the greatest movies made by an actress that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Barbie

Few dolls made of plastic have built a legacy as strong as Barbie. Several years ago, I formed strong bonds with a mother that was a huge fan of a doll she considered a feminist hero. A Barbie girl living in a Barbie world, she always spoke fondly of a doll shaping her identity. Before she became my mother, she was a young girl that grew up to adore a doll she would purchase from every store. She was fond of a legally blonde icon with whom she formed a lifelong bond. Being a boy, I could never understand the appeal of a feminist toy that gave my mother joy. It wasn’t until I saw “Barbie” that I finally understood why the doll had shaped my mother’s identity. Released in 2023, Margot Robbie’s blockbuster did an extraordinary job of bringing the beloved doll to the big-screen. In the most iconic role of her career, Robbie embodies a charismatic doll whose life in plastic is rarely fantastic. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, charismatic and vulnerable in her most memorable role. Robbie has always excelled at communicating emotions through delivering monologues, and “Barbie” showcased her strengths as an actress. For instance, the scene in which Barbie experiences a nervous breakdown stating that she’s not pretty anymore is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Barbie” Margot Robbie’s greatest movie is its message. The film delivers a commemorated message about identity which would resonate with everyone. A breathtaking tribute towards a world-famous doll whose life in plastic is fantastic, it’s a commemorated reminder of a fantastic actress that has created a legacy which is iconic.

2. I, Tonya

Ice skating is a precious game that shaped my friend’s identity. At an early age, I fell in love with a girl in school that loved ice-skating with courage. She would speak fondly about games impacting her identity. However, her passion for skating on the rink caused our relationship to sink. Pursuing sports championship, she didn’t have time for relationships. As someone treasuring memories of a girl that adored ice skating with nostalgia, I adored “I, Tonya”. Released in 2017, Margot Robbie’s movie celebrated a real-life ice skater Tonya Harding. In the most physically demanding role of her career, Margot Robbie embodies an ice skater that became a champion overcoming fear. It’s challenging to transform into a ice skating champion but Robbie succeeded. Robbie showcased intense commitment in this role. To prepare for the part, she learned real-life ice-skating. For instance, the final scene in which Tonya wins ice skating tournaments is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “I, Tonya” a great movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about pursuing dreams which would resonate with everyone. 30 years after Tonya Harding became an ice-skater achieving victories that were awe-inspiring, it’s a commemorated reminder of an actress whose unforgettable movies are worth celebrating.

3. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

L.A. is a beautiful city my father has always loved dearly. During my childhood, I bonded with a father that had dreams of becoming an actor in Hollywood. He would often speak fondly about the entertainment industry of a city that shaped his identity. As someone treasuring fond memories of a father that loved Hollywood, I adored “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”. Released in 2019, Margot Robbie’s movie celebrated Los Angeles. In the most glamorous role of her career, Robbie embodies a famous actress that achieved fame in a city that’s glorious. Robbie is one of those actresses that has always been able to leave a strong impression in short roles with limited screen-time, and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” showcased her strengths. For instance, the scene in which Sharon Tate visits a local theatre to watch her film showcased the actress’ strengths. Ultimately, what makes “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” one of Margot Robbie’s best movies is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about friendships which would resonate with everyone. An extraordinary tribute towards the city of L.A., it’s a rousing reminder of an actress with ability to portray complex characters in movies that deserve to be celebrated today.

4. The Wolf of Wall Street

When it comes to the most corrupt stockbrokers in American history, it’s worth discussing Jordan Belfort. A Wall Street stockbroker, Belfort engaged in criminal behaviour causing his career to face disaster. I remember bonding with a brother that was fascinated by the stockbroker. He would admire a stockbroker that got away with felonies without a price to pay. In 2013, Margot Robbie did an excellent job of bringing the Wall Street stockbroker to the big-screen in her film “The Wolf of Wall Street”. In the most provocative role of her career, Robbie embodies a seductive women that engages in an affair with a Wall Street millionaire. Robbie has always been one of those actresses with a strong sex appeal, and her beauty is clearly evident in “The Wolf of Wall Street”. For instance, the scene in which Jordan first meets Naomie on his yacht at a party is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Wolf of Wall Street” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about crime which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 30 years after a stockbroker committed crimes on Wall Street, it’s a strong reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost abilities to make movies audiences consider a treat.

5. Babylon

Drug addiction is a serious issue that affects celebrities in Hollywood. During my childhood, I formed a friendship with a kid addicted to drugs. His addiction to weed put him on a path to fail rather than succeed. Nevertheless, I got along well with a student fascinated by drugs casting a magical spell. As someone treasuring fond memories of a companion with drug addiction, I loved “Babylon”. Released in 2022 Margot Robbie’s movie captured celebrities that abused substances during Hollywood’s Golden Age. In the most energetic role of her career, Margot Robbie embodies an actress that suffers from drug addiction that’s severe. With “Babylon”, Robbie took a step out of her comfort zone in the risky role of a drug addict. For instance, the scene in which Nellie experienced a nervous breakdown at a party showcased the actress’ strengths. Ultimately, what makes “Babylon” a great movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about substance abuse which would resonate with everyone. A heartbreaking depiction of drug addiction that impacts celebrities in 1920’s Hollywood that lack life direction, its a dazzling reminder about a commemorated actress whose unforgettable movies are deserving of celebration.

6. About Time

Time travel is a tricky concept to execute effectively in movies. In order for any film about time travel to be successful, it needs to find a balance between being entertaining and logical. It’s a complicated balance most movies are rarely able to achieve. However, in 2013 Margot Robbie managed to tackle the tricky subject at the peak her prime in her film “About Time”. In the most romantic role of her career, Margot Robbie embodies a woman engaging in an affair with a man with the ability to time travel that’s euphoric. It’s a commemorated role that gave Robbie the opportunities to demonstrate her natural charisma as an attractive actress in the modern era. A terrific portrait of time travel that causes romantic relationships to deteriorate, it’s a rousing reminder of an actress whose unforgettable movies audiences always appreciate.

7. The Big Short

It’s not easy to make an entertaining movie about the financial crisis. A complicated subject matter, movies about the financial crisis rarely ever attract audiences to the theatre. Finance often involves tricky concepts that don’t always make for entertaining movies. That being said, in 2016 Margot Robbie achieved the big task of capturing the financial crisis that caused the economy to fall short in her film “The Big Short”. In the briefest role of her career, Robbie explains the complicated concepts of finance that caused the economic downfall causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her strong comic timing. A fantastic portrait of factors that caused the economy’s frightening downfall, it’s a fabulous reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost abilities to enthral whose memorable movies are easy to recall.

8. Bombshell

Sexual harassment is a sensitive subject that’s rarely depicted in entertainment. Following the Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017, Hollywood has often avoided discussing a subject that’s hard to depict on the big-screen. In an industry that has often been afraid to tell stories about sexual harassment, it’s worth discussing “Bombshell”. Released in 2019, Margot Robbie’s movie shed light on a real-life scandal causing issues impacting lives of women working for Fox News. In the most courageous role of her career, Robbie embodies a brave woman that faces sexual harassment which becomes a burden to bear. It’s a tricky role that requires a certain degree of dedication, but Robbie succeeds immensely. A strong depiction of sexual harassment, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress with strong commitment that has become an icon in entertainment.

9. Mary Queen of Scots

Queen Elizabeth is a majestic member of the royal family my father has always loved dearly. I remember an inspiring father that often spoke fondly about a queen he came to treasure. He would often tell stories about a legendary queen shaping his identity. As someone treasuring heartwarming memories of a father that loved Elizabeth, I enjoyed “Mary Queen of Scots”. Released in 2018, Margot Robbie’s movie celebrated the legacy of a queen in history. In the most majestic role of her career, Robbie embodies a queen under intense pressure experiencing a burden to bear. It’s a commemorated role that gave Robbie a chance to showcase her larger-than-life presence as an actress. A powerful portrait of a legendary queen, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress whose timeless movies definitely deserve to be seen on the big-screen.

10. Suicide Squad

Sometimes, the sign of a great actress comes across when she is a bright spot in a bad movie. Margot Robbie has always had the ability to shine in every movie even when it’s poor quality. In 2016, Robbie showcased talent for elevating flawed films when she made “Suicide Squad”. In the most villainous role of her career, Robbie embodies a heroine working with a villain squad facing fear. Despite the poor quality of the movie, it’s a role that gave Robbie chances to showcase aptitude for comedy. As Harley Quinn, Robbie did an excellent job of bringing an iconic heroine to the big-screen. As strong as bonds between the suicide squad, it’s a commemorated reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost abilities to leave audiences awed whose movies that are rarely flawed I will forever treasure for inspiring my love of Cinema I applaud.