My Favourite Alicia Vikander Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have made movies audiences treasure like Alicia Vikander. Since the 1990’s, Vikander has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s transgender activists, school teachers or feminist warriors, Vikander has portrayed many characters. Given the sheer number of movies 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. The Danish Girl

Transgenderism has impacted my cousin’s identity. I remember developing bonds with a cousin that was secretly a transgender. Fond of wearing women’s colourful attire, he was a queer person my entire family would always admire. A tomboy that stood in a league of his own, he would often enjoy doing activities that were meant for girls alone. Unaware that he was queer, I bonded with a great cousin about whom I grew up to deeply care. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the struggles faced by transgender people seeking to transform into a girl as powerfully as “The Danish Girl”. Released in 2015, Alicia Vikander’s best movie honoured the true story of a transgender artist in history. In the greatest role of her career, Vikander portrayed a conflicted woman that is married to a queer transgender artist facing despair. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, charismatic and emotional in her most memorable role. Vikander has spent most of her career playing strong heroines in British period pieces. With “The Danish Girl”, however, the actress took a step out of her comfort zone by honouring a transgender activist that’s well-known. Working alongside Eddie Redmayne who is also outstanding, Vikander honoured a transgender activist that’s inspiring. For instance, the scene in which Gerda first becomes aware that her husband is a queer transgender activist causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Danish Girl” Alicia Vikander’s best movie is its bold appeal. Unlike most movies about queer people, it tackles bold themes that everyone would relate to. The film delivers a bold message about sexual identity which would resonate with everyone. Centuries after Lile Elbe became a bold transgender painter that changed the LGBTQ community forever, it’s a riveting reminder of a great actress that has manufactured unforgettable movies which audiences treasure.

2. Ex Machina

Artificial intelligence is an entity that shaped my teacher’s identity. I remember a high school teacher that was fascinated with artificial intelligence putting lives in grave danger. As someone treasuring fond memories of a teacher that adored artificial intelligence facing a dilemma, I appreciated “Ex Machina”. Released in 2015, Alicia Vikander’s movie captured dangers of artificial intelligence technology. In the most technical role of her career, Vikander portrayed a robotic woman that becomes victim of artificial intelligence causing despair. It’s a physically demanding role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone by playing a robot. Working alongside Domnhall Gleeson who is also outstanding, Vikander created a portrait of A.I. that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Ava first becomes aware that she has been used by her owner causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Ex Machina” a masterpiece is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies about artificial intelligence, it tackles strong themes everyone would relate to. The film delivers a bold message about A.I. which would resonate with everyone. A bold portrait of artificial intelligence, it’s an inspiring reminder of an actress with a larger-than-life presence whose timeless movies have earned an audience.

3. The Green Knight

Medieval knights in history have shaped my grandfather’s identity. I remember a grandfather that grew up to treasure medieval knights in literature. Fascinated with medieval knights, he always educated my family about legendary knights that he appreciated. As someone treasuring bright memories of a grandfather fascinated with obstacles medieval knights fight, I appreciated “The Green Knight”. Released in 2021, Alicia Vikander’s movie honoured a poem about knights. In the most mysterious role of her career, Vikander portrayed a woman that has a doomed romantic affair with a medieval knight facing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for stealing the show in a supporting role. Working alongside Dev Patel who is also outstanding, Vikander honoured a poem about knights that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which the Lady presents Gawain with the green girdle seeking to prepare him for warfare is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Green Knight” a masterpiece is its appeal. Unlike most Arthurian legends, the film discusses themes everyone would relate to. As strong as Gawain’s desire to be a knight, it’s a riveting reminder about an actress earning the spotlight manufacturing timeless movies shining light on obstacles Arthurian heroes fight.

4. The Light Between Oceans

Miscarriages shaped my aunt’s identity. Years ago, I witnessed my aunt face painful miscarriages causing sorrow. No matter how hard she tried, she could never recover after her baby died. Her inability to give birth to children caused her family to face misery. As someone witnessing an aunt enduring miscarriages causing heartbreaking emotions, I adored “The Light Between the Oceans”. Released in 2016, Alicia Vikander’s movie offered a beautiful adaptation of a book about miscarriages. In the most tragic role of her career, Vikander portrayed a woman that suffers a severe miscarriage in a broken marriage causing despair. It gave the actress a rare chance to showcase emotional range she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside Michael Fassbender who is also amazing, Vikander honoured a book about miscarriages. For instance, the scene in which Isabel suffers a miscarriage causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Light Between Oceans” a great adaptation is its message. The film delivers a heartbreaking message about miscarriages which would resonate with everyone. A breathtaking portrait of miscarriages causing couples to deteriorate, it’s a bold reminder of a commemorated actress that hasn’t lost her abilities to captivate in movies audiences appreciate.

5. The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” is a spectacular series that my father always considered memorable. Several years ago, my father adored the television show. A huge fan of a television series about a spy, he would always love to discuss a show he would glorify. He grew up to cherish a television show about spies that are stylish. In 2015, Alicia Vikander honoured the television show about spies that are powerful in her movie “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”. In the most stylish role of her career, Vikander portrayed a female spy that embarks on a dangerous mission causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women under stress. Working alongside Henry Cavill who is also outstanding, Vikander honoured a series about spies that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which Gabby first meets Napoleon starting their affair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” a great spy film is its timeless appeal. Viewers aren’t required to be fans of the famous television series to appreciate it. A spectacular adaptation of a celebrated television show about a spy, it’s a sensational reminder of an actress making movies that satisfy.

6. Anna Karenina

When it comes to the greatest books ever written about women facing trauma, it’s worth discussing Anna Karenina. Since its publication in 1978, Leo Tolstoy’s book has become a literary classic. In 2012, Alicia Vikander honoured the classic book about women with charisma in her movie “Anna Karenina”. In the most old-fashioned role of her career, Vikander portrayed a royal princess that engages in a doomed love affair causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress chance to showcase her talent for playing strong women driven to achieve a goal. Working alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson who is also amazing, Vikander honoured a book that’s inspiring. As beautiful as Anna Karenina, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress with charisma that has manufactured great movies attracting audiences to the Cinema.

7. A Royal Affair

Alicia Vikander has always excelled at playing emotional women facing a dilemma. Vikander has built an image of being an actress that thrives at playing heroines facing emotional damage. Vikander’s strengths for playing women that face despair is clearly evident in her movie “A Royal Affair”. Released in 2012, Nikolaj Arcel’s movie showcased the actress at her best. In the most royal role of her career, Vikander portrayed a majestic queen in a doomed affair causing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women in positions of power. Working alongside Mads Mikkelsen who is also amazing, Vikander created a drama that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of women engaging in a royal affair, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that has built a career making movies about which audiences care.

8. Blue Bayou

Immigration is a painful process that causes stress. I recall with nostalgia memories of when my family migrated to Canada. Moving to a new country forced me to sacrifice friends I loved dearly. As someone that has seen hardships immigrants go through, I appreciated “Blue Bayou”. Released in 2021, Alicia Vikander’s movie captured Korean immigrants. In the most supportive role of her career, Vikander portrayed a woman that has a romantic affair with a Korean immigrant facing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women under stress. Working alongside Justin Chon who is also amazing, Vikander created a portrait of immigration that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of hardships immigrants go through, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress making movies which audiences value.

9. Testament of Youth

Few memoirs ever written about youth are as beloved as Testament of Youth. Since its publication in 1933, Vera Brittain’s memoir has earned recognition. In 2014, Alicia Vikander honoured the iconic memoir about women reminiscing their youth in her movie “Testament of Youth”. In the most subtle role of her career, Vikander portrayed a conflicted woman seeking love during a time of warfare. It’s a role that gave the actress a rare chance to showcase subtlety she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside Kit Harington who is also outstanding, Vikander honoured a commemorated memoir about war that’s captivating. A beautiful adaptation of a beloved memoir about women that are English, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress that has manufactured unforgettable movies which audiences cherish.

10. Tomb Raider

Alicia Vikander hasn’t always made great movies that audiences treasure. While most movies the actress has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Tomb Raider” falls into the latter category. Released in 2018, Roar Uthaug’s blockbuster was a disaster. In the most shallow role of her career, Vikander portrayed a female warrior embarking on a dangerous mission causing despair. Vikander brought her usual charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Tomb Raider” is a bad movie, it honoured Vikander’s enduring legacy. As strong as Lara Croft’s desire to solve her father’s mystery, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress that has built a strong legacy making movies I will forever treasure for inspiring me to turn my dreams of film criticism into reality.