Few actresses in Hollywood are as well-known as Emma Stone. Ever since the 2000’s, Stone has become an icon. Whether it’s musical actresses, feminist leaders or rebellious teenagers, Stone has portrayed several characters. Given the sheer number of commemorated movies she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the best movies made by an actress that deserves to be celebrated.
1. La La Land
Achieving dreams in life often comes with a sacrifice. At an early age, I fell in love with a girl in school with dreams of marriage. We always got along well together. However, immigration became a barrier bringing bonds to a closure. When my family immigrated to Canada, I was forced to give up my romantic relationship with a girl that had shaped my persona. My family’s dreams of immigration forced me to sacrifice a romantic relationship I valued highly. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured sacrifices involved in achieving dreams that are planned as powerfully as “La La Land”. Following its release in 2016, Emma Stone’s Oscar-winning musical has stood the test of time as a classic. In the greatest role of her career, Emma Stone embodies an aspiring actress whose dreams of success interfere with her romantic affair. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, charming and witty in her most memorable role. It’s the role of a lifetime that gave Stone the rare opportunity to showcase talents for singing, dancing and acting all in the same movie. For instance, the audition scene in which Mia sings about her aunt inspiring her to pursue dreams is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “La La Land” Emma Stone’s greatest movie is its message. The film delivers a universal message about significant sacrifices involved in pursuing one’s dreams which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 10 years following the release of a commemorated musical about star-crossed lovers pursuing their dreams during another day of sun in L.A., it’s a remarkable reminder of a great actress with abilities to portray strong characters in memorable movies that deserve to be celebrated today.
2. Poor Things
Feminist women with strong personalities have always inspired me. Several years ago, I bonded with a girl in school that sought to become a feminist hero. Inspiring wonder in women, she fought oppression. I grew up to value an inspirational girl with a feminist worldview that motivated me to make my dreams come true. As someone valuing joyous memories of a girl that gave me greater understandings of feminism, I loved “Poor Things”. Released in 2023, Emma Stone’s Oscar-winning movie did an extraordinary job of adapting a famous feminist book about women. In the most challenging role of her career, Emma Stone embodies a strong feminist woman seeking to discover her place in the world without fear. It’s a physically demanding role that requires a certain degree of commitment, but Stone pulls it off effortlessly. Stone has always had an aptitude for conveying strong emotions through her body language, and “Poor Things” showcased her strengths as an actress. For instance, the scene in which Bella discovers sexual pleasure for the first time through using an apple is one of the most memorable moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Poor Things” one of Emma Stone’s best movies is its feminist message. The film delivers a heartwarming message about identity which would resonate with everyone. A fantastic adaptation of a famous feminist book about curious women seeking to overcome obstacles that are dangerous, it’s a strong reminder of an actress whose memorable movies audiences consider to be precious.
3. Birdman
Mental illness has shaped my personality. Years ago, my life hit a crushing low when I faced anxiety attacks causing sorrow. In high school, I struggled coping with math classes that were cruel. There was always a voice in the back of my head telling me that I wouldn’t be able to pass math classes that put me under pressure. As someone that has witnessed how mental illness can destroy a person’s self-confidence, I loved “Birdman”. Released in 2015, Emma Stone’s movie did an excellent job of capturing the impact of mental illness on an actor’s identity. In the most emotional role of her career, Emma Stone embodies the conflicted daughter of a famous actor that carries a heavy burden to bear. Stone uses her commanding voice to capture a daughter concerned about her father’s well-being. For instance, the scene in which Sam gives her father an intense lecture about how he doesn’t matter is the most emotional work Stone has ever done. Ultimately, what makes “Birdman” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a profound message about mental health which would resonate with everyone. A breathtaking portrait of mental health barriers faced by actors in theatre, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress whose movies audiences treasure.
4. The Favourite
Competition causes friendships to fall apart. I remember my friendship with a companion faced disaster when we competed to become the favourite student of a teacher. His jealousy whenever I achieved a higher grade caused our relationship to fade. As someone whose friendship with a favourite companion was destroyed by competition, I adored “The Favourite”. Released in 2018, Emma Stone’s movie captured competition in 18th Century Britain. In the most competitive role of her career, Emma Stone embodies an aggressive woman engaging in fierce rivalry with a woman to achieve affections of a queen that’s authoritative. Stone has always had a sharp sense of humour, and “The Favourite” showcased her perfect comic timing. For instance, the scene in which Abigail and Sarah spar over a shooting match showcases the actress’ strengths. Ultimately, what makes “The Favourite” one of my favourite Emma Stone movies is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about competition which would resonate with everyone. A fantastic portrait of commemorated women competing to become the favourite mistress of their queen, it’s a fabulous reminder of an actress whose movies are always worth watching on the big-screen.
5. The Help
Housekeepers have helped my family. At an early age, I bonded with a housekeeper that delivered an inspiring message. Dedicated to every chore, she was a person my family had grown to adore. A devoted housemaid, she dedicated herself towards her job regardless of how much she was paid. As someone treasuring joyous a housekeeper that offered my family help, I loved “The Help”. Released in 2011, Emma Stone’s movie offered a beautiful adaptation of a beloved book about helpful African-American housekeepers. In the most compassionate role of her career, Stone embodies a dedicated journalist that writes a story honouring helpful housemaids in 1960’s Mississippi. It’s a role that gave the actress an opportunity to showcase emotions through subtle expressions rather than words. For instance, the scene in which Skeeter seeks out help from a black housemaid to write her story is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Help” stand out is its message. The film delivers a poignant message about housekeepers. A powerful adaptation of a beloved book about housekeepers that are helpful, it’s a remarkable reminder of an actress whose movies audiences always consider to be special.
6. Irrational Man
Movies about age gap romances have always fascinated me. Ever since graduate students dated older women in the 1960’s, movies about age gap romances have attracted controversy. It’s not easy to create a realistic portrait of a relationship involving huge gaps in age. However, in 2015 Emma Stone proved it can be done effectively in her film “Irrational Man”. In her most adventurous role, Stone embodies a woman that falls in love with a professor seeking to accomplish a goal. Despite the significant age gap she has with her co-star Joaquin Phoenix, Stone creates a romantic relationship that’s engaging. A captivating portrait of irrational professors that pursue romantic with a gap in age, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress that has never lost her abilities to engage audiences in movies with an inspiring message.
7. Easy A
High school is a compelling setting that has often made for movies which are entertaining. Movies about high schools resonate with me because they rekindle joyous memories of my youth. As someone treasuring heartwarming memories of high school that impacted my life in a massive way, I loved “Easy A”. Released in 2010, Emma Stone’s comedy did an excellent job of capturing hardships experienced by teenagers in schools searching for identity. In her most youthful role, Emma Stone embodies a rebellious teen girl whose life spirals out of control. It’s a role that gave the actress an opportunity to showcase comic timing. A captivating portrait of cruel hardships experienced by adolescent girls seeking to fit in with peers in high school, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress whose timeless movies audiences consider cool.
8. Cruella
It isn’t easy to create an effective 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 that these remakes driven by nostalgia have rarely ever managed to surpass the high standards of the original films. However, in 2021 Emma Stone pulled it off successfully when she made her film “Cruella”. In the most stylish role of her career, Stone embodies a devilish fashion designer that designs clothes she grows to cherish. As Cruella de Vil, Stone did an excellent job of bringing a commemorated animated character to life on the big-screen. As precious as clothes designed by Cruella, it’s a captivating reminder of a commemorated actress with charisma whose memorable movies are always worth watching in the Cinema.
9. Crazy Stupid Love
Emma Stone is one of those actresses that has always excelled at playing characters that are madly in love. With her charming personality, attractive looks and energetic voice, Stone has always excelled at played lovestruck characters. Stone’s strength as an actress that excels at playing crazy characters that are madly in love is clearly evident in her film “Crazy Stupid Love”. Released in 2011, Stone’s romantic comedy captured various characters in love. In the most romantic role of her career, Stone embodies a free-spirited woman engaging in a passionate love affair. Working alongside Ryan Gosling who is also excellent, Stone creates a relationship that’s engaging. A captivating portrait of crazy characters madly in love engaging in affairs that are passionate, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress whose movies audiences appreciate.
10. The Amazing Spider-Man
Spider-Man is an amazing superhero I’ve always loved deeply. Since the 1960’s, the hero whose great powers come with great responsibilities has become an icon in movies. Each Spider-Man movie has offered a different love interest for the iconic hero. In 2012, Emma Stone did an amazing job of portraying Spider-Man’s love interest in the movie “The Amazing Spider-Man”. In her most heroic role, Stone embodies a strong woman that assists Spider-Man achieve his goal. As Gwen Stacy, Stone turned what could have been a dull love interest into a strong woman audiences can relate to. As amazing as webs Spider-Man seeks to weave, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost ability to leave audiences captivated whose timeless films I will forever treasure for making me believe there’s nothing I can’t achieve.
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