Top 10 Emma Stone Movies

Arizona born Emma Stone is widely known as one of the top actresses in Hollywood today. At 11, she began to perform in theatre plays near her residence. Some years later, she shifted to Los Angeles with her mother. In 2004, she starred in a pilot of an unsuccessful show. She had to wait for three more years to get her big breakthrough in Superbad (2007). A couple of years later, she got herself an amazing role in Zombieland (2009). The movie turned out to be a big box office success. It also established her as a leading lady in Hollywood. Her latest release, Cruella, has received amazing reviews for her outstanding performance in the leading role.

Here are the top 10 Emma Stone movies!

The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

The 2012 reboot of the Spider-Man series was no way near the original trilogy in terms of quality. However, it did a pretty good job by giving a memorable leading duo of Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy. The chemistry between Garfield and Stone was one of the major positives of the movie. Critics praised its top-notch visual effects. Despite consisting of a weak villain, it stands pretty strong as a cool and action-packed superhero film.

Cruella

Cruella (2021)

Radiant but a bit inconsistent! We do not know whether we needed an origin story for Cruella de Vil or not. But it has a few surprises of its own for the viewers. Emma Stone gives a breathtaking performance as the evil Cruella. Additionally, veteran performer Emma Thompson does an excellent job as Baroness. The costume design, musical score, and direction looked creative and amazing. However, the entire plot appears a bit unconvincing and disjointed.

The Croods

The Croods (2013)

The Croods did not break new ground for DreamWorks Animation upon its release. But it ended up being one of the most profitable releases of 2013 by earning more than $550 million worldwide. It was praised for its bright visuals, light-hearted comedy, vocal performances, and direction. However, it had nothing new to offer to the viewers. It did not look as fresh as previous animated DreamWorks instalments.

Superbad

Superbad (2007)

Superbad is surprisingly super fun! It may appear as a complete vulgar product at first. But as we go deep with the movie, we find that it is much more than a silly adolescent comedy. Two best buddies who try whatever they can to lose their virginities. It is enough to crack anyone up! Emma Stone made a solid debut in Hollywood with her role as Jules. It also provides a realistic take on high school friendships and relationships. The duo of Jonah Hill and Michael Cera became an instant hit after its release.

Zombieland

Zombieland (2009)

Zombieland serves like a flawless blend of comedy and zombie genres. No one expected it to become such a delightful cinematic experience before its release. The main cast consisting of Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin bestowed solid performances. Ruben Fleischer’s deft direction saved from it being a nonsensical zombie movie. His direction ensured a perfect balance between gory and comedic elements.

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the sexes (2017)

Despite becoming a box office bomb, Battle of the Sexes emerged as one of the most underrated movies of 2017. It treasures some of the best performances of Emma Stone and Steve Carell. It is based on the vintage mixed-gender tennis matches of the 1970s. Stone portrays the character of Billie Jean King. On the other hand, Carell donned the role of Bobby Riggs. Both of them also received Golden Globe nominations for their fantastic performances.

The Help

The Help (2011)

Based on the novel of the same name, The Help turned out to be one of the most astounding successes of 2011. With Tate Taylor at the helm, it collected more than $200 million globally. The star-studded female cast was particularly praised for their performances. Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone were some of the movie’s brightest points. Spencer won her first Academy Award (Best Supporting Actress) for this little beauty!

The Favourite

The Favourite (2018)

Yorgos Lanthimos has proved from time to time that he is a director to be reckoned with. The Favourite became his third English language film. It is also his career’s highest-grossing project. Its popularity increased after it received several big nominations at the Academy Awards. The leading trio of actresses Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone was nominated at the Oscars. Colman won her first-ever Oscar (Best Actress) for her enthralling performance as Queen Anne.

Birdman

Birdman (2014)

Birdman is a perfect example of a cinematic masterpiece! It is hailed as Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s best directorial project. It breathed new fire into Michael Keaton’s dead acting career. He was also nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actor category. All the performers gave electrifying performances as their respective characters. Iñárritu’s direction, unique camera angles, extended shots, and a knockout ending were some of the prime highlights of this movie.

La La Land

La La Land (2016)

Despite getting robbed of bagging the Best Movie Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards, La La Land was hailed as one of the best movies of all time. Do you remember that fiasco? Gosh! Damien Chazelle knocked it out of the park with his flawless creative direction. Its opening dancing sequence is enough to tell that this movie is something special. The performances of the leading duo, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, were immensely applauded by the moviegoers. Additionally, its storyline, Hurwitz’s musical score, set pieces, cinematography, and others are truly magnificent. A must watch movie!