There have been many big films released over the last decade. See some of the best here.
1 of 25‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
With the end of the decade nearing, it’s time to take a look back at something very important. What were the best films of the 2010s? We’ve got you covered, because we rounded up the 25 absolute best of the best! From the horrors that made us shiver, to the comedies that made us laugh until we cried, to the dramas that made us legit blubber embarrassingly, and the superhero flicks that made us think that we could probably lift Mjölnir, it’s all here. Take Star Wars: The Force Awakens, for example:
Ten years after the last film in the franchise, Star Wars: The Force Awakens delighted fans with the return of the original trio, and three new heroes ready to fight for the Resistance. Plus, the rise of Han and Leia’s son, Kylo Ren, on the Dark Side!
To see more of the best and biggest movies of the decade, scroll through this gallery!
‘Bridesmaids’
Bridesmaids is the comedy that changed everything. Led by Kristin Wigg, Maya Rudolph, and more of the funniest women around, the film was hilarious, and gave us the gift of Melissa McCarthy and her very physical comedy.
‘The Avengers’
We were first introduced to Tony Stark in 2008, but it wasn’t until he teamed up with the rest of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in The Avengers that the MCU truly formed. Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye fighting Loki for the first time? Iconic.
‘Frozen’
You’re never, ever going to escape the power of “Let It Go”. The sound that never stops isn’t even the greatest part of Frozen, Disney’s epic princess movie that saw a generation of little girls pretending to be ice queens and their concerned sisters. A sequel and Broadway show later, Frozen is still #1.
‘Get Out’
Jordan Peele went from a comedian to an Oscar-nominated horror icon with his film Get Out, a tense and horrifying commentary about race. There’s nothing more chill-inducing than thinking about being trapped in the Sunken Place.
‘Lady Bird’
Greta Gerwig’s touching and funny film, Lady Bird, was an uncomfortably accurate depiction of the tension between teenage girls and their mothers. Set in the early 2000s, it was rife with amazing references (plus Timothée Chalamet calling Saorise Ronan “hella tight”).
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’
A Mad Max sequel never seemed that appealing, but Mad Max: Fury Road became potentially the best of the franchise. A soot-covered, one-armed Charlize Theron? A guitar turned into a flame thrower? Tom Hardy in yet another weird mask? The ingredients for an incredible action movie.
‘Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse’
There have been plenty of Spider-Man films this decade, but Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is 100% the best. The animated epic crams as many versions of the hero as possible onscreen at once, and introduces (finally) Miles Morales, a young, black teen who becomes Spidey instead of Peter Parker.
‘Inside Out’
Pixar movies are always a little emotional, but Inside Out is the one that literally encouraged you to get in touch with your emotions. The film turns emotions, like joy and sadness, into actual people, and it’s just as wild as a ride (emotionally) as you’d think
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
For some reason, Star Wars: The Last Jedi became one of the most controversial films of the decade. Fans were divided about the film, some thinking it was one of the best of the franchise, some thinking it was trash. But, hear us out doubters — it has porgs!
‘Moonlight’
Moonlight sits with you long after the credits roll. The story of queerness in black America, told over three generations, was a powerful film that’s so much more than “the movie that actually won the Oscar over La La Land that year.”
‘The Big Sick’
The Big Sick was an utterly sweet and emotional comedy about the real life love between its writers Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, who also starred as himself. As Emily wakes up from a medically-induced coma, she finds that her ex went above and beyond to take care of her, and the rest was history.
‘Call Me By Your Name’
A passionate and heartbreaking picture of first love, queerness, and pain, Call Me By Your Name follows Oliver and Elio, two mismatched young men who learn a lot about themselves over a summer in 1980s Italy.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Crazy Rich Asians was a movement, as well as a movie. The adorable romance was also a commentary on race and wealth, and brought to the forefront a dire problem in Hollywood: the lack of roles for Asian actors.
‘The Social Network’
When The Social Network premiered, some found it too harsh a takedown of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was depicted as a ruthless narcissist who would do anything to get to the top. Boy, were we wrong.
‘Black Panther’
In 10 years of the MCU, Black Panther was finally the film to crack the Oscars. The hero’s standalone film was nominated for Best Picture in 2019, and ushered in a new standard for excellence in the genre. Plus, we got Killmonger, one of the most badass villains in the MCU!
‘Avengers: Endgame’
The devastating end to The Avengers franchise came with a few casualties. Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow sacrificed themselves to save the universe after the snappening, in a series of truly shocking moments in Avengers: Endgame. Hearing Tony say “I am Iron Man” before snapping his fingers is still chill-inducing.
‘Inception’
Braaaaaahm! There has never been a trippier, puzzling, and conversation-starting film that Inception. From that bizarre Hans Zimmer score, to the mystery of that ending (was he awake??), the story of criminals plotting a heist inside a man’s mind will always be fantastic.
‘Boyhood’
Boyhood took 12 years to complete from start to finish, but not because of any issues. Richard Linklater used just Ellar Coltrane to portray Mason from a little boy to college student, rather than mutiple actors. The dedication of the cast for over a decade is amazing.
‘La La Land’
La La Land didn’t take home the Oscar that year, but it’s still a remarkable film. The chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as lovers in the sometimes-musical is gorgeous, especially when they’re tapdancing (and fighting).
‘Toy Story 3’
Toy Story 3 is the third installment in Disney’s Toy Story film series. It is one of the most beloved series in Disney history.
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was the end of an era. The cast grew up onscreen, starting the franchise in 2000 as small children. It became a fully fledged action flick by the end, and delivered the satisfying conclusion, the demise of Voldemort, that fans wanted.
‘Wonder Woman’
In the midst of dozens of superhero movies, there came Wonder Woman. To the doubters, Gal Gadot’s Amazonian warrior proved that female heroes could be epic. To the people who already knew that, it was just inspiring. Diana beat an entire WWI battalion and snuck a sword into an evening gown. She’s badass.
‘A Quiet Place’
Barely a word is uttered during A Quiet Place, but the film speaks volumes. Real life spouses John Krasinski and Emily Blunt teamed up for the tense horror flick, in which uttering even the tiniest sound meant anihilation by monsters. A scene where Emily needs to give birth without making noise is haunting.
‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
Martin Scorsese’s takedown of finance bros, specifically Jordan Belfort, somehow glamorized and indicted its subjects at the same time. Seeing Leo DiCaprio crying because Margot Robbie wouldn’t sleep with him, and throwing money off a yacht are just highlights from The Wolf of Wall Street.
