Six Movies to Watch in 2021
February 2, 2021
The Mauritanian
Debuting: February 19th
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster
A conspiracy is uncovered when a defense attorney, her associate, and a military prosecutor investigate a suspect of the 9/11 terrorist attack imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay.
Cruella
Debuting: May 28th
Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, Dev Patel
Summary – A live-action film starring Cruella de Ville from Disney’s 101 Dalmations showcases Cruella’s life before 101 Dalmations in 1970s London, from her dreams of being a fashion designer to petty crime on the streets.
Luca
Debuting: June 21st
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Questlove, Phylicia Rashad
This Pixar animated movie depicts the life of a young boy who becomes friends with a sea monster in the Italian Riviera.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Debuting: July 9th
Starring: Simu Liu, Florian Munteanu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung Chiu-wai
The 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe focuses on the adventures and feats of Shang-Chi, a superhero who has mastered multiple styles of fighting, including using nunchaku and jian.
Old
Debuting: July 23rd
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Eliza Scanlen, Thomasin McKenzie, Aaron Pierre
M. Night Shymalan directed “Old” which is based on the French novel “Sandcastle” by Pierre Oscar Levy. The novel as well as the movie will follow a group of people who find a body on a beach and discover that there is something unnatural happening.
The Green Knight
Debuting: July 30th
Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Barry Keoghan, Erin Kellyman
Directed and written by David Lowry is this fantasy film based on an Arthurian legend, outlining the story of King Arthur’s nephew on his quest to confront the Green Knight, a gigantic green-skinned stranger.