One of the most prestigious and popular actresses today, Emma Stone has won fans and admiration from the public, being a frequent presence as the protagonist in major Hollywood films.
Additionally, the actress enjoys critical acclaim, being consistently nominated and awarded at major film festivals and ceremonies for her performances.
Having said that, we have decided to list the 8 best films featuring this talented actress.
Emma Stones: best film roles
For her performance in this film, Emma Stone received the Oscar for Best Actress at the 89th edition of the ceremony. The film also won 5 other statuettes and was acclaimed by specialized critics.
Stone plays an aspiring actress opposite Ryan Gosling, who plays a struggling jazz pianist. The film focuses on the romantic relationship between the two characters as they seek opportunities in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.
This comedy received critical praise for its plot, sharp humor and the performance of Stone, who stars in the film.
The plot revolves around a normal student whose high school life is turned upside down when she decides to help her gay friend by pretending to have sex with him.
However, this lie ends up bringing him fame that brings uncontrollable consequences.
Directed by Greek Yorgos Lanthimos, known for his bizarre and provocative films, “The Favourite” received critical acclaim.
Much of the praise was directed at the trio of actresses which, in addition to Emma Stone, includes Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz. All three received Oscar nominations and Colman won the statuette for best actress.
The film is set in 18th century England and follows the dispute between a duchess (Weisz) and a new servant (Stone) for the position of the queen’s favorite (Colman).
This comedy set in a zombie apocalypse received good reception from critics. Emma Stone stars alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Abigail Breslin.
The film follows four survivors as they try to find a safe place to live. Stone plays a courageous and determined character with remarkable survival skills.
Winner of 4 Oscars, including Best Picture, “Birdman” is an acclaimed comedy-drama.
The film is notable for its presentation in a single shot, using cinematic tricks to disguise cuts. Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu is responsible for directing.
Emma Stone plays a young woman recovering from drug addiction. She is the daughter of an actor who became famous for playing a superhero (Michael Keaton), whose career goes into decline after refusing to participate in a new sequel.
This coming-of-age teen comedy is considered one of the best and most important examples of the genre of the 2000s.
The film is directed by Greg Mottola and stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as two unpopular teenagers who decide to party and lose their virginity before graduating high school.
Furthermore, this was the first feature film in which Emma Stone starred. In the film she plays one of the boys’ romantic interests.
A romantic comedy with a stellar cast, “Amor a Toda Prova” stars names such as Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon and, of course, Emma Stone.
In the plot, a middle-aged man (Carell) suffers due to his divorce. However, he meets a womanizer (Gosling) who agrees to help him regain his self-confidence.
Written and directed by Woody Allen, “Magic in the Moonlight” is a romantic comedy starring Emma Stone alongside British actor Colin Firth.
The film is set in 1920s France and tells the story of an English illusionist (Firth) famous for unmasking charlatans who claim to have supernatural powers.
He is hired to unmask a young American medium (Stone). However, he begins to fall in love with her.
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