The 20 Best Movies of 2021 So Far
Which films have impressed critics the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed movies first released in North American theaters (or debuting directly on digital/VOD/streaming outlets) between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021. Films are ranked by Metascore and must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible.
Additional content by Keith Kimbell.
Co-directed by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, this Irish psychological thriller centers on a university student (Ann Skelly) who is determined to track down the birth mother (Orla Brady) who gave her up for adoption as an infant. She eventually succeeds—only to learn a devastating secret about her birth father (Aidan Gillen).
“Its emotional dilemmas, depictions of trauma, revenge and fractured family ties are handled with such skill and sense of purpose, it is truly exemplary film-making.” —Martyn Conterio, CineVue
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