Emily Blunt, who made her acting debut in the 2001 episode of the British drama “Foyle’s War,” has since become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable leading ladies. She’s a great asset to any cast because of how easily she can switch between comedic and dramatic roles. Over the last decade, she has made an unforgettable impression on the acting world by easily moving between arthouse and mainstream fare. She may finally get her long-awaited Oscar nomination thanks to her portrayal of Mary Poppins in the sequel Mary Poppins Returns. Here are the top 5 Emily Blunt Movies you should Watch if you’re interested in her work, too:
Looper (2012)
Rian Johnson’s action thriller “Looper,” which had its world premiere at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, exemplified the genre’s progress. Sara, played by Blunt, is Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s on-screen mother to Cid, who Pierce Gagnon portrays as a disturbingly smart psychopath. Her calm demeanor and fierce, wood-chopping, shotgun-wielding badass moments are compelling.
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Into the Woods (2014)
Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp, and Anna Kendrick are among the many A-listers in this Rob Marshall-directed, Stephen Sondheim-adapted musical fantasy drama. Even yet, Emily Blunt, in the role of Baker’s Wife, shone brighter than James Corden, who played Baker. The star-studded cast of Into the Woods, led magnificently by Meryl Streep but also powered greatly by performances delivered by Chris Pine, Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick, and others, has made the film a modern-day classic thanks in large part to the success of songs like “Stay With Me” and “On the Steps of the Palace,” which Emily sang.
A Quiet Place (2018)
John Krasinski and his movie inspiration, Emily Blunt, are the best thing to happen to the horror genre in a long time. In a post-apocalyptic world where creatures hunt by sound, the two unravel a stunning narrative about the terrors and wonders of quiet. Blunt was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her supporting role, but she didn’t get one for an Oscar since she likely lost support to Emily Blunt for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Sicario (2015)
Blunt has yet to play a character that was as fully developed as Kate Macer. She gave a beautiful, grounded performance that helped Sicario go from being a technical masterpiece to a grim epic. Blunt is able to use almost all of her talents to make Sicario a straight-up stunner. She makes a part that studio heads wanted a man to play her own by giving Macer quiet power and feminine strength. The film’s pedigree, which includes Roger Deakins, Tayler Sheridan, and Denis Villeneuve, goes a long way toward making this one of the best crime thrillers of the last ten years. Still, the warmth of Blunt’s performance and her admirable vulnerability makes the film so moving (and stomach-churning).
The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
In the film The Five-Year Engagement, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt play a couple whose wedding keeps being postponed for various reasons. It’s a funny but heartbreakingly honest look at the ups and downs of marriage, which may take years to be ready for.
Each episode is a delight to watch because of the fantastic script and acting. Her work as the female lead in a romantic comedy goes above and beyond the role, thanks to the true charm and likeability she brings to her character. The Five-Year Engagement is, without question, one of the most recognizable movies of all time and a must-watch for every Emily Blunt fan.