These are the 2021 movies that have been least rated.

After a year spent watching movies at home, movie lovers returned to the cinemas in 2021. While some long-awaited films finally made it to the big screen, viewers also saw films created during the pandemic. This year saw a shift in the way movies were released. However, there are still questions about how best to get films to audiences. No matter how the movie industry changed, 2021 was a great year for movies.

Film critics delved deeper into the best movies and ranked the top 10 films released over the past 12 months. Rotten Tomatoes curated the list. Each film had to have at most 40 critic reviews. We also took into consideration the exact "number, year, and average Tomatometer scores for other films that were released simultaneously."

These are the top movies...

10. "The Mitchells against. "The Machines"

Rating: 98%

"The Mitchells vs. "The Machines" is an animated film about a dysfunctional family on a road trip. They are suddenly the last hope for humanity when they get caught in the middle of a robotic apocalypse. Critics stated that the film is family-friendly and will make you cry of joy, sadness, laughter, and both.

Thrillist said, "It's a movie that you want to see again and again."

9. "Raya and The Last Dragon"

Rating: 94%

Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon captured the attention of children and adults. It took viewers on an epic journey into the world Kumandra where humans and dragons co-existed peacefully. The dragons gave their lives to save the land from an evil force. Now, 500 years later, it is back. Raya, a single warrior, is the only one who can find the legendary last dragon and bring peace to the divided land. The film's "gorgeous animation" and Awkwafina’s lead role were praised by critics.

It's...the best feminist film because it doesn't overwhelm you with its message. The Associated Press stated that Raya can be amazing without having to shout about it constantly.

8. "The Power of the Dog."

Rating: 96%

Although "The Power of the Dog", although it was released in December, it quickly rose to the top of the 2021 release list. The story follows Phil Burbank, a domineering rancher, and George Burbank's brother George. Their lives are changed when Rose, the widowed proprietress, comes into their lives. Phil is cruelly and cunning toward the new family after George marries Rose and brings her back with her son to the ranch. One day his mockery of the young woman changes and he seems to take him under his wing. It's not clear if this is a kind gesture or part in a scheme. Reviewers praised Benedict Cumberbatch for his commitment to the role and the exploration of toxic masculinity.

"Broken into chapters it starts as an observational period piece, darkens into psychological drama, then becomes a exercise in dread," Newsday wrote.

7. "CODA"

Rating: 96%

"CODA" is the story of Ruby, a seventeen-year old deaf child. Ruby is the only hearing member of a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). While she spends most of her time as an interpreter for her family and on the family's fishing boats every day, Ruby finally discovers a passion for school. She discovers she has a talent for singing when she joins the choir and is encouraged to apply to a top-ranked music school by her choirmaster. She is unsure if she can follow her dreams because of her obligations to her family. Star Emilia Jones was the star of the film and earned comparisons with Kate Winslet and Winona Ryder.

"Each performance breathes life into an event that could have easily been a disaster. The result is instead extraordinarily sweet, hilarious, and one of best crowd pleasers this year," the Observer wrote.

6. "Pig"

Rating: 97%

Nicolas Cage stars as a truffle hunter in "Pig," which is set in Oregon's wilderness. His beloved foraging pig is taken away by the police. He must travel to Portland to retrieve her and come into contact with his past. Nicolas' performance impressed critics, who believed it could only be done by very few actors.

wrote that "If you are open-minded, you will be rewarded by a melancholic, poignant story and a spectacular, triumphant performance by Cage who has no problem reminding audiences that Oscar winner, he can achieve incredible range and depth." News.com.au .

5. "Summer of Soul (...Or When the Revolution Couldn't Be Televised )"

Rating: 99%

Questlove's debut as a filmmaker created "Summer of Soul Or: When the Revolution Could not Be Televised"), a documentary and music film that reflects on the summer of 1969. The Harlem Cultural Festival, which celebrated Black culture, history, and fashion, was shot in Mount Morris Park over six weeks. Questlove compiled the largely unheard footage, which is a testimony to the healing power music can have during times of turmoil and includes never-before-seen concerts performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Gladys Knight & the Pips.

"Summer of Soul" is both a tribute and a celebration of the artists, Rolling Stone said.

4. "In the Heights"

Rating: 94%

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon M. Chu and Jon M. Chu brought "In The Heights", a musical celebrating a tight-knit Washington Heights neighborhood to the big screen. One likable, magnetic bodega owner is found among the vibrant neighborhood's kaleidoscope dreams. He hopes, imagines, and sings about a better future. The film was praised for almost every aspect, from Anthony Ramos' performance as the star to the choreography and the musical performances.

The Guardian shared, "Unpeel song-and-dance romances and escapism, there's an issue-led drama socially engaged under the sparkle and pizzazz,"

3. "The Father"

Rating: 98%

Anthony, an 80 year-old man living alone defiantly, is "The Father". His daughter encourages him to pursue the career he wants, but he refuses. Anthony is losing his grip on reality and Anne is unable to visit him daily, so he holds onto his memories and pieces of his past. Anne grieves the death of her father, while he is still alive. Critics applauded Anthony Hopkins's starring role in the portrayal of dementia as "devastatingly sympathetic".

The Jewish Chronicle wrote that "The Father" could be the first film to really convey the pain of dementia.

2. "Judas, the Black Messiah"

Rating: 96%

Oscar-nominated "Judas and the Black Messiah", tells the story of Fred Hampton's assassination and betrayal. When the FBI forced William O'Neal, a petty criminal, to infiltrate Black Panthers and give intel on Fred, he was only 21 years old. His message was heard and remembered even though he was eventually assassinated. It received overwhelming positive reviews and was hailed as a major triumph by its director and its stars for its "impressive and explosive" plot.

ABC Radio said that Judas and the Black Messiah was a film that focuses on racial politics and how corruption affects people. It is an emotional compelling story of humanity with a powerful contemporary message."

1. "Nomadland"

Rating: 93%

"Nomadland", which won Best Picture at Oscars, is about a woman in her sixties who packs up her van to leave her small town in rural Nevada after the Great Recession. She embarks on a journey to discover a new way of life as a modern-day nomadic in the American West. Frances McDormand's outstanding performance was praised by the film's stellar reviews, and many awards wins.

"Nomadland" feels simultaneously like a memory as well as a prophecy. [Director Chloe] Zhao has successfully combined these opposing ideas in her movie, which is the essence bittersweet distilled into an Arrow and shot straight through your heart," Tribune News Service wrote.

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Title: Top 10 Highest Rated Movies of 2021
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Published Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:55:46 +0000

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