Top 5 movies and TV series of 2021
Entertainment Desk :
The year 2021 was full of ups and downs and striving to make a truce with two years of cohabiting with a pandemic. In the midst of all this, viewers were blessed with some top-quality movies and TV series. Movies such as Spiderman: No Way Home and TV series such as Squid Game stole all the spotlight. While some broke the box office, some broke the internet and some took Bangladesh by storm.
Top 5 movies
1) No Land’s Man
Although this movie sparked quite the controversy, which resulted in delayed censor clearance in Bangladesh, Mostafa Sarower Farooki’s No Land’s Man is one of those few Bangladeshi movies that portray fascism and identity crisis without fear. Its ensemble cast is star-studded with Nawazuddin Siddique and Tahsan Rahman Khan among others.
2) Dune
Dune is Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of an outstanding sci-fi epic by Frank Herbert. Even with many doubts about the adaptation, Dune became a global hit on the third try.
Moreover, with the complex use of terminologies, Dune was rated 8.2 on IMDb for its exceptional execution and amazing cinematography.
3) Don’t Look Up
Don’t Look Up is a satire that can be considered an allegory for the climate crisis. Directed by Adam McKay, the film is a mixture of various genres including dark comedy, drama, political satire, disaster and sci-fi.
The film features fantastic cast members who performed outstandingly. Stream the movie on Netflix if you haven’t watched it yet.
4) Rehana Maryam Noor
This Cannes-nominated movie created quite the buzz since the beginning of 2021. When it was finally released in Bangladeshi theatres in November, the show got sold out in a matter of hours.
Badhon’s performance in the movie will make anyone believe that the story did not need to end in a thought-provoking way as it had touched all the aspects of a perfect plotline.
5) Spider-Man: No Way Home
Everyone loves Spider-Man and this existing love for the character resulted in an enormous triumph for the latest Spider-Man film Spider-Man: No Way Home.
It became the first pandemic movie to reach the $1 billion milestones globally within just two weeks of its release. It also became one of the box office hit movies of the year.
Top 5 TV series
1) Unoloukik
This year, OTT platform Chorki has spun out some of the most hyped OTT content this year and the anthology series Unoloukik is one of them. Bangladesh has yet to release good psychological-thriller series but Unoloukik has had a headway in this regard.
2) Ladies & Gentlemen
Mostafa Sarower Farooki’s works have always had a blend of social issues and drama. Ladies & Gentlemen was no different. This series highlighted sensitive social issues including gender biases and sexual harassment, and the complexities of men-women relationships – a plot that was much loved by everyone who watched it.
3) Scam 1992
Bringing to screens the devastating 1992 stock market scam of Bombay Stock Exchange, Scam 1992 was quick to attract audiences due to its compelling storytelling. This series scored 9.5/10 on IMDb and is a must-watch for real-crime/thriller enthusiasts.
4) Money Heist
Money Heist has been one of the most anticipated series of 2021. With this series finale becoming the talk of the town, Money Heist came to the perfect ending and the audiences’ reaction testifies to its success.
5) Squid Game
This South Korean survival drama became so popular and broke so many records that it doesn’t need an introduction. It created such a buzz that people didn’t only watch the series, they also took up the viral ‘Dalgona Challenge,’ recreated the characters’ looks for Halloween and the attention propelled the world to learn more about Korean culture.
The year 2021 was full of ups and downs and striving to make a truce with two years of cohabiting with a pandemic. In the midst of all this, viewers were blessed with some top-quality movies and TV series. Movies such as Spiderman: No Way Home and TV series such as Squid Game stole all the spotlight. While some broke the box office, some broke the internet and some took Bangladesh by storm.
Top 5 movies
1) No Land’s Man
Although this movie sparked quite the controversy, which resulted in delayed censor clearance in Bangladesh, Mostafa Sarower Farooki’s No Land’s Man is one of those few Bangladeshi movies that portray fascism and identity crisis without fear. Its ensemble cast is star-studded with Nawazuddin Siddique and Tahsan Rahman Khan among others.
2) Dune
Dune is Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of an outstanding sci-fi epic by Frank Herbert. Even with many doubts about the adaptation, Dune became a global hit on the third try.
Moreover, with the complex use of terminologies, Dune was rated 8.2 on IMDb for its exceptional execution and amazing cinematography.
3) Don’t Look Up
Don’t Look Up is a satire that can be considered an allegory for the climate crisis. Directed by Adam McKay, the film is a mixture of various genres including dark comedy, drama, political satire, disaster and sci-fi.
The film features fantastic cast members who performed outstandingly. Stream the movie on Netflix if you haven’t watched it yet.
4) Rehana Maryam Noor
This Cannes-nominated movie created quite the buzz since the beginning of 2021. When it was finally released in Bangladeshi theatres in November, the show got sold out in a matter of hours.
Badhon’s performance in the movie will make anyone believe that the story did not need to end in a thought-provoking way as it had touched all the aspects of a perfect plotline.
5) Spider-Man: No Way Home
Everyone loves Spider-Man and this existing love for the character resulted in an enormous triumph for the latest Spider-Man film Spider-Man: No Way Home.
It became the first pandemic movie to reach the $1 billion milestones globally within just two weeks of its release. It also became one of the box office hit movies of the year.
Top 5 TV series
1) Unoloukik
This year, OTT platform Chorki has spun out some of the most hyped OTT content this year and the anthology series Unoloukik is one of them. Bangladesh has yet to release good psychological-thriller series but Unoloukik has had a headway in this regard.
2) Ladies & Gentlemen
Mostafa Sarower Farooki’s works have always had a blend of social issues and drama. Ladies & Gentlemen was no different. This series highlighted sensitive social issues including gender biases and sexual harassment, and the complexities of men-women relationships – a plot that was much loved by everyone who watched it.
3) Scam 1992
Bringing to screens the devastating 1992 stock market scam of Bombay Stock Exchange, Scam 1992 was quick to attract audiences due to its compelling storytelling. This series scored 9.5/10 on IMDb and is a must-watch for real-crime/thriller enthusiasts.
4) Money Heist
Money Heist has been one of the most anticipated series of 2021. With this series finale becoming the talk of the town, Money Heist came to the perfect ending and the audiences’ reaction testifies to its success.
5) Squid Game
This South Korean survival drama became so popular and broke so many records that it doesn’t need an introduction. It created such a buzz that people didn’t only watch the series, they also took up the viral ‘Dalgona Challenge,’ recreated the characters’ looks for Halloween and the attention propelled the world to learn more about Korean culture.
