20 Best Movies Of 2021 (So Far)

19. Malcolm & Marie

One of the most-debated movies of 2021 so far, Sam Levinson's low-budget drama, shot at the height of the pandemic last summer, stars John David Washington and Zendaya as a filmmaker and his girlfriend who, after arriving home from his latest movie premiere, explosively examine their relationship.

While it's fair to say that Levinson's screenplay doesn't much want for subtlety - especially with Washington's character speaking so effusively about the de-merits of film criticism - this is a fiery, passionate character piece which finds Washington and Zendaya on top form.

Levinson also makes the most of Marcell Rév's gorgeous monochrome cinematography to deliver a chamber piece which pays loving homage to the work of the great John Cassavetes.

It won't be for everyone, but if you're a fan of the two leads this can't be missed.