Fan Fun Opinions #04 - Top 10 Best Feature Length Films of 2021

So, once again, for a bit of clarification on this series of "Top 10" lists and my general outlook on 'opinions', click the link for my Fan Fun Opinions 01 Rant.  

I don't feel that I have an obligation to explain my reasoning on the films chosen or not chosen, so there are no write-ups on the individual selections.  However, seven of the films are included in the 150 Films/150 Days Series, accompanied by screening notes.  I offer no more insight than that.  It speaks for itself, and likely isn't one of the more contentious lists that we have posted.  I have no doubt there will be plenty for folks to anguish over and dispute, but I don't think anyone will be throwing rocks. However, if it really rubs you wrong, we graciously invite you to make your own list.

So, with that classy clarification of this contribution, we continue our fun little series of random and poorly thought out "top 10" lists.  I'm sure you'll catch on that I approached this list with a bit more conscious care than some of the previous, and will joyfully stand by it.  Enjoy the fourth installment.

Without further ado, my absolutely true opinion about the best films of 2021. 

Top 10 Best Feature Length Films of 2021

Note:  This was an exceptional year of filmmaking.  Though largely missed by mainstream awards and box-office, it certainly did not go unnoticed by film festivals and the world of cinema at large. Utterly unintentional, only two films on our top 10 crossover with the nominees for Best Film at the Academy Awards - that's a shame for them.

10.  Flee:  Stream on Hulu

 9.  The Velvet Underground:  Stream on Apple TV+

 8.  The Power of the Dog:  Stream on Netflix

 7.  Judas and the Black Messiah:  Stream on HBO/Max

 6.  The Green Knight:  Stream on Hulu

 5.  Nightmare Alley:  Stream on HBO/Max

 4.  Pig:  Stream on Hulu

 3.  Red Rocket:  Stream on Prime (to rent)

 1 (tie).  Titane:  Stream on Hulu

 1 (tie).  C'mon C'mon:  Stream on Hulu/Showtime

Most-Honorable Consideration:  The Worst Person in the World, The Card Counter, Censor, Madres Paralelas, Licorice Pizza, Summer of Soul 

Special Regards - Social Issue Films and Hidden Indie Gems Pushing the Limits of Cinema:   

A Hero, Mass, Test Pattern, Promising Young Woman

 

Would Be/Could Be - Films that I have yet to see but suspect could make the list, based on recommendations and critical reception:  

Petite Maman (unavailable), Memoria (unavailable streaming or dvd/blu-ray - by creative choice), We're All Going to the World's Fair (official release April 22, 2022)