Strange World: Gabrielle Union’s 10 Best Movies, According to IMDb | Pretty Reel

Disney’s newest animated feature, Strange World, introduces viewers to the Clade family, whose members are extraordinary explorers as they attempt their most crucial and elusive mission yet. This adventure film features an all-star cast of Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young White, Dennis Quaid, Lucy Lui and the exquisite Gabrielle Union.

With a career spanning genres, Union has always done her best for every role she’s played, as seen in some of her iconic works. With a filmography filled with interesting and even sometimes daring roles, Gabrielle Union’s films have something for all viewers.

10/10 Top 5 (2014) – 6.4

A Chris Rock comedy, Top Five follows comedian Andre Allen and the reporter profiling him as they travel New York City as Andre attempts to return to his comedic roots. In the film, Gabrielle Union plays Erica Long, the fiancée of André’s materialistic and image-conscious reality star.

A clever satire of the entertainment industry, namely the world of comedy, Top Five has been hailed for its funny and sharp writing that has made Chris Rock the juggernaut of American comedy that he was and is today. today.

9/10 Birth of a Nation (2016) – 6.5

Birth of a Nation is a film based on the true story of Nat Turner, a slave who led a slave rebellion in 1800s Virginia. Gabrielle Union plays Esther, a slave who inspires the revolution led by the film version of Turner.

Although the film generated some controversy, it also received acclaim. The film’s acting is outstanding, with Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo, Penelope Ann Miller, and of course, Gabrielle Union delivering fantastic performances.

8/10 Think Like a Man (2012) – 6.5

Think Like a Man looks at a group of friends whose lives have been affected for better and worse by Steve Harvey’s best-selling relationship advice book for women called Think Like a Man. Union plays Kristen, who struggles to get her longtime, commitment-phobic boyfriend to pop the question.

The gifted cast does a great job of bringing the material to life, showing complete commitment to the material. The success of this film guaranteed a sequel, with the cast reprising their roles in 2014’s Think Like a Man Too.

7/10 The Audience (2018) – 6.6

Cincinnati homeless people swarm the public library for shelter from the cold after an act of civil disobedience sparks a confrontation with police in The Public. Playing Rebecca Porter, Union’s character is a reporter in this ensemble drama.

The audience was noted as a serious portrayal of the importance of civil disobedience. Likewise, this film by Brat Packer Emilio Estevez was considered engaging and a social advocacy drama worth watching.

6/10 Bad Boys II (2003) – 6.6

Directed by director Michael Bay, Bad Boys II is set eight years after the original, where Marcus and Mike must investigate an influx of ecstasy into Florida by a Cuban cartel. As DEA Special Agent Syd Burnett, Union is an integral part of the story as she works with the guys in addition to being Marcus’ little sister and secretly dating Mike.

While the film was a critical flop, positive reviews commented that the film was fun with well-done special effects and action sequences.

5/10 Neo Ned (2005) – 6.9

An extremely polarizing film whose tone and subject matter have been criticized, Neo Ned is about the unlikely relationship that forms in a mental institution between a skinhead and a black woman who believes she is the reincarnation of Hitler.

The film’s favorable reviews complemented the fact that Neo Ned refrained from being preachy or pretentious. However, Union herself made it clear that she didn’t like her performance on Twitter, as noted in The Stranger.

4/10 Cadillac Records (2008) – 7.0

In Cadillac Records, the life of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess and his renowned musical artists is chronicled. Union portrays Geneva Wade, the wife of famous blue pioneer and Chess Records artist, Muddy Waters. Unsurprisingly, the music in this film was considered a highlight, with classics such as Etta James’ “At Last” sung by Beyoncé.

Cadillac Records’ performances are also noteworthy, with a talented cast consisting of the great Union representation in addition to Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Mos Def, among many others.

3/10 The Inspection (2022) – 7.1

The story of a young gay black man who, after being rejected by his mother and feeling limited by his options for the future, joins the Marines in The Inspection. Based on his real-life story, director Elegance Braddock shows the reality of deep-rooted prejudices and harsh basic training in conjunction with the camaraderie and support found in his new community.

Union plays Inez French, the main character’s mother. The film offers a complicated view of the protagonist’s reality, avoiding any simplistic view of his characters.

2/10 Love and Basketball (2000) – 7.2

Playing Shawnee, Quincy’s high school love interest and school dance date, Union stars in this cult classic. Love & Basketball shows Monica and Quincy’s ups and downs from childhood to adulthood as they navigate love and basketball together.

The well-done staging allows for a multi-dimensional and insightful portrayal of its characters. Additionally, Love & Basketball has been praised for its portrayal of women’s sports and the use of a female perspective in the film’s narrative.

1/10 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) – 7.3

A secondary version of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things I Hate About You follows a group of high school kids who try to circumvent Bianca’s father’s strict rules by setting up her moody older sister with the school’s bad boy.

As Chastity Church, Bianca’s best friend, Union’s character is part of the ensemble cast which also includes Joseph Gordon Levitt and Heath Ledger. A staple of the teen movie genre, the fantastic script and exemplary acting of 10 Things I Hate About You helped make this movie a fan favorite.