The advantages of being invisible (2012)
The Perks of Being Invisible is one of Emma Watson's most popular films apart from the Harry Potter franchise. It was released in 2012 and the story is based on the book of the same name written by Stephen Chbosky, who also directed the film with a budget of US$ 13 million and sales of US$ 33.3 million. The plot touches on very sensitive points for people who have experienced trauma throughout their lives, always taking care to convey the message in an immersive way that brings the viewer into the lives of the characters.
The protagonist is played by Logan Lerman and his name is Charlie. He is a reclusive boy who has difficulty maintaining social interactions until he makes friends with two other teenagers from his school: Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller). Sam is one of the main people responsible for Charlie's personal growth, playing a very important role in the plot, as well as being the boy's love interest.
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Here's one of Emma Watson's films in which she shines as the main star. In Disney's musical feature film, the actress plays Belle, one of the most beloved princesses in the entertainment giant's animated films, which received its live action version in 2017. Although many people missed the magic of the animation when watching the version with real actors, the film is not considered a total failure, having grossed US$ 1.266 billion at the box office against a budget of US$ 160 million.
The story has been kept to the details, following the poor maiden Belle who is not like all the other girls in her village. Interested in books and possessing above-average intelligence, the girl ends up kidnapped by a monstrous beast after setting out to save her father who has been imprisoned by the same monster. However, the beast in question is a cursed prince who will learn that, with the power of love, he can overcome his curse and improve various aspects of his character. This is certainly one of Emma Watson's best films ever!
Bling Ring: The Hollywood Gang (2013)
But if you think that Emma Watson's movies are all about teenage and romantic plots, you're sorely mistaken! In 2013, the young actress took part in the film Bling Ring: The Hollywood Gang, which was inspired by a real criminal case in which a gang robbed more than 50 houses, making off with around US$3 million in cash and belongings, mainly from celebrities.
Watson plays Nicolette "Nicki" Moore, one of the gang's robbers who, with great skill, manages to fool people and achieve her goals with the other gang members. The title did well at the box office, with an initial budget of US$ 8.2 million and a final gross of US$ 20.2 million.
The Circle (2017)
A lot of expectation was placed on The Circle for its conspiracy-filled plot and its cast of big names like John Boyega and Tom Hanks. But despite being one of Emma Watson's most interesting films with the best premise, it wasn't so well received by critics. Its box office was positive, however, earning US$ 40 million against a budget of US$ 18 million.
In this story we follow a young woman played by Watson who gets her dream job at a technology and social media company that is considered one of the biggest in the world. However, as time goes by, she discovers that many things in her job defy all ethical boundaries.
Regression (2015)
Many people have created a very childish image of the actress because of the Harry Potter saga and Emma Watson's films face a big challenge trying to break this stereotype. However, almost none of them play this role as well as Regression. This psychological thriller reveals such a disturbing performance from the actress that those who are used to seeing her as the little witch Hermione in the series that made her famous in theaters may be shocked.
Released in 2015, Regression focuses on a detective, played by Ethan Hawke, who has to investigate a fugitive played by Emma Watson. During his mission, the protagonist makes frightening discoveries about a cult and the bizarre things that happen within it. Despite being an interesting premise, the movie almost paid for itself at the box office. Its budget was US$ 15 million for a total income of US$ 17.5 million.
Lovely Women (2019)
Lovely Women is one of Emma Watson's films based on a book by Louisa May Alcott published in 1868. Several film productions have brought the story created by Alcott to theaters, the one with Watson in the cast being the seventh among them. Its initial budget was US$ 40 million, and it grossed US$ 206 million at the worldwide box office.
The story revolves around four sisters who live in Concord, Massachusetts in the 19th century. Watson plays the eldest of the family, Margaret March, or Meg, as she is known to those close to her, a girl who grew up desiring luxury, but learned in the course of her life that true happiness lies beyond money, learning to cope with poverty.
Seven Days with Marilyn (2011)
Here's another of Emma Watson's movies based on a book. The author this time is Colin Clark and the book that gave rise to the feature narrates the behind-the-scenes filming of "The Prince and the Showgirl", a comedy starring the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe in 1957.
Emma Watson plays Lucy Armstrong, a closet assistant who ends up falling in love with the boy Monroe is having a secret affair with. The initial budget for Seven Days with Marilyn was US$ 10 million while the money collected at the box office reached US$ 35 million, covering its costs and generating a return.
It's the end (2013)
Among Emma Watson's films, It's the End has one of the most unusual premises. The film is a post-apocalyptic comedy in which the actors play versions of themselves, which leads to many comic situations that immerse the audience. Success also came at the box office where it grossed US$ 126.5 million against a budget of US$ 32 million.
In the film, James Franco organizes a party among friends and a zombie apocalypse ends up happening in the process. Watson enters the scene as herself and wipes out all the survivors' water supplies after a misunderstanding. After this happens, no one ever sees the actress's face in the story again.
Dancing for Life (2007)
Released in 2007, Dancing for Life was made for television and was not shown in theaters. It is also one of Emma Watson's films that was based on a book, this one by Noel Streatfeild, published in 1936 and adapted by Heidi Thomas.
The plot follows a trio of orphaned girls who are adopted by an eccentric adventurer. Watson plays Pauline Fossil, the eldest of the girls. She was six years old when her guardian was unable to pay for her education and she ended up at a dance school. Proving to be an excellent actress, the girl ends up in Hollywood and signs a contract, after a lot of things come her way.
Noรฉ (2014)
The biblical story of Noah's Ark has been adapted for theaters many times, but only once has Emma Watson been cast. The 2014 film is an epic retelling of the events in the books of Genesis and Enoch in the Christian Bible, when God, fed up with all the cruelty on Earth, decides to exterminate humanity in a flood. However, Noah, his family and a couple from each animal species were spared in a large ark.
Watson appears here as Ila, a young orphan adopted by Noah and his wife who develops a romantic interest in one of the couple's sons. The film divided critics with regard to its quality, but it was successful at the box office at a cost of US$ 125 million, grossing US$ 359.2 million.
Love and revolution (2015)
Love and Revolution is another of Emma Watson's films set in the past. Here we are transported to 1973 while a coup d'รฉtat is taking place in Chile. There, a couple ends up involved in the situation and the boy is kidnapped by Pinochet's secret police.
Determined to save her boyfriend, young Lena, played by Emma Watson, infiltrates an area in the south of the country called Colonia Dignidad to try and find clues and free her lover. The film was released in 2015 and has divided critics' opinions about its quality, which is generally seen as average.
Conclusion
Emma Watson's performance in the films in which she takes part always leaves a good taste in the mouth and this was already evident from her start in the Harry Potter saga. Of the actors in the franchise, she was the one who had the most consolidated future, taking part in various projects to date and is on track to grow even more in the entertainment industry.
The Perks of Being Invisible is one of - if not the best - films starring the actress. The number of profound messages the movie conveys and the lightness with which she herself manages to convey them are breathtaking. But, of course, this is a personal opinion. We're curious to know what yours is! Tell us in the comments which of Emma Watson's films is your favorite and why! Also check out our article on the seven best plot twist movies to watch!
