Emma Stone's Top and Bottom Rated Films by Critics

Emma Stone has become a prominent figure in Hollywood with a career marked by significant achievements and occasional missteps. Her portfolio is a mixture of lauded performances and projects that have not resonated with audiences or critics alike.

Highlights of Emma Stone's Filmography

5. 'Zombieland' (2009)

Holding an impressive 89% critic score, this entertaining parody of the zombie genre sees Stone among a small band of survivors making their way across America in search of safe haven.

3. (tie) 'Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)' (2014)

Scoring 91%, Stone portrays the troubled daughter of a faded movie star in this darkly comic drama. Their reunion while preparing for a stage adaptation forms the emotional core of this complex narrative.

3. (tie) 'La La Land' (2016)

Another 91% rated film, this musical features Stone as a hopeful actress who falls for a dedicated jazz musician. Their romance unfolds amidst the pursuit of stardom in Los Angeles, earning Stone an Oscar.

2. 'Poor Things' (2023)

Scored at 92%, this whimsical story set in a fantastical version of the Victorian era casts Stone as Bella Baxter, a woman's mind is restored by a unique experiment after ending her own life.

1. 'The Favourite' (2018)

With a 93% critical rating, Stone excels in a satirical drama set in the 18th century, maneuvering political games alongside Rachel Weisz to win the favor of Queen Anne, played by Olivia Colman.

Less Successful Films in Stone's Career

5. 'Gangster Squad' (2013)

This crime film, centered on battling organized crime in Los Angeles, achieved just a 30% critic score. Stone plays a seductive figure entangled with lawmen fighting the notorious gangster Mickey Cohen.

4. 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' (2009)

Receiving a mere 27% rating, this romantic comedy is a modern twist on 'A Christmas Carol,' but with limited approval. Stone features in a story where love lessons are learned the hard way.

3. 'Aloha' (2015)

With a low 20% approval, this film not only faced critical dislike but also controversy over Stone's casting, drawing criticisms on cultural representation.

2. 'Marmaduke' (2010)

This family comedy, adapted from a well-loved comic strip, received a poor 9% critic score, marking an underwhelming reception where Stone lend her voice to an exuberant canine character.

1. 'Movie 43' (2013)

Scoring just 5%, this ensemble comedy, made up of numerous shorts, is often cited as one of the worst films of all time. Despite the star-studded cast, including Stone, it failed to impress.