Sandra Bullock has been an A-list star for decades by this point and fans hotly anticipate her forthcoming releases. The actress is back on the scene with the action-comedy The Lost City, which sees her in the lead role as a novel writer thrown into the jungle with mediocre survival skills.
Bullock has a celebrated history that contains numerous films worthy of a binge-watch. Metacritic is a great source to find out which of the actress’ films stand out compared to the rest because the average rating is based on hundreds of reviews. With everything from action, comedy, science fiction, and romance, Sandra Bullock’s Metacritic ratings reflect a highly diverse filmography.
Minions (2015) - 56 - Stream On ITunes
A spin-off prequel to the Despicable Me series, the origins of the Minions sidekicks is detailed here. The film depicts the creatures’ hopeless attempts to find the perfect supervillain to serve, with antagonist Scarlet Overkill manipulating the Minions once she realizes they’ll do whatever she wants.
Sandra Bullock took on the reins as the Scarlet Overkill character, bringing a mean energy to the role albeit still keeping it family-friendly. While Minions didn’t go on to reach the same critical success as the franchise’s earlier efforts, it ended up becoming Sandra Bullock’s highest-grossing film with over $1 billion at the box office.
The Heat (2013) - 60 - Stream On Tubi TV
Although it isn’t among the best buddy cop movies in of critical opinion, SThe Heat. Bullock teamed with Melissa McCarthy to play Sarah and Shannon, respectively, an FBI agent and a police detective.
The lead characters’ contrasting personalities somehow work well for them to track down the most wanted mobster in Boston. The Heat was seen as something of a repeat of Bullock’s Miss Congeniality formula and the story is largely predictable but is highly charming to follow due to the chemistry between Bullock and McCarthy.
The Lost City (2022) - 60 - Will Be Available To Stream On Paramount+
The Lost City has now ed the list of well-received rom-coms to star Sandra Bullock, with critics appreciating the return to the classic action romance style that’s been missing for a while. The story sees novelist Loretta forced to team up with model Alan (Channing Tatum) to survive the dangers of the jungle and the villainous Abigail Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe).
Critics have enjoyed the screwball comedy that The Lost City revels in, with the film featuring plenty of over-the-top actions sequences and kooky romantic moments. The presence of treasure-hunting elements works to The Lost City’s benefit as there’s a bit of everything to be found here.
Ocean's 8 (2018) - 61 - Stream On HBO Max
Sandra Bullock led a revival of the Ocean’s franchise with a female-led spin-off that follows the same premise. Her character, Debbie, plans an elaborate heist of the Met Gala and assembles a team of women with special skills to pull off what appears to be an impossible fear to accomplish.
Much like the original series, the film received praise for juggling characters with wildly different personalities, with Bullock noted as a capable lead actor. Ocean’s 8 also has the franchise’s penchant for packing in twists late in the story that places everything in a different context.
The Prince Of Egypt (64) - 1998 - Stream On Peacock
Based on the Book of Exodus’ of Moses’ life, The Prince of Egypt is about him embracing his destiny to lead his people to freedom. Val Kilmer voices the protagonist while Sandra Bullock lends her voice to the role of Miriam, the biological sister of Moses.
The Prince of Egypt is relatively underrated since many other Dreamworks adaptations have become big hits, yet it retains a strong Metacritic score. The film received praise for its stunning visuals and emotional themes, with Bullock accompanied by a stellar cast including the likes of Michelle Pfieffer, Helen Mirren, and more.
Crash (2005) - 66 - Stream On Amazon Prime Video
This crime drama gave Sandra Bullock to act against type, appearing as a casually prejudiced woman who contributes to the stereotypes surrounding minorities. Crash’s overall premise is about a number of interconnected stories in Los Angeles fueled by racial and social tensions.
While the movie is largely ed now for controversially winning the Oscar for Best Picture over other leading nominees, Crash does provide social commentary on realistic issues. Sandra Bullock shows her acting range by playing an unlikeable character, which many of her fans would once have considered to be impossible.
While You Were Sleeping (1995) - 67 - Stream On Disney+
There are quite a few iconic Sandra Bullock quotes that have come out of While Your Were Sleeping, including the title itself. The story is about the lonely Lucy falling in love with Jack (Bill Pullman) after being mistaken as the fiance of Jack’s comatose brother Peter.
More than 25 years later, While You Were Sleeping remains Sandra Bullock’s best-rated rom-com for the heartwarming material to be found here. The likable characters and simple premise make the film a breezy watch that’s always fit for feel-good entertainment.
Infamous (2006) - 68 - Stream On Kanopy
Based on the life of Truman Capote, Infamous details his research into writing the novel In Cold Blood over the span of a decade. Capote is played by Toby Jones, while Sandra Bullock appears as novelist Harper Lee as she assists Capote in his analysis of the book’s themes.
Not many are aware of Infamous because it was overshadowed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Capote at the time of release. Sandra Bullock and Toby Jones make for a great pair, however, and the movie has received praise in its own right that deserves a greater audience for the material at hand.
Speed (1994) - 78 - Stream On HBO Max
Among the Speed. The movie is about Annie and office Jack (Keanu Reeves), who have to steer a speeding bus rigged with explosives through the city while planning to defeat the terrorist responsible.
Speed is a high-octane action thriller that established Sandra Bullock’s star value across different genres. Her character goes to prove that an average citizen can very well become a hero, as she and Jack hurtle across the city bravely defying the villain’s attempts to break their spirits.
Gravity (2013) - 96 - Stream On HBO Max
It didn’t seem possible for special effects to surprise viewers anymore until Gravity managed to do just that. Sandra Bullock’s Ryan Stone is the primary character onscreen, who is trapped in space after the destruction of her shuttle and has to figure out how she can make it back to Earth.
An eerie, claustrophobic thriller, Gravity explores the human will to survive, as Ryan pulls out all the stops to stay alive. Sandra Bullock was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress, steering this visually dazzling movie squarely on her shoulders. Gravity’s overall atmosphere and the heroic journey of the protagonist blend in perfectly to become a movie with endless replay value.
