Halle Berry is an actor who manages to balance the role of movie star and acclaimed actor write effectively. She has shined on-screen in a variety of roles over the last couple of decades, winning awards and starring in box office hits. Though she has had some high-profile flops like Catwoman, her triumphs more than overshadow those missteps.
Berry has so many great performances and films to look back on, from her most notable roles to the hidden gems you might not know about. If you're interested in exploring her stunning career, here are Halle Berry's best movies, according to IMDb.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017): 6.7
The first Kingsman film was a surprise hit in 2014, so of course, a sequel was quickly underway with even bigger action and a more star-studded cast. This new adventure follows Eggsy (Taron Egerton) after the Kingsman headquarters are destroyed, and he is forced to seek new allies in America.
Berry plays one of the members of an American spy organization, along with Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges. For anyone who enjoyed the wild action mayhem of the first film, they should also find plenty to love about this big, energetic sequel.
Bulworth (1998): 6.8
As Berry's star was on the rise in Hollywood, she had the opportunity to work with some legendary filmmakers, like Warren Beatty in Bulworth. Beatty wrote, directed, and starred in this film. He plays a disillusioned senator who begins to speak his mind more after being inspired by modern hip hop music.
Berry had one of her biggest roles to date as a political activist who becomes romantically involved with the senator. Bulworth is a unique political satire featuring a solid lead performance from Beatty, and some biting humor.
The Last Boy Scout (1991): 7.0
Berry was paid her dues with smaller roles in the early days of her career, but at least some of those roles were in fun movies like The Last Boy Scout. Tony Scott directed this action-comedy written by Shane Black, which stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans.
Willis plays a private detective who reluctantly partners with a washed-up football star (Wayans) to uncover a deadly conspiracy. The movie is the kind of violent yet hilarious romp you'd expect from Shane Black, while the chemistry between the two leads is surprisingly entertaining.
Monster's Ball (2001): 7.0
Berry became a historic Oscar winner with her harrowing performance in the drama Monster's Ball. Berry plays a struggling single mother whose husband was killed on death row. She unexpectedly begins a romance with the prison guard (Billy Bob Thornton) who carried out her husband's execution.
Berry gives a completely raw and emotionally devastating performance. The film is a grim and compelling tale of racism, lust, and tragedy. Though difficult to watch for some viewers, Monster's Ball is a powerful cinematic experience.
Things We Lost In The Fire (2007): 7.2
Berry seems drawn to dramas about tragedy and loss. She stars in Things We Lost in the Fire as a woman whose husband is murdered. In order to help cope with the loss, she invites her husband's troubled friend (Benicio Del Toro) to move in with her and her kids.
The quiet drama is elevated by the powerful central performances by Berry and Del Toro. Their chemistry gives the film much of its energy and tension as we see these two people attempt to rebuild their lives with each other's help.
X2: X-Men United (2003): 7.4
Berry returned to her role of Storm in the X-Men franchise with its first sequel. X2: X-Men United finds the mutant heroes separated and forced to make unlikely allies as the mutant community becomes targeted by the government.
The sequel elevated the action and scope of the first film while still delivering an emotionally satisfying journey. The original characters are explored more, while new and exciting characters are introduced. X2 is a follow-up that managed to live up to the promise of the original film.
Cloud Atlas (2012): 7.4
Berry teamed with the visionary Wachowski sisters for their mind-bending and time-spanning science-fiction epic, Cloud Atlas. The film tells different stories about the same souls across centuries, from the 1800s to a post-apocalyptic world. Through these stories, we see how small acts can ripple across time to affect massive change.
Berry stars alongside Tom Hanks and Hugh Grant, with each actor playing multiple roles in each new timeline. It is a fascinating film that might be too much for some viewers but makes for an unforgettable experience for others.
X-Men (2000): 7.4
Berry first joined the superhero genre in its early days with the big-screen adaptation of X-Men. The film follows the titular group of mutant heroes who must stop Magneto and his band of evil mutants from carrying out a deadly attack on the human race.
Just like Batman and Superman before it, this film proved that larger-than-life heroes from comic books can succeed in a live-action movie. The iconic characters are brought to life with pitch-perfect casting, especially with Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019): 7.5
Throughout her career, Berry has constantly proven herself to be a hardworking actor and a total on-screen badass. She showed that those qualities have not faded at all with her scene-stealing performance in John Wick 3. Berry plays a former ally of John who reluctantly aids him on his dangerous journey.
Once again, the action of this series is mind-blowing. The fight sequences are some of the most thrilling set-pieces you'll see on film, and Keanu Reeves amazes in the title role yet again. Berry more than holds her own with some incredible stunt and fight sequences alongside Reeves.
X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014): 8.0
Many fans agree that the X-Men franchise hit its peak with this crossover story of the two main timelines of the series. The story starts in the future in which mutants are being exterminated. Wolverine is sent back in time to seek help from a young Professor X and Magneto stop their doomed future.
The ambitious story is pulled off surprisingly well. The two timelines join together brilliantly and, although characters like Berry's Storm don't get a lot to do, it's fun seeing them back in the mix. If only the franchise had chosen to stop there.