The 2010s were a fantastic time for movies. The budgets started to get bigger and bigger, with interest in movies rising even further than before, resulting in several movies grossing over one billion dollars over the course of the decade.
While movies were undoubtedly receiving bigger production budgets, they were also receiving bigger marketing budgets, resulting in some incredible movie posters that have become iconic over the years.
Baby Driver (2017)
Baby Driver was one of the most enjoyable and imaginative movies to be released in the 2010s. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Angel Elgort, Lily James, and Jon Hamm, the film follows the titular Baby as he accepts one last job as a getaway driver.
The above poster is also imaginative and unique, drawing on the classic film posters from the 70s to create a memorable and artistic poster.
The Old Man And The Gun (2018)
Starring Robert Redford in what was supposed to be his final film role, the Old Man and the Gun was a poignant and incredibly well performed film, showing the exploits of an elderly bank robber.
The poster itself is also very creative. The poster has a classic feel to it, while also remaining very minimalistic in the process.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor Ragnarok is easily one of the best MCU movies. Directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, and Tom Hiddleston, the film follows Thor on a cosmic adventure that draws parallels with the campy science fiction from the 20th Century.
Not only is the film a perfect combination of comedy and action, but it also features some poignant emotional scenes that help further the character development of the God of Thunder.
The Babadook (2014)
The Babadook was one of the best horror movies of the 2010s. Despite having a low budget, the Australian horror movie created one of the most terrifying and deeply personal horror movies of all time, with many drawing comparisons with the Exorcist.
The poster itself is also incredible. The poster uses a minimalistic style to create a subtle and creepy image, while also featuring the classic quote from the movie.
The Favourite (2018)
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz, the film is centered around the court of Queen Anne, showing the love triangle that develops between the Queen and two members of her court.
The movie was very successful, both commercially and critically, with Colman taking home the Oscar for Best Actress. The poster itself is also fantastic, drawing on the love triangle aspect while also using several subtle aspects from the movie.
It Follows (2014)
In a similar vein to the Babadook, It Follows was another low budget horror movie from the 2010s that took the world by storm. The film follows a young woman as she finds herself the subject of a curse whereby she becomes stalked by a shape shifting creature.
The film itself plays into some of the classic horror movie themes from the 1980s, with even the soundtrack feeling very 80s in tone. The poster also follows this throwback trend, resulting in a stylised and memorable design.
Isle Of Dogs (2018)
Wes Anderson’s unique moviemaking style certainly stands out amongst the crowd and Isle of Dogs was no different. Inspired by his love of Japanese cinema and culture, Anderson crafted a movie about a young boy travelling to an island of dogs to rescue his own beloved pooch. In the film, dogs have been sent to the island due to a pandemic (though this is part of a cat-lovers conspiracy).
The poster itself captures the kooky feel of the movie while also showing off the unique and compelling animation style that Anderson decided to use for the movie.
Parasite (2019)
Directed by Bong Joon Ho, Parasite was one of the best movies of the decade, even managing to become the first foreign language movie to take home the Best Film award at the Academy Awards. The film is incredibly acted and explores social and political themes in a compelling manner.
The poster itself also hints towards the plot of the film, subtly hinting at the sociopolitical themes that are prevalent in the movie.
The Conjuring (2013)
Directed by James Wan and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, the Conjuring focussed on one of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s most notorious case files, bringing their terrifying investigation to the big screen for the first time.
The poster is ominous and creepy in its own right, while also containing its own subtle creep factor. Viewers may not have noticed the shadow underneath the noose straightaway.
Life Of Pi (2012)
Based on the book of the same name by Yann Martel and Directed by Ang Lee and starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, and Gérard Depardieu, the film follows a young boy named Pi as he finds himself stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with only a Bengal Tiger for company.
The film is a technical marvel, perfectly creating a tiger that looks so real, due both to the wonderful CGI and the performance of Suraj Sharma. The poster itself is also stylish, showing the loneliness that Pi must endure in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.