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Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, professionally known as Brie Larson, began her acting career as a child with a comedy sketch on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.’ Following several appearances in shows and movies, as well as a brief career in music, her breakthrough came in 2013 as the lead of the independent drama ‘Short Term 12.’ Brie earned critical acclaim for her work, and in 2018, got her first big-budget release with ‘Kong: Skull Island.’ Her popularity received a major boost two years later as she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the titular role in ‘Captain Marvel.’ She has since reprised the role in multiple projects. Behind the camera, Brie also works as a writer, director, and producer, as well as a vocal social and political activist. If you are searching for her works on Netflix, the following list will guide you through.
5. Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
Larson is one of the guests in ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie,’ which is a spin-off of the talk show of the same name. The comedy flick follows host Zach Galifianakis, whose TV show’s popularity eventually lands him the position of president of the comedy video website ‘Funny or Die.’ What follows is his awkward interviews with celebrities, one of whom is Larson. However, Galifianakis soon drowns in his excesses and even loses his beloved ferns. The twisted drama also stars Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey, Peter Dinklage, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Paul Rudd. The movie, directed by Scott Aukerman, is a must-watch for fans of the eponymous show. The movie can be streamed here.
4. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)
Created by Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ is based on Bryan’s ‘Scott Pilgrim’ graphic novels. The alternate retelling begins with the same premise as the indie band bassist Scott Pilgrim, who falls in love with the mysterious delivery girl Ramona Flowers after meeting her at a party hosted by Julie Powers. He learns that he has to battle Ramona’s seven evil exes to date her. However, deviating from the source, Scott loses his first battle against Matthew Patel and is seemingly killed. As a result, the lives of everyone related to him take different paths, until Ramona discovers that Scott may still be alive and tries to solve the mystery of his disappearance. Brie Larson lends her voice to Scott’s ex Natalie “Envy” Adams in the anime adventure series that you can binge-watch here.
3. Trainwreck (2015)
‘Trainwreck’ is a comedy drama that follows men’s magazine columnist Amy Townsend, a pro-polygamy woman, who is more than happy with her promiscuous life, which the innocent arms of love threaten to unmake. She believes her new relationship with sports doctor Aaron, on whom she is tasked with writing an article, won’t work out. However, there’s this feeling that people call love that she feels for him. What’s up with that? ‘Trainwreck’ stars Amy Schumer as Amy Townsend and Bill Hader as Aaron Conners. Larson plays Amy’s sister, Kim, who tries to help Amy whenever required. Directed by Judd Apatow, ‘Trainwreck’ can be streamed right here.
2. Free Fire (2016)
A botched weapons deal turns into a ridiculous and gory give-and-take of bullets in Ben Wheatley’s action comedy movie ‘Free Fire.’ Two groups meet at a warehouse in 1978 winter, one intending to buy guns and the other to sell. However, when two men, one from each group, recognize each other from a recent fight, they go after each other again. A bullet is fired, and all hell breaks loose. Everyone is shooting everyone, and some don’t even know who they are shooting at. Almost the entire movie takes place inside the warehouse. Larson plays Justine, an intermediary between the buyers and the sellers. The cast also includes Cillian Murphy, Armie Hammer, Sharlto Copley, Jack Reynor, and Babou Ceesay. You can watch the movie here.
1. Unicorn Store (2019)
Brie Larson makes her feature directorial debut with ‘Unicorn Store,’ where she stars as Kit, a dreamer in her twenties who does not wish to embrace cold, hard adulthood. Kit’s expressions are not appreciated at her art school, and she gets kicked out. Forced to move in with her parents and take up a temp job in an office, she begins to seriously consider leaving the comforting world of her childhood behind. However, with the appearance of a mysterious salesman (Samuel L. Jackson) who offers her what her heart most desires, she decides to hang on to the wonders a bit longer. You can view the fantasy comedy-drama on Netflix.
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