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Actress and film producer Sandra Annette Bullock began her career on stage before debuting on screen with a minor role in ‘Hangmen’ in 1987. Following a number of supporting roles, she got her breakthrough in 1994, starring in ‘Speed’ opposite Keanu Reeves. Establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood, Sandra went on to star in an array of films from the genres of romance, comedy, drama, and thriller. They include the likes of ‘A Time to Kill,’ ‘Miss Congeniality,’ ‘Crash,’ ‘The Proposal,’ ‘The Blind Side,’ ‘Gravity,’ ‘Ocean’s 8,’ and ‘Bird Box.’ While her acting success brought her numerous accolades, including the Academy Award, Sandra has also founded a production company, ‘Fortis Films,’ and balances both roles well. If you wish to dive into projects starring Sandra Bullock on Netflix, the following list has been curated for you.
6. Minions (2015)
Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, ‘Minions’ tells the story of the minions’ history. As the cute yellow creatures look for someone evil to serve, traveling from place to place, the movie takes us across the ages, from the age of dinosaurs to the modern age. They ultimately come across a supervillain named Scarlet Overkill (Bullock). She wants to steal the Crown of Queen Elizabeth II. Naturally, the minions are awed by her ambition and decide to assist her in her endeavor. Will their endeavor be fruitful? Only they can keep their heads straight and not fool around. A must-watch for fans of the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, ‘Minions’ can be streamed right here.
5. Two If by Sea (1996)
Directed by Bill Bennett, ‘Two If by Sea’ is a crime rom-com that centers on lovebirds Frank and Roz, who are on the run after stealing a Matisse painting. They break into a random house and pretend to be the owners, only to be invited by a neighbor named Evan Marsh to his party. At the party, Evan shows interest in Roz, who is blending with it all smoothly, while Frank finds it uncomfortable. Evan and Roz start spending more time together, with Roz exclaiming how Evan treats her in a way Frank hasn’t in a long time. However, Evan hides a secret that makes him akin to Frank and Roz, one our duo must be careful of. Starring Sandra Bullock, Denis Leary, and Stephen Dillane, ‘Two If by Sea’ can be streamed here.
4. The Lost City (2022)
Aaron and Adam Nee’s ‘The Lost City’ revolves around the location of a certain “lost city” that bestselling novelist Loretta Sage has mentioned in her latest romantic adventure novel. One of her ardent readers, billionaire Abigail Fairfax, believes the lost city is real and kidnaps her to help him find a priceless treasure within it. It is Alan Caprison, the model whose picture is on the cover of the novel, who sets off to rescue Loretta, only to end up joining her in a jungle safari, looking for something they don’t even know exists. Starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Daniel Radcliffe, ‘The Lost City’ is a thoroughly entertaining treasure-hunt adventure movie garnished with humor and action. You can watch it here.
3. Bird Box (2018)
Based on the eponymous book by Josh Malerman, ‘Bird Box’ is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity has resulted in countless deaths by taking on the appearance of every individual’s worst fear. In order to protect themselves from it, people are advised to keep their eyes covered and not look. When a mother of two (Sandra Bullock) hears of a place down the river that is providing sanctuary to people against such monstrosity, she sets out with her children on a dangerous journey through the woods, as well as sailing downriver. The undertaking becomes more challenging as they have to make it entirely blindfolded. You can view the horror thriller directed by Susanne Bier here.
2. The Unforgivable (2021)
Helmed by Nora Fingscheidt, ‘The Unforgiven’ is based on a 2009 British miniseries of the same name. It stars Sandra Bullock as Ruth Slater, who serves twenty years in prison after committing a violent crime. As she re-enters society, people refuse to forgive her past and subject her to constant judgment. She is also kept away from her younger sister, whom she was forced to leave behind after being convicted. Desperately searching for redemption, Ruth refuses to back down from trying to find her sister, braving every challenge that comes her way. You can stream the psychological crime drama on Netflix.
1. Speed Movies (1994-1997)
The ‘Speed’ movies, named ‘Speed’ and ‘Speed 2: Cruise Control,’ deal with people hijacking. Directed by Jan de Bont, the movies use speed to establish high stakes and build tension. In the first movie, we have LAPD Officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), who works with Annie Porter (Bullock), a passenger aboard a bus with an active bomb. If the speed drops below 50 mph, it will detonate. The mastermind is a man named Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper). In ‘Speed 2: Cruise Control,’ Bullock reprises her role as Annie Porter. Only this time, it is Annie and her partner, LAPD cop Alex Shaw (Jason Patric), who are forced to confront John Geiger (Willem Dafoe), a man who is on a cruise with them. John plans to crash the ship into an oil tanker as a means of revenge against the cruise company. With the safety of so many passengers at stake, how Annie and Alex work together to find a way and stop John forms the premise. You can watch the action thrillers here.
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