Keke Palmer’s 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Keke PalmerHer best roles include some fine distinctions in genre that have taken her from Disney Channel to one of Jordan Peele’s best movies. Her fans may identify some common themes throughout her career, but each of her performances stands out as something unique. She can play a peppy schoolgirl who is a perfect team player or a tough-as-nails young woman who works best alone. Palmer has delivered movies that are thrilling, shocking and enlightening, Working with some of the best in the industry.

Palmer also has amazing vocals and some voice-acting talent, Allowing you to explore more subgenres. She is also widely known for several television roles, namely Zayday Williams from Shout out Queens. Moreover, when her last movie is her best, her career holds more potential in the future. Maybe she’ll appear in the currently untitled fourth Jordan Peele movie, or her fame will land her more fun cameos as part of the Zodiac Council in This is me… now.

10

Jump in! (2007)

Mary Thomas

Jump in! is a very old-school Disney Channel movie, full of overblown, schoolyard confrontations and cloying declarations of confidence and friendship. It pretty much follows the same plot as High school musical: A popular joke finds a new, “less cool” hobby and is mocked for it before triumphing. Disney Channel mega-star Corbin Bleu leads the feel-good teen drama alongside Palmer, Which hits every predictable beat but still manages to achieve something noteworthy in its themes.

There are some surprising nuances and valuable subplots within Jump in‘s basic story, like a girl at Izzy’s boxing gym who is also mocked for her preferred sport, and a neighborhood bully who turns out to be the narrator’s story in a good twist ending. Palmer is delightful as Izzy’s new teammate Mary, But not the source of the most interesting parts of the story. Jump in! is extremely goofy, like many of the best Disney Channel Original Movies, but showcases some great elements of grief, family and community.

9

Alice (2022)

Alice

Alice is an ambitious movie, and the fact that most people who went to see it saw the trailer and went to know the three is to his detriment. Palmer gives one of her strongest and most gut-wrenching performances, which carries the story. However, the context of Alice’s determination and the entire atmosphere of the movie changes about a third of the way in. Two settings clash when Alice escapes an antebellum southern era plantation, only to find herself in the year 1973.

While AliceThe pacing is strange, it creates an interesting juxtaposition between two periods in the history of emancipation and civil rights through the eyes of someone launched from one era to another. Common creates a strong contrast to Alice as Frank, A man dealing with injustice in his modern day refracting of her completely different experience. Although the conclusion is rushed and some plot points are not entirely clear, Alice is an intriguing thriller from start to finish.

8

Brotherly Love (2015)

Jackie Taylor

Brotherly love Has a more fractured narrative than some of Palmer’s other movies, following several different subplots about the family that is the focus of the story. Palmer’s Jackie and her twin brother Sergio were raised by their older brother June, And each sibling finds themselves in the middle of a different combination of teen obstacles and bigger battles. While June is caught up in a turf war and Sergio feels the pressure of being his school’s basketball star, Jackie falls in love with a boy from the richer end of the neighborhood.

Brotherly love is a poignant title when the theme manifests itself in several ways in the story, Demonstrating the double-edged sword of love. Jackie loves her brothers despite the trouble they get into, while her new boyfriend is reeling from the loss of a brother figure. What these characters are willing to do for their families and who they are willing to hurt comes full circle in a shocking ending that underscores the tragic fallout for all involved.

7

Pimp (2018)

Wednesday

While Palmer’s career thus far has been largely coming from elder stories, Pimp Is where she gets the chance to show herself how she can do something completely different, the likes of which she hasn’t done again since. Palmer’s Wednesday “win” is a terrible pimp in the bronx, Responsible for her mother, girlfriend, and the women who work for her. Palmer conveys Wayne’s intimidating nature but also her desperation for love. Her most heartbreaking scene is a confrontation with her mother, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, in the last minute of the movie.

The gritty drama shows how Vienna gets caught up in the world in her work, before she realizes that there is more to life than money only when it is tragically too late. Palmer’s final lines of narration come across as forced for a moment before it is revealed that she is saying it to a loved one. This context makes sense of the closing comments and brings them together PimpThe biggest topics, Mostly about the one true love Vienna has in her life and how striving to protect that love pulled her away from him.

6

light year (2022)

Izzy Hawthorne

Light year won’t be remembered as one of Pixar’s best movies, mainly because of the confusing expectations it sets by being affiliated with Toy Story. The opening of the movie establishes a bleak tone by Pixar’s standards, with only the barest hints of space horror. It draws on several classic sci-fi movies that influence every movie in the genre as the vehicle for a basic, serviceable story. Light year is a visually vibrant and heartwarming twist on a space adventure, With quirky supporting characters like Buzz’s robotic cat companion Sox, and his best friend’s granddaughter, Izzy (Palmer).

The montage of Izzy’s family over the years, from her grandmother’s marriage to the birth of her father is one of the best sequences of the movie, conveying the feeling of a life well lived, even in unconventional circumstances. His message is simple but effective, about taking things as they come and valuing family and friends in a turbulent world. Buzz is an overly determined protagonist focused on the wrong goals, while Izzy is a naive rookie, And they get into some fun shenanigans along with the rest of their comic gang.

5

Joyful Noise (2012)

Olivia Hill

A big part of what makes Happy Noise work is the charisma of the people in it, namely Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. However, Palmer’s character Olivia (Latifah’s as Rose’s daughter) is a likable and realistic teenager. Joyous noise Portrays Olivia struggling to come into her own When her world view is so different from that of her overborn mother; She is inspiring confidence through art as a lead singer in her church’s choir. When the music itself is in Olivia’s life and the musical numbers are so uplifting, “joyful noise” is a fitting title.

All the characters strive to support their friends and family and keep their faith while pursuing personal dreams, from finding love to leading their choir to victory. Latifah, Parton and Palmer are all hilarious at different points, While Jeremy Jordan also gives a decent performance as the typical love interest. Joyous noise Covers a lot of different stories about regular people who accept what they can’t change and strive to be better while following a normal, fun musical competition story.

4

Imperial Dreams (2014)

Samara

answered, Palmer has a total of two scenes in Imperial dreams, The focus of which is John Boyega’s character. Boyega’s Bambi is released from prison and solely responsible for caring for his son, while the boy’s mother, Palmer’s Samara, is also in prison. Palmer’s scenes are emotional and well executed, with good performances from both her and Boyega when he brings their son to see his mother, and they discuss the situation he is in.

However, Boyega is the true star of this pre-Star Wars movie, depicts Bambi’s simmering panic and anger as he navigates a system not designed to help him, avoids pressure from his family to take up criminal work again, and tries to pursue his dreams. Bambi’s casual narration of what he’s writing at any given time elevates the movie by allowing the audience into his head. Imperial dreams is a haunting depiction of an ex-convict’s reality, With a title that is carefully imbued with larger themes than one person’s experience.

3

Hustler (2019)

Mercedes

Hustler is an electric movie, with great chemistry between all the leads. Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu are a fantastic duo, while Palmer and Lili Reinhart add further nuances to their interactions as the secondary protagonists. Hustler also depicts some harshly realistic financial struggles among the characters, Responsible for providing for their children amid a stock market crash. A group of former stripers are strong through their performances and set out to reclaim what Wall Street took from everyone in a vigilante quest.

As things spiral out of control and Lopez’s Ramona oversteps what they can get away with, Hustler Becomes a perfect thriller. As the moral and legal ramifications descend upon them, the main characters discover some difficult and comforting truths about their friendships and familial bonds. Hustler Benefit from the neon lights and luxury of the strip club and high-end restaurant settings And the decadent fashion tastes of the protagonists, with a riveting, ethically dubious story underneath.

2

Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

Akeleah Anderson

Akeelah and the Bee is no less of a heartfelt and inspiring movie than it was almost 20 years ago. It’s no wonder Palmer became such a powerful actress when she worked with stars like Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne early on. In Akeela and the BThe title character is a girl from a dysfunctional family attending an underfunded school who has a natural gift for words. Recruited by her school principal to compete in the school spelling bee, Akeelah quickly progressed to the regional, state and national biz.

But, there is so much more Akeelah and the Bee As a typical victory story, vi Both Akeelah’s family and her coach are coping with deep grief as they conspire to see Akeelah become a champion. The class tensions between Akeelah and some of her competitors are present throughout the movie. However, Akeelah finds that she has so many people willing to help her, turning the movie into something amazing about friendships and bigger families.

1

no (2022)

Emerald Haywood

Peele is a horror master, and Palmer proves how perfectly suited she is for this style of movie No. No Slowly build up tension and fear, with the manifestations of its themes strategically placed in different characters and their individual stories. Elements like Jupe’s traumatic childhood experience on the set of a sitcom seem strange but carefully enhance the story. Meanwhile, No Makes the most of its setting, capturing the vastness of Agua Dulce, and showcases an alien design unlike any other.

Palmer’s character underwent the biggest change during No, Starting out as the upbeat and outgoing counterpart to her aloof brother. When they are terrorized by the invader hovering above their home, Emerald’s relentless darker side shows itself. The final moments of confrontation are all about her and the audience gets so much satisfaction in what she accomplishes, even if it goes against the underlying message of the movie. No is more complicated than anything else Keke Palmer Did, widely considered her best movie.