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Michelle Rodriguez Movies Ranked
We’re ranking the films of Michelle Rodriguez! The guide starts with her Certified Fresh films, including her 2000 debut Girlfight, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, highest-grossing movie at one point Avatar, and Furious 7, the highlight of the franchise.
Rodriguez’s Fresh films include plenty more F&F (Fast & Furious 6, The Fate of the Furious, F9 The Fast Saga), and cult sci-fi favorite Alita: Battle Angel. —Alex Vo
91%
Critics Consensus: Widows rounds up a stellar ensemble for a heist thriller that mixes popcorn entertainment with a message - and marks another artistic leap for director Steve McQueen.
Synopsis: A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows -- Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle -- have... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki
Directed By: Steve McQueen
91%
Critics Consensus: An infectiously good-spirited comedy with a solid emotional core, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves offers fun fantasy and adventure even if you don't know your HP from your OP.
Synopsis: A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith
Directed By: Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
87%
Critics Consensus: Michelle Rodriguez gives a compelling performance, despite lack of a boxing background; Karyn Kusama packs a punch with this directorial debut.
Synopsis: Newcomer Michelle Rodriguez in an astounding performance alongside Jaime Tirelli, Paul Calderon and Santiago Douglas. Nothing comes easy for Diana Guzman, a troubled girl on... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Michelle Rodriguez, Jaime Tirelli, Paul Calderone, Santiago Douglas
Directed By: Karyn Kusama
81%
Critics Consensus: It might be more impressive on a technical level than as a piece of storytelling, but Avatar reaffirms James Cameron's singular gift for imaginative, absorbing filmmaking.
Synopsis: James Cameron's Academy Award®-winning 2009 epic adventure "Avatar", returns to theaters September 23 in stunning 4K High Dynamic Range. On the lush alien world of... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang
Directed By: James Cameron
81%
Critics Consensus: Serving up a fresh round of over-the-top thrills while adding unexpected dramatic heft, Furious 7 keeps the franchise moving in more ways than one.
Synopsis: After defeating international terrorist Owen Shaw, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest of the crew have separated to return to... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez
Directed By: James Wan
70%
Critics Consensus: Machete is messy, violent, shallow, and tasteless -- and that's precisely the point of one of the summer's most cartoonishly enjoyable films.
Synopsis: After nearly being killed during a violent fight with a powerful drug lord, a former Mexican Federale known as Machete roams Texas streets as a... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal
Directed By: Robert Rodriguez, Ethan Maniquis
71%
Critics Consensus: With high-octane humor and terrific action scenes, Fast & Furious 6 builds upon the winning blockbuster formula that made Fast 5 a critical and commercial success.
Synopsis: Since Dom (Vin Diesel) and Brian's (Paul Walker) heist in Rio left them and their crew very rich people, they've scattered across the globe; however,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez
Directed By: Justin Lin
67%
Critics Consensus: The Fate of the Furious opens a new chapter in the franchise, fueled by the same infectious cast chemistry and over-the-top action fans have come to expect.
Synopsis: With Dom and Letty married, Brian and Mia retired and the rest of the crew exonerated, the globe-trotting team has found some semblance of a... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham
Directed By: F. Gary Gray
68%
Critics Consensus: It's nowhere near as inventive as its off-the-wall premise might suggest, but Turbo boasts just enough colorful visual thrills and sharp voice acting to recommend as undemanding family-friendly fare.
Synopsis: Turbo is a speed-obsessed snail with an unusual dream: to become the world's greatest racer. This odd snail gets a chance to leave his slow-paced... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Peña, Samuel L. Jackson
Directed By: David Soren
66%
Critics Consensus: With its serious-minded story, Crisis aims higher than many crime thrillers -- but uneven acting and a spotty script mean the end result falls short of its goals.
Synopsis: A drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation. An architect recovering from an Oxycodone addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's disappearance. A... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Greg Kinnear
Directed By: Nicholas Jarecki
62%
Critics Consensus: The surfing sequences are exhilarating, but the plot is pretty forgettable and trite.
Synopsis: Nothing gets between Anne Marie (Kate Bosworth) and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates including her rebellious younger sister, she is... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanoe Lake
Directed By: John Stockwell
61%
Critics Consensus: Alita: Battle Angel's story struggles to keep up with its special effects, but fans of futuristic sci-fi action may still find themselves more than sufficiently entertained.
Synopsis: Set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Keean Johnson, Mahershala Ali
Directed By: Robert Rodriguez
59%
Critics Consensus: F9 sends the franchise hurtling further over the top than ever, but director Justin Lin's knack for preposterous set pieces keeps the action humming.
Synopsis: Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson
Directed By: Justin Lin
57%
Critics Consensus: Well intentioned and passionate, this docu-drama about the 1999 WTO protests is heavier on politics than character development.
Synopsis: In 1999, members of the World Trade Organization arrive in Seattle for negotiations that are closed to the public. Concerned about globalization, activists Jay (Martin... View Full Synopsis
Starring: André Benjamin, Woody Harrelson, Martin Henderson, Ray Liotta
Directed By: Stuart Townsend
55%
Critics Consensus: Sleek and shiny on the surface, The Fast and the Furious recalls those cheesy teenage exploitation flicks of the 1950s.
Synopsis: Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) enjoys the adrenaline of street car racing and his fans treat him like a rock star. After a blazing encounter with... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster
Directed By: Rob Cohen
48%
Critics Consensus: A competent, but routine police thriller.
Synopsis: Hondo Harrelson (Samuel L. Jackson) recruits Jim Street (Colin Farrell) to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J
Directed By: Clark Johnson
41%
Critics Consensus: Smurfs: The Lost Village may satisfy very young viewers and hardcore Smurfaholics, but its predictable story and bland animation continue the franchise's recent mediocre streak.
Synopsis: Best friends Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) use a special map that guides them through the Forbidden... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Demi Lovato, Rainn Wilson, Joe Manganiello, Jack McBrayer
Directed By: Kelly Asbury
42%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Milton Adams (William Ainscough) feels his world is in crisis. With his parents stressing about their careers and finances, and the neighborhood bully tormenting... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez, Mia Kirshner, David Sutcliffe
Directed By: Barnet Bain
37%
Critics Consensus: Overlong and overly burdened with war movie clichés, Battle: Los Angeles will entertain only the most ardent action junkies.
Synopsis: For many years, humans have reported various UFO sightings around the world, fueling speculation about the existence of life on other worlds. In 2011, mankind... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Ramón Rodríguez, Bridget Moynahan
Directed By: Jonathan Liebesman
36%
Critics Consensus: Like other video game adapations, Resident Evil is loud, violent, formulaic, and cheesy.
Synopsis: Based on the popular video game, Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez star as the leaders of a commando team who must break into "the hive,"... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, Ryan McCluskey
Directed By: Paul W.S. Anderson
33%
Critics Consensus: The Assignment's premise is bizarrely intriguing; unfortunately, it's also just one of many ingredients fumbled in a disappointing misfire from director Walter Hill.
Synopsis: After being double-crossed, a hit man becomes a hit woman with help from a rogue surgeon. She sets out for revenge along with a nurse... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Caitlin Gerard
Directed By: Walter Hill
29%
Critics Consensus: While possessed with the same schlocky lunacy as its far superior predecessor, Machete Kills loses the first installment's spark in a less deftly assembled sequel.
Synopsis: When the president (Carlos Estevez) of the United States has a mission that would be impossible for just any mortal man, the person he needs... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofía Vergara, Amber Heard
Directed By: Robert Rodriguez
28%
Critics Consensus: While Fast and Furious features the requisite action and stunts, the filmmakers have failed to provide a competent story or compelling characters.
Synopsis: When a crime brings them back to the mean streets of Los Angeles, fugitive ex-convict Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and agent Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker)... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster
Directed By: Justin Lin
28%
Critics Consensus: Resident Evil: Retribution offers everything one might reasonably expect from the fifth installment in a heavily action-dependent franchise -- which means very little beyond stylishly hollow CGI-enhanced set pieces.
Synopsis: As Umbrella Corp.'s deadly T-virus continues to turn the world's population into legions of flesh-eating zombies, Alice (Milla Jovovich), the human race's last hope, awakes... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Kevin Durand, Sienna Guillory
Directed By: Paul W.S. Anderson
29%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Brothers John (Oliver Hudson) and Matt (Eric Lively) have inherited an island cabin from their recently deceased uncle. Along with Matt's girlfriend, Nicki (Michelle Rodriguez),... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Lively, Oliver Hudson, Taryn Manning
Directed By: Nicholas Mastandrea
4%
Critics Consensus: BloodRayne is an absurd sword-and-sorcery vid-game adaptation from schlock-maestro Uwe Boll, featuring a distinguished (and slumming) cast.
Synopsis: In 18th-century Romania, after spending much of her life in a traveling circus, human-vampire hybrid Rayne (Kristanna Loken) escapes and plots to take down her... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Kristanna Loken, Michael Madsen, Michelle Rodriguez, Ben Kingsley
Directed By: Uwe Boll
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Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: A no-nonsense cop (Adrien Brody) has a flair for fashion and a celebrity (Lindsay Lohan) takes revenge on the paparazzi in a collection of comedic... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Adrien Brody, Rob Schneider, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan
Directed By: Vince Offer


