There were many good films this year, even more bad ones, but one way or another, we will definitely remember it. We invite you to sum up the movie results of 2021 with funny and not-so-funny nominations and marks.

December is the time for summing up, and we recently announced the list. Well, now let's have some fun and hand out obvious and not-so-obvious nominations to films, actors, and characters. Catch our movie results of 2021.

Varvara Ulianenok

10 Best Films of 2021 According to the 'After Credits' Editorial Board

Having watched dozens of different films, our team has settled on a list of the 10 best films of 2021 and is eager to share it with you.

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Dialogue of the Year — 'Petrov's Flu'

For reflections on creativity and its nature, ironic takes on politics, and a dozen other themes, through each of which Russian chthonic seeps.

Nostalgia of the Year — 'Mortal Kombat'

For bringing long-forgotten beloved childhood heroes to life on screen.

'Taxi Driver' of the Year — 'The Card Counter'

For a new take on a long-known story about emotional trauma and its consequences.

Flop of the Year — 'Home Sweet Home Alone'

For mocking a cult classic.

Debut of the Year — Prano Bailey-Bond ('Censor')

For immersion in a cinephile atmosphere at the intersection of horror and black comedy.

Partners of the Year — 'Paper Tigers'

For friendship across the years.

Sequel of the Year — 'Godzilla vs. Kong'

For that very battle we deserved.

Best Supporting Actor — Kodi Smit-McPhee ('The Power of the Dog')

Alternatives: Toni Servillo ('The Hand of God'), Robin de Jesús ('Tick, Tick... Boom!')

For the perfect embodiment of a delicate mental disposition combined with dark inclinations.

Musical of the Year — 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'

For a rollercoaster of feelings and emotions: from the urge to sing and dance to uncontrollable tears.

Best Supporting Actress — Alexandra Shipp ('Tick, Tick... Boom!')

Alternatives: Chulpan Khamatova ('Petrov's Flu'), Rebecca Ferguson ('Dune')

For embodying the image of a girl with whom even a breakup can be warm and cozy.

Slow Burner of the Year — 'The Card Counter'

For skillfully building tension leading to an unforgettable catharsis.

Best Actor — Andrew Garfield ('Tick, Tick... Boom!')

Alternatives: Benedict Cumberbatch ('The Power of the Dog'), Anthony Hopkins ('The Father'), Oliver Masucci ('The King's Game'), Oscar Isaac ('The Card Counter')

For the best role of his career and a respectful treatment of the biography of an outstanding musician.

#MeToo of the Year — 'The Last Duel'

For a powerful, straightforward statement on the topic.

Best Actress — Frances McDormand ('Nomadland')

Alternatives: Virginie Efira ('Benedetta'), Olivia Colman ('The Father'), Emma Stone ('Cruella'), Zendaya ('Malcolm & Marie'), Marion Cotillard ('Annette')

For a convincing demonstration of such a diverse life in one-story America.

Bromance of the Year — 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

For hilarious arguments, touching stand-up, and hangouts by the ocean.

Action Scene of the Year — Bus fights from 'Nobody' and 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'

Best B-Movie of the Year — 'The Good, the Bad, the Cop'

For brutality, creative plot, and crazy actor performances.

Pleasant Surprise of the Year — 'Little Fish'

For a touching and emotional story set in a pandemic setting.

Atmosphere of the Year — 'The Green Knight'

For incredibly beautiful imagery and storytelling that pulls you in completely.

Social Statement of the Year — 'The Man Who Sold His Skin'

Alternative: 'Sound of Metal', 'CODA'

For a witty satire on contemporary art and the situation with political and other refugees.

Superhero of the Year — King Shark ('The Suicide Squad')

For NOM-NOM!

WTF of the Year — The Fly from 'Mandibles'

Alternative: the entire film 'Titane'

For the madness.

Best Adaptation of the Year — 'Dune'

For perfectly capturing the images of legendary characters and the most successful translation of Frank Herbert's unwieldy text into cinematic language.

Fan Victory of the Year — Release of 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'

Cover illustration author: Varvara Ulianenok