The Friday Five: Lily James

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The Friday Five: 
Lily James
Lily James is one of film's hottest up-and-coming actresses, a young woman who's acted in pretty much every genre imaginable at such a young age.  With her new film "Yesterday" being released this week, I look at my five personal favorite Lily James films.



**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**




#5
 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
In this horror spin on the beloved Jane Austen novel, "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" focuses on a family of young women who, instead of trying to find love, instead learn the art of war to combat against the upcoming zombie invasion.  Lily James plays Elizabeth Bennet, who joins with Mr. Darcy to take down the undead threat, and maybe find love in the process.










#4
 Darkest Hour
In Gary Oldman's Oscar-winning film, Lily James plays Winston Churchill's longsuffering secretary, who has a personal stake in the upcoming war to end all wars.  Although her role is minimal, she gives a terrific dramatic performance.










#3
 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
In the sequel to the musical hit that honors the band ABBA, Lily James plays the younger version of Donna, played in the original by Meryl Streep.  The film chronicles her free-spirited younger days and how she fell in love, became pregnant, and crafted a new sort of family for herself.  James plays the role with gleeful elegance, and offers some outstanding vocal performances as well.











#2
 Cinderella
As Disney has been turning their beloved animated classics to live action, Lily James got the role of a lifetime playing the live-action Cinderella, and this was the role that really catapulted her to national stardom.  She plays the role with elegance and grace, crafting a beautiful tale that a whole new generation can enjoy.










#1
 Baby Driver
In Edgar Wright's "Baby Driver," Lily James plays the wannabe girlfriend of Ansel Elgort's Baby, a young man who suffers from tinnitus but uses music to turn him into the best getaway driver in the business.  James plays more than just the waiting damsel, but also gets to do some action scenes as well, along with creating a character all her own.

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