Sven watched in 2023
by svenning123 | created - 04 Jan 2023 | updated - 2 months ago | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. White Noise (I) (2022)
R | 136 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Dramatizes a contemporary American family's attempts to deal with the mundane conflicts of everyday life while grappling with the universal mysteries of love, death, and the possibility of happiness in an uncertain world.
Director: Noah Baumbach | Stars: Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Don Cheadle, Madison Gaughan
Votes: 44,565
Jan 3
Intentionally awkward performances/dialogue would make this a difficult watch for most. Add to that a very odd set up and it seemed like a winner. Unfortunately the plot was more weird for the sake of weird instead of actually leading towards something. 6/10
2. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
PG-13 | 192 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.
Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang
Votes: 494,772 | Gross: $659.68M
Jan 4
Even going into this with low expectations didn’t help. Figured it would be worth seeing in theatres for the spectacle of it. The 3D was nothing special and all the effects and style grew tired almost immediately leaving hours of boredom. Repetitive in itself but even more with the first film. 3/10
3. Orphan (2009)
R | 123 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A husband and wife who recently lost their baby adopt a 9-year-old girl who is not nearly as innocent as she appears.
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra | Stars: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder
Votes: 252,537 | Gross: $41.60M
Jan 4
Decided to enjoy a rewatch of this before watching the prequel. Amazing how good her performance is considering how young she was when it was filmed. Very convincing. 8/10
4. Citizen Kane (1941)
PG | 119 min | Drama, Mystery
Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'
Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead
Votes: 466,124 | Gross: $1.59M
Jan 4
Always a delight to watch. It holds up well and it’s amazing to think of how much of what is done in this film was a new innovation at the time. 9/10
5. Orphan: First Kill (2022)
R | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family.
Director: William Brent Bell | Stars: Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland, Hiro Kanagawa
Votes: 46,324
Jan 5
A worthy sequel as far as the story goes. Unfortunately this one falters where the other excelled. The actress is now much older and was not convincing as an even younger child. 7/10
6. Rent (2005)
PG-13 | 135 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Rapp
Votes: 55,933 | Gross: $29.08M
Jan 5
Only one memorable song though they were all pretty good. If the film was edited down some it could have been a great musical. As is it drags on too long. The emotional impact was also less than expected because of the way they chose to end it. 6/10
7. The Menu (2022)
R | 107 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau
Votes: 392,798 | Gross: $38.50M
Jan 5
A clear case of the trailer doing the film a disservice. So much is shown in the trailer that it didn’t leave enough to make the full film worthwhile. Assumptions of what else is likely to happen prove better than the reality. 6/10
8. The Hunt (2012)
R | 115 min | Drama
A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son's custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.
Director: Thomas Vinterberg | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrøm
Votes: 364,573 | Gross: $0.69M
Jan 5
A sad and infuriating drama that could likely be applied to some cases where people have been unfairly ‘cancelled’. Perfect performances throughout and just enough humour to keep it from staying too dark. 9/10
9. Violent Night (2022)
R | 112 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller
An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Director: Tommy Wirkola | Stars: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Hassell
Votes: 99,146 | Gross: $50.06M
Jan 6
Setup seemed too simple to start with but it expanded nicely and allowed for some extra bloody/gory kills. Nice that it works to have a killer Santa who isn’t evil. 8/10
10. Babylon (I) (2022)
R | 189 min | Comedy, Drama, History
A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.
Director: Damien Chazelle | Stars: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, Olivia Wilde
Votes: 167,817
Jan 6
Beautiful film from beginning to end. Stylistically directed, top notch performances and a score to keep the whole thing flowing. The fact that it’s about the movie industry elevates it even more for a movie fanatic. 9/10
11. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Adventure
Indiana Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen
Votes: 491,564 | Gross: $317.10M
Jan 6
So widely criticized for many reasons. Despite those criticisms, I still enjoy it. Ranks 4th out of the 4 Jones films but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. Still has the fun humour and action mix that makes these films great. 7/10
12. The Kings of Summer (2013)
R | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts | Stars: Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman
Votes: 84,405 | Gross: $1.29M
Jan 7
Didn’t hold up to my 9/10 rating from the first time. Still enjoyed it though. A natural and innocent feel to the whole thing makes it something special. 8/10
13. Strange World (2022)
PG | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission.
Directors: Don Hall, Qui Nguyen | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Dennis Quaid
Votes: 45,883
Jan 7
Interesting twist that was underutilized. Some decent Disney characters though so still fun and better than expected. 7/10
14. Final Destination 3 (2006)
R | 93 min | Horror, Thriller
Wendy Christensen and a group of teens who escaped a fatal roller-coaster crash face a bloody date with Death.
Director: James Wong | Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ryan Merriman, Kris Lemche, Alexz Johnson
Votes: 153,787 | Gross: $54.10M
Jan 8
Consistently enjoyable series. The initial vision accident seemed less severe than any of the others in this one but still made it fun. The timing of the vision vs reality is something they should pay more attention to since it doesn’t work again in this one. 8/10
15. The Final Destination (2009)
R | 82 min | Horror, Thriller
A horrifying premonition saves a young man and his friends from death during a racetrack accident but terrible fates await them nonetheless.
Director: David R. Ellis | Stars: Nick Zano, Krista Allen, Andrew Fiscella, Bobby Campo
Votes: 115,127 | Gross: $66.48M
Jan 8
Better opening accident vision this time around. Would have been great to see this in 3D. 8/10
16. The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
PG | 104 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.
Director: Chris McKay | Stars: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes
Votes: 172,629 | Gross: $175.75M
Jan 9
Some of the same great humour from the Lego Movie. More of that could have made this even better. Overall I think it’s the mix of characters that keeps this from being as good as that. 7/10
17. Look Away (2018)
TV-MA | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Maria, an alienated high-school student, has her life turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.
Director: Assaf Bernstein | Stars: India Eisley, Jason Isaacs, Mira Sorvino, Penelope Mitchell
Votes: 22,333
Jan 10
Simple setup that doesn’t do much to go outside of the box. Very predictable overall. Nothing special aside from the lead actress carrying the film despite being an unknown. 6/10
18. Run Sweetheart Run (2020)
R | 104 min | Horror, Thriller
After what seems to be an innocent date, Cherie now faces a night of terror when her date hunts her down and tries to kill her. She now must run for her life throughout the city and escape his grasp.
Director: Shana Feste | Stars: Ella Balinska, Pilou Asbæk, Clark Gregg, Shohreh Aghdashloo
Votes: 7,382
Jan 13
Surprisingly creative but at the same time it would have been better if it was more straightforward. 6/10
19. Bright (I) (2017)
TV-MA | 117 min | Action, Fantasy, Thriller
A detective must work with an Orc to find a powerful wand before evil creatures do.
Director: David Ayer | Stars: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Edgar Ramírez
Votes: 201,707
Jan 14
Aside from going too heavy on the comparison between racism in the real world and racism in the Bright universe this was an original and entertaining fantasy action film. 7/10
20. Final Destination 5 (2011)
R | 92 min | Horror, Thriller
Death returns to claim the lucky survivors of a deadly bridge collapse in this fifth frightening installment in the series.
Director: Steven Quale | Stars: Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Arlen Escarpeta, Miles Fisher
Votes: 125,047 | Gross: $42.59M
Jan 14
Decent main catastrophe to start it all off. The rules seem to have changed suddenly in this one though there hasn’t exactly been consistency throughout the series. Still fun anyhow and looking forward to the next one. 7/10
21. Matilda: The Musical (II) (2022)
PG | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
Director: Matthew Warchus | Stars: Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham
Votes: 28,310
Jan 14
This was hard to enjoy since I love the original so much. The songs were fun and the story was basically the same but it was a pale comparison to the original. As a stand-alone I don’t think it would have much impact either. 6/10
22. Groundhog Day (1993)
PG | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.
Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky
Votes: 685,365 | Gross: $70.91M
Jan 15
There is a reason this is the measuring stick for time loop films. Funny and true to its conceit for the most part at least. There are a couple moments where you question the timing of things but it does fully commit with him being stuck as long as he obviously was with what he accomplishes. 8/10
23. Source Code (2011)
PG-13 | 93 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A soldier wakes up in someone else's body and discovers he's part of an experimental government program to find the bomber of a commuter train within 8 minutes.
Director: Duncan Jones | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Votes: 549,967 | Gross: $54.71M
Jan 15
Saw this listed on Netflix after watching Groundhog Day and figured it was a good time loop choice to follow up with. Very different use of the time loop but also very effective. 8/10
24. Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)
PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
When Mr. Harrigan dies, Craig, the teen who befriended and did odd jobs for him, puts his smart phone in his pocket before burial. When the lonely youth sends his dead friend a message, he is shocked to get a return text.
Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Jaeden Martell, Joe Tippett, Colin O'Brien
Votes: 38,198
Jan 14
A cool premise that doesn’t take the opportunity to take the story further. Likely because it’s based on a short story and didn’t bother to extend it enough. 6/10
25. Music (I) (2021)
PG-13 | 107 min | Drama, Musical
Zu is newly sober when she receives news that she is to become the sole guardian of her half-sister named Music, a young girl on the autism spectrum. The film explores two of Sia's favorite themes: finding your voice and creating family.
Director: Sia | Stars: Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., Maddie Ziegler, Mary Kay Place
Votes: 9,072
Jan 14
I feel like this is an unfairly criticized film. The songs were creative and entertaining in the way they were shot. The story was touching and the lead performance was well done. That performance may have turned some off to the film though. 6/10
26. You're Next (2011)
R | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of the victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back.
Director: Adam Wingard | Stars: Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Nicholas Tucci
Votes: 109,498 | Gross: $18.47M
Jan 16
Takes the home invasion sub genre to another level in many ways. Sharni Vinson was perfect in her final girl role. 9/10
27. The Thing (1982)
R | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur
Votes: 466,948 | Gross: $13.78M
Jan 21
The various forms the creature takes throughout the film is what really makes the film. While the effects could look much better now, it still works the way they are. 7/10
28. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)
PG | 74 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A new school year, his brother Rodrick teases him over and over and over and over again. Will Greg manage to get along with him? Or will a secret ruin everything?
Directors: Luke Cormican, Gino Nichele | Stars: Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, Hunter Dillon, Erica Cerra
Votes: 1,593
Jan 21
The live action wimpy kid films are a guilty pleasure. This didn’t have any of the feel of the live action counterpart. The story was quite a bit different. The added plots would have been fine in the live action film. Some laughs but just nothing special for an animated film. 5/10
29. Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (2022)
PG | 77 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Nick Daley hesitates becoming a museum nightwatchman and Kahmunrah returns to conquer the world.
Directors: Matt Danner, Justin Lovell | Stars: Joshua Bassett, Jamie Demetriou, Alice Isaaz, Christie Bahna
Votes: 2,527
Jan 21
Another example where animation didn’t really do the job as well as live action. Museum exhibits coming to life in animation seems expected and uninspired. 5/10
30. The Conjuring (2013)
R | 112 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.
Director: James Wan | Stars: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
Votes: 555,161 | Gross: $137.40M
Jan 21
Haunted house horror better than any other. Haunting of hill house series comes close (which I also rewatched this week). 9/10
31. Wendell & Wild (2022)
PG-13 | 105 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Two scheming demon brothers, Wendell and Wild, enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot to summon them to the Land of the Living.
Director: Henry Selick | Stars: Lyric Ross, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Angela Bassett
Votes: 12,873
Jan 22
The character design would have been fine if not for the lines on their faces where you can see the parts connecting. The story was ok, but fails to stand out with many better stop action films out there. 6/10
32. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
R | 134 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a supernatural spirit.
Director: James Wan | Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Votes: 300,637 | Gross: $102.47M
Jan 22
Another great haunted house story. You could choose to criticizes for it being too similar to the first film but I look at that as a positive. Different enough with the entities differences. 8/10
33. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
PG | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Sarah Silverman
Votes: 458,682 | Gross: $189.42M
Jan 23
Impressive execution of a unique concept. Perfect voice casting. 8/10
34. Tár (2022)
R | 158 min | Drama, Music
Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.
Director: Todd Field | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer
Votes: 93,888
Jan 24
A complete bore from beginning to end. Well directed but should have been cut down at least an hour shorter. Ironically it is nominated for editing. 3/10
35. Triangle of Sadness (2022)
R | 147 min | Comedy, Drama
A fashion model celebrity couple join an eventful cruise for the super-rich.
Director: Ruben Östlund | Stars: Thobias Thorwid, Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Jiannis Moustos
Votes: 178,322
Jan 24
A surprising film that went many places I wouldn’t have guessed. Lots of fun throughout the bulk of the film. Started off a bit slow and I would have preferred a bit of a different ending. 8/10
36. Aftersun (II) (2022)
R | 102 min | Drama
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't...
Director: Charlotte Wells | Stars: Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall, Sally Messham
Votes: 93,846
Jan 25
Another slow moving (no moving?) film nominated this year. I can’t see any reason for the lead to have been nominated for acting. The performance was uninteresting and left me with little to no feeling for the character in any way. 3/10
37. Argentina, 1985 (2022)
R | 140 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship during the 1980s in a battle against odds and a race against time.
Director: Santiago Mitre | Stars: Ricardo Darín, Gina Mastronicola, Francisco Bertín, Santiago Armas Estevarena
Votes: 31,196
Jan 26
Fairly typical courtroom drama. Well done and likely would have been more impactful for somebody familiar with the real life case. 7/10
38. Navalny (2022)
R | 99 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home.
Director: Daniel Roher | Stars: Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, Christo Grozev, Dasha Navalnaya
Votes: 29,921
Jan 26
A surprisingly entertaining doc for the subject matter. While it is presented as completely pro-Navalny, to the viewer it is questionable what/who to trust. Questionable decisions by him yo say the least. 7/10
39. Puss in Boots (2011)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend, and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor, and regain the trust of his mother and town.
Director: Chris Miller | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 192,442 | Gross: $149.26M
Jan 26
We really need more films with cats. All the cat scenes were the best parts of the film. I still didn’t care for most of the other characters though. Most notably humpty. 6/10
40. Fire of Love (2022)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imagery ever recorded.
Director: Sara Dosa | Stars: Katia Krafft, Maurice Krafft, Miranda July, Alka Balbir
Votes: 14,438
Jan 27
This doc made good use of the Kraffts beautiful footage of eruptions and the aftermath of several different eruptions. Makes me wonder if there is more footage of their last moments and wishing they’d shown more of that in this film. 7/10
41. M3GAN (2022)
PG-13 | 102 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own.
Director: Gerard Johnstone | Stars: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald
Votes: 142,644 | Gross: $93.88M
Jan 28
Exactly what you would expect from a film like this. And that is a good thing as it did very well with the premise. The doll is creepy at times but not so much that it feels like a constant threat so keeps some level of ‘reality’ to it. 7/10
42. All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
R | 148 min | Action, Drama, War
A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.
Director: Edward Berger | Stars: Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus
Votes: 245,941
Jan 28
Top tier war film. One of my fave films of 2022 and one of my fav war films of all time. 9/10
43. The Quiet Girl (2022)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama
In rural Ireland, a quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with relatives for the summer where she blossoms and learns what it is to be loved.
Director: Colm Bairéad | Stars: Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett, Catherine Clinch, Michael Patric
Votes: 22,190
Jan 28
Slow moving film though it had a good enough story and an emotional last act that make up for that. 7/10
44. You People (2023)
R | 117 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows a new couple and their families, who find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences.
Director: Kenya Barris | Stars: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 62,804
Jan 28
Hard to say what they were really going for with this film. What came across was one set of parents being completely inappropriate and rude and the other parents trying really hard to be nice. The implication was that they were both in the wrong but it didn’t sell that for me even one bit. Aside from that this was funny and charming in just the way a romance film should be. 7/10
45. The Sea Beast (2022)
PG | 115 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters - and make history to boot.
Director: Chris Williams | Stars: Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Votes: 58,265
Jan 28
Some cute characters and an eerie similarity to How to Train Your Dragon. Not sure it really deserves the nomination it received. 6/10
46. Escape Room (I) (2019)
PG-13 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms and must use their wits to survive.
Director: Adam Robitel | Stars: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine
Votes: 141,970 | Gross: $57.01M
Jan 29
The escape room setting and premise is perfect for a horror film. That being said this plays more like a thriller/sci-fi than horror. Still fun the 2nd time around. 7/10
47. Let the Wrong One In (2021)
100 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
A young supermarket worker discovers that his older brother is a vampire and must choose whether to help him or slay him.
Director: Conor McMahon | Stars: Karl Rice, Eoin Duffy, Anthony Head, David Pearse
Votes: 1,301
Jan 29
This could have worked as a horror comedy if it had better production. It failed to have any kind of cool feeling to it because of the low quality. Some funny moments that fail to connect quite right. 5/10
48. Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021)
PG-13 | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
Six people unwillingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive. Joining forces with two of the original survivors, they soon discover they've all played the game before.
Director: Adam Robitel | Stars: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Thomas Cocquerel
Votes: 59,561 | Gross: $25.19M
Jan 29
Smart continuation of the first film. The way the group comes together would allow for any number of ‘prequels’. 7/10
49. A House Made of Splinters (2022)
87 min | Documentary
Children and staff in a special kind of home: an institution for children who have been removed from their homes while awaiting court custody decisions. Staff do their best to make the time children have there safe and supportive.
Director: Simon Lereng Wilmont | Stars: Marharyta Burlutska, Anjelika Stolyarova, Olga Tronova
Votes: 2,072
Jan 30
Aside from a few brief emotional moments this had nothing going for it. It needed some more structure to make it more entertaining. 5/10
50. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
R | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Moviestar Nick Cage is channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.
Director: Tom Gormican | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Sharon Horgan
Votes: 151,688
Jan 30
Pretty much what I expected tonally it was not nearly as cool as I wanted it to been. Not as many references to his previous work as expected. 7/10
51. Murder Mystery (2019)
PG-13 | 97 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A New York cop and his wife go on a European vacation to reinvigorate the spark in their marriage, but end up getting framed and on the run for the death of an elderly billionaire.
Director: Kyle Newacheck | Stars: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans, Terence Stamp
Votes: 168,876
Feb 1
Comedy mystery is a good genre mix. While this can’t compete with Knives Out it’s still the same sort of fun. Looking forward to the sequel. 7/10
52. Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022)
R | 159 min | Comedy, Drama
An acclaimed documentarian goes on an introspective journey through surreal dreamscapes to reconcile with the past, the present and his Mexican identity.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Daniel Giménez Cacho, Griselda Siciliani, Ximena Lamadrid, Íker Sánchez Solano
Votes: 15,031
Feb 1
The nomination for cinematography makes sense as it was noticeably well shot right from the start. It is surprising that voters went for this despite the completely bonkers scenes with the baby and some other odd stuff too. 6/10
53. Causeway (2022)
R | 94 min | Drama
A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home.
Director: Lila Neugebauer | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Danny Wolohan
Votes: 22,907
Feb 2
Slow burn drama with an unsurprisingly convincing performance from Lawrence. Henry held his own across from her and earned his nom. 7/10
54. Shotgun Wedding (2022)
R | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Darcy and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire wedding party is taken hostage the bride and groom must save their loved ones--if they don't kill each other first.
Director: Jason Moore | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Coolidge
Votes: 38,095
Feb 2
Lots of fun for a turn off your mind entertainment to take a break from all the Oscar films. The pirate stuff added more than just the typical romantic comedy. 6/10
55. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
PG | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
Directors: Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh
Votes: 175,501 | Gross: $168.46M
Feb 2
Much like the first film I only liked the cat characters (and in this case to a certain extent the dog). There is enough fancy animation to get it the nomination but it really is not a worthy film in any other way. 6/10
56. Women Talking (2022)
PG-13 | 104 min | Drama
Do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.
Director: Sarah Polley | Stars: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand
Votes: 42,017
Feb 4
The powerful performances from the whole cast is the only aspect of this film that allows the story to be told while maintaining interest. Far too slow moving even though it’s an important story to tell. The style used with the colour palette added something unique which likely has as much as the performances to do with this film winning the best pic nom. 6/10
57. Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)
PG | 115 min | Comedy, Drama
A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own.
Director: Anthony Fabian | Stars: Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista
Votes: 26,341
Feb 4
Almost didn’t bother watching this as it’s only nominated for costume. Glad I did watch it as I liked it more than many of the best pic noms. Lesley Manville was perfectly charming in the lead role. The film was wonderfully cute with lots of humour and a surprisingly touching story considering the premise. 8/10
58. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp | Stars: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini, Joe Gabler
Votes: 27,084 | Gross: $5.79M
Feb 4
The style of live action backgrounds and the animated characters worked well. I know this started as a short film and realistically it probably should have stayed that way. The gimmick and the character got old long before the movie was done. 5/10
59. The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
TV-MA | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.
Director: Rob Burnett | Stars: Craig Roberts, Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez, Alex Huff
Votes: 79,778
Feb 4
A perfect mix of humour and heart. The 2 leads are perfect together and Selena Gomez fits into the mix nicely. 9/10
60. Rocky (1976)
PG | 120 min | Drama, Sport
A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 628,713 | Gross: $117.24M
Feb 5
A surprisingly well written film. The characters are so genuine thanks to the writing style. Stallone’s nomination was well deserved. 8/10
61. Skinamarink (2022)
Not Rated | 100 min | Horror, Mystery
Two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished.
Director: Kyle Edward Ball | Stars: Lucas Paul, Dali Rose Tetreault, Ross Paul, Jaime Hill
Votes: 15,734
Feb 5
Nearly all bad movies have at least one redeeming quality. I couldn’t find one in this. The style of not showing the characters is one thing that could have been forgiven. Add to that the incoherent ’story’ and grainy film quality. A complete waste of a film. 1/10
62. Violation (2020)
Unrated | 107 min | Drama, Horror
A troubled woman on the edge of divorce returns home to her younger sister after years apart. But when her sister and brother-in-law betray her trust, she embarks on a vicious crusade of revenge.
Directors: Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer | Stars: Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Anna Maguire, Jesse LaVercombe, Obi Abili
Votes: 4,385
Feb 6
Far too little going on to make this worth watching. The entire film is based around a single killing and is not even that good. 4/10
63. The Perfect Date (I) (2019)
TV-14 | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
To save up for college, Brooks Rattigan creates an app where anyone can pay him to play the perfect stand-in boyfriend for any occasion.
Director: Chris Nelson | Stars: Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Odiseas Georgiadis, Camila Mendes
Votes: 43,118
Feb 6
Just another silly premise to deliver an average romantic comedy. 6/10
64. Train to Busan (2016)
Not Rated | 118 min | Action, Horror, Thriller
While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.
Director: Yeon Sang-ho | Stars: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Su-an
Votes: 258,972 | Gross: $2.13M
Feb 6
Great zombie film thanks to the tight settings with the train and train stations. Some decent character development with some of the main characters. 8/10
65. Rocky II (1979)
PG | 119 min | Drama, Sport
Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 231,338
Feb 8
So many similarities to the first film. It works well though and is nearly as good as the first. 7/10
66. Attachment (2022)
105 min | Comedy, Horror, Romance
Maja, a Danish has-been actress, falls in love with Leah, a Jewish academic from London. Leah suffers a mysterious seizure, and Maja returns with her to London. There, she meets Leah's mother, Chana, a woman who could hold dark secrets.
Director: Gabriel Bier Gislason | Stars: David Dencik, Ellie Kendrick, Sofie Gråbøl, Josephine Park
Votes: 1,676
Feb 11
Billed as a romance horror. It took way too long to get to the horror aspects and the romance was completely uninteresting. 4/10
67. All That Breathes (2022)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary
Amidst the darkening backdrop of Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protect one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the Black Kite.
Director: Shaunak Sen | Stars: Salik Rehman, Mohammad Saud, Nadeem Shehzad
Votes: 4,802
Feb 11
Very slow moving ‘story’ for a doc for much of the film. Towards the end there was some more happening to make it more interesting. Despite that issue it is a well shot doc with some particularly nice visuals. 6/10
68. Empire of Light (2022)
R | 115 min | Drama, Romance
A drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s.
Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth, Toby Jones
Votes: 24,200
Feb 11
A nice story that I’m glad I watched. I’m not sure why this managed to get nominated for cinematography though. Did not seem like anything special in that way. 7/10
69. A Monster Calls (2016)
PG-13 | 108 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Conor, a twelve-year-old boy, encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Director: J.A. Bayona | Stars: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell
Votes: 93,868 | Gross: $3.74M
Feb 11
Sad story about a boy and his sick mothers. The monster helping the boy was reminiscent of many other stories of its sort. Could have been even better without the animated scenes. 7/10
70. Rocky III (1982)
PG | 99 min | Drama, Sport
Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 211,306 | Gross: $125.05M
Feb 12
Another entertaining entry to the series. It is a step down from the first 2 though as it comes across very cheesy. Me T and Hulk Hogan joining the cast doesn’t help keep it grounded in any way. The returning characters are still the same but just feels like they are trying too hard. 6/10
71. Rocky IV (1985)
PG | 91 min | Drama, Sport
Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 226,516 | Gross: $127.87M
Feb 12
The cheese factor is too the extreme here but it is a much better film than the 3rd despite that. The advanced technology just add humour at this point. The much longer training montage in Russia with the mirroring between Drago and Rocky is a nice touch. 8/10
72. The Innocents (2021)
Not Rated | 117 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
During the bright Nordic summer, a group of children reveal their dark and mysterious powers when the adults aren't looking. In this original and gripping supernatural thriller, playtime takes a dangerous turn.
Director: Eskil Vogt | Stars: Rakel Lenora Petersen Fløttum, Alva Brynsmo Ramstad, Sam Ashraf, Mina Yasmin Bremseth Asheim
Votes: 24,808
Feb 12
Slow moving and repetitive but had some real potential. The scenes where the kids use their powers are what makes the movie worthwhile though it’s very disturbing at times. Worst part was the cat scene. 6/10
73. Your Place or Mine (2023)
PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Romance
Two long-distance best friends change each other's lives when she decides to pursue a lifelong dream and he volunteers to keep an eye on her teenage son.
Director: Aline Brosh McKenna | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Zoë Chao, Jesse Williams
Votes: 39,449
Feb 12
Predictable romantic comedy. All the parts with the kid and Kutcher were the most entertaining. Some good humour and heart there. The rest of the film ranged between frustrating and empty. 6/10
74. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A high-school boy, Cameron, cannot date Bianca until her anti-social older sister, Kat, has a boyfriend. So, Cameron pays a mysterious boy, Patrick, to charm Kat.
Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik
Votes: 385,602 | Gross: $38.18M
Feb 14
One of the best, if not the best, teen films (as long as Scott Pilgrim doesn’t count). Great music, smart script and pacing that keeps it fun the whole way through. 9/10
75. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are dragged into the Quantum Realm, along with Hope's parents and Scott's daughter Cassie. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope's mother hiding? And who is the mysterious Kang?
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer
Votes: 228,429 | Gross: $214.50M
Feb 17
A step down from the previous 2 Antman films. Too much set in the quantum realm loses my interest fast. Most of the new characters were annoying in the same way many of then alien characters in Star Wars are annoying. Antman and his daughter were still good and the minor amt of time spent in the normal world was funny. 6/10
76. Rocky V (1990)
PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Sport
Reluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Sage Stallone
Votes: 150,673 | Gross: $40.95M
Feb 18
Despite not living up to the rest of the series it still works and is a worthwhile watch to continue the story. We could have done without street fight Rocky though. 6/10
77. Sharper (2023)
R | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Motivations are suspect and expectations are turned to chaos as a con artist takes on Manhattan billionaires.
Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton
Votes: 30,602
Feb 18
Conman films are always entertaining. Some unexpected twists elevated the fun here. 7/10
78. Kalifornia (1993)
R | 117 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A journalist duo goes on a tour of serial-killer murder sites with two companions, unaware that one of them is a serial killer himself.
Director: Dominic Sena | Stars: Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, Kathy Larson, David Milford
Votes: 58,241 | Gross: $2.40M
Feb 18
Hadn’t seen this in forever but I remembered really liking it when it came out. Held up well mostly thanks to Brad Pitts oddball character performance. 7/10
79. RRR (2022)
Not Rated | 187 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A fearless warrior on a perilous mission comes face to face with a steely cop serving British forces in this epic saga set in pre-independent India.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt
Votes: 167,392 | Gross: $14.50M
Feb 19
Epic Bollywood madness. Completely unrealistic action done very well. Add to that all the usual Bollywood tropes and you’ve got a film that easily passed the 3+hour runtime. 8/10
80. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
PG | 112 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.
Directors: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore | Stars: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson
Votes: 183,004 | Gross: $201.09M
Feb 19
Not a perfect sequel but so much fun throughout. It doesn’t quite do for the internet what it did for classic games though it comes close. The Disney site sequences are what put it on another level. Even more of that would have been great. 8/10
81. Uninvited (1988 Video)
Not Rated | 91 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
A cat infected with a genetically engineered virus escapes from a lab and goes on a killing spree, finding its way onboard a shady businessman's yacht loaded with young guests.
Director: Greydon Clark | Stars: George Kennedy, Alex Cord, Clu Gulager, Toni Hudson
Votes: 2,751
Feb 20
A killer cat horror really should have worked. That focused too much on making it an over the top creature and that made it more silly than scary. 4/10
82. Infinity Pool (2023)
R | 117 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors.
Director: Brandon Cronenberg | Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Dunja Sepcic
Votes: 56,694
Feb 21
Creative story that delivers its big surprise too early. The rest of what happens after that disappointed so it could have been even better if it had held back a bit first. 7/10
83. The Whale (2022)
R | 117 min | Drama
A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
Director: Darren Aronofsky | Stars: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau
Votes: 211,361
Feb 21
Wonderfully written and performed. Big emotional impact thanks to Fraser’s perfect embodiment of the character. 8/10
84. Knock at the Cabin (2023)
R | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
While vacationing, a girl and her parents are taken hostage by armed strangers who demand that the family make a choice to avert the apocalypse.
Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird
Votes: 115,525
Feb 22
Simple concept that could have been more exciting if done differently. The choice to keep the focus on the cabin limited the excitement that could have elevated the film. 6/10
85. John Wick (2014)
R | 101 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car.
Director: Chad Stahelski | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe
Votes: 739,475 | Gross: $43.04M
Feb 23
Some great action packed into the film. Those scenes are great. The story/setup is also a good one. The tone is the issue. It could have taken itself a little less seriously to be a better film. 7/10
86. To Leslie (2022)
R | 119 min | Drama
Inspired by true events. A West Texas single mother wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. Years later, with her charm running out and nowhere to go, she fights to rebuild her life and find redemption.
Director: Michael Morris | Stars: Andrea Riseborough, Drew Youngblood, Tom Virtue, Lauren Letherer
Votes: 16,760
Feb 24
This might be the best performance of the year. I think it deserves the nom more then Tar easily. As a film overall it could use some work though. It’s slow moving as it chose to start years after the win once the money is gone. Showing us some of her blowing the money for 20-30 mins would have made us care more about the character and the story. 6/10
87. The Mummy (1999)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.
Director: Stephen Sommers | Stars: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo
Votes: 461,366 | Gross: $155.25M
Feb 25
A movie I watched countless times in my 20s. Holds up very well. The effects work as is. What doesn’t look perfect was likely that way intentionally to keep it from being fully on horror. 8/10
88. Old People (2022)
101 min | Horror
A woman travels home with her two kids for her sister's wedding but finds herself defending her family against blood-seeking pensioners.
Director: Andy Fetscher | Stars: Jolene Andersen, Adolfo Assor, Betsy Baker, Louie Betton
Votes: 6,655
Feb 26
Aside from a couple brutal death scenes a blah horror movie. The idea was very one note and grew old fast. 5/10
89. Nothing (2003)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Fantasy
After a terrible day, two good friends and housemates find the outside world converted into a featureless and empty white void.
Director: Vincenzo Natali | Stars: David Hewlett, Andrew Miller, Gordon Pinsent, Marie-Josée Croze
Votes: 6,131
Feb 27
Still got some decent laughs out of it but overall not as good as I remembered it. It didn’t take the weird premise to the places it could have. No good explanation or resolution either. 6/10
90. Symbol (2009)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
A man wakes up in a white room empty other than buttons on the walls, he must find out which button to push to get what he wants.
Director: Hitoshi Matsumoto | Stars: Hitoshi Matsumoto, David Quintero, Luis Accinelli, Lilian Tapia
Votes: 4,451
Feb 28
Every time I watch this movie I have the same feeling that it would be so much better if it just stuck with him in the white room instead of the other storyline with the luchador. The idea of building it up and then showing the connection later is not a bad one but the part in the room is so much better that it’s disappointing each time it moves away from it. 8/10
91. EO (2022)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama
Follows a donkey who encounters on his journeys good and bad people, experiences joy and pain, exploring a vision of modern Europe through his eyes.
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski | Stars: Hola, Tako, Marietta, Ettore
Votes: 14,448
Feb 28
Cute idea that doesn’t stay interesting enough to carry a feature length film. Would have been better as a short film and really doesn’t deserve the best foreign film nom. 6/10
92. Rocky Balboa (2006)
PG | 102 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Young
Votes: 231,544 | Gross: $70.27M
Mar 2
Perfect casting for Rocky’s son. It was a good choice to go a different direction and not have his son go into boxing. The premise is a bit hard to believe with Rocky fighting such a young competitor…again. This time it was a seasoned fighter which makes it even harder to believe. 6/10
93. We Have a Ghost (2023)
PG-13 | 126 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Finding a ghost named Ernest haunting their new home turns Kevin's family into overnight social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest investigate the mystery of Ernest's past, they become a target of the CIA.
Director: Christopher Landon | Stars: Jahi Di'Allo Winston, David Harbour, Anthony Mackie, Erica Ash
Votes: 32,915
Mar 3
I went into this expecting a dumb comedy but was pleasantly surprised to find it had a deeper than expected story. 7/10
94. Uncut Gems (2019)
R | 135 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.
Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie | Stars: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Mesfin Lamengo
Votes: 318,385
Mar 3
Some frustrating artistic choices though completely overshadowed by the positives. Sandler was perfect in the dramatic role. 8/10
95. Creed (II) (2015)
PG-13 | 133 min | Action, Drama, Sport
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Votes: 310,973 | Gross: $109.77M
Mar 3
Great way to reboot the rocky series. Still plenty of heart and true to the rocky series in its style. At the same time it gets a modern style update that works well to keep it feeling fresh. 8/10
96. Living (2022)
PG-13 | 102 min | Drama
In 1950s London, a humorless bureaucrat decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis.
Director: Oliver Hermanus | Stars: Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood, Alex Sharp, Adrian Rawlins
Votes: 32,741
Mar 4
Painfully slow movie though a touching emotional story. Nighy’s performance makes the film. Deserving of the acting nom. 7/10
97. Creed II (2018)
PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.
Director: Steven Caple Jr. | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Votes: 155,593 | Gross: $115.72M
98. Creed III (2023)
PG-13 | 116 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.
Director: Michael B. Jordan | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris
Votes: 93,010
99. Close (I) (2022)
PG-13 | 104 min | Drama
The intense friendship between two thirteen-year old boys Leo and Remi suddenly gets disrupted. Struggling to understand what has happened, Léo approaches Sophie, Rémi's mother. "Close" is a film about friendship and responsibility.
Director: Lukas Dhont | Stars: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, Léa Drucker
Votes: 34,860
100. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)
Unrated | 113 min | Documentary
Follows the life of artist Nan Goldin and the downfall of the Sackler family, the pharmaceutical dynasty who was greatly responsible for the opioid epidemic's unfathomable death toll.
Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Nan Goldin, David Velasco, Megan Kapler, Marina Berio
Votes: 7,808
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