Top 10 BEST Movies of 2023

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  • @masudabedin6064
    @masudabedin6064 Před 4 měsíci +151

    0:49 - Beau is Afraid
    3:15 - May December
    5:21 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
    6:53 - Talk To Me
    8:47 - Poor Things
    10:43 - Godzilla: Minus One
    12:03 - Oppenheimer
    13:59 - Saltburn
    15:52 - Asteroid City
    16:55 - Ferrari

    • @damianstarks3338
      @damianstarks3338 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thanks

    • @ArthurAugustyn
      @ArthurAugustyn Před 4 měsíci +2

      I'm guessing the list isn't presented in any particular order.

    • @Tony-dx3eo
      @Tony-dx3eo Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@ArthurAugustyn That is correct. I'm still not sure what in the heck I think about Asteroid City being on the list though...

    • @bigbeautifulape5283
      @bigbeautifulape5283 Před 4 měsíci

      What a dreadful fucking list. I don't even blame her because forced to pick 10 movies, mine would only be slightly different, maybe taking out Asteroid City or Talk to Me in favor of The Killer and Anatomy of a Fall. But still, Jesus, what a terrible year. Just horrific. I can't think of the last time a year was full of so much mid crap and actual garbage.

    • @DSuelo
      @DSuelo Před 4 měsíci +3

      Good list! If you watch Rushmore vs. Asteroid City, it feels Wes has lost his way somewhat.

  • @koryeasterday5164
    @koryeasterday5164 Před 4 měsíci +35

    Godzilla was one of the best theater experiences I've ever had.

    • @adlabbio
      @adlabbio Před 4 měsíci

      You are going to th theater for an"experience "?
      Nothing about style ?

    • @shanthoshsatchithananthan8276
      @shanthoshsatchithananthan8276 Před 3 měsíci +7

      @adlabbio Going to theater for style? That doesn’t even make sense

    • @user-sx2un5bc3q
      @user-sx2un5bc3q Před 2 měsíci

      The movies so good right, really satisfying to c a foreign language film doing so well. I bet Disney r scared to death

    • @sg137iu
      @sg137iu Před 2 měsíci

      Agreed. I was never really into Godzilla but after hearing some positive chatter I decided to catch Minus One in IMAX. Really enjoyed it.

  • @vamonos8470
    @vamonos8470 Před 4 měsíci +41

    Thank you for still sharing your passion about movies with us . ❤

  • @splurg519
    @splurg519 Před 4 měsíci +21

    My vote easily goes to Godzilla Minus One. This was one of the best flicks I seen in my entire lifetime. My brother agreed to go with me who isn't even a Godzilla Fan and he said the same thing. Godzilla Minus One wasn't just a movie, it was an experience. My highest recommendation.

    • @khh8776
      @khh8776 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Well said. I didn't know I would cry at a monster movie.😂😂

  • @sjdando5617
    @sjdando5617 Před 4 měsíci +25

    Anatomy of a Fall has been my favourite this year. But still waiting to see Poor Things, Zone of Interest etc. to get an overall view of 2023.

    • @themikeygshow1271
      @themikeygshow1271 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Anatomy of a fall is by far my favorite too. I liked it a lot more than those other ones you listed to be honest

    • @GizmoBeach
      @GizmoBeach Před 4 měsíci

      Anatomy had little payoff after a long wait. Like going on a long, long journey to…a wheat field in Kansas.
      And I really hope the court system in France is better than what was shown; making speeches, counsel interrupting each other w/ little to no warning from the judges?

    • @themikeygshow1271
      @themikeygshow1271 Před 4 měsíci

      @@GizmoBeach it had great payoff to me. It’s infinitely better to me than most movies released this year.

    • @dashx1103
      @dashx1103 Před 3 měsíci

      Can't wait to see Zone of Interest.

    • @blakemeads9225
      @blakemeads9225 Před 2 měsíci

      I got to see The Zone Of Interest a couple of weeks ago, and it deserves every bit of praise that it’s getting.

  • @overnightodyssey
    @overnightodyssey Před 4 měsíci +41

    Past Lives I think was the best movie of the year. For me it was very relatable. The idea of being in that place in life where a past love is still painful and yet circumstances are that life is going in a different direction and how you can just be in this moment in time where it all merges at one point and suddenly life becomes so confusing.

    • @leftisbest6669
      @leftisbest6669 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Agreed!

    • @emptylikebox
      @emptylikebox Před 4 měsíci +2

      To each their own, I guess. I don't find Past Lives refreshing and I've seen a lot of movies (non-English) that has that same thematic feel and story.

  • @skyler6386
    @skyler6386 Před 4 měsíci +46

    My adoration for Babylon and Beau is Afraid has grown over time. Two films that were helmed by directors on a hot streak that received baffling amounts of creative control and financing. Regardless of one’s opinions on these films, it’s great that film studios will take chances on risky projects.

    • @sandorx4
      @sandorx4 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Not really. Both those films show what happens if you get moderately talented directors, too much freedom.

    • @SergioOsvaldoVA
      @SergioOsvaldoVA Před 4 měsíci

      Babylon was amazing. Although I didn't quite enjoy the ending.

    • @michaeln3044
      @michaeln3044 Před 4 měsíci

      I thought Babylon was excellent first half the movie. Then you can watch brads exchange with critic and their final couple scene and the end moment and skip everything else.

    • @kingaxl1100
      @kingaxl1100 Před 4 měsíci

      I didn't watch Beau is Afraid because I can't stand Joaquin Phoenix and not a fan of A24 yet (outside of the cinematography of course). But Babylon was probably my favorite of the year to be honest.

    • @user61920
      @user61920 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@sandorx4YES!

  • @HalaIfYaFeelMe
    @HalaIfYaFeelMe Před 4 měsíci +10

    You've been a highlight of my year with your well-thought and eloquently related analysis! Hope we get to hear your thoughts on Past Lives and the Zone of Interest!

  • @arma21regency
    @arma21regency Před 4 měsíci +9

    I saw Godzilla Minus One for the first time last night and I am emotional now thinking about it. I haven’t seen any Godzilla movie and I was hoping for more than just a monster movie. The similarities with Jaws are obvious which is praise indeed, highly recommend.

    • @user-lv6mu8er9z
      @user-lv6mu8er9z Před 2 měsíci +1

      If you haven't seen the original 1954 Godzilla, I would highly recommend it. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen

  • @Tony-dx3eo
    @Tony-dx3eo Před 4 měsíci +72

    Of all the movie critics I've watched, you've quickly risen to the top of my list--thanks for all of your cinematic insights! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @sshhxxu
      @sshhxxu Před 4 měsíci +5

      Can’t agree more!!

    • @filmneek
      @filmneek Před 4 měsíci +6

      SHE ISNT GOING TO SLEEP WITH YOU

    • @Subtle-System
      @Subtle-System Před 4 měsíci +3

      She truly is amazingly insightful... she just get's it.

    • @midimanify
      @midimanify Před 4 měsíci +3

      She’s brilliant. So much insight than your usual big YT reviewers

    • @raiderrick
      @raiderrick Před 3 měsíci +2

      A very good list! I would have added Anatomy of a Fall.

  • @rufus-t415
    @rufus-t415 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Glad to find your channel last year. Love your film analysis.

  • @heartjakehotel9955
    @heartjakehotel9955 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Loved what you had to say about Talk To Me. It’s not one of my personal favourites of the year but I will be happy to rewatch it in the future.

  • @HalfRightRecords
    @HalfRightRecords Před 4 měsíci +20

    I agree about how Salturn felt like a scrapbook. Memorable scenes buuuuut... Poor Things on the other hand CREATES A WORLD.

    • @jamieslacks
      @jamieslacks Před 4 měsíci +3

      Saltburn was fun but I’m really looking forward to watching Poor Things!!

  • @henry_b1230
    @henry_b1230 Před 4 měsíci +12

    My 2023 top 10 (out of 29 movies)
    1. The Iron Claw
    2. Killers of the Flower Moon
    3. The Boy and the Heron
    4. Irlande cahier bleu
    5. Beau Is Afraid
    6. Late Night with the Devil
    7. The Holdovers
    8. Lovely, Dark, and Deep
    9. Vincent Must Die
    10. Talk to Me

    • @tylerdordon99
      @tylerdordon99 Před 2 měsíci

      Where did you watch Vincent must die? i've been looking for that for months.

    • @henry_b1230
      @henry_b1230 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@tylerdordon99 At a film festival. It's not available for streaming yet

    • @tylerdordon99
      @tylerdordon99 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@henry_b1230 I like Karim Leklou, he was amazing in The World is Yours, the Stronghold and even his supporting role in the masterpiece that was A Prophet. So I'm always on the lookout for anything he stars in.

  • @gpapa31
    @gpapa31 Před 4 měsíci +14

    I was surprised PAST LIVES was not on your list. Easily one of the top 3 films I saw this year. If you haven’t seen it I highly recommend it.

  • @egoborder3203
    @egoborder3203 Před 4 měsíci +1

    thanks for sharing! I look forward to a year of movies and your reviews

  • @87charchar
    @87charchar Před 4 měsíci +3

    Always love your take on film! My top 10 for 2023 as of now are as follows. Thankfully, I was able to go to tiff so some of the films on the list haven't been released yet:
    1) Saltburn
    2) Perfect Days
    3) Anatomy of a Fall
    4) The Teachers' Lounge
    5) May December
    6) Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
    7) Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World
    8) About Dry Grasses
    9) Past Lives
    10) Talk To Me
    Special mention for The Contestant, a documentary that I hope gets released this year. It is about Nasubi, a well-known reality TV show contestant in the late 90s in Japan. The exploitative nature of the medium is on full display in this documentary.

  • @andbrittain
    @andbrittain Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good analysis, I feel well informed, very impressed, thankyou. Happy New Year!

  • @Mrn0sferatu
    @Mrn0sferatu Před 4 měsíci

    I would love to see more top 5/10 movies either by genre or general recommendation videos from you. I really struggle finding new movies to watch and you are one of the few people that I trust!

  • @gothicgorey
    @gothicgorey Před 4 měsíci +4

    Really good list 🎉 3 other Films I enjoyed and fully recommend - past lives - The holdovers - Anatomy of a Fall.

  • @danielbarrero8665
    @danielbarrero8665 Před 4 měsíci +1

    great video!! over the last few months you have inspired me to make my own videos and reviews, so thank you!

  • @TheMikenanners
    @TheMikenanners Před 4 měsíci +14

    Not technically 2023 in terms of when it hit its first film festival, but Return to Seoul is easily my favourite new release I saw in the past year. Although I could mention a few notable Oscar contenders and others that seem very overhyped, I think it was a good year for movies overall. Smaller, independent world cinema always seems to win for me in the end, and that one is so impactful and unique it's already a contender for top 10 favourites of the 2020s.
    EDIT: Just saw Monster by Koreeda and it was also incredible.

    • @hokusai41
      @hokusai41 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Return to Seoul, Riceboy Sleeps and Past Lives makes one heck of a Korean trilogy for 2023.

  • @Mello__32
    @Mello__32 Před 3 měsíci

    Havent seen all of these but most of them and it's refreshing to hear anothers take, surprisingly incredible takes, on the way these movies resonates with different people... found this gem of channel here after "the game" 1997 film and im impressed of your skill to properly dissect and articulate these movies as you did... Definitely have a sub and many likes to come, appreciate you and your time... TnT

  • @midimanify
    @midimanify Před 4 měsíci

    Have just randomly come across your channel in my usual late night YT hole.
    You are one of the most impressive film reviewers I have come across with your intelligent thoughts, views, knowledge and conviction. Love how you can also have empathy for other points of view but also stay strong to your beliefs.

  • @realDialFforFilm
    @realDialFforFilm Před 4 měsíci +3

    My favorite film of the year technically doesn't count since it was only a NYFF release, but screw it, I'm counting it. Bertrand Bonello's "The Beast" was far and away the most perplexing film I saw all year. It may not be fully realized, but the way it explores time and emotion as a cerebral experience through past lives is endlessly fascinating to me. I can't recommend it enough to people once it's available for viewing.

  • @123rockfan
    @123rockfan Před 4 měsíci +5

    My number one is The Holdovers. It makes up for the past few disappointments of PTA and Richard Linklater. The Holdovers feels like a mix of Everybody Wants Some and Licorice Pizza, but way more down to earth and subtle. And funnier.

    • @muchtartidakbahagia
      @muchtartidakbahagia Před 4 měsíci

      The Holdovers feels like the most predictable movie in 2023 lmao

    • @123rockfan
      @123rockfan Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@muchtartidakbahagia I saw your other comment and noticed you liked Oppenheimer and Past Lives. Both are extremely predicable (for obvious reasons), and also extremely well made. Not sure why movies with inevitable conclusions makes it lesser than? The Holdovers is one of the most emotionally satisfying movies I’ve seen this year.

    • @jonathannoble9465
      @jonathannoble9465 Před 4 měsíci

      @@muchtartidakbahagiasure it’s formulaic but it’s also the funniest and most emotionally stirring imo

    • @frankathl1
      @frankathl1 Před 2 měsíci

      @@123rockfanOppenheimer is not predictable, except in the most banal sense of the word, in that we are familiar with the history on which it is based. But that is not where film’s focus is, but rather on the protagonist’s private moral dilemmas, the back-and-forth game of justification and recrimination, as he struggles to justify for himself the part he has played in the creation (and subsequent use) of a weapon of such enormously destructive power. The climax of the film is where all of the chickens come home to roost, metaphorically speaking, when he realises that his actions, far from putting an end to all war, has very lightly made the world permanently unsafe for future generations.

  • @juliusiapetus2976
    @juliusiapetus2976 Před 4 měsíci

    What a great retrospective. Would definitely agree on most of these being among the biggest standouts for '23.
    Want to plug my favorite of the year - a little film out of Argentina called Trenque Lauquen. Definitely falls in the slow cinema vein (almost 4.5 hours long) but it feels justified as the movie is romanesque, playing out like great literature put to film. Excellent sense of mystery, humor, saudade, with a tinge of weirdness.

  • @JohmathanBSwift
    @JohmathanBSwift Před 4 měsíci +4

    The comment section is a gold mine of movies.
    Thanks, everyone.

  • @aabb6314
    @aabb6314 Před 4 měsíci +3

    May December was phenomenal. The whole picture could have crumbled at any point but Haynes delicately told 3 stories at once and wrapped them up neatly at the end. I never thought Natalie Portman was a particularly strong actor, but her interplay between Performance and modern screen-acting was done very well. And Charles Melton nailed all his scenes. Loved hearing your thoughts, thanks for the video

  • @ernestmendez5487
    @ernestmendez5487 Před 4 měsíci

    I like and appreciate how you're constantly mentioning how a movie affects you afterwards: how it stays with you. Because, as an artist myself, this is the point that everyone seems to miss when they create.
    Most artists obsess with perfection; or at least, fine round edges that make things pretty and neat and symmetrical and acceptable. But that's merely rudimentary. As, like Henry James said, the pursuit of perfection will often prevent a work from reaching its most capable heights. And, although RLS said that the goal of the artist is to enchant,--and that's perfectly nice and all--the true goal of an artist, to me, is to create a work that will haunt people's dreams for the rest of their lives.
    And I won't get into method and meaning because I could write an essay on the subject. But I like how your judgment of movies comes from a true and highly respectable place. At least, in my eyes: a person who studies art and creating, specifically. So, thanks again, Maggie, for your thoughts and your admirable enthusiasm. You are much appreciated. ❤

  • @goober_
    @goober_ Před 4 měsíci +1

    I also had Dream Scenario, Infinity pool, Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers. Plus Landscape of Invisible Hand as a mention...

  • @Barbies_Angel
    @Barbies_Angel Před 4 měsíci

    You say you struggled to pull together a list for this year but I sensed an appreciation and love for all of the movies mentioned!!!

    • @randomguy6679
      @randomguy6679 Před 4 měsíci

      She seemed pretty apprehensive towards Beau is Afraid and Saltburn though.

  • @nationalcoasternews5798
    @nationalcoasternews5798 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Excellent list. Have not seen May December yet but the second you mentioned Persona it went to the very top of my watchlist. Would also personally add Killers of the Flower Moon. Couple recommendations for movies you have not reviewed would be Boy and The Heron and Past Lives. Really liked Boy and the Heron after seeing it but honestly the more I’ve sat with it the more I’ve loved it. Still only seen it once and am very much looking forward to seeing it again, but I found it to be a very very touching goodbye from Miyazaki and certainly one of his more ambitious works. And it goes without saying that the animation and score are absolutely marvelous. Past Lives was certainly one of the best acted and directed films I saw this year and reminded me of Before Sunset. I would highly recommend both of them and would love to hear your thoughts. Once again thanks for another amazing year of film criticism, you’re honestly second to none on CZcams

    • @bigbeautifulape5283
      @bigbeautifulape5283 Před 4 měsíci

      I haven't seen the Boy and the Heron because it just looks like another Miyazaki movie, which I feel I've definitely seen enough of. Is that wrong? I expect that it's some whimsical story which ends in a slightly bittersweet way just like all the rest.

    • @nationalcoasternews5798
      @nationalcoasternews5798 Před 4 měsíci

      @@bigbeautifulape5283 I mean, if you’re not a fan of Miyazaki then it may not be for you. He’s one of my absolute favorite directors so I absolutely dug it. Yes it has fantasy elements but it’s executed in a much different way than he’s ever done it before. Hard to describe without giving spoilers, but it is by far his most surreal and experimental film to date. It’s also probably his most meta, and I think serves as a wonderful final film and an artist bidding goodbye. Again if you aren’t a fan I’m not sure if you’ll be completely into it, but it stands out in his filmography as one of his most unique and ambitious imo

  • @JLamstudio
    @JLamstudio Před 4 měsíci +2

    The Road Dance is another excellent film. Not too many people have seen it here in the US, but it was a powerful film.

  • @Sharkman42
    @Sharkman42 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Killers of the Flower Moon is my favourite film of 2023

  • @TheWaynos73
    @TheWaynos73 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Loved both the Guy Ritchie films this year - The Covenant was excellent and Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre was just so much fun. My favourite film though was Air - best Matt Damon performance I’ve seen in years - i never thought a movie about a shoe deal would be so fascinating.

    • @CD-bn7el
      @CD-bn7el Před 3 měsíci

      I soo agree with u

    • @tylerdordon99
      @tylerdordon99 Před 2 měsíci

      I thought Covenant was bang average and Operation Fortune was decent for what it was but Ritchie's Wrath of Man, although a remake of a French film that I liked, was outstanding.

  • @jy285
    @jy285 Před 4 měsíci +3

    “An inflated sense of academic delusion.” Very well articulated and valid point. And Godzilla Minus 1 was so great, just like everyone is saying.

  • @porcorosso999
    @porcorosso999 Před 4 měsíci

    Great list! Only one on mine that you hadn't mentioned was Monster by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Absolutely stunning - should check it out!

  • @quaesitorscientiam8355
    @quaesitorscientiam8355 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Thanks for the movie suggestions! For reference, below is your Top 10 list for 2023.
    Beau is Afraid
    May December
    Spider-Man Across the Spider Verse
    Talk to Me
    Poor Things
    Godzilla Minus One
    Oppenheimer
    Saltbutn
    Asteroid City
    Ferrari

  • @martin43427
    @martin43427 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Some movies like The Zone of Interest, About Dry Grass, American Fiction, All Of Us Strangers, and Perfect Days I want to see before I feel comfortable making a complete top 10, but as of now the movies of 2023 that have resonated, stayed, and deeply affected me that I believe are some of the best helmed by the most unique artists we have that are making movies are:
    Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon, May December, Across the Spider-Verse, Beau is Afraid, The Killer, BlackBerry, Anatomy of a Fall, and Poor Things.

  • @llamasarus1
    @llamasarus1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Ferarri worked as a biopic in the sense that it's tighter and doesn't try to cover too broad of a time span. But it's really dry, and there were points where I questioned whether it was really cinema-worthy. But I felt the intensity of the tragedy of what happens in Ferarri more than I did in The Iron Claw, so it has that going for it.

  • @ginofication
    @ginofication Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this insight. You are great at critiquing film. So Good. Would love to hear (or just know) what your 'new' updated favourite movie of 2022 is? Cheers!

  • @alejandrocastillo9209
    @alejandrocastillo9209 Před 4 měsíci +3

    No Killers of the Flower Moon. I’m surprised.

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 Před 4 měsíci +7

    May December & The Holdovers were my two favorites this year.

  • @welp7043
    @welp7043 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Love seeing asteroid city! I feel like it’s so under appreciated but maybe that’s just because of how many amazing movies we got this year lol

    • @welp7043
      @welp7043 Před 4 měsíci

      And then as I was typing this I like Ferrari being here too 😂

    • @welp7043
      @welp7043 Před 4 měsíci

      Got my subscribe for bringing up two movies I haven’t seen mentioned much if at all in other peoples top 10 lol

  • @silentknight6239
    @silentknight6239 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hands down…the best film critic on this platform

  • @mordantfilms
    @mordantfilms Před 4 měsíci +1

    One of my favorite movies of 2023 was The Teacher's Lounge, a very German film that threaded a nice sense of tension throughout.
    I also really enjoyed Anatomy of a Fall, mostly for Sandra Hüller's incredible performance.
    Asteroid City was alright, but I actually enjoyed The Roald Dahl shorts that Anderson made more. At first, I was a bit annoyed by the presentation, but upon viewing them again, I quite liked its unusual storytelling method.
    I was completely surprised by The Holdovers. When I had seen the trailer, I thought, "oh brother, how stale, even for an Alexander Payne movie." But I caved into the holiday spirit of things and it turned out to be a really enjoyable movie. Dominic Sessa's debut performance hit it right out of the park.
    Not a movie but rather a series from France/Japan, Drops of God was really well made and highly enjoyable. It does flirt with a lot of clichés, and kind of fizzles out at the end, but the whole is better than some of its parts.
    The Delinquents is a great Argentine movie with a long run time, but worth every minute.
    The French movie The Night of the 12th was an interesting take on a thriller, offering something more profound than the average whodunit.
    Beau is Afraid was a great trip, even if it did peter out in the last act.
    Lastly, I really appreciated the originality and performances in Infinity Pool. Cronenberg is proving to be every bit the auteur that his father is.
    I have yet to see Poor Things, which I'm really looking forward to.
    I also have high hopes for Eileen.

  • @sleepyazathoth5238
    @sleepyazathoth5238 Před 4 měsíci

    Very solid list, I think you definitely need to check out The Boy and the Heron because Hayao Miyazaki obviously, and When Evil Lurks (Shudder), because it makes Talk To Me look like a Pixar movie.

  • @rafaelcruz9973
    @rafaelcruz9973 Před 4 měsíci

    Your list is almost all the same as mine. I would also add Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest and Rotting in the Sun

  • @rogerbell8429
    @rogerbell8429 Před 4 měsíci +2

    My picks for the year - Blue Jean, Oppenheimer, Joyland (Pak), 20,000 species of bees (Sp), Housekeeping for Beginners (Maced), The Beasts (Sp/Fr), Lakelands, Paris Memories (Fr), Full time (Fr), Rodeo (Fr).
    I haven't yet seen Poor Things, American Fiction, The Zone of Interest, All of us Strangers and Society of the Snow (Sp).
    Tar, Till, The Whale, Marcel the Shell with shoes on and Drunken Birds(Can/Fr) I watched for the first time in 2023 and I thought they were all very good.

    • @TucoRope2Tight
      @TucoRope2Tight Před 4 měsíci +1

      woop woop for The Beasts (As Bestas), so good !

  • @MLElf
    @MLElf Před 4 měsíci

    Have loved your reviews for years, you and Mark Kermode here in the U.K. are my go critics/reviewers

  • @Marcepan541
    @Marcepan541 Před 3 měsíci

    What a great top 10. Such a fabulous channel all the way

  • @eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo
    @eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo Před 4 měsíci

    Pls review The Holdovers if you get a chance. I’m a new subscriber and I’m totally addicted to your channel. Your videos are fantastic

  • @HalfRightRecords
    @HalfRightRecords Před 4 měsíci +1

    I too struggled with a lot of films this year. And damn, I mistakenly thought Babylon was a 2023 release. Gotta readjust my own list now.

  • @karlknight4678
    @karlknight4678 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome top! Also love your criticism!

  • @HeyBoiay
    @HeyBoiay Před 4 měsíci

    Not related to this year but would love to see you review Vanilla Sky from 2001. That’s quite a polarizing film

  • @frenchtoastchopsticksmanga5792
    @frenchtoastchopsticksmanga5792 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interesting list! Godzilla minus 1 was my #1 of the year.

  • @Edowin-jz2sj
    @Edowin-jz2sj Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow, great list! I agree that 2023 was not one of my favorite years for movies (or for streaming). While Beau is Afraid did not make my top 10, it is probably one of the most rewatchable movies of the year simply because there are many way to interpret the movie and there is so much to absorb. The only movie I haven't seen on this list is May December, so I'm going to try to check that out. My Top 10 list (for now, but I agree can easily change!) is:
    10. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
    09. The Iron Claw
    08. The Boys in the Boat
    07. Wonka
    06. Poor Things
    05. A Man Called Otto
    04. Scream VI
    03. Sisu
    02. Godzilla: Minus One
    01. The Holdovers

  • @emptylikebox
    @emptylikebox Před 4 měsíci

    Comparing Poor Things to a Luis Buñuel film is definitely spot on. I was thinking hard what it reminds me of and you nailed that one

  • @toddpinkstonisgod
    @toddpinkstonisgod Před 4 měsíci +1

    Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Dream Scenario stand above the rest that I saw in 2023. But I have a LOT of 2023 films that I still need to get to (most of the foreign language stuff)

  • @johnpjones182
    @johnpjones182 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I only saw 2 films from last year: "Barbie" & "Poor Things". Loved 'em both.

  • @SeanMcMichael
    @SeanMcMichael Před 4 měsíci

    Hello. Are you watching/will you be reviewing The Curse? Seems up your alley based on some of the other things you've reviewed on your channel

  • @geekylove3603
    @geekylove3603 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Firstly. Dope top. I love clothes so....
    Secondly. Looking foward to this. I'll just say my favourite film was Godzilla minus one.
    Watched it at the Imax Waterloo with child 3 (the only other geek in the house). We loved it and I shed a tear at the end.
    Peace x

    • @fewwiggle
      @fewwiggle Před 4 měsíci

      "I love clothes" Me too. They sometimes provide cover for unsightly bits. They are often protective. They can be stylish and colorful (like the top). Many times they smell really good when fresh out of the dryer.
      I also love mashed potatoes, but for different reasons than clothes . . . ;-)

    • @geekylove3603
      @geekylove3603 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @fewwiggle
      Get your tounge outta your cheeky cheek 😜

  • @SamDavies94
    @SamDavies94 Před 2 měsíci

    I really loved Beau Is Afraid, it connected a meandering plot of a film with anxiety prompting its expression. I may even go as far to say it's the best of Aster's work. The final shot of the film is tremendous.

  • @ibezzant
    @ibezzant Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm behind on independent films I need to see but this would be my top 5 based on what I've seen...
    1. The Iron Claw
    2. The Holdovers
    3. Oppenheimer
    4. Talk to Me
    5. Godzilla Minus One

  • @AdAstra78
    @AdAstra78 Před 4 měsíci

    Interesting list. I had the same issue with Across the Spider-verse as I had with Beau of Afraid. You can have too much of a good thing...

  • @moesadiq6109
    @moesadiq6109 Před 4 měsíci

    Would love to hear your review of All of us strangers.

  • @maplejakee
    @maplejakee Před 4 měsíci

    I feel like this year didn't have that many heavy hitters, but this is a pretty good list!

  • @corailgris
    @corailgris Před 4 měsíci

    Happy new year dear and thank you for your admirable insights. Personally I would recommend you see About Dry Grasses by turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Gorgeous cinematography and multi-layered story open to interpretation.

  • @carsonlovescarts
    @carsonlovescarts Před 4 měsíci +2

    Cool shirt 🔥

  • @cavy369
    @cavy369 Před 4 měsíci

    Judging by your descriptions in this video it's quite clear that Oppenheimer and May December are your top 2, and they're also my top 2 as of this moment, thus you've just gained a new subscriber. I turned Asteroid City off after 25 minutes though. 2000s Wes Anderson is my favourite Wes Anderson, the stuff he's been doing lately feel too overly-gimmicky and distant. Really looking forward to Poor Things. Check out Sanctuary and The Holdovers if you haven't yet.

    • @randomguy6679
      @randomguy6679 Před 4 měsíci

      How do you feel about The Grand Budapest Hotel?

    • @cavy369
      @cavy369 Před 4 měsíci

      @@randomguy6679 that's been my favourite of his post-2000s. But i also feel like it became too overly complicated in the third act and with it's many characters.

    • @randomguy6679
      @randomguy6679 Před 4 měsíci

      @@cavy369 Agree to disagree, I still felt like it had a tight focus on M. Gustave and Zero’s journey.

  • @thatfilmguy232
    @thatfilmguy232 Před 3 měsíci

    Definitely check out Past Lives and The Holdovers….. and All of Us Strangers.
    Surprised killers of the flower moon isn’t on here!

  • @roastbeefy0weefy
    @roastbeefy0weefy Před 4 měsíci +3

    dropping a reco for The Holdovers

  • @user-sw3bo1cs8e
    @user-sw3bo1cs8e Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for your brilliant and authentic discourse of films. this year. What was your No. I film of 2022? =)

  • @marc-yt4hv
    @marc-yt4hv Před 4 měsíci

    I would like to hear your thoughts on The Holdovers

  • @arminvanbuuren883
    @arminvanbuuren883 Před 4 měsíci

    Great choices!!

  • @dfcintron
    @dfcintron Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for talking about Ferrari. Great film. Michael Mann does it again.

  • @angelthman1659
    @angelthman1659 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just realized you haven't reviewed The Zone of Interest. Curious about your take.

  • @funoolesbian4225
    @funoolesbian4225 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I think it is crazy how we expect critics to have consumed every worthwhile item by January of the next year. No wonder there are so many dishonest critics! It is refreshing to hear someone admit how their lists and opinions change over time and I would love to see redux lists and compare how different the lists turn out.

  • @jonathannoble9465
    @jonathannoble9465 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I can’t believe Killers of the Flower Moon didn’t make it! Was this an oversight? Also please eventually see The Holdovers. I think that might be the best of the year. I don’t think I’ve laughed/cried so much in a theater before

    • @poker1237
      @poker1237 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Yessss, I'd like to have her opinion on holdovers, definitely one of my absolute favorites, not only in 2023

  • @paso6234
    @paso6234 Před 4 měsíci +2

    haven't seen stuff like zone of interest or poor things as they haven't been released in germany by now, but they are huge contenders for my top 10 list.
    so far i've loved past lives, passages and beau is afraid the most this year. if someone's interested in some german cinema (and i feel like only a few people actually mention it) is
    "sun and concrete". interesting for anyone, who wants to know more about growing up in fucked up places in germany. was a lovely 6/10 for me.

    • @TucoRope2Tight
      @TucoRope2Tight Před 4 měsíci

      Damn, a Neukölln movie! I need to check this!

    • @jonathannoble9465
      @jonathannoble9465 Před 4 měsíci

      Zone of Interest isn’t playing in most cities quite yet

  • @johns123
    @johns123 Před 4 měsíci

    The only one I want to see that I haven't been able to see is Zone of Interest. I assume you'll probably check it out, but it's Jonathan Glazer's Holocaust film, observing the Nazis and their mundane lives. Apparently it's quite powerful. Would love to hear your thoughts on it

  • @LycanVisuals
    @LycanVisuals Před 4 měsíci +2

    In no order, here were my favorites of the year:
    Godzilla
    Oppenheimer
    John Wick
    Past lives
    Holdovers
    Killers of flower moon
    The Creator
    The killer
    Poor things
    Barbie
    Mission impossible
    Spiderman
    Air
    How to blow up pipeline
    Beau is afraid
    A thousand and one
    Creed III
    Talk to me

  • @jasonkim7223
    @jasonkim7223 Před 4 měsíci +2

    zone of interest, poor things and beau is afraid are my top 3

  • @tylerdordon99
    @tylerdordon99 Před 2 měsíci

    For me, so far:
    1- Killers of the Flower Moon.
    2- Bastarden (Danish film with Mads Mikkelsen).
    3- Oppenheimer.
    4- When Evil Lurks.
    5- Master Gardener.
    6- Io Capitano.
    7- To Catch a Killer.
    8- The Killer.
    9- The Three Musketeers part I.
    10- Last Night of Amore.

  • @kingaxl1100
    @kingaxl1100 Před 4 měsíci

    Lonely was the perfect description for Asteroid City. It definitely has a very lonely feel, even though it's a pretty good movie

  • @shadowslash932
    @shadowslash932 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My top 10 based in UK releases
    1. Pearl
    2. Suzame
    3. Puss and boots last wish
    4. TAR
    5. Tnmt
    6. Elemental
    7. Babylon
    8. Godzilla minus one
    9. Saltburn
    10. The fablemans

  • @TheGrades90
    @TheGrades90 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Oh man, I thought last year was a great year for movies. Would highly recommend Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall!

    • @randomguy6679
      @randomguy6679 Před 4 měsíci +1

      She was mixed on Anatomy of a Fall I believe.

  • @2337baxter
    @2337baxter Před 4 měsíci +1

    Oppenheimer one of my favorite films of all time. I really want to see Godzilla.

  • @Bibo14
    @Bibo14 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I think you gonna love Fallen Leaves by Aki Kaurismaki

  • @yokaigypsy
    @yokaigypsy Před 4 měsíci

    I love your sweater. 🙂

  • @adamrampage
    @adamrampage Před 3 měsíci

    You have great taste in movies ❤

  • @Subtle-System
    @Subtle-System Před 4 měsíci

    Please review something from Emir Kusturika! Either "Underground" or "black cat, white cat" please!!!

  • @conormaguire683
    @conormaguire683 Před 4 měsíci

    Cool list. I saw Beau too. I thought the first half was better too

  • @sagus_mage
    @sagus_mage Před 4 měsíci

    Surprised no one listed Fremont as a favorite. Beautiful, understated and funny.

  • @sunshine2panda
    @sunshine2panda Před 4 měsíci +1

    I like the sweater

  • @drewmcgill5290
    @drewmcgill5290 Před 4 měsíci

    Do you like smaller films at all? I like all the films you listed but noticed they’re all big bombastic productions. Don’t remember if you reviewed or watched “Emily”, “Monica”, “Return To Seoul” or “Monster”? If you haven’t seen any of those I highly recommend them.

  • @yokaigypsy
    @yokaigypsy Před 4 měsíci

    Can you review Dream Scenario?

  • @Axel-iy4xs
    @Axel-iy4xs Před 4 měsíci

    as a dedicated propagandist for all things Ari Aster, Emerald Fennell, and Wes Anderson I feel that this is the best year end list I’ve seen on the internet.

  • @Axel-iy4xs
    @Axel-iy4xs Před 4 měsíci

    i dont know if it would make my list but i feel like the movie Infinity Pool which came out in january got unfairly forgotten by the world too soon