1. The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Netflix’s animated movie featured a distinctive visual style, a fun, cleverly written story, and lots of heart. Produced by the dream team of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, one of the most creative writer-directors in Hollywood today, The Mitchells vs. the Machines is the best non-Pixar animated movie in the last couple of years.
2. Godzilla Vs. Kong
In the short window when theatres were open in India, Godzilla Vs. Kong reminded moviegoers what a supreme big-screen movie-viewing experience could be. The best part was it did not require a lot of brainpower to enjoy. It was the classic popcorn-munching blockbuster a lot of people were hankering for.
3. Luca
Pixar’s latest was not the animation studio’s best, but it came close. A heartwarming story about two friends and their secret identities (that many assumed was a metaphor for a homosexual relationship) set in a picturesque small town on the Italian Riviera, the film was meaningful and fun to watch in true Pixar style.
4. The Power
Written and directed by Corinna Faith in her feature debut, The Power is a rare horror film that is entertaining and offers social commentary, albeit subtly. The first night in the job for Rose Williams’ Val turns out to be full of the terrifying ordeal as she confronts a supernatural spirit as well as the more quotidian evil of misogyny.
5. Oxygen
This French thriller, which was released on Netflix, was more than the sci-fi remake of Ryan Reynolds’ Buried as it first seemed. It was a fast-paced thriller which, like its unfortunate protagonist, doled out pieces of information bit by bit, each more significant than the lost. The result was a compulsive watch.
6. Zack Snyder’s Justice League
People have extreme opinions about Zack Snyder and his filmmaking. But most agree that his version of the 2017 DC team-up movie Justice League is infinitely superior. Leastways, it does not have the infamous mustache-gate. It is hardly perfect, but it is a visually astounding experience with a much bigger scale and, to seal the deal, Darkseid in all his glory.
7. Oslo
This HBO movie recounts the back-channel negotiations preceding the first of Oslo Accords between Israel and Palestine and their immediate aftermath. While it is based on one of the biggest global conflicts of our times, the movie is not interested in politics per se; it focuses on the warmth of human relationships and their role in international relations.
8. Batman The Long Halloween, Part One
Even though it was the first half of a story, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One was solid. It told a grim story adroitly with a suitably gloomy atmosphere and a dash of wry humor to boot. The voice-cast was excellent, particularly Jensen Ackles in the titular role.
9. Raya and the Last Dragon
This Disney animated film was set in a fantasy world in which evil has turned up again after hundreds of years, and it is only a dragon, the last remaining dragon, which can stop it. It falls on the shoulders of Raya, a warrior, to find the dragon and save humanity. The film, billed as a mid-tier product (unlike Frozen), had lovely visuals, great world-building, humor, and an enjoyable story.
10. Mortal Kombat
Warner Bros’ video-game adaptation often bordered on the silly, but it was a godsend for the fans. Due to its source material had an abundance of richly designed and performed action scenes and was a visual treat but was let down by a serviceable story.
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