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2020 marked the rise of a worldwide pandemic, which continued through 2021 and 2022. The pandemic hit the filmmaking business hard, delaying many high-profile projects and releasing others to a much smaller audience, severely affecting their chance at the box office. Despite the dire situation, the film industry showed remarkable resistance and endurance. Fewer movies came out, but some were among the most acclaimed in recent memory.

Fans on IMDb have rated the decade's releases, voting for what they believe are the best movies from the 2020s so far. From animated gems like Soul to blockbuster sci-fi adventures like Dune, these movies defied the odds, providing audiences with entertainment and inspiration through this remarkable time. Film lovers on IMDb have given these releases their seal of approval, granting them high rankings and cementing their place as the best films from the 2020s so far.

25 'Godzilla Minus One' (2023)

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

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The latest powerful and jaw-dropping film in the Godzilla franchise, Godzilla Minus One reimagines the kaiju's origins, taking place just after Japan's defeat in World War II, focusing on the country's post-war struggles. The film specifically follows the perspective of Koichi Shikishima, a failed kamikaze pilot who is attempting to do what he can to build his life back up from the destruction left behind by both the war-torn economy and Godzilla himself.

While there have been many giant monster movies that have certainly had high levels of spectacle and destruction on display, what made Godzilla Minus One connect with so many audiences is its human characters. The film is one of the few examples of a monster movie with a human storyline that actually adds and further amplifies the themes and messaging of the film, creating a beautiful blend that makes the actual Godzilla sequences that much more impactful. The film proved that there were still a multitude of beautiful and resonating stories to be told in the monster movie genre that go beyond action simply for the sake of action.

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Godzilla Minus One

PG-13

Action

Adventure

Horror

Sci-Fi

Release Date
December 1, 2023

Director
Takashi Yamazaki

Cast
Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yûki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Andō, Kuranosuke Sasaki

Runtime
125 Minutes

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24 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022)

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

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The Best Picture-winning sci-fi action film that took the world by storm, Everything Everywhere All at Once is the perfect combination of kung fu action, emotional family drama, and over-the-top comedy. The film follows the story of Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), an aging Chinese immigrant who is unexpectedly told that she is the key to winning a war that has been spanning across the multiverse. She is soon taught the ability to hone into versions of herself from alternate realities, able to use an array of wild skills to be able to become an exceptional fighter in her own world.

Everything Everywhere All at Once features just about everything that one would want from a modern action comedy, blending together exciting and top-notch action sequences with a chaotic comedic energy that serves to fuel the entire experience. What has made the film such a critical and audience powerhouse, however, is its exceptional message about generational trauma and the film's unexpected ability to be a genuine tearjerker. Its Best Picture win only put a bigger spotlight on the film's greatest strengths, as it's easily one of the best movies of the 2020s.

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

R

Adventure

Comedy

Action

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Release Date
March 25, 2022
Director
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Cast
Jenny Slate, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Harry Shum Jr., jamie lee curtis, James Hong, Michelle Yeoh

Runtime
132 minutes

23 'The Batman' (2022)

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

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While many different renditions of the caped crusader have graced the silver screen over the years, The Batman immediately made a name for itself as one of the most stylistically rich and original takes on the character. The film follows Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) in only his second year of crimefighting under the mantle of Batman, as he is forced to uncover the corruption hidden in Gotham City brought to the surface by serial killer, The Riddler (Paul Dano). The investigation leads him to the darkest and most dangerous parts of the city, as well as leading to an unexpected connection to Bruce's own family.

The Batman character has, in a sense, become the perfect surrogate and showcase for exceptional filmmaking chops in the modern era, with director Matt Reeves creating a visual spectacle that stands head and toes above other contemporary superhero blockbusters. Especially after the widely mixed reception of DC's other recent films, The Batman's striking visuals, instantly iconic song, and deeply thematic story of hope and corruption helped the film write a name for itself as one of DC's best.

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The Batman

PG-13

Crime

Action

Drama

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Release Date
March 4, 2022

Director
Matt Reeves
Cast
Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, Peter Sarsgaard, Barry Keoghan, Jayme Lawson, Gil Perez-Abraham, Peter McDonald, Con O'Neill, Alex Ferns, Rupert Penry-Jones, Kosha Engler, Archie Barnes, Janine Harouni, Hana Hrzic, Joseph Walker, Luke Roberts, Oscar Novak, Stella Stocker, Sandra Dickinson, Jack Bennett, Andre Nightingale, Richard James-Neale, Lorraine Tai, Joseph Balderrama, James Eeles

Runtime
176 minutes

22 'Past Lives' (2023)

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

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Celine Song's feature directorial debut, Past Lives, is a riveting and emotionally charged romantic drama. It traces the journey of two childhood friends, Na Young (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), and their evolving relationship spanning 24 years as they grapple with the changes in their lives and slowly grow apart. The plot draws inspiration from real events in Song's life and is semi-autobiographical in nature.

Past Lives is realistically subtle and understated, occasionally veering into the ordinary but ultimately reflecting the complexities of lives through a universal tale of life choices. It captivates viewers, particularly in its climactic, emotionally draining moments. A further aspect of the movie's charm is the way the camera seems to caress the landscape of the desolate cities while it catches their beauty.

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Past Lives

PG-13

Drama

Romance

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Release Date
January 21, 2023

Director
Celine Song
Cast
Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro

Runtime
106 minutes

21 'Poor Things' (2023)

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

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One of many masterful and abstract masterpieces from director Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things follows the story of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman who was brought back to life thanks to a wild unorthodox scientist. As she relearns and reexperiences the beauties and difficulties of life once again, Bella soon comes to a greater understanding not only of her role in the world, but how the world as a whole operates around her.

Poor Things is a film that simply doesn't hold back when it comes to the vibrant and absurdity of its world and characters, allowing its strange and mind-melting execution to take a commanding hold of the audience's attention. It can just as easily delve into deep and philosophical topics such as life and the balance of society as it can go full absurdist and raunchy comedy with the scenes that take place. It makes for a difficult yet powerful balancing act that the film does just right, easily making it one of the most standout viewing experiences of the decade so far.

Poor Things

R

Comedy

Romance

Sci-Fi

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Release Date
September 8, 2023
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast
Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott

Runtime
141 Minutes

Main Genre
Comedy

20 'Flee' (2021)

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

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Combining the mediums of documentary filmmaking and 2D animation to create a seamless and beautiful work of art that brings both genres to the peak of their capabilities, Flee is one of the best documentaries of the 21st century. The film relays the story of Amin, who traveled from Afghanistan as a child to be a refugee in Denmark while at the same time discovering his own identity. Now, in the modern day, Amin is about to be wed to his boyfriend Kasper, having to share this long-since-buried trauma for the first time in his life.

Flee takes the brilliant approach of providing animated renditions of the stories told by Amin about his life, each brought to life in beautifully stylized animation made to maximize the emotional weight of his story. While documentaries in the past have toyed with the implementation of animation as a tool for retelling stories, Flee expands upon the concept and makes the most of the thematic possibilities of animation. The story is also deeply approachable, making it wildly effective even for those unfamiliar with documentaries or foreign films.

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Flee

Animation

Documentary

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Release Date
December 3, 2021

Director
Jonas Poher Rasmussen

Cast
Belal Faiz, Sadia Faiz, Milad Eskandari, Zahra Mehrwarz, Fardin Mijdzadeh, Elaha Faiz, Daniel Karimyar

Runtime
90 minutes

19 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' (2021)

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

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The mass-demanded director's cut that many thought would never see the light of day, Zack Snyder's Justice League is the definitive version of the original 2017 blockbuster film, under the guise of the film's original director, Zack Snyder. At over double the length of the original film, at over four hours long, this ultimate rendition of the film changes the majority of mistakes and misfires of the original film, as well as adding a multitude of other characters, story beats, and a powerful new central villain in Darkseid.

It's miraculous that this massive, ultimate version of the film was even allowed to be created, yet the fan demand was simply so undeniable that Snyder was given a chance to write the wrongs of the original and deliver an experience tailored to fans of his world. While its massive length may make the film more jarring for those who aren't already in love with Snyder's style of filmmaking, the overlap between Snyder's fans and IMDb users has helped skyrocket this monumental film into being one of the best of the 2020s.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League

PG-13

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Superhero

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March 18, 2021

Director
Zack Snyder
Cast
Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, J.K. Simmons, Willem Dafoe

Runtime
242 Minutes

18 'Perfect Days' (2023)

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

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A beautiful portrait of the simple wonders and joys of day-to-day life, Perfect Days is one of the most uplifting and wholesome cinematic experiences of recent memory. The film follows the story of the quaint life of Hirayama, who is largely content with living his seemingly undesirable life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. However, Hirayama has made a point to make the most of his simple life, enjoying the structure of his routine and enjoying the simple pleasures of music, books, and taking photos of nature, finding beauty in the world wherever he goes.

Perfect Days gracefully succeeds in displaying a beautiful and uplifting outlook on life, masterfully wrapped together by the emphatic lead performance by Koji Yakusho and the directing of Wim Wenders. Especially in an era of the world that has consistently been divided and with consistently dreary real-life events, Perfect Days is a reminder of the beauty of the world that is taken for granted and just how much of a difference a positive outlook can make.

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Perfect Days

PG

Release Date
December 22, 2023

Director
Wim Wenders

Cast
Kôji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Aoi Yamada, Yumi Asô

Runtime
124 Minutes

Main Genre
Drama

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17 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' (2023)

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

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While many audiences throughout the 2020s were under the belief that Marvel and the MCU had lost their touch and wouldn't reach the same highs again, James Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 proved that the studio could still tap into its signature magic. The film follows the plucky space team still dealing with the ramifications and loss of former member Gamora, as they embark on quests and journeys across the galaxies. When a vicious figure from Rocket Raccoon's past returns with a vengeance, the entire team must fight to save the universe from his grasp.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is complete with the same signature charm and wit that made the previous two films in the trilogy such a smash hit, combining lovable, hilarious characters with deeply emotional and powerful storylines. It acts as a perfect payoff and conclusion to the story of this team, in a highly satisfying and emotional way that doesn't rely on character death to tell a compelling and conclusive final chapter.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

PG-13

Science Fiction

Action

Adventure

Release Date
May 5, 2023
Director
James Gunn
Cast
Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Pratt

Runtime
150 minutes

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16 'The Holdovers' (2023)

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

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The Holdovers follows the story of Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti), a strict and lonely instructor at a New England prep school in the '70s who is tasked with overlooking the students who are stuck on campus for the holidays. While initially annoyed with these duties, he quickly forms a bond with Angus (Dominic Sessa), one of the students who vehemently hates the idea of being stuck on campus during the holidays. The two somehow find some level of comfort over the holidays thanks to their unexpected friendship, further amplified by the company of the school's head chef, Mary Lamb (Da'Vine Joy Randolph).

The Holdovers has all of the tone and charm of a classic '70s coming-of-age film, complete with modern hindsight and perspective that transforms the film into one that's in a league of its own. The film is oozing with a feel-good and heartfelt energy from beginning to end, even during its more emotional moments, thanks to the outstanding performances from everyone in the cast. It's easily one of the best holiday movies in recent memory, and is sure to become a yearly tradition for a multitude of audiences.

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The Holdovers

R

Comedy

Drama

Holiday

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Release Date
November 10, 2023

Director
Alexander Payne
Cast
Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston

Runtime
133 Minutes

15 'Wolfwalkers' (2020)

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

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One of many beautiful stylized animated movies from Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Wolfwalkers is a mesmerizing folklore tale with a deep mythos of a culture rarely explored in animation. The film sees the young daughter of a hunter traveling with her father to Ireland with the task of wiping out the last of a wolf pack that surrounds the town. However, after a bit of exploration, she soon learns about the magical world of Wolfwalkers, people with the ability to transform into wolves, and it ends up that these people are the ones being hunted by her father.

Especially in a time when 2D animation as a whole has been largely left to the wayside compared to the now standard 3D computer animation, Wolfwalkers shows that beautiful works of art are still being made with 2D animation. Its visual style feels as if it jumped directly off the pages of a classic storybook and onto the big screen, filled with childlike imagination and whimsy for the world with its classic fairytale story and aesthetic.

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Wolfwalkers

PG

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November 13, 2020

Director
Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Cast
Tommy Tiernan, Eva Whittaker, Simon McBurney, John Morton, Honor Kneafsey, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Jon Kenny, Sean Bean

Runtime
103 minutes
Main Genre
Animation

14 'Quo Vadis, Aida?' (2020)

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

One of the most heartbreaking and stress-inducing war dramas of recent memory, Quo Vadis, Aida? is a Bosnian film that tackles the often overlooked and unexplored Srebrenica massacre, one of the most despicable and egregious events in recent memory. The film follows the pain of the events through the eyes of Aida, a mother and schoolteacher who works with the United Nations as a translator. Aida plays a pivotal role in the negotiations, yet with access to crucial information and with lives on the line, she must tactfully make the right decision to save the lives of her family and various other citizens.

It's hard to watch Quo Vadis, Aida? and not feel completely distraught and taken aback by the levels of ineptitude, miscommunication, and pain on display throughout the film. It opens a conversation about how communication is the most important attribute in painful wartime struggles like this, and how it makes the difference between thousands of lives being lost. It's a film that will leave an insurmountable impact on all who witness its painful truth, striking a chord with many who experienced its mastery and even being nominated for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards.

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13 'Soul' (2020)

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

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A computer-animated fantasy comedy-drama movie, Soul centers on a middle school teacher and jazz pianist named Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx). After accidentally entering a coma just before getting his big break as a musician, Joe sets out to bring his split spirit and body back together.

Soul is a serious and existential animated family movie that goes beyond the usual theological, psychological, and emotional territory covered in Pixar movies. It also has a tender disposition, some nice laughter, and an even kinder heart. Soul is powered by Jamie Foxx's astounding performance, proving that Pixar is still a business that operates in its own unique way, and that can only be a good thing.

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Soul

PG

Family

Animation

Adventure

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Release Date
December 25, 2020

Director
Pete Docter
Cast
Tina Fey, John Ratzenberger, Daveed Diggs, Jamie Foxx, Phylicia Rashad, Ahmir-Khalib Thompson

Runtime
100 minutes

12 'CODA' (2021)

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

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Remade from the 2014 French-Belgian film La Famille Bélier, CODA follows Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), the titular CODA, or "child of deaf adults." The sole hearing person in her family, Ruby works to support her family's failing fishing operation while following her dream to be a singer.

CODA seeks to close the gap between the parallels and differences it finds while telling a tale of struggle, development, and exploration. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Troy Kotsur earning the statuette for Best Supporting Actor. CODA is an emotional coming-of-age tale that may cause spectators to cry; however, it additionally inspires viewers and makes them feel wonderful since there is so much more goodness in the world.

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CODA

PG-13

Music

Drama

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August 13, 2021
Director
Sian Heder
Cast
Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin

Runtime
111 minutes

11 'Dune' (2021)

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

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Based on the first half of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, Dune follows the story of a gifted young man, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). Along with his family, Paul must travel to the barren planet of Arrakis, where the only supply of the universe's most precious psychotropic drug, spice, and the people who take them, Fremen, can be found. To keep his family, the House Atreides, and the people safe, Paul must face the deadly planet to fulfill the destiny he was born to do.

Denis Villeneuve's Dune is a cerebral sci-fi film with an epic scope, mind-blowing action scenes, and breathtaking cinematography. The film was a box-office hit, grossing $434 million worldwide despite a day-and-date release on Max. Moreover, Villeneuve used the screenplay's slow, deliberative pace to highlight the novel's key scenes and plot points, along with brilliant world-building that fans of the book cannot help but gasp.

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Dune

PG-13

Action

Adventure

Science Fiction

Drama

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October 22, 2021

Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Dave Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, Chang Chen, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin

Runtime
155 minutes

10 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' (2020)

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

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The first cinematic feature film of the massively popular Demon Slayer anime, Mugen Train takes place directly after the events of Season 1, and sees Tanjirō and his friends boarding the Infinity Train. While on the train, they meet up with fellow hunter Rengoku to take down the mysterious and dangerous demon who has been killing people aboard the train. The demon proves to be more powerful than anything Tanjirō has faced before, as he will have to look deep within himself to find the courage and strength to defeat the demon.

While many anime films reserve themselves to only being especially entertaining to fans of the original series, Mugen Train is the rare example that stands high and mighty as its own experience. This also coincides with the film's importance as a pivotal chapter of the Demon Slayer series, as opposed to many other anime movies being a non-canon venture with no real narrative weight. Combined with being able to amplify and provide the already stellar animation of Demon Slayer with a theatrical budget, the final product is a beautiful action-packed sight to behold.

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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

TV-14

Anime

Action

Adventure

Release Date
April 23, 2021

Director
Haruo Sotozaki

Cast
Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiro Shimono

Runtime
117 minutes

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9 'The Father' (2020)

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

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The Father follows Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), a Londoner, who is reluctant to tell his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman) that he can no longer take care of himself. He changes from being endearing to disrespectful when Anne brings in a nurse. One day, Anthony awakens confused in a house he is unfamiliar with, and it is then that he realizes how reality is slipping from his grasp.

Harrowing and thought-provoking, The Father is a challenging movie to watch. However, the daring decisions, the emotional transparency, the sharp, precise storytelling, and Hopkins's outstanding performance make every second worthwhile. Moreover, it has a superb script, not just because of the excellent dialogue but because it plays with the viewer's perceptions and understanding.

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The Father

PG-13

Drama

Psychological

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Release Date
February 26, 2021

Director
Florian Zeller
Cast
Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Olivia Williams, Rufus Sewell, Evie Wray, Mark Gatiss

Runtime
97 minutes

8 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021)

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

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Serving as the third installment in the same-name franchise in the MCU, Spider-Man: No Way Home continues to follow the titular character (Tom Holland) as he asks Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to employ magic to keep his identity as Spider-Man a secret once more following his public disclosure at the conclusion of Far From Home. Parker's constant interruption causes the magic to fail, which opens up the multiverse and lets people from other realities invade Parker's world.

True to form, Spider-Man: No Way Home is a heartfelt, open love letter to the Spider-Man franchise. The movie is emotionally charged, hits hard, and is darker than the previous installments for a good cause. Fans cannot help but reflect deeply on Spider-Man's significance. MCU once again proves that their movies don't need to be lighthearted and fun.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

PG-13

Superhero

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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Release Date
December 17, 2021
Director
Jon Watts
Cast
Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire

Runtime
148 Minutes

7 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022)

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

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Serving as a sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick continues to follow Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise), who is forced to face his innermost fears and the ghosts from the past. Now a reluctant teacher for a new generation of pilots, Maverick must deal with a dangerous missing while facing Rooster, the son of his late best friend, Goose.

Top Gun: Maverick is visually and emotionally rewarding in ways uncommon for modern blockbusters. Elevated by Tom Cruise's now-legendary commitment to envelope-pushing action, the film excels as breathtaking and emotionally gripping entertainment. Top Gun: Maverick quickly became a cultural phenomenon and was the second-highest-grossing film of 2022, behind only Avatar: The Way of Water. Moreover, even while it follows the same conventional narrative beats and expected character arcs as the original, the simplified plot has been given a carefree air that complements and enhances the visual show.

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Top Gun: Maverick

PG-13

Action

Drama

War

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Release Date
May 27, 2022
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Cast
Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer, Jay Ellis, Jon Hamm, Bashir Salahuddin, Charles Parnell, Lewis Pullman, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Ed Harris

Runtime
130 Minutes

6 'The Rescue' (2021)

IMDb Score: 8.3/10

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One of the most critically acclaimed and beloved documentary films in recent memory, The Rescue tells the amazing real-life story of the rescue of a Thai soccer team that was trapped in a cave for 16 days. It serves to chronicle the ever-present tension, chaos, and capabilities surrounding the multitude of rescue attempts in one of the most legendary and miraculous rescue operations in recent memory.

From the same directors and team behind National Geographic's previous smash hit documentary, Free Solo, The Rescue perfectly blends breathtaking ecological visuals with its undeniably compelling narrative. Especially compared to how so many modern streaming service documentaries tell their story, The Rescue's simple yet brilliant chronological display of the events further amplifies the emotional aspects of its story.The Rescue

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The Rescue

PG

Documentary

Drama

Release Date
October 8, 2021

Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Cast
Thanet Natisri, Jim Warny, John Volanthen, Derek Anderson, Rick Stanton, Mikko Paasi, Richard Harris, Josh Morris, Mitch Torrel, Craig Challen, Ruengrit Changkwanyuen, Josh Bratchley, Jason Mallinson, Connor Roe, Fiona Harris, Ben Svasti Thomson, Chris Jewell, Felix Rosen, Saman Gunan, Vern Unsworth, Rob Harper, Bhak Loharjun, Surathin Chaichoomphu, Natnadai Bradwell, Singhanat Losuya

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107 minutes

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