The Top 20 Best Movies of 2024
Honorable mentions: Blink Twice, Inside Out 2, Smile 2, I Saw The TV Glow, and Oddity.
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- DirectorDenis VilleneuveStarsTimothée ChalametZendayaRebecca FergusonPaul Atreides unites with the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future.The perfect follow-up to an already fantastic film. Can't wait for Part Three soon!
- DirectorCoralie FargeatStarsDemi MooreMargaret QualleyDennis QuaidA fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.One of the best body horror movies in a very long time. This movie officially made me a fan of Coralie Fargeat and is anticipating to see what she does next. Just a fantastic film in every single category overall.
- DirectorChris SandersStarsLupita Nyong'oPedro PascalKit ConnorAfter a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.Truly a modern achievement for DreamWorks, what a beautiful film this was. Take notes Disney!
- DirectorRose GlassStarsAnna BaryshnikovKristen StewartDave FrancoReclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.Just pure carnage awesomeness from start to finish. A24's best movie of the year IMO.
- DirectorOsgood PerkinsStarsMaika MonroeNicolas CageBlair UnderwoodIn pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.This is indeed Silence of the Lambs for the modern generations. Despite that, Longlegs is still an excellent thriller in its own right regardless.
- DirectorAlex GarlandStarsKirsten DunstWagner MouraCailee SpaenyIn a dystopian future, four journalists travel across the United States during a nation-wide conflict. While trying to survive, they aim to reach the White House to interview the president before he is overthrown.Gotta hand it to Alex Garland here; he totally redeemed himself with this surprisingly awesome movie after the 2022 letdown that was Men.
- DirectorLuca GuadagninoStarsMike FaistJosh O'ConnorZendayaTashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.It's a really amazing piece of work from the ever-growing Italian director Luca Guadagnino. Looking forward to seeing Queer (2024) at some point in time.
- DirectorGeorge MillerStarsAnya Taylor-JoyChris HemsworthTom BurkeThe origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max.Despite the moderate increased use of the CGI and green screen, this movie is still every bit as spectacular as Fury Road. Change my mind!
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsNicholas HoultToni ColletteJ.K. SimmonsWhile serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, a family man finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the wrong killer.If this is for real gonna be Clint Eastwood's last directed movie, then he sure did went out with a banger here cause this courtroom drama is pretty awesome to sit through.
- DirectorJosh CooleyStarsChris HemsworthBrian Tyree HenryScarlett JohanssonThe untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.The best Transformers movie ever. Paramount, please make more Transformers movies like this instead of all that live action jank.
- DirectorPablo BergerStarIvan LabandaThe adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.Surprisingly a heartwarming piece of animation with stunning animation, beautiful story despite lack of actual dialogue whatsoever, great use of the various songs throughout, and overall great direction and screenplay.
- DirectorJT MollnerStarsWilla FitzgeraldKyle GallnerMadisen BeatyNothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree.Strangely awesome non-linear horror flick. Highly recommended.
- DirectorsMatt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler GillettStarsMelissa BarreraDan StevensAlisha WeirAfter a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl.From the duo that made Ready Or Not and Scream 5 & 6 comes this fun little vampire flick with wacky characters, over-the-top gore (despite being in CGI), fast pacing, a solid Brian Tyler score, and overall coherent writing and direction.
- DirectorsCameron CairnesColin CairnesStarsDavid DastmalchianLaura GordonIan BlissA live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.Despite the ending not being the greatest, I still very much loved this movie regardless!
- DirectorEdward BergerStarsRalph FiennesStanley TucciJohn LithgowWhen Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.An engaging thought-provoking political thriller about a Cardinal investigating a bunch of secrets and scandals all during an election to elect a new pope after the death of a previous one. No wonder it's from the same director that did the equally amazing All Quiet on Western Front (2022).
- DirectorJeremy SaulnierStarsAaron PierreDon JohnsonAnnaSophia RobbA former Marine grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief.One of the better if not the best Netflix Original movies of 2024. This shows that even when making a movie for Netflix, Jeremy Saulnier is a very talented director. Basically a modern day version of Serpico and First Blood, but nonetheless a great watch.
- DirectorMichael SarnoskiStarsLupita Nyong'oJoseph QuinnAlex WolffA young woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.A very worthy prequel in the ever so amazing new horror IP. We've finally learned the origins of the Death Angel aliens.
- DirectorWes BallStarsOwen TeagueFreya AllanKevin DurandMany years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.A great start to a brand new Apes trilogy that manages to retain everything that worked about the last reboot trilogy.
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsRyan ReynoldsHugh JackmanEmma CorrinDeadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction.While not on the same level as Deadpool 1 & 2, it's still a really fun movie that shook things up for the MCU, and mostly for the better going forward.
- DirectorDev PatelStarsDev PatelSharlto CopleyPitobashAn anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systematically victimize the poor and powerless.It ain't just a Hindu John Wick clone. It's a fun action movie that also, surprisingly, has a really effective social commentary on poverty and political corruption. A hell of a directorial debut for Dev Patel too, can't wait to see what he'll do next as a director!
