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2024 has, shock horror, been a year filled with amazingnew movies.
Easily one of thebest Apple TV Plus moviesever made.
There have been lots of top-tier movies to watch in theaters and at home this year
Give it a watch in your local theater while you still can.
Read myDeadpool and Wolverinereviewto see why it’s one of thebest Marvel moviesin recent memory.
The coming-of-age drama stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, a non-speaking wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy.
Fancy Dance is yet another example of how talented Lily Gladstone (right) is
A heart-warming story about never giving up on your dreams that’s anchored by a towering performance from Taylor.
Set in 1905, Ridley plays Gertrude Ederle, the first woman who attempted to swim the British channel.
Read ourKingdom of the Planet of the Apesreviewfor more details.
Lily Gladstone also starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s latest historical epic
All is fair in love and war and, it seems, in the tennis world, too.
An emotionally brutal flick that leaves none of its main players unscathed.
I bet you will, too.
A Real Pain isn’t painful to watch
An unmissableDCStudios documentary that deserves a place in ourbest Max moviesguide.
Just don’t watch it before you catch a flight over the holidays.
It’s anything but.
Deadpool and Wolverine is one of two Disney-developed films that grossed over $1 billion globally this year
A brilliant biopic grounded by its thematic exploration of female empowerment and scientific endeavor.
It’s a masterful flick about sticking together and triumphing against the odds.
Sure, its story may be somewhat formulaic, but it’s nonetheless a terrific, crowd-pleasing watch.
Inside Out 2 is Disney’s other multi-billion dollar-spinning film of the year
Bayona’s latest feature is hard-hitting, brutally effective, and brilliantly acted.
Watch it before the year is over, I implore you.
Ultraman: Rising
There’s always one great animated film that lands on Netflix every year.
Moana 2 could join the $1 billion-plus club for Disney before 2024 ends
In 2023, it wasNimona.
12 months before that,The Sea Beasttook the crown.
This year,Ultraman: Risingis the best animated flick on the world’s most popular streamer.
Out of My Mind is an utter joy of a movie
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
Alright, this may be cheating a little.
If you’re looking for something different to stream, I can’t recommend it enough.
Prepare to be entertained whenGladiator IIfinally releases onParamount Plus.
Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley has never been better in Young Woman and the Sea
For now, you’re able to only catch it in theaters.
September 5
I don’t expectSeptember 5to pull off numerous shocks on the 2025 awards circuit.
Expect it to join ourbest Paramount Plus moviesarticle once its theatrical run ends.
Fancy some festive frights this holiday season?Smile 2comes highly recommended by yours truly.
Find out how to watch it as part of myTransformers movies in orderguide.
You may be wondering, then, whyDespicable Me 4deserves to be included.
Monkey Man
To simply labelMonkey Manas a Southeast Asian knock-off ofJohn Wickis to do it a disservice.
In fact, I’d say I enjoyedMonkey Manas much asJohn Wick’s earlier entries.
Its set pieces are creatively interesting, its story is pretty solid, and it’s culturally significant.
In space, nobody can hear you wax lyrical about Alien: Romulus
Load it up onPeacockand enjoy what it has to offer.
Nosferatu
The arrival of a new Robert Eggers-directed film is always hugely anticipated.
It helps, then, when his movies deliver on the hype surrounding them, which is exactly whatNosferatudid.
The First Omen is one of two films released in 2024 that included a virgin giving birth to Satan himself
Eggers' retelling of F.W.
It’s out now in theaters, so catch it while you might.
The first half of John Chu’sWickedmovie adaptation is absolutely magical.
A new Planet of the Apes movie? What a wonderful daaaaay!
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are immense as its leads Elphaba and Glinda.
Its costume and set design are second to none.
Its story captures the essence of what makesWicked’s stage play such an epic watch.
Challengers is a steamy sports drama that proves Luca Guadagnino is one of the best directors around
Oh, and its soundtrack will be stuck in your head for weeks after you’ve seenWicked Part One.
A monumental cinematic achievement that ahem defies gravity.
You won’t be disappointed, I assure you.
Timothée Chalamet is as engrossing as ever as Paul Atreides in Dune Part Two
Rudy Manusco, who wrote, directed, and stars in it, plays a fictional version of himself.
A riotously fun and occasionally heart-feltPrime Videowatch.
A surreal, unsettling, and cerebral flick that deserves the praise it’s earned.
This Mad Max: Fury Road prequel is absolutely epic, regardless of what its global haul says
Catch in a cinema near you ASAP.
Love Lies Bleeding
On the surface,Love Lies Bleedingasks “what ifThelma and Louisewere lesbians?”
but there’s so much more to it than such a lazy comparison.
Juror #2 may be the last film that legendary actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood is involved in
Check out this A24-distributed flick on Max (US) and Prime Video (UK/Australia).
A victim of its forebears' unparalleled popularity?
Still a terrific watch in its own right?
Christopher Reeve was a superhero on and off the big screen
It did not disappoint.
The British sports drama is a criminally underrated Netflix Original
Carry-On has been compared to Die Hard by many observers
His Three Daughters has some serious star power attached to it
Hit Man is easily one of the best Netflix films of 2024
Joy is a, well, joy of a movie
Aaron Pierre (right) delivers a stunning performance in arguably the best Netflix film of the year
Rez Ball’s plot is an Indigenous take on the classic underdog movie formula
Society of the Snow was the first Netflix Movie Original of 2024
Ultraman: Rising is the latest great animated movie that can join this Netflix film-genre’s back catalog
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this Wes Anderson adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story of the same name
A Quiet Place: Day One is a critically-acclaimed prequel to the Emily Blunt-starring movies
Better Man reimagines UK pop star Robbie Williams as a CGI chimpanzee – yes, really
Gladiator II is a very good albeit imperfect sequel to one of the best historical epics ever made
September 5 is a harrowing watch at times
Naomi Scott is excellent in this supernatural horror sequel
Sonic’s third big screen adventure is his best yet
Transformers One is another franchise prequel that doesn’t disguise how fun it is
Despicable Me 4 received mixed reviews from critics ahead of its release
Monkey Man is more than a cheap imitation of John Wick
Nosferatu gave us some gruesome gory horror to enjoy over the holidays
Wicked Part One has already earned over $500 million globally
The Wild Robot is a must-see animated adventure
The Idea of You is a surprisingly good rom-com
Música is a fantastic musical comedy
My Old Ass asks the age-old question of what you’d tell your younger self if you had the chance
Road House is one of the most-stream Prime Video Movie Originals of all-time
A Different Man makes for uncomfortable viewing at times
Anora is in the running for multiple awards at the 2025 Golden Globes, and rightly so
The Brutalist is still available to watch in all of its glory on the big screen
Heretic allows Hugh Grant to shine in an unexpected role
Longlegs is a disquieting and often gory watch
Love Lies Bleeding is a steamy and gruesome crime thriller
Paddington 3 is another fantastic entry in the beloved bear’s live-action/CGI film series
Sing Sing will make your heart soar
Cillian Murphy delivers another unmissable performance in Small Things Like These
The Substance is literally and metaphorically skin-crawling
