The cinematic world has changed and evolved significantly since films were first introduced more than a century ago. Today, movie lovers all around the country are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment. Movie buffs can watch films almost anywhere – from their homes, cinemas and even on their phones. Every month brings a new set of releases to choose from, but which ones are worth a watch?
January 2023 was promising to be an exciting month as dozens of upcoming feature films across all genres hit theatres. To help cinema fans decide their viewing schedule, we’ve compiled a ranking list of 10 movies, based on JustWatch Ranking, that we think you should not miss out on! Read ahead to find out our picks of USA’s top-rated films.
1.Everything Everywhere All at Once
Everything Everywhere All At Once is an American absurdist comedy-drama film released in 2022 [1]. Written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film follows the story of a Chinese-American immigrant, Evelyn Quan, as she discovers her connection to parallel universes and must use this knowledge to prevent an evil being from destroying the multiverse [2]. The movie has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film’s audacity, humor, and philosophical concepts [3].
References:
[1] Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) – IMDb [2] Everything Everywhere All at Once – Wikipedia [3] Everything Everywhere All at Once – Rotten Tomatoes2. Groundhog Day 2 (2020)
Groundhog Day 2 (2020) is a comedy sequel to the iconic 1993 comedy classic starring Bill Murray. While the original film featured Murray’s character living the same day over and over until he could get it right, this sequel follows a father and son duo who are stuck in the same day with no end in sight. The two must use their wits, their ingenuity, and a little bit of luck to find a way out of the seemingly never-ending cycle. Along the way, they must confront some of their biggest fears and biggest failures, ultimately learning some important life lessons.
The movie was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the performances of the two leads, the comedy and the message it conveys. Groundhog Day 2 is a movie that will leave you contemplating life’s biggest questions and will have you laughing out loud at the same time.
3. TÁR (2022)
TÁR (2022) is a psychological drama film written and directed by Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett. [1] Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors. The film had a limited theatrical release in the United States on October 7, 2022, [2] before a wide release on October 28, by Focus Features. It was named Best Picture of the Year by more critics than any other film released in 2022. The film follows Lydia Tár, an American pianist, ethnomusicologist, composer, and the first female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. [3] The movie is intelligent and artful. February 6, 2023 | Rating: B-. Lydia relies on Francesca, her personal assistant and ex-paramour, and Sharon, her wife and concertmaster. She promotes several new projects, including her upcoming live recording of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony and new book Tár on Tár. The film culminates with the climactic moments of the Mahler Symphony No. 5, I. Trauermarsch.
References:
[1] Tár (2022) – IMDb [2] Tár – Wikipedia [3] Tar – Rotten Tomatoes4. Triangle of Sadness (2022)
Triangle of Sadness is a satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature film debut. [1] The film stars Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Vicki Berlin, and Woody Harrelson. [2] It follows a celebrity couple on a luxury cruise with wealthy guests, who experience a storm which leads to the sinking of the yacht and the survivors being stranded on an island. [2] The film received generally positive reviews, while De Leon’s performance received international praise, garnering her first Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for her supporting role. [3]
References:
[1] Triangle of Sadness (2022) – IMDb [2] Triangle of Sadness – Wikipedia [3] Triangle of Sadness – Rotten TomatoesTOP 10 Movies USA
