This video from WatchMojo.com presents a countdown of the top 20 best films released since 2020, featuring a diverse selection of genres and styles. The list includes animated films, dramas, action blockbusters, and thought-provoking character studies.
Here's a breakdown of the top movies:
Soul (0:21-1:37): A Pixar animation lauded for its profound exploration of life, death, and human nature, praised for both its technical brilliance and storytelling.
Challengers (1:40-2:48): A steamy character study that uses tennis as an allegory for complex relationships and the drive to be the best.
RRR (2:48-3:47): A powerful Indian epic that seamlessly blends action, musical, and buddy-picture genres with inventive sequences.
Barbie (3:54-5:01): A game-changing film that redefined what a toy-based movie can be, balancing commercial appeal with a meaningful message and appealing to all ages.
Top Gun Maverick (5:04-6:05): A successful resurrection of a classic franchise, praised for its spectacular action and immersive big-screen experience.
Nomadland (6:14-7:17): A profoundly emotional film about a woman's journey across the American West after losing everything, offering a hopeful message amidst challenging times.
Weapons (7:37-8:27): A horror film that masterfully creates an unsettling atmosphere and ambiguous narrative around the disappearance of children.
Hamnet (8:38-9:29): A heartbreaking and powerfully acted movie that offers a fictionalized, yet excruciatingly real, portrayal of William Shakespeare and his wife's grief.
Killers of the Flower Moon (9:35-11:19): An epic crime drama that sheds light on the overlooked Osage murders, featuring chilling performances and a masterful direction by Martin Scorsese.
The Substance (11:22-12:29): A satirical horror film that critiques society's obsession with youth and beauty, with masterful performances and haunting visuals.
The Holdovers (12:35-13:41): A warm Christmas classic that meticulously captures the look and tone of a 70s dramedy, exploring themes of isolation and unexpected humanity.
Godzilla Minus One (13:58-14:52): A monster film that excels in kaiju carnage while also delivering a heartbreaking human story, returning to the franchise's allegorical roots.
Marty Supreme (15:06-16:09): A frantic sports epic praised for its adrenaline-pumping pace and comparisons to other studies in decadence.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (16:11-17:10): An animated film that pushes the boundaries of animation and superhero storytelling, delivering a visual feast.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (17:13-18:21): A critically acclaimed film that blends comedy, action, and philosophical themes, praised for its originality and ensemble cast.
Sinners (18:24-19:43): A masterful blend of horror, western, and musical elements that thoughtfully explores racism.
Anora (19:50-20:50): A film described as Pretty Woman meets reality, featuring a compelling protagonist and a sincere love story amidst chaotic events.
One Battle After Another (20:58-22:09): A comedic thriller that captures the chaos and hope of 2025, praised for its action-packed direction and alignment with the current political climate.
Dune Part Two (22:25-23:29): The second half of a faithful adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel, lauded for improving on the source material and its compelling narrative.
Oppenheimer (25:44-26:46): Christopher Nolan's historical drama that masterfully combines science, moral complexities, and the creation of the atomic bomb, delivered with stunning visuals and sound.
The video also includes honorable mentions such as Licorice Pizza (23:33), Poor Things (23:56), The Wild Robot (24:18), The Batman (24:42), and The Brutalist (25:02).
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