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Best Movies of 2022 Ranked

Welcome lớn the best-reviewed movies of Daphne From Bridgerton
! All eyes are on the film slate as 2022 represents the first year since the pandemic lockdown that saw theaters back at đầy đủ capacity. The year started strong with Scream in January, becoming the first Certified Fresh movie in the franchise since 1997 ’ s Scream 2 .
Spring saw a string of critical hits, including the dark crime epic on The Batman, the spirited YA comedy Turning Red from Pixar, và two from A24 : Some throwback horror with X, & Everything Everywhere All At Once, which would become A24 ’ s biggest box office cơn bão, surpassing Hereditary .

Of course, no story about the state of movies in 2022 is complete without đầy đủ mention of Top Gun : Maverick. With afterburners activated, the crowd-pleasing blockbuster phối records across the board, including an easy landing on the coveted billion-dollar movie hall of fame .
More headline-grabbing films include another great Adam Sandler dramatic turn in Netflix’s Hustle, the surprise Predator return-to-form prequel Prey, the latest from auteurs Jordan Peele và Robert Eggers ( Nope & The Northman, respectively ), và Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which sees anime continuing mập make inroads with critics và at the box office .

Read on for the best movies of 2022, ranked! (And for more, explore the best movies of previous years with our guides on 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018.) —Alex Vo

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No Bears ( 2022 ) 100 %

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Adjusted Score :103173%

Critics Consensus : No Bears bears witness to Jafar Panahi’s incisive filmmaking while urging viewers to examine the complex layers of a deceptively simple story: a man oppressed and suppressed by his country.

Synopsis : NO BEARS portrays two parallel love stories. In both, the lovers are troubled by hidden, inevitable obstacles, the force of…NO BEARS portrays two parallel love stories. In both, the lovers are troubled by hidden, inevitable obstacles, the force of … [ More ]Starring : Jafar Panahi, Naser Hashemi, Vahid Mobaseri, Bakhtiar PanjeiDirected By : Jafar Panahi

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Girl Picture ( 2022 ) 99 %

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Adjusted Score :101103%

Critics Consensus : Sensitively written and beautifully acted, Girl Picture captures the whirlwind of teenage emotions without sacrificing narrative maturity and depth.

Synopsis : Best friends Mimmi and Rönkkö work after school at a food court smoothie kiosk, frankly swapping stories of their frustrations…Best friends Mimmi & Rönkkö work after school at a food court smoothie kiosk, frankly swapping stories of their frustrations … [ More ]Starring : Aamu Milonoff, Linnea Leino, Sonya Lindfors, Cécile OrblinDirected By : Alli Haapasalo
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Till ( 2022 ) 98 %

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Adjusted Score :104772%

Critics Consensus : Till reframes an historically horrific murder within a mother’s grief, brought heartwrenchingly to life by Danielle Deadwyler’s tremendous performance.

Synopsis : Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice…Till is a profoundly emotional & cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice … [ More ]Starring : Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley BennettDirected By : Chinonye Chukwu

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To Leslie ( 2022 ) 97 %

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Adjusted Score :99266%

Critics Consensus : To Leslie’s familiar framework is granted extra depth through a stellar Andrea Riseborough and a sensitive and nuanced approach to the cycle of addiction.

Synopsis : Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) is a West Texas single mother struggling to provide for her son (Owen Teague) when she wins…Leslie ( Andrea Riseborough ) is a West Texas single mother struggling mập provide for her son ( Owen Teague ) when she wins … [ More ]Starring : Allison Janney, Andrea Riseborough, Marc Maron, Stephen RootDirected By : Michael Morris

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EO ( 2022 ) 96 %

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Adjusted Score :100695%

Critics Consensus : Bravely updating Bresson with brilliant results, EO is a donkey-driven drama that’ll stubbornly stick with you long after the credits roll.

Synopsis : The world is a mysterious place when seen through the eyes of an animal. EO, a grey donkey with melancholic…The world is a mysterious place when seen through the eyes of an animal. EO, a grey donkey with melancholic … [ More ]Starring : Sandra Drzymalska, Isabelle Huppert, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Mateusz KosciukiewiczDirected By : Jerzy Skolimowski

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Sissy ( 2022 ) 96 %

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Adjusted Score :98311%

Critics Consensus : Sissy weaves timely themes into its rich blend of horror and dark humor, topped off by terrific work from a talented cast led by Aisha Dee.

Synopsis : Cecilia and Emma were tween-age BFFs who were going to grow old together and never let anything come between them,…Cecilia và Emma were tween-age BFFs who were going Khủng grow old together & không bao giờ let anything come between them, … [ More ]Starring : Aisha Dee, Yerin Ha, Lucy Barrett, Hannah BarlowDirected By : Hannah Barlow, Kane Senes

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Utama ( 2022 ) 96 %

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Adjusted Score :97073%

Critics Consensus : With breathtaking cinematography and naturalistic performances, Utama touchingly captures love and tradition in times of climate change.

Synopsis : In the arid Bolivian highlands, an elderly Quechua couple has been living a tranquil life for years. While he takes…In the arid Bolivian highlands, an elderly Quechua couple has been living a tranquil life for years. While he takes … [ More ]Starring : José Calcina, Luisa Quispe, Candelaria Quispe, Santos ChoqueDirected By : Alejandro Loayza Grisi

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Aftersun ( 2022 ) 95 %

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Adjusted Score :103441%

Critics Consensus : Led by Frankie Corio’s tremendous performance, Aftersun deftly ushers audiences to the intersection between our memories of loved ones and who they really are.

Synopsis : At a fading vacation resort, 11-year-old Sophie treasures rare time together with her loving and idealistic father, Calum (Paul Mescal)….At a fading vacation khu nghỉ dưỡng, 11 – year-old Sophie treasures rare phút giây together with her loving và idealistic father, Calum ( Paul Mescal ) …. [ More ]Starring : Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall, Kayleigh ColemanDirected By : Charlotte Wells
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Living ( 2022 ) 96 %

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Adjusted Score :103346%

Critics Consensus : Living sets a high bar for itself in setting out to remake a Kurosawa classic — and director Oliver Hermanus and star Bill Nighy clear it in triumphant fashion.

Synopsis : LIVING is the story of an ordinary man, reduced by years of oppressive office routine to a shadow existence, who…LIVING is the story of an ordinary man, reduced by years of oppressive office routine Khủng a shadow existence, who … [ More ]Starring : Alex Sharp, Adrian Rawlins, Hubert Burton, Oliver ChrisDirected By : Oliver Hermanus

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X ( 2022 ) 94 %

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Adjusted Score :103033%

Critics Consensus : A fresh spin on the classic slasher formula, X marks the spot where Ti West gets resoundingly back to his horror roots.

Synopsis : In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their…In 1979, a nhóm of young filmmakers phối out béo make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their … [ More ]Starring : Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany SnowDirected By : Ti West

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Broker ( 2022 ) 94 %

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Adjusted Score :98266%

Critics Consensus : Broker skirts the edges of sentimentality, but is consistently grounded by Kore-eda Hirokazu’s warm, tenderly melancholic approach.

Synopsis : The film follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t…The film follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, Khủng affluent couples who can’t … [ More ]Starring : Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Ji-eunDirected By : Hirokazu Koreeda

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Prey ( 2022 ) 93 %

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Adjusted Score :104385%

Critics Consensus : The rare action thriller that spikes adrenaline without skimping on character development, Prey is a Predator prequel done right.

Synopsis : Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, “Prey” is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and…Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, ” Prey ” is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce và … [ More ]Starring : Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp, Michelle ThrushDirected By : Dan Trachtenberg

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Hustle ( 2022 ) 93 %

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Adjusted Score :99457%

Critics Consensus : Hustle doesn’t have any fancy moves, but it doesn’t need them — Adam Sandler’s everyman charm makes this easy layup fun to watch.

Synopsis : Stanley Sugerman’s (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions…Stanley Sugerman’s ( Adam Sandler ) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76 ers scout who has higher ambitions … [ More ]Starring : Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifah, Ben FosterDirected By : Jeremiah Zagar
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Benediction ( 2021 ) 93 %

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Adjusted Score :98730%

Critics Consensus : It isn’t an easy watch, but Benediction uncovers a profoundly affecting drama in the real-life story of a combat veteran whose poetry warned against the horrors of war.

Synopsis : Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies, Benediction explores the turbulent life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden)….Written và directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies, Benediction explores the turbulent life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon ( Jack Lowden ) …. [ More ]Starring : Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeremy IrvineDirected By : Terence Davies

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Vortex ( 2021 ) 93 %

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Adjusted Score :95994%

Critics Consensus : Vortex is Gaspar Noé at his most unflinchingly pitiless — but viewers who can make it through will be rewarded with a haunting contemplation of death.

Synopsis : A retired psychiatrist with dementia and a struggling author with a heart condition live their final days together in an…A retired psychiatrist with dementia & a struggling author with a heart condition live their final days together in an … [ More ]Starring : Dario Argento, Françoise Lebrun, Alex Lutz, Kylian DheretDirected By : Gaspar Noé

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Barbarian ( 2022 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :100036%

Critics Consensus : Smart, darkly humorous, and above all scary, Barbarian offers a chilling and consistently unpredictable thrill ride for horror fans.

Synopsis : Traveling to Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at…Traveling Khủng Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home page. But when she arrives late at … [ More ]Starring : Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long, Matthew Patrick DavisDirected By : Zach Cregger
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Emergency ( 2022 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :98013%

Critics Consensus : Taking the form of a classic college comedy while adding some socially relevant function, Emergency is as smart and disturbing as it is hilarious.

Synopsis : Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins) and his best friend, Sean (RJ Cyler), are both seniors in college about to embark on…Kunle ( Donald Elise Watkins ) và his best friend, Sean ( RJ Cyler ), are both seniors in college about lớn embark on … [ More ]Starring : RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins, Sebastian Chacon, Sabrina CarpenterDirected By : Carey Williams

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Hatching ( 2022 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :96775%

Critics Consensus : A message movie in a hard horror shell, Hatching perches between beauty and revulsion — and establishes director Hanna Bergholm as a bright new talent.

Synopsis : In HATCHING, 12-year-old gymnast, Tinja (Siiri Solalinna), is desperate to please her image-obsessed mother, whose popular blog ‘Lovely Everyday Life’…In HATCHING, 12 – year-old gymnast, Tinja ( Siiri Solalinna ), is desperate béo please her image-obsessed mother, whose popular blog ‘ Lovely Everyday Life ‘ … [ More ]Starring : Siiri Solalinna, Sophia Heikkilä, Jani Volanen, Oiva OllilaDirected By : Hanna Bergholm
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Kimi ( 2022 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :96497%

Critics Consensus : A housebound thriller with a 21st century spin, KIMI finds director Steven Soderbergh in crowd-pleasing form — thanks in no small part to an outstanding performance from Zoë Kravitz.

Synopsis : An agoraphobic tech worker discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resistance when she tries to…An agoraphobic tech worker discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resistance when she tries bự … [ More ]Starring : Zoë Kravitz, Byron Bowers, Rita Wilson, Robin GivensDirected By : Steven Soderbergh

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My Old School ( 2022 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :95428%

Critics Consensus : My Old School’s unique approach to an outlandish true story makes for entertaining — and ultimately rather thought-provoking — viewing.

Synopsis : In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What…In 1993, 16 – year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What … [ More ]Starring : Alan CummingDirected By : Jono McLeod

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Close ( 2022 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :94402%

Critics Consensus : So moving for a majority of its runtime that not even a manipulative ending can ruin the experience, Close is a tender and powerfully acted look at childhood innocence lost.

Synopsis : Leo and Remi are two thirteen-year-old best friends, whose seemingly unbreakable bond is suddenly, tragically torn apart. Winner of the…Leo & Remi are two thirteen-year-old best friends, whose seemingly unbreakable bond is suddenly, tragically torn apart. Winner of the … [ More ]Starring : Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, Léa DruckerDirected By : Lukas Dhont

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The Righteous ( 2021 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :93313%

Critics Consensus : Assured work from writer-director Mark O’Brien and Henry Czerny’s powerhouse performance put The Righteous a cut above the average supernatural thriller.

Synopsis : A unique and darkly engaging spiritual thriller, strikingly shot in black and white, The Righteous tells the story of Frederic…A quality & darkly engaging spiritual thriller, strikingly shot in đen & trắng, The Righteous tells the story of Frederic … [ More ]Starring : Henry Czerny, Mimi Kuzyk, Mark O’Brien, Mayko NguyenDirected By : Mark O’Brien
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Slash/Back ( 2022 ) 92 %

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Adjusted Score :93228%

Critics Consensus : An impressive feature debut for director/co-writer Nyla Innuksuk, Slash/Back puts a refreshing spin on the standard alien invasion thriller.

Synopsis : Set in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, a sleepy hamlet nestled in the majestic mountains of Baffin Island in the Arctic Ocean, SLASH/BACK…Set in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, a sleepy hamlet nestled in the majestic mountains of Baffin Island in the Arctic Ocean, SLASH / BACK. .. [ More ]Starring : Tasiana Shirley, Alexis Wolfe, Nalajoss Ellsworth, Chelsea PruskyDirected By : Nyla Innuksuk
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Pearl ( 2022 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :97277%

Critics Consensus : Pearl finds Ti West squeezing fresh gore out of the world he created with X — and once again benefiting from a brilliant Mia Goth performance.

Synopsis : Filmmaker Ti West returns with another chapter from the twisted world of X, in this astonishing follow-up to the year’s…Filmmaker Ti West returns with another chapter from the twisted world of X, in this astonishing follow-up béo the year’s … [ More ]Starring : Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew SunderlandDirected By : Ti West

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Piggy ( 2022 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :94279%

Critics Consensus : Brought hauntingly to life by Laura Galán’s committed performance, Piggy deftly deploys genre thrills in service of sharp social commentary.

Synopsis : With the summer sun beating down on her rural Spanish town, Sara hides away in her parent’s butcher shop. A…With the summer sun beating lao dốc on her rural Spanish town, Sara hides away in her parent’s butcher shop. A. .. [ More ]Starring : Laura Galán, Richard Holmes, Carmen Machi, Irene FerreiroDirected By : Carlota Pereda
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Mad God ( 2021 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :94067%

Critics Consensus : A rich visual treat for film fans, Mad God proves that even in the age of CGI, the cinematic allure of stop-motion animation remains strong.

Synopsis : Follow The Assassin through a forbidding world of tortured souls, decrepit bunkers, and wretched monstrosities forged from the most primordial…Follow The Assassin through a forbidding world of tortured souls, decrepit bunkers, và wretched monstrosities forged from the most primordial … [ More ]Starring : Alex Cox, Niketa Roman, Satish Ratakonda, Harper TaylorDirected By : Phil Tippett
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Murina ( 2021 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :93592%

Critics Consensus : A coming-of-age story with a uniquely sunny noir spin, Murina deftly explores dark themes against a deceptively idyllic setting.

Synopsis : Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian…Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija & her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian … [ More ]Starring : Gracija Filipovic, Danica Curcic, Leon Lucev, Cliff CurtisDirected By : Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic

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A Chiara ( 2021 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :92486%

Critics Consensus : A willingness to sidestep clichés and a skilled central performance help A Chiara stand out in the crowded coming-of-age genre.

Synopsis : The Guerrasio family and friends gather to celebrate Claudio and Carmela’s oldest daughter’s 18th birthday. There is a healthy rivalry…The Guerrasio family và friends gather lớn celebrate Claudio & Carmela’s oldest daughter’s 18 th birthday. There is a healthy rivalry … [ More ]Starring : Swamy Rotolo, Claudio Rotolo, Grecia Rotolo, Carmela FumoDirected By : Jonas Carpignano
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INU-OH ( 2021 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :92495%

Critics Consensus : Masaaki Yuasa fans will come to Inu-Oh expecting a visual feast — and this musical animated extravaganza won’t leave them disappointed.

Synopsis : From visionary director Masaaki Yuasa, hailed by IndieWire as “one of the most creatively unbridled minds in all of modern…From visionary director Masaaki Yuasa, hailed by IndieWire as ” one of the most creatively unbridled minds in all of modern … [ More ]Starring : Avu-chan, Mirai Moriyama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Yutaka MatsushigeDirected By : Masaaki Yuasa
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The Stranger ( 2022 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :92125%

Critics Consensus : A masterful blend of genre elements, The Stranger brings a tautly told mystery to life with simmering tension and a pair of outstanding lead performances.

Synopsis : A friendship forms between two strangers. For Henry Teague (Sean Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labor, this…A friendship forms between two strangers. For Henry Teague ( Sean Harris ), worn xuống dốc by a lifetime of physical labor, this … [ More ]Starring : Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Jada Alberts, Steve MouzakisDirected By : Thomas Wright
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Tár ( 2022 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :104241%

Critics Consensus : Led by the soaring melody of Cate Blanchett’s note-perfect performance, Tár riffs brilliantly on the discordant side of fame-fueled power.

Synopsis : From writer-producer-director Todd Field comes TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra….From writer-producer-director Todd Field comes TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra …. [ More ]Starring : Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie KauerDirected By : Todd Field

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Women Talking ( 2022 ) 90 %

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Adjusted Score :99839%

Critics Consensus : While Women Talking sometimes forsakes entertaining drama in favor of simply getting its points across, its message is valuable — and effectively delivered.

Synopsis : Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a…Do nothing. Stay & fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a … [ More ]Starring : Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Judith IveyDirected By : Sarah Polley
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Nanny ( 2022 ) 90 %

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Adjusted Score :95218%

Critics Consensus : Led by Anna Diop’s strong central performance, the smartly disquieting Nanny is a promising debut for writer-director Nikyatu Jusu.

Synopsis : In this psychological horror fable of displacement, Aisha (Anna Diop), a woman who recently emigrated from Senegal, is hired to…In this psychological horror fable of displacement, Aisha ( Anna Diop ), a woman who recently emigrated from Senegal, is hired Khủng … [ More ]Starring : Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, Sinqua Walls, Morgan SpectorDirected By : Nikyatu Jusu
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Werewolf by Night ( 2022 ) 90 %

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Adjusted Score :93821%

Critics Consensus : A spooky yarn told with taut economy, Werewolf by Night is a standout Marvel entry that proves Michael Giacchino as atmospheric and skilled a director as he is a composer.

Synopsis : On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the
foreboding…On a dark và somber night, a secret cabal of trùm cuối hunters emerge from the shadows & gather at the foreboding … [ More ]Starring : Gael García Bernal, Laura Donnelly, Harriet Sansom HarrisDirected By : Michael Giacchino

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Alcarràs ( 2022 ) 91 %

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Adjusted Score :93361%

Critics Consensus : While it may lack a narrative punch, Alcarràs captures this rural world and its heritage with a gripping sense of nostalgia for things forever gone.

Synopsis : In a small village in Catalonia, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from…In a small village in Catalonia, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from … [ More ]Starring : Berta Pipó, Jordi Pujol Dolcet, Anna Otin, Xènia RosetDirected By : Carla Simón
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Tove ( 2020 ) 90 %

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Adjusted Score :91642%

Critics Consensus : Tove’s conventional approach to depicting the life of a singular talent is offset by Alma Pöysti’s outstanding performance in the title role.

Synopsis : Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson….Helsinki, 1945. The over of the war brings a new sense of artistic và mạng xã hội freedom for painter Tove Jansson …. [ More ]Starring : Alma Pöysti, Krista Kosonen, Shanti Roney, Joanna HaarttiDirected By : Zaida Bergroth
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The Northman ( 2022 ) 89 %

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Adjusted Score :104715%

Critics Consensus : A bloody revenge epic and breathtaking visual marvel, The Northman finds filmmaker Robert Eggers expanding his scope without sacrificing any of his signature style.

Synopsis : The Northman is an epic revenge thriller, that explores how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice for…The Northman is an epic revenge thriller, that explores how far a Viking prince will go phệ seek justice for … [ More ]Starring :