Despite a tumultuous year in the film industry, some standout movies emerged in 2023. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" impressed with its morally complex subject matter and stellar performances by Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" showcased his mastery of storytelling and featured a devastating performance by Lily Gladstone. Other notable films included "Past Lives," a romantic dramedy that resonated with audiences, Ben Affleck's "Air," which explored the cultural significance of footwear, and "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse," a visually stunning animated Marvel film. Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn" and Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers" also received praise for their unique storytelling and memorable characters.
Film critics Sean Burns and Erin Trahan share their favorite films of 2023. Burns highlights "Oppenheimer," "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Asteroid City," "May December," "Master Gardener," and "Afire" as standout movies, praising their distinctive visions, strong performances, and narrative sophistication. Trahan focuses on debut filmmakers and recommends "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt," "You Hurt My Feelings," "American Fiction," "Past Lives," and "How to Blow Up a Pipeline" for their originality, storytelling, and exploration of relevant themes.
The Daily Beast's Obsessed critic highlights the top 10 movies of 2023, including "The Eternal Memory," a documentary about Alzheimer's disease and true love, David Fincher's noir thriller "The Killer," and Christopher Nolan's masterpiece "Oppenheimer," a biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer. Other notable films include Greta Gerwig's blockbuster and the summer's hot topic, "Barbenheimer," and Wes Anderson's serio-comic "Asteroid City."
The article highlights the 30 best films of 2023, including "Beau Is Afraid," "Evil Does Not Exist," "Ferrari," "Kokomo City," and "Last Stop Larrimah." Other notable films mentioned are "Perfect Days," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," "A Thousand And One," "Rye Lane," and "Polite Society." The list also includes films like "Priscilla," "Nimona," "John Wick: Chapter 4," "Passages," "The Taste Of Things," "BlackBerry," "The Killer," "The Holdovers," "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse," "Anatomy Of A Fall," "May December," "Barbie," "Killers Of The Flower Moon," and "Oppenheimer."
RogerEbert.com has released its list of the ten best films of 2023, featuring a diverse range of movies that made an impact throughout the year. The list includes films such as "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt," a debut feature that challenges storytelling conventions; "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," a relatable coming-of-age film; "Barbie," a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of the iconic doll; "Poor Things," a visually stunning period piece with a feminist twist; "The Zone of Interest," a haunting Holocaust drama; "Asteroid City," a visually innovative and mysterious film; "May December," a complex character study; "Oppenheimer," an epic and emotionally resonant portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer; "Past Lives," a poetic exploration of mourning; and "Killers of the Flower Moon," a monumental adaptation of a non-fiction bestseller.
Slant Magazine has compiled a list of the 25 best films of 2023, showcasing the diverse and vibrant offerings of the year. From satirical dramas to fables and historical biopics, these films explore themes of sexuality, love, power, and the human condition. The list includes movies like "Rotting in the Sun," "The Boy and the Heron," "Ferrari," "The Outwaters," and "Love Life," among others, highlighting the resurgence of cinema as a mass-appeal art form and the importance of venturing beyond mainstream blockbusters.
