Top Movies of 2023: A Comprehensive Ranking and Must-See Selection
The /Film team has compiled a list of the 15 best movies of 2023, showcasing the incredible year for film. The list includes Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City," an exploration of storytelling and closure; "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," a refreshing and fun animated superhero film; Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," which tackles the doll's complicated legacy; Ari Aster's "Beau is Afraid," a divisive and challenging dive into the troubled mind of a character; Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers," an original film about isolation and community; Justine Triet's "Anatomy of a Fall," a French courtroom drama that examines personal failures and social perceptions; Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn," a wickedly uncomfortable and salacious film; and Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things," a dark and steampunk-tinged tale about a woman's agency and independence.
