All articles tagged with #movie rankings
Originally Published 1 month ago — by empireonline.com
Quentin Tarantino has revealed his top 20 movies of the 21st century, with 'Black Hawk Down' taking the top spot, highlighting his evolving appreciation for the film and his unique selection criteria, including one film per director.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Daily Beast
Lilo & Stitch continues to dominate the box office for the third weekend, earning $32.5 million domestically and $67.7 million globally, with a total of $772 million. The John Wick spinoff Ballerina opened strongly in second place with $25 million domestically and $26 million globally. Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning remains in third, adding $15 million in its third week, while Karate Kid: Legends and Final Destination: Bloodlines follow in fourth and fifth place.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The article ranks the movies in the 'Mad Max' franchise, highlighting the evolution of George Miller's post-apocalyptic saga from the original 1979 film to the latest prequel, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.' It discusses the impact and significance of each film, noting 'Mad Max: Fury Road' as the pinnacle of the series for its groundbreaking action and thematic depth.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
Despite receiving 18 Oscar nominations, Netflix's nominated films did not reenter its top 10 most-watched film list after the announcement. "The Postcard Killings" and "The Hill" held the top spots, while VOD viewing saw Best Picture nominees like "Oppenheimer" performing well. Meanwhile, "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" topped the charts at Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. The most successful Netflix nominees were "Nimona" and "Society of the Snow," while "Maestro" and other nominees had limited success. The article also discusses the performance of various new releases across different platforms.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The A.V. Club
Director David Fincher's filmography is filled with confident and innovative movies, making it difficult to rank them. However, his top five films are relatively easy to identify, including "Fight Club" and "Zodiac." On the other hand, the bottom of the list is more subjective. Some notable films include "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Fincher's latest film, "The Killer," explores failure and his own work, while "Mank" is a history lesson with a hangover. Overall, Fincher's films are known for their meticulousness, innovation, and exploration of various genres and themes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TheWrap
With the release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," the fifth and final installment of the franchise, it's time to rank all the Indiana Jones movies. Coming in at number five is "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which falls short due to a confusing narrative and lackluster direction. In fourth place is "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," a film that has its moments but suffers from weak storytelling. "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" takes the third spot, offering a fun adventure with the iconic duo of Indiana Jones and his father. The racially insensitive yet entertaining "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" lands in second place, showcasing inventive set pieces. Finally, the top spot goes to the unimpeachable masterpiece, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," which revolutionized the action genre and solidified Harrison Ford as a major movie star.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
Vulture has ranked all 11 Fast and Furious movies based on factors such as critical reception, box-office performance, significance to the franchise, heartstrings pulled, and lessons imparted. The original movie, The Fast and the Furious, is ranked as the best entry in the franchise for its pure distillation of the franchise's soul. Fast Five and Furious 6 are also highly ranked for their elaborate heists and signature scenes. The latest installment, F9, is criticized for being too laden down by Vin Diesel's messianic persona, while Hobbs & Shaw is praised for the charisma of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
With the release of "Fast X", the latest installment in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, it's time to rank all the films in the series. "Fast Five" takes the top spot for its high-stakes global adventure and the introduction of Dwayne Johnson's character. "2 Fast 2 Furious" is the worst, while "Furious 7" offers a tear-jerking tribute to Paul Walker. "Fast X" delivers a great cliffhanger and introduces Jason Momoa as the newest villain.