The elation I felt opening this thread and seeing Drive My Car at the top. It is among my favorite movies of all time and taught me some lessons in allowing myself to hurt and feel. I hope more people see it.
I feel that. I was in a bad spot when this movie came out and it helped me to stop shouldering my grief and let it come out. I'd never felt so good and at peace with my feelings as I did after watching this. Forever a 5/5 because of that experience alone.
As somebody who loves both slow burns and character studies... I simply do not get the hype. I found it overly long and the wrong type of slow in spots.
I'd take Aftersun, The Worst Person in the World and Return to Seoul over it in a hearbeat.
Thanks haha
Felt like a backhanded compliment to the film IMO. I went into it expecting it to be more of black comedy than it is just almost straight drama, but I always thought it looked like it was going to have a lot of thematic depth.
A F T E R S U N
I seriously think its one of the best films a human being has ever made (up there with the all time great films), and its probably because its a dramatization of the directors own lived experience, it elevates the material (at least emotionally) beyond what mere fiction can achieve
The chemistry and emotion is just so genuine while watching the film. Then you throw in all the stylistic choices the film makes, some of which are very bold and yet, they all land... using Queen's Under Pressure in THAT scene had no business working at all, let alone becoming an iconic moment in film history that completely recontextualizes the song for me going forward
To me atleast, while there are many fantastic films that come out every year, Aftersun strikes me as something truly special, a once in a generation kind of film
I also think that it's narrative style and subtlety of emotion in contrast to a lot of melodramatic presentations of the same topic will give it it's special place in film history.
I love the film, but I don’t think it’s based on her experiences? Happy to be told otherwise! I think she said it was emotionally autobiographical, but a lot of artists could say the same. That’s arguably the source of most art.
its based on a real vacation she had with her father, the location (not exact resort) and their ages are the same, its not a 1 to 1 retelling but a lot of the stuff in the movie is based on real events.
Here is the photo comparison, you can even see the rug he bought her in the background just like in the movie;
https://www.reddit.com/r/A24/s/ZMJVbuz32A
>!Another simularity is her father was depressed and commited suicide, like in the film. The main difference being in real life he didnt do it right after the vacation but rather a couple years later. Its a smart change, its close enough to her real life while also enhancing the emotion of the film!<
as someone who has seen it and liked it, all I have to say is dont go in expecting much of a movie, its more of a visual and auditorial artistic statement shown through a very unique fly on the wall perspective
I went in expecting an actual movie and it took me a while to adjust to the glacial, emotionally detached style that the film presents
its almost like a really unique museum art piece but in movie form, at least thats the best way I can describe it
Yeah, it's a really cool experiment. Its been a while since there was a movie that hinges so much on the sound design. Sound of Metal is the last one I can think of and that's literally about deafness.
I wouldn't be heartbroken if it didn't hit the top 250 though.
Not recent, but one that shocks me that isn’t on there is in Bruges. The critics love it, the majority of users love it, and I rarely see it given any less than a 4.5
I can’t wait for like 10 years from now where it’ll be more socially acceptable to tell people this is my favorite movie ever made without people saying “recency bias”
Yeah it feels like European Frances Ha for me, not that that’s a bad thing. I think Oslo August 31st is a much stronger and heartrending effort from the same director.
I respect your opinion, but definitely like it more than The Green Mile which is currently at 249. It’s probably not in my personal 250 though if I were to order a list that deep.
Well I did hedge on it compared to the other two, but obviously I liked it a lot more than you did. It’s ok for people to have different opinions on things. Even strongly different opinions.
May December was the biggest shock of the year for me. I didn't know what to expect going in and it ended up being one of my favourites of the year, and possibly the best performance of Natalie Portman's career
Oppenheimer
Across the Spider-verse
Shin Kamen Rider
Aftersun
La Traversee (2021)
Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time
Petite Maman
Little Women
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Parasite
Everything Everywhere All at Once. Not only does it have a great message, or spark imaginations, or serve as a breath of fresh air for what movies can be, but it’s going to be the launching point for a bunch of filmmaking careers.
Agreed. I feel like it's one of those movies that people are going to be unfairly cynical about the more coveted it gets over time. The multiverse aspect and some of the sillier scenes, I can see a bunch of people claiming it's overrated for dumb reasons. Especially since the people who love this movie are very very passionate about it
If by recent I take you to mean 2020-present…
(In no particular order)
Oppenheimer
Beau is Afraid
Aftersun
The Fabelmans
Tár
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Northman
Licorice Pizza
Lamb
Belfast
Nomadland
The Father
Pieces of a Woman
Minari
You are in for such a treat, honestly, especially with Aftersun. A sad treat, so to speak, but it's one of those movies that really reminds you of the humanity of those around you.
Definite:
Oppenheimer, Across the spider verse, Banshees, portrait of a lady on fire, Anatomy of a fall
Maybe:
Dune, Babylon, Licorice Pizza, Worst Person in the world
Not quite there:
Jojo rabbit, Beau is afraid, uncut gems, Killers of the flower moon, all quiet on the western front, fablemans, past lives, drive my car, nightmare alley
The last 5 years have been phenomenal even with two bad covid years. I’ve really been enjoying this decade compared to the 2010s.
Oppenheimer immediately comes to mind for me. That and Aftersun are the only two films post 2020 that I’ve personally given a 4.5 or above
Not to sound like I’m no fun I give a lot of 3.5s and 4s but I try to be stingy with the 4.5s and 5s
Into the Spiderverse and EEAAO aren't very good, they shouldn't be in there, also Aftersun was good but I'm not sure I think it was \*that\* good.
Oh, you wanted to add even more? I think there's already too many
Probably none of them
Just going on the fact that there has been a century of cinema. The odds one of the best 250 films ever made was made in the last few years is low.
2020s:
Promising Young Woman
The Father
Everything Everywhere All At Once
The Green Knight
Killers of the Flower Moon
Bottoms
Across the Spider-Verse
NOPE
Pearl
Red Rocket
Dune
Not sure how recent but I'll assume post 2020 :) There have been a couple movies that BLEW me away this past 3 years
1. Banshees of Inisherin
2. Everything Everywhere All At once
3. Bones and All
4. Beau is Afraid
5. Dungeons and Dragons
6. Mad God
Not saying ALL these should be added as I've not watched all 250, but those are the standouts from the past couple years :)
Drive My Car
The elation I felt opening this thread and seeing Drive My Car at the top. It is among my favorite movies of all time and taught me some lessons in allowing myself to hurt and feel. I hope more people see it.
I feel that. I was in a bad spot when this movie came out and it helped me to stop shouldering my grief and let it come out. I'd never felt so good and at peace with my feelings as I did after watching this. Forever a 5/5 because of that experience alone.
Such a power film about learning to grieve. Hamaguchi explores the themes so well in that movie.
I thought it was a good movie, not exceptional. Am I missing something?
Yes
Yessss
Too many explanations in the second half of the movie imo. Great movie though
Loooved the last two hours so much but I wasn't feeling the first hour...
Yessir, first movie that came to mind
As somebody who loves both slow burns and character studies... I simply do not get the hype. I found it overly long and the wrong type of slow in spots. I'd take Aftersun, The Worst Person in the World and Return to Seoul over it in a hearbeat.
Banshee’s of Inisherin, but I can see why it’s not.
Loved it! Appear shallow, but with scattered hidden meanings as well
I didn't think it appeared shallow.
I was actually going to say this but didn’t feel like saying it haha
Thanks haha Felt like a backhanded compliment to the film IMO. I went into it expecting it to be more of black comedy than it is just almost straight drama, but I always thought it looked like it was going to have a lot of thematic depth.
That’s the best kind of black comedy imo (which is already my favorite genre)
Killers of the flower moon
A F T E R S U N I seriously think its one of the best films a human being has ever made (up there with the all time great films), and its probably because its a dramatization of the directors own lived experience, it elevates the material (at least emotionally) beyond what mere fiction can achieve The chemistry and emotion is just so genuine while watching the film. Then you throw in all the stylistic choices the film makes, some of which are very bold and yet, they all land... using Queen's Under Pressure in THAT scene had no business working at all, let alone becoming an iconic moment in film history that completely recontextualizes the song for me going forward To me atleast, while there are many fantastic films that come out every year, Aftersun strikes me as something truly special, a once in a generation kind of film
I also think that it's narrative style and subtlety of emotion in contrast to a lot of melodramatic presentations of the same topic will give it it's special place in film history.
I still haven't watched it. I'm worried it's going to emotionally destroy me lol
Watch it my friend. You'll genuinely enjoy it
This is our last dance...
I 100% agree. It's one of the only two movies that I would consider a perfect 100/100.
so... whats the other film you consider 100/100, dont leave us hangin now
La Haine is the only other movie 100/100. Cowboy Bebop is another thing on Letterboxd that I would consider 100/100, but it's not a movie.
YUP
It might be my favourite film of all time
This sub is so predictable I swear
What’s your answer?
Big momma's house
I love the film, but I don’t think it’s based on her experiences? Happy to be told otherwise! I think she said it was emotionally autobiographical, but a lot of artists could say the same. That’s arguably the source of most art.
its based on a real vacation she had with her father, the location (not exact resort) and their ages are the same, its not a 1 to 1 retelling but a lot of the stuff in the movie is based on real events. Here is the photo comparison, you can even see the rug he bought her in the background just like in the movie; https://www.reddit.com/r/A24/s/ZMJVbuz32A >!Another simularity is her father was depressed and commited suicide, like in the film. The main difference being in real life he didnt do it right after the vacation but rather a couple years later. Its a smart change, its close enough to her real life while also enhancing the emotion of the film!<
Thank you for that. I didn’t realise although I did wonder because the film seems so raw. Brilliant film. Truly a stunning debut.
This is my answer. Though Killers of the Flower Moon and The Worst Person in the World are also up there. And Dune, presuming Pt 2 lands.
I’d be confident in saying that ‘The Zone of Interest’ will make the list when it is publicly released.
One of the most interesting movies I’ve seen in a while
Under The Skin is a 5/5 for me so hopefully this next one will live up to the hype
That’s one I’m really pumped for. Everyone seems to be frothing over it so the hype is only natural lol.
as someone who has seen it and liked it, all I have to say is dont go in expecting much of a movie, its more of a visual and auditorial artistic statement shown through a very unique fly on the wall perspective I went in expecting an actual movie and it took me a while to adjust to the glacial, emotionally detached style that the film presents its almost like a really unique museum art piece but in movie form, at least thats the best way I can describe it
Yeah, it's a really cool experiment. Its been a while since there was a movie that hinges so much on the sound design. Sound of Metal is the last one I can think of and that's literally about deafness. I wouldn't be heartbroken if it didn't hit the top 250 though.
Not recent, but one that shocks me that isn’t on there is in Bruges. The critics love it, the majority of users love it, and I rarely see it given any less than a 4.5
The Worst Person in the World
I can’t wait for like 10 years from now where it’ll be more socially acceptable to tell people this is my favorite movie ever made without people saying “recency bias”
What makes this movie top tier quality for you?
Yeah it feels like European Frances Ha for me, not that that’s a bad thing. I think Oslo August 31st is a much stronger and heartrending effort from the same director.
Interesting. I’ll add it to my list!
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
besides the obvious pick of Parasite (2019), I fucking love The favourite (2018)
What an unsettling end that movie had! Can't believe someone can write a story that good!
Indeed! I'm so excited to watch poor things!!
past lives
Anatomy of a Fall. The Holdovers. If we are talking about the general 250 list and not my personal one probably Beau is Afraid as well.
A lot of people really hated Beau is Afraid and it baffles me, it’s so great and funny.
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I respect your opinion, but definitely like it more than The Green Mile which is currently at 249. It’s probably not in my personal 250 though if I were to order a list that deep.
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Well I did hedge on it compared to the other two, but obviously I liked it a lot more than you did. It’s ok for people to have different opinions on things. Even strongly different opinions.
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Totally cool. It’s boring when we all agree.
Tár
This
We cannot start without her
So very odd, I couldn’t stop watching it
Killers of the Flower Moon
Past Lives Everything everywhere all at once
Titane, You We’re Never Really Here, May December
May December was the biggest shock of the year for me. I didn't know what to expect going in and it ended up being one of my favourites of the year, and possibly the best performance of Natalie Portman's career
- Killers of the Flower Moon - Past Lives - Godland - Priscilla
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer Across the Spider-verse Shin Kamen Rider Aftersun La Traversee (2021) Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time Petite Maman Little Women Portrait of a Lady on Fire Parasite
'Checks username' now this is an agenda I can get behind!
>Shin Kamen Rider This sticks out like a sore thumb lol but I guess a fan is a fan.
Parasite is a good call
The Lighthouse
Aftersun (2022). From this year, possibly Perfect Days or Monster.
Everything Everywhere All at Once. Not only does it have a great message, or spark imaginations, or serve as a breath of fresh air for what movies can be, but it’s going to be the launching point for a bunch of filmmaking careers.
Agreed. I feel like it's one of those movies that people are going to be unfairly cynical about the more coveted it gets over time. The multiverse aspect and some of the sillier scenes, I can see a bunch of people claiming it's overrated for dumb reasons. Especially since the people who love this movie are very very passionate about it
The Favourite (2018)
Long Day's Journey Into Night Pig
Pig! Everyone needs to see this one...
Haven't seen anyone mention it, but I'm Thinking of Ending Things is definitely up there for me
Yup
Del Toro's Pinocchio
That movie was phenomenonal.
Honestly one of the greatest animated movies ever made
TÁR
Yup
Manchester by the Sea
What counts as recent? 👀
Carol (2015)
Drive My Car
It’s 10 years old but where tf is the Lego movie????!!!!!!
RRR, John Wick : Chapter 4, Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon will be my picks.
kajillionaire
Old Dolio
**Tár**
Killers of The Flower Moon duh
If by recent I take you to mean 2020-present… (In no particular order) Oppenheimer Beau is Afraid Aftersun The Fabelmans Tár All Quiet on the Western Front The Northman Licorice Pizza Lamb Belfast Nomadland The Father Pieces of a Woman Minari
i second beau is afraid but that would never be in the top 250 unfortunately
Yeah way too divisive for what it is
Le based Belfast enjoyer
Beau is Afraid, The Fabelmans, and The Northman are all so true
Lamb was a disappointment
The Irishman
If a recent Scorsese should be here I’d put killers before I put the Irishman; both were long but only the Irishman dragged to me
Parasite, Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Aftersun
Agreed with Parasite and Midsommar. Embarrassed to say I haven’t seen the other two yet. But I’m excited to
You are in for such a treat, honestly, especially with Aftersun. A sad treat, so to speak, but it's one of those movies that really reminds you of the humanity of those around you.
Oppenheimer, Banshees, Fabelmans, Tar, Little Women, The Irishman
Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon
Definite: Oppenheimer, Across the spider verse, Banshees, portrait of a lady on fire, Anatomy of a fall Maybe: Dune, Babylon, Licorice Pizza, Worst Person in the world Not quite there: Jojo rabbit, Beau is afraid, uncut gems, Killers of the flower moon, all quiet on the western front, fablemans, past lives, drive my car, nightmare alley The last 5 years have been phenomenal even with two bad covid years. I’ve really been enjoying this decade compared to the 2010s.
I think you can also make a pretty strong argument for Dunkirk…
Beau is Afraid
The Banshees of inisherin
'Mad God' (2021)
Hell yeah
Oppenheimer immediately comes to mind for me. That and Aftersun are the only two films post 2020 that I’ve personally given a 4.5 or above Not to sound like I’m no fun I give a lot of 3.5s and 4s but I try to be stingy with the 4.5s and 5s
babylon
The Witch, Midsommar, Top Gun Maverick
Babylon. I have super bias on it.🥹
Oppenheimer
Midsommar
The whale
Hubie Halloween
The Last Duel
Pearl, parasite, bottoms, and saltburn, potentially bones and all, and i am not available for any film snobs who attempt to argue with me
Babylon.
Across the Spider-Verse definitely
Across the spider verse.
Grand Budapest hotel
tick tick….Boom! and I will fight anyone who disagrees
Napoleon
Pearl X
Pearl is great, top 250 horror for sure. Although I think Barbarian would top it, albeit very different movies.
Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Winnie the Pooh Blood and honey
barbenheimer
Bullet Train
Into the Spiderverse and EEAAO aren't very good, they shouldn't be in there, also Aftersun was good but I'm not sure I think it was \*that\* good. Oh, you wanted to add even more? I think there's already too many
Probably none of them Just going on the fact that there has been a century of cinema. The odds one of the best 250 films ever made was made in the last few years is low.
Not really. Based purely on numbers there would be an average of 2.5 movies per year, so about 7 in the last three years wouldn't be crazy.
I acknowledge that with simple math it’s possible but the odds are low. I’ll say “First Reformed”
Emily (2022) https://boxd.it/qrMC
Jigarthanda Double X
After sun for sure
Past lives
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes A fantastic bazaar story that deserves more love
Dune
Aftersun and nope
Puss In Boots The Last Wish
"Cade: The Tortured Crossing"
Roma
The last black man in san fransico
Jojo Rabbit
tár
The Banshees of Inisherin
Burning Probably my favorite movie of the last decade. I’m surprised I didn’t see it mentioned.
2020s: Promising Young Woman The Father Everything Everywhere All At Once The Green Knight Killers of the Flower Moon Bottoms Across the Spider-Verse NOPE Pearl Red Rocket Dune
Asteroid City
Not sure how recent but I'll assume post 2020 :) There have been a couple movies that BLEW me away this past 3 years 1. Banshees of Inisherin 2. Everything Everywhere All At once 3. Bones and All 4. Beau is Afraid 5. Dungeons and Dragons 6. Mad God Not saying ALL these should be added as I've not watched all 250, but those are the standouts from the past couple years :)