Hollywood had a mixed bag of successes and setbacks in the year 2023 for the film industry. While unexpected summer blockbusters like Barbie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie took the world by storm, the film industry faced serious obstacles that clouded the year’s story as a whole. The top ten films of the year are listed here, representing a wide variety of cinematic experiences, curated and ranked by news agency Pinkvilla.
1. Barbie:
Since its July 21 premiere, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film has made over $1.38 billion at the box office, making it a worldwide phenomenon. The musical comedy, which stars Margot Robbie as Stereotypical Barbie, leads viewers on a voyage of self-discovery and existential crises. A stellar ensemble, including Ryan Gosling and others, supports the adventure, with Robbie assuming a variety of roles in the lively Barbie Land.
2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the product of Nintendo and Illumination’s partnership, was a huge box office success.The movie, which brought the Italian plumber to the big screen, made $1.356 billion globally. Because of the game’s success, Nintendo and Illumination would probably work together again on its sequels.
3. Oppenheimer:
Oppenheimer, the groundbreaking film directed by Christopher Nolan, delves into the ethically nuanced topic of the development of the atomic bomb. Beyond all expectations, the movie made an astounding $950 million at the box office, demonstrating Nolan’s skill at balancing humor and knowledge. Robert Downey Jr. and Cillian Murphy gave standout performances, which increased the movie’s praise.
4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3:
Despite the abundance of multiverse stories in the Marvel universe, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 retained its unique identity. The movie packed emotional punches without losing the bravado that made the Guardians trilogy famous. Dark themes were explored by director James Gunn, giving the story more depth.
5. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse:
The success of the Spider-Verse franchise was sustained by Sony’s animated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The movie, which follows Miles Morales on his journeys across other universes, won praise for its brilliantly crafted and hilarious narrative. It demonstrated the possibilities of animated movies outside of Disney’s purview while pushing the frontiers of animation.
6. The Little Mermaid:
Disney’s live-action Little Mermaid brought a contemporary perspective to the beloved story. The movie, which starred Halle Bailey as Ariel, looked at themes of sacrifice, curiosity, and the want to see life on the other side of the ocean. The animated masterpiece from 1989 was viewed from a new angle in the adaptation.
7. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One:
The most recent installment in Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series has upheld its title as the greatest action franchise. Even though it didn’t earn as much money at the box office as Top Gun: Maverick, the movie was nonetheless impressive thanks to its amazing supporting cast, funny sense, and terrifying stunts.
8. Poor Things:
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was given a fanciful riff by Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things.The picture combined crazy comedy, intellectual inquiry, and joyous licentiousness, and Emma Stone gave a stunning performance. Alasdair Gray’s story was adapted in an experimental way that demonstrated innovation and originality.
9. Killers of the Flower Moon:
Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese, depicted the brutal murder of affluent Osage landowners in 1920s Oklahoma, delving into a dark period of American history. including striking performances by Emily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De, and others.
10. All of Us Strangers:
All of Us Strangers, which was directed by Andrew Haigh, received nine nominations for the London Critics’ Circle film awards, including one for Best Picture. With Claire Foy and Paul Mescal in supporting roles and Andrew Scott winning actor of the year, the British drama explores romance and suspended time. The movie delves into an enigmatic and poignant story, enthralling viewers with its distinct depiction of a romance between Scott and Mescal’s personas, which appears to be frozen in time.
