movies I loved in 2019 (with comments!)
(last update: February 2020) a list of movies I watched this year AND liked. what's a movie you enjoyed this year? (from oldest to most recent)
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- DirectorChris McKayStarsWill ArnettMichael CeraRosario DawsonA cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.Such a fun movie! I did not expect to laugh as much as I did.
- DirectorIsaac EzbanStarsGustavo Sánchez ParraCassandra CiangherottiFernando BecerrilOn the rainy night of October 2, 1968, eight characters waiting on a remote bus station for a bus heading to Mexico City start experiencing a strange phenomenon.It's not that I LOVED this movie, but it really creeped me out and it's something I will remember for a long time.
- DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandMichael KeatonRobert Downey Jr.Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.Actually I remember not wanting to give Tom Holland a chance as the new Spiderman, but I was wrong. He's so amazing in this role; the story was nice, too.
- DirectorEdgar WrightStarsAnsel ElgortJon BernthalJon HammAfter being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.I think everyone loved this movie and I was just late to the game.
- DirectorDan GilroyStarsJake GyllenhaalRene RussoZawe AshtonA thriller about the contemporary art scene of Los Angeles, where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce.I think a lot of people (including me) expected a hardcore horror movie and not a satirical take on art-people and I think that's why this movie didn't receive as much attention. Jake Gyllenhaal blew me away!
- DirectorJemaine ClementTaika WaititiStarsJemaine ClementTaika WaititiCori Gonzalez-MacuerViago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires who are struggling with the mundane aspects of modern life, like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs, and overcoming flatmate conflicts.I watched this movie on a plane and found it very difficult not to laugh out loud!
- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsRosa SalazarChristoph WaltzJennifer ConnellyA deactivated cyborg's revived, but can't remember anything of her past and goes on a quest to find out who she is.Pretty sure people WANTED this movie to fail. I watched it on my birthday and really, really liked it. I still hope, they can make a sequel.
- DirectorJordan Vogt-RobertsStarsTom HiddlestonSamuel L. JacksonBrie LarsonAfter the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong and must fight to escape a primal Eden.Another movie I was very skeptical about at first, but it was great! Loved the cast, the story, colours, everything.
- DirectorKuan-Hui LinStarsTing-hu ZhangSing HomHe-Hsuan LinThree youngsters meet by accident at a mysterious hot springs hotel. There, they fall into an unforgettable adventure. It starts off scary but soon turns funny when they have to try and save a family.EVERYONE WATCH THIS MOVIE!!! I was
hysterically laughing throughout the whole thing! - DirectorOriol PauloStarsJose CoronadoHugo SilvaBelén RuedaA detective searches for the body of a femme fatale which has gone missing from a morgue.I remember reading somewhere that no one ever guessed the end correctly before the climax and I was like "Pfff...how difficult can it be?" and...well...even I -a hardcore movielover- guessed wrong on how this movie would end! The first 10 rating I gave this year.
- DirectorBruce KesslerStarsKevin CoughlinBrooke BundyLawrence P. CaseyDanny and Elliot avoid military service by pretending to be gay, but they have to act the part when the recruiting officer doesn't buy it."They're MARIGOLDS!" Oh, how many times did I watch this vine? The movie is on YouTube and I'd recommend everyone who's into weird comedies to check it out.
- DirectorDrew PearceStarsJodie FosterSofia BoutellaDave BautistaSet in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, 'Hotel Artemis' follows the Nurse, who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.Another movie pretty much no one saw? I Loved the whole world in this movie and was really impressed by Jodie Foster. When Jeff Goldblum turned up and started cursing, I was convinced.
- DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsLiam HemsworthJeff GoldblumBill PullmanTwo decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough?Better than people want to admit. A solid action movie with a nice cast and cool effects. The only thing I didn't like, though, was the rushed ending of the movie.
- DirectorBen StillerStarsBen StillerOwen WilsonChristine TaylorAt the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia.Can you believe it took me nearly 18 years to watch this movie? Not really hot right now.
- DirectorGuy RitchieStarsCharlie HunnamAstrid Bergès-FrisbeyJude LawRobbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not.Critics can suck a d*ck. This movie was bomb.
- DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsBrie LarsonSamuel L. JacksonBen MendelsohnCarol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races."I don't have to prove anything to you." Such a powerful line. Really made me fall in love with Carol, even though I didn't want to. I guess Marvel just knows how to play the game.
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsTom HardyMichelle WilliamsRiz AhmedA failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many symbiotes who have invaded Earth. But the being takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it.I read somewhere that you either love this movie or you hate it. I LOVED it. Loved the whole concept behind it, Tom Hardy and just Venom in general.
- DirectorAndré ØvredalStarsBrian CoxEmile HirschOphelia LovibondA father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the cause of death of a young woman who was apparently harboring dark secrets.A movie I wanted to see for the longest time and only got around to it when it appeared on Netflix. It's fantastic!
- DirectorDavid LeitchStarsCharlize TheronJames McAvoyJohn GoodmanAn undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.Another movie that I had to wait for, but it was worth it. Very stylish and I enjoyed Theron as this absolut badass, who is human at the same time.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloAfter the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.No spoilers: I watched this today (24th of April) and I am still speechless. Marvel outdid themselves. There is honestly nothing they can do that would top this. NOTHING!
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonHolly HunterSarah VowellThe Incredibles family takes on a new mission which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world.I don't think I enjoyed this movie as much as I should have, considering I loved the first one as a kid, but I was quite late to the game (this movie came out LAST year!). There was a lot going on and I overall liked it though. LOVED the animation. You can tell how much work went into everything.
- DirectorFrançois SimardAnouk WhissellYoann-Karl WhissellStarsGraham VerchereJudah LewisCaleb EmeryAfter suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.This movie kinda left me sad. It promised a summer adventure, but te tone changed in the last act and ended on such a dark note. I overall enjoyed it, but I do wish they kept the tone throughout the whole movie.
- DirectorChad StahelskiStarsKeanu ReevesHalle BerryIan McShaneJohn Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassins' guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head, he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.Seeing John Wick kick ass really makes me believe in all the good in the world. Amazing and brutal fight scenes and a suprising ending. Can't wait for the sequel!
- CreatorNeil GaimanStarsDavid TennantMichael SheenMiranda RichardsonThe End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel and a loose-living Demon who've become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon.I knew from the moment I heard about this series, that I would love it, and I was right. Absolutely amazing, especially the acting. The effects were a bit cheap-ish at times, but you could definitely overlook it for the humor and great pace.
- DirectorF. Gary GrayStarsVin DieselJason StathamDwayne JohnsonWhen a mysterious woman seduces Dominic Toretto into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.Yeeeah, I know, I'm late to the game, as always. The F&F franchise really started to grow on me, though. This movie was a great action piece and had some good sentimental scenes.