said that Hollywood was in decline last year, but with a large enough output, there are quite a few films with good reputations, and coupled with non-English films, this film list is actually quite strong.
However, my personal taste must have left out many good films, including my favorites "Keiko, Stare" and "Wonka", which were not included. I am regretful but also very happy because there are more good films.
"The Dog God" (2023), the good film index is 78 points
That Luc Besson is back.
From many levels, "Dog God" can be seen as another version of "This Killer Isn't Too Cold", even more extreme.
I didn’t understand two things before watching the movie: first, why it was translated as “dog god” instead of “dog man”. It turns out that dog means god backwards, so this translation is really amazing;
second, why the Douban score soared At the same time, foreign reviews are not good (metascore 37 points, Rotten Tomatoes 58%). After seeing the interpretation of faith in the film, it is not surprising.
But personally, I haven’t spent 114 minutes in a movie theater so immersed in it for a long time, and it’s hard to get out of this emotion for a long time.
"Barbie" (2023), with a good film index of 79 points,
became the annual box office champion with a box office of US$1.445 billion.
Barbie and Ken enter the real world and find that the status of men and women is completely reversed in Barbie's world. The screenwriter and director
used this contrast to deconstruct reality and cleverly presented the issues we are accustomed to regarding the status of men and women by contrasting them with the world of Barbie.
The real world in turn points out the abnormality of Barbie's world, and finally leads to the core of the movie, that is, everyone should be themselves and can be anyone they want to be, which raises the height of the movie a lot. It is understandable that
is popular all over the world and has become a topic of discussion.
But the gorgeous art music and profound core cannot cover up the embarrassing moments of the movie, and many places feel deliberate.
"Killers of the Flower Moon" (2023), good film index 80 points
The 80-year-old Martin Scorsese called his two favorite men, DiCaprio and Lao Luo, to complete this epic together.
is adapted from the non-fiction book "Killers of the Flower Moon". It focuses on the history of the indigenous people who were exploited during the westward expansion of the United States.
In my opinion, "Killers of the Flower Moon" is indeed a cinema. It has a very different cinematic feel from the comic book adaptation, and it is a pleasure for movie fans.
Robert's performance was impeccable, but DiCaprio's performance made me feel a bit rigid and nothing new.
But what moved me the most was Old Martin’s creativity.
In recent years, many veteran directors have accelerated their pace of filmmaking. Scorsese has not made many films, and Ridley Scott and Zhang Yimou have their films waiting to be released in a few years. It seems that the older they get, the more energetic they become. exuberant.
But I think they are afraid of not having enough time.
finally has mature directorial skills, complete creative freedom (Director Zhang’s degree of freedom is still a bit lower than that of his foreign counterparts) and sufficient funds, but there is not much time left for them.
"Mission: Impossible 7: Reckoning (Part 1)" (2023), good film index 80 points
I have always been a loyal viewer of the "Mission: Impossible" series. Although the reputation of "Mission: Impossible 7" is controversial, in my opinion It can be regarded as the representative of Hollywood's most powerful entertainment popcorn movie.
's twists and turns story, extreme-challenging action design, popular AI main line, and online sense of humor, the quality is definitely above the standard. The problem with
is that the same routine is too repetitive, repeated production shutdowns have caused the budget to soar, and the new heroine has no highlights.
Starting from Disc 4, the audience has become accustomed to every movie that has received great reputation, but it is not easy to think about it carefully.
You need to have inheritance and innovation, and the proportions need to be properly configured, so that you are familiar with a little surprise.
There are a few series of films that have produced three or more films that can do this. I am afraid that Mission: Impossible is one of the few, if not the only one.
"Stay in School" (2023), good movie index 82 points
Three lonely people, without family or friends, are forced to stay in boarding school at Christmas. It is an alternative holiday movie.
Alexander Payne, the director of "Sideways", gave a steady performance. The plot was calm but warm and humorous. The process of them gradually showing their softer sides was very moving.
The story is a bit old-fashioned, but the old-school style is also the biggest advantage of the movie. At this time when Hollywood movies are in full decline, the movie is particularly rare.
"A Past Life" (2023), with a good film index of 83
the best love movie of the year.
Among so many movies about New York, "A Life in the Past" is the one that captures the city most beautifully, and it brings back a lot of memories for me.
's movie is just right in terms of rhythm and style, as well as the ending that leaves people wanting more.
's handling of details is delicate and eye-catching, especially the ending, which is very different from conventional movie routines. But this is very close to our real world. Life is full of regrets and misses. Instead of indulging in the fantasy of "unavailability", it is better to grasp the present and be more practical.
"Falling Judgment" (2023), good film index 85 points
The husband is found dead outside the house, and the wife is accused of murder.
As the trial of the wife unfolds, evidence of suicide and homicide can be found. The final truth gradually becomes less important, but the different interpretations of the audience from different angles.
won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The text of the film is very strong, and the director's handling is also excellent. This is not a crime suspense film. The analysis of the couple's relationship itself is full of dramatic conflicts.
"Spider-Man: Across the Universe" (2023), with a good film index of 87 points
Marvel is in trouble, and the "Spider-Man" series is not immune.
However, outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony's independently produced animated Spider-Man series has carved out a new path with its unconstrained plot direction and distinctive style of painting, and has become a unique existence that has received both critical acclaim and critical acclaim. The narrative of the sequel of
is still solid, the picture style is more exaggerated and extreme, and the movements are silky and smooth. Although it is another expression of free will like "I have no control over my fate", this is still a unique animated film.
's only dissatisfaction may be the operation of splitting the upper and lower parts, especially the abrupt end at the climax, which lacks completeness and is not a clever handling.
"Slam Dunk" (2023), good movie index 87 points
This is not the theatrical version of "Slam Dunk", but a serious movie version.
brings out the whole movie from Miyagi's perspective, which is puzzling at first glance, but after a little thought, it makes sense.
There is nothing wrong with the angle of view selection itself, but the shooting is actually not that good. There are really many regrets. The director
probably wanted to use memories to correspond to each reversal of the situation, like "Slumdog Millionaire" or "Lost".
Miyagi's role in this game is limited, and several reversals have nothing to do with him, which makes the flashback part very embarrassing.
The movie had a chance to do better, but now it is already great. Youth is a pity, and so is the movie.
"Oppenheimer" (2023), with a good film index of 88 points
The charm of the movie is concentratedly reflected in "Oppenheimer".
This is another masterpiece by Nolan. He interweaves Oppenheimer's life with three clues.
Whether it is time and space variations or martyred heroes, whether it is ultimate sound effects or film imax real shooting, they are all Nolan's imprint.
has broken through himself in terms of subject matter, the narrative is calm and measured, and the casting and performance are extremely excellent. This is Nolan's best chance to win an Oscar.
Well, here are the top ten foreign language films of last year. Once again, this is a subjective scoring game, and it is difficult to completely measure the foreign language films of last year.
I use this method more as a cutout to briefly cover ten of the best movies in 2023. This is also a way for us to remember this year.
