I’m pretty picky about what movies I go see in the theater, and I mostly watch superhero movies and action flicks, so there’s probably some great movies not on my list because I didn’t see them. This list is definitely more my favorite movies of the year and not the “best” of 2024.
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5. Twisters – More of a “happening in the same universe” instead of a sequel, the film captures the general mayhem of the first film, but it doesn’t break much new ground visually and it takes a little too long for the characters to grow on you.
4. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – A fun ride thanks to some entertaining performances and wild action sequences that is hampered by an overly-long runtime and a reliance on more obvious CG compared to the previous film.
3. Alien: Romulus – A nice callback to the original “Alien” films that also includes nods to the prequels and creates a great new character, but it copies too much of what came before instead of forging its own path.
2. Dune: Part Two – More great storytelling and visuals, but despite the film feeling like it goes on forever, major portions feel rushed.
1. Deadpool & Wolverine – Some great character chemistry, strong emotional beats and hilarious moments cover for the lackluster villains and a plot that doesn’t give you much more than you would expect from the trailers.