10 Best Hollywood Movies of 2023
10 Passages
Franz Rogowski portrays a narcissistic filmmaker who throws his relationships into turmoil in Ira Sachs Parisian drama. Caustically funny and intensely emotional, this unflinching look at a romantic triangle features stellar performances from all three leads.
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9 Perfect Days
Wim Wenders paints a serene portrait of a man finding peace in routine. Kōji Yakusho plays a meticulous restroom cleaner who finds joy in simplicity and acceptance, offering a poetic meditation on contentment in chaotic times.
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8 Anatomy of a Fall
Sandra Hüller shines as an author accused of murder in this intricate French drama. Set in a chilly Alpine landscape, the film dissects domestic life and challenges us to understand an enigmatic woman and the enigmatic legal process surrounding her.
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7 Showing Up
Kelly Reichardt finds humour in the chaos of making art. Michelle Williams sculptor faces family drama, landlord woes, and a wounded pigeon as she prepares for a solo show. A funny, affecting glimpse into the creative process and the challenges of balancing life and art.
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6 The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer reinvents the Holocaust drama with a chilling portrait of a Nazi family living near Auschwitz. A bone-chilling adaptation of Martin Amis novel, it uses sound design to evoke the ever-present horror just beyond the surface of normalcy.
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5 Fallen Leaves
Aki Kaurismäki returns with a poetic tale of missed connections and blooming love. Laced with humour and melancholy, Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen navigate romance in a timeless, droll setting, with the directors own dog stealing the show.
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4 Killers of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorseses enthralling true story of Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma blends American history and horror. Robert De Niro chills as a scheming figure, while Leonardo DiCaprio and the magnificent Lily Gladstone shine in this epic drama about greed, betrayal, and resilience.
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3 All of Us Strangers
Andrew Haigh delivers a profound ghost story with an ensemble cast led by Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy. An emotional exploration of familial and romantic love, grief, and the scars of the AIDS crisis, adapted from a Japanese novel.
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2 Poor Things
Yorgos Lanthimos unleashes a fantastical, irreverent adaptation of Frankenstein. Emma Stone captivates as a spirited woman brought back to life in this absurdist comedy, feminist Candide, and visually stunning original masterpiece.
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1 Past Lives
Greta Lee shines as a writer grappling with life choices when her childhood Korean crush (Teo Yoo) reappears, sparking questions about fate and parallel paths. An insightful, even-handed film that redefines the romantic triangle with exceptional performances.
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