I posted my top movies of 2023 early this year, so it's finally time to move on to 2024. When it comes to the number of movies I watched in cinemas in 2024, it was definitely an improvement over 2023. Going for only 9 movies the previous year to 12 this year might not seem like a massive jump, but it's still more than I anticipated. In fact, I actually have enough films to build a top 10 list this time - but I don't think I want to. Instead, I'll just split the total and make a top 6.
Alright, let's dive right into it. These are my top 6 movies for 2024, starting with number 6.
6 ~ Inside Out 2
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This movie is quite amazing, and it seems like most people think so too because it made almost $1.7 billion at the worldwide box office. You usually only pull in that much money from repeat viewing; after all, you wouldn't want to watch something again if you didn't like it, am I right?
I can't decide if I like this or the first movie more, but I really hope they don't make a third one. Despite loving this second film, I don't think the original even needed a sequel. It's an amazing movie that can absolutely stand on its own. But with this much money involved, I'm sure the studio will milk the franchise dry. Do you think the story needs to continue? I'm really curious to know what others think.
5 ~ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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To be honest, I thought the studio would try to reboot the franchise yet again, but they went ahead and made a standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes instead. Personally, I think it turned out great! The story is solid, the cast is amazing, and the movie looks beautiful.
I hope the next sequel continues the story from the perspectives of the two main characters, Noa (played by Owen Teague) and Mae (played by Freya Allan). Frankly, though, I wouldn't mind if new characters take center stage. The universe of these movies is so vast that following a completely new journey with different characters would make sense too.
4 ~ Longlegs
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This is a highly unique movie with an incredible opening sequence. There are three major elements that I found fascinating about this film: the story, the locations, and the camerawork. The narrative captured my attention immediately and made me want to solve the murders right alongside the main character. The snowy locations and the settings give the film a fantastic, distinct look.
As for the camerawork - I'm not entirely sure how to explain it - but the way the camera was positioned really heightened the creepiness factor. For example, there's a scene where the camera cuts back and forth between the house and the doll inside the car that felt deeply unsettling. I also really liked Maika Monroe as the FBI agent, Lee Harker; she was excellent. This is the first movie I've watched by director Osgood Perkins, and I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely looking forward to his future projects.
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Another horror movie! Well, I love horror, so I usually catch at least a few every year. Interestingly, I never watched the first movie before I watch this, but luckily you don't need to know much to enjoy this second installment. Naomi Scott takes center stage as Skye Riley, a famous pop star struggling after the loss of her actor boyfriend, and she did an amazing job with the role.
This is just a great horror film all around. From jump scares and creepy faces to dancers in bizarre formations, they really found creative ways to scare the audience. It only raked in around $138 million at the worldwide box office, but I think that's a huge success considering the budget was only $28 million. Are you, like me, wondering if there'll be a third movie? Good news - it looks like they are officially working on one, though we don't have a solid release date yet.
2 ~ Alien: Romulus
I've been wanting a new Alien movie for years, and Alien: Romulus didn't disappoint. It's the seventh movie in the franchise and is set right between the first and second films. It features a brand-new crew finding terrifying new ways to die in space. I mean, some of these deaths are truly horrific. And that new alien creature at the end of the movie...wow, it was super creepy. But that's exactly why I love these films!
Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine definitely has the potential to be the Ellen Ripley of this generation. Meanwhile, David Jonsson was so good as the android, Andy, that I really hope we get to see him again in future installments. A sequel is currently in development, but I'm not sure if it will follow the surviving characters from this film or introduce a whole new crew. We will have to wait and see.
1 ~ Dune: Part Two
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This movie is an absolute work of art. The story, settings, visual effects, action sequences, characters, and music all work beautifully together to create an amazing end result. I've never read Frank Herbert's novel, so I went into it not knowing where the story was going, which made seeing it in the cinema an incredible experience.
There are plenty of twists and turns as the narrative jumps from one character to another - each with their own complex motivation - so it can be a bit hard to follow at times. Overall, though, it's very enjoyable even if you haven't read the book, though I think you definitely need to watch Part One first to fully understand it. Dune: Part Three is coming out in December this year alongside Avengers: Doomsday. That's quite a competition at the box office. Which movie do you think will perform better?
Those are the movies I liked the most from 2024. What about you? What was your favourite movie of 2024? I just have my 2025 list left to write before I'm fully caught up to 2026. How many movies have you watched at the cinema so far this year?
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