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If you're looking for the absolute best movies to watch right now, we've got you covered. Just like we did with our top 10 TV shows video released a few weeks ago, I'll count down our 10 favorite films released over the past year. And
Top 10 best movies released in the past year ranked by entertainment value, including action, thriller, superhero, and comedy films.
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Key Takeaways
- Entertainment value is the primary ranking factor, not critics or political agendas.
- The list includes a diverse range of genres: action, thriller, superhero, comedy, and horror.
- Several films are part of popular franchises like John Wick, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and DC Universe.
- The video highlights both blockbuster hits and underappreciated films.
- F1 the Movie is the top pick for its feel-good story, cinematography, and Brad Pitt's performance.
What the video covers
- The video counts down the top 10 favorite films released over the past year based on entertainment value, ignoring critics and political agendas.
- Number 10 is Nobody 2, an action thriller starring Bob Odenkirk as an assassin facing crime bosses in a small town.
- Number 9 is Ballerina, a John Wick franchise spin-off starring Ana de Armas as an assassin avenging her father.
- Number 8 is Companion, a sci-fi thriller about a weekend getaway disrupted by an AI companion robot.
- Number 7 is The Naked Gun, a legacy slapstick comedy starring Liam Neeson as the son of Frank Drebin.
- Number 6 is Thunderbolts, a Marvel anti-hero team film praised for its fun storyline and strong cast.
- Number 5 is Fantastic Four: First Steps, a retro-futuristic MCU film featuring the team battling Galactus and Silver Surfer.
- Number 4 is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise in his last Ethan Hunt role with intense action and stunts.
- Honorable mentions include Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Ballad of Wallace Island, Black Bag, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Sinners, and Minecraft: The Movie.
- Top 3: Number 3 is Superman (DCU reboot by James Gunn), number 2 is Weapons, a mystery horror film, and number 1 is F1 the Movie starring Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 driver.
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as usual, we don't let reviews from so-called professional critics or movies that push a social or political agenda influence the order. Instead, I'll count these down in order with entertainment value being the most important factor.
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Let's get to it. Starting off our countdown, coming in at number 10 is Nobody 2. This action thriller is a sequel to the 2021 film Nobody. It stars Bob Odenkirk of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad fame as a workaholic
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assassin named Hutch Mansell. The story follows Hutch as he takes his family on a much-needed vacation to a small tourist town. However, shortly after arriving, he finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme park operator, a shady
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sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss. While Odenkirk is someone you probably would not expect to see in an action film, he pulls off his role in both of the Nobody films perfectly. There's tons of action with funny moments mixed in.
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Both films are very reminiscent of the older Die Hard films with Bruce Willis. Coming in at number nine is Ballerina.
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This action thriller is a spin-off installment within the John Wick franchise, taking place between the events of John Wick Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. It stars Ana de Armas as ballerina-turned assassin Eve Macaro, who takes on an army of killers as she
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avenges the death of her father. If you enjoyed the other films in the John Wick franchise, Ballerina should be on your watch list. It features an outstanding supporting cast including Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick, Ian
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McShane, Angelica Houston, Norman Reedus, and the late Lance Reddick in his final onscreen appearance.
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In at number eight is the science fiction thriller Companion, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.
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They play a couple on a weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin which unravels into absolute chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is an AI companion robot. Companion is an incredibly fresh take on a concept
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that's been done before with interesting plot twists you will not see coming. This thriller, which is both clever and funny at times, is a work of pure genius you won't soon forget.
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Our number seven pick is The Naked Gun. This action crime comedy film is a legacy sequel to the 1994 film Naked Gun 33 and 1/3: The Final Insult. It stars Liam Neeson in the main role as the son of
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Lieutenant Frank Drebin, a character from the original Naked Gun movies and the TV series Police Squad. The story follows Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., who must succeed in his father's footsteps to prevent the closure of Police Squad.
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This absolutely ridiculous laugh-out-loud film is a must-watch for fans of classic slapstick comedies of the past.
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Coming in at number six is the superhero film Thunderbolts. Based in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it follows an unconventional team of anti-heroes who embark on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their past. Being one
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of two Marvel films in this countdown, Thunderbolts is one of the best things they have put out in years. The storyline is both interesting and fun, and it features a well-acted ensemble cast, including Florence Pugh and Sebastian
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Stan. Just barely edging out Thunderbolts for the number five spot is Fantastic Four: First Steps. Also taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the superhero film is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s-inspired world. It follows Mr.
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Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet. As they defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer, along with great writing and acting, the production design is
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amazing. Next up, coming in at number four, is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. This action spy film is a direct sequel to Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, and it stars Tom Cruise in his final portrayal of Ethan Hunt. The story
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follows Hunt and the IMF team as they race against time to find the entity, which is a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. As usual, you get what you expect with any Mission Impossible film: tons of action, amazing
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stunt work, a serviceable storyline, and a fantastic performance from Cruise in a film that is a lot of fun to watch.
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Before we get to our top three, here are some honorable mentions. We also enjoyed just missing out on our top 10 that just might be worth your time to check out.
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The supernatural horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines, which is the sixth installment in the Final Destination film series.
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The British comedy-drama film The Ballad of Wallace Island. The spy thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, Black Bag.
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The science fiction action film Jurassic World: Rebirth, which is the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise.
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The horror film starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, Sinners. And the last of our honorable mentions, the fantasy adventure comedy film starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black based on the video game Minecraft is Minecraft: The Movie.
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Back to the countdown. Superman takes the number three spot. This superhero film based on the character from DC Comics was written and directed by James Gunn. This reboot of the Superman film series is the official first film in
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what they're calling the DC Universe, or DCU for short. In this film, Superman faces unintended consequences after he intervenes in an international conflict orchestrated by billionaire Lex Luthor. Prior to release, many had low expectations for this film with a
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relatively unknown cast. It's actually an excellent movie with a great storyline and acting. And Krypto: The Superdog is a scene stealer.
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In the runner-up spot, our number two pick, Weapons, is perhaps one of the most underappreciated films released this year. This mystery horror film starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, without giving too much away, follows a seemingly inexplicable case of 17
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children from the same classroom who mysteriously have been apparently abducted by an unseen force. This genre-bending film is quite impressive. It's original, highly entertaining with funny and tense moments mixed in.
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In the top spot, coming in at number one is F1 the Movie, which was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who also directed Top Gun: Maverick. F1 the Movie stars Brad Pitt as Formula 1 racing driver Sonny Hayes, who returns after a 30-year
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absence to save his former teammate's underdog team from collapse. It's a great feel-good movie that is a lot of fun to watch, even for people that are not fans of Formula 1. Pitt's performance was excellent. This film is
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action-packed and features outstanding cinematography with a fantastic musical score that should be worthy of an Oscar.
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