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Do you love movies? Well, so do a lot of other people! That’s why all the movies on this Top 10 List were so popular. So no more waiting, here it is! And if you think one looks interesting, be sure to see it at the theatre, or buy it and give it a watch.
1. Parasite (R)
“Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.”
Parasite won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Foreign Film, and Best Original Screenplay. It got a 400% ticket sale increase since the Oscars.
2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (R)
“Actor Rick Dalton gained fame and fortune by starring in a 1950s television Western, but is now struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood that he doesn’t recognize anymore. He spends most of his time drinking and palling around with Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate — the filmmaker and budding actress whose futures will forever be altered by members of the Manson Family.”
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood won Best Supporting Actor and Best Production Design, and it was the director’s ninth movie. It made 389.3 million USD in the Box Office.
3. Marriage Story (R)
“A stage director and his actor wife struggle through a gruelling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal and creative extremes.”
This movie only won Best Supporting Actress, but it was nominated for other awards such as Best Actor (Adam Driver), Best Picture, Best Actress (Scarlett Johansson), etc. Many were surprised that Marriage Story was nominated for Best Picture because of the fact that it was a Netflix original movie.
4. Avengers: Endgame (PG-13)
“Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers — Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner — must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos — the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.”
It is not surprising that this movie is on this list. This movie was highly praised with a 4.6 star rating on Google, and it made 2.8B USD in the Box Office. It did not win any awards from the Oscars, but it was nominated for Best Visual Effects.
5. Knives Out (PG-13)
“When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at his estate to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Thrombey’s untimely demise.”
This movie was fairly popular in 2019. It did not win any Oscars, but it was nominated for Best Original Screenplay. It also made 293.7 million USD in the Box Office.
6. Joker (R)
“Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks — the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he’s part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker. “
This movie shows how the Joker dove into madness, and it was a highly praised film. Many people went to the theatre to see this, and the majority obviously loved it. It won Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix) and Best Original Score. It also made 1.072 billion USD in the Box Office.
7. Jojo Rabbit (PG-13)
“Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend — Adolf Hitler — Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.”
This movie was seen as witty and funny, and many people enjoyed it. It only won Best Adapted Screenplay, but it was nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Scarlett Johansson), Best Costume Design, etc. Its budget was 14 million USD.
8. Ford v Ferrari (PG-13)
“American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.”
This movie won Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing but was nominated for 3 other awards. It made 222 million USD in the Box Office, and it was a film that many people enjoyed.
9. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG)
“Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger’s empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.”
This movie was not as popular as the others, but it still deserves to be on this list. I am not going to lie: it made me cry when I saw it. But it’s such a heart-wrenching movie, it’s hard not to cry! This was not nominated for any award, but it was a fairly popular movie, and many enjoyed it.
10. Frozen II (PG)
“Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift — the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom — an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.”
Surprise surprise! Frozen II is here! Many people say this movie was better than the original, and I would agree. It was nominated for a few awards from The Golden Globes to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). But it did not win any. But this movie did make 1.431B USD in the Box Office, which is a huge amount of money for an animated kids film to make.
I hope you enjoyed this Top 10 list! And make sure to check out any of the movies on here you did not get to see.