I swore I didn't have time to do this, but now it's 2 hours later and here we are.
26. The Holiday Calendar
The pathetic dialogue almost distracted me from her brother-like love interest's little hair braids. I did not finish this movie.
25. Annihilation
This synopsis sounded so cool on paper (a team of badass women scientists venture out to find Oscar Isaac!) but the movie itself was just wholly unenjoyable.
23. Avengers: Infinity War
Was not compelled by Thanos. 100% buying a ticket to see part 2. Dammit, Marvel.
22. Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Sincerest apologies to Mr. Rogers, but I dozed off for a bit in the middle.
22. The Incredibles 2
Probably would not have seen this if I didn't have MoviePass.
21. Set It Up
Zoey Deutch and Lucy Liu were luminous. Glen Powell and Taye Diggs played morons who didn't deserve them. Also--I'll say it--that pizza looked gross. For shame, fake-movie NYC.
20. Ocean's 8
Sadly not super memorable considering the cast, but I always give bonus points for Cate Blanchett's cheekbones.
19. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Aww, they fell in love through books.
18. A Simple Favor
Absurd and highly entertaining.
17. Widows
I think I would've enjoyed this more if I hadn't gone in expecting gravitas, but still a very decent action movie.
16. To All the Boys I've Loved Before
I ranked this movie #16. If I were 16, it would be #1. But now it kinda makes me feel old. Definitely a fun addition to the high school rom com canon though.
15. If Beale Street Could Talk
It didn't capture the magic of Moonlight, but it's still beautifully shot.
14. Mary Queen of Scots
I'm biased because Saoirse is always queen in my book.
13. The Princess Switch
This is everything I want from Netflix. Kudos to Vanessa Hudgens for selling it.
12. Bohemian Rhapsody
A by-the-numbers biopic, but must-see for the music and Rami Malek's performance.
11. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Bye everyone, gotta go escape to a Greek island and never look back.
10. Love, Simon
Man I really liked this. Greg Berlanti gets me.
9. Mission: Impossible - Fallout
I don't know how but these MI movies are just consistently great.
8. The Favourite
"Look at me. Look at me. HOW DARE YOU. CLOSE YOUR EYES."
7. On the Basis of Sex
The second-best RBG movie of the year.
6. Searching
A compelling, poignant story #starringJohnCho.
5. RBG
Inspiring, empowering, and just a little bit awkward. Love you, RBG.
4. A Star Is Born
Simultaneously epic and intimate. Lady Gaga blew me away.
3. A Quiet Place
Such a creative concept, beautifully executed.
2. Black Panther
Brilliant in every aspect and worthy of a Best Picture win. That upside-down shot of Michael B. Jordan entering the throne room is already iconic. Wakanda forever!
1. Crazy Rich Asians
I could write an essay about how much this movie means to me, so I'll just say this: This was the first time I saw a mainstream movie character embody what it means to be Asian American. Not Asian, not ethnically-neutral American, but specifically Asian American. And to see Constance Wu radiate such warmth, empathy, and humanity for those of us so often portrayed as cold, calculating, or cartoonish---I cried buckets.
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