With the first quarter of the year already in the books, 2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year for film, with a number of highly anticipated releases on the horizon. Moviegoers have a lot to look forward to in the coming months, with Jordan Peele’s Nope and Thor Love and Thunder not far behind.
From January to April of this year, moviegoers were treated to a wide range of genres in terms of 2022 film releases. When it comes to highly rated films, 2022 has delivered in various ways, from horror to poignant family films.
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Many horror fans were thrilled to see Ti West return to the genre. This film about a group of young filmmakers working on an adult film on a rural farm is packed of classic horror clichés and plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
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X is an exciting picture that combines fresh ideas and mixes them with nostalgia that horror fans love, with references from legendary films such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre. There’s also word that a prequel has already been shot and is in post-production, with Mia Goth reprising her role (per Screen Rant).
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
When Sonic The Hedgehog 2 was launched last month, it was a nice surprise for fans. The film featured familiar faces like Jim Carey reprising their roles, as well as a newcomer in Idris Elba, who played a surprise cinematic part for the actor. Carey earned the greatest praise for his hilarious portrayal of Dr. Ivo Robotnik.
Sonic was acclaimed for not just being a fantastic video game adaptation but also for being a fun family experience. The action-packed picture, which does not take itself too seriously, satisfied fans of the game.
The Villains
The Bad Guys is another entertaining animated film from DreamWorks Animation. The all-star voice ensemble, led by Sam Rockwell, tells the story of accomplished theft criminals attempting to erase their mistakes in order to avoid prison.
The Bad Guys were praised for its diverse group of characters and vibrant aesthetics. The primary characters have terrific banter in the film, indicating that the plot is engaging not only for family viewing but for everyone.
The Fallout
Megan Park’s directorial debut, this thought-provoking drama, surprised viewers. Through the viewpoint of two teen girls, the HBO Max original film transforms a devastating subject into a compassionate drama of loss and trauma (played by Maddy Ziegler and Jenna Ortega).
The Fallout is a quiet picture with a powerful emotional punch because to the young actors’ performances. Viewers and critics alike appreciated the film for depicting an all-too-real trauma that many youngsters regrettably experience.
Turning Red
With Turning Red, Pixar delivered another critically acclaimed coming-of-age story in March. Mei Lee is a young adolescent who is attempting to manage family life as well as the numerous ups and downs of adolescence.
Turing Red was praised by critics for confronting the theme of puberty in a way that had never been done before in a Disney-Pixar picture. The picture features everything that moviegoers expect from a Pixar film: laughs, tears, and life lessons that can be applied to anybody, not just children.
The Look
The Outfit is one of the year’s first truly terrific ensemble films. Graham Moore’s directorial debut is a classic thriller that drew plaudits for Oscar winner Mark Rylance’s starring performance.
The story revolves around a Chicago tailor who must survive a hazardous encounter with a band of thugs. Despite the fact that this film isn’t spectacular or big-budget, spectators and critics alike praised the slow-burn mystery crime thriller’s unexpected twists and turns.
The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, starring Nicolas Cage as himself and Pedro Pascal as The Mandolorian, is one of the most meta films released in recent years. The film follows Cage as he accepts a lucrative offer to attend his biggest fan’s birthday celebration. Naturally, a great deal of mayhem ensues.
The film was praised for its cynicism and self-parody, which made it an ideal escapist comedy. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is expected to be a smash with fans of vintage Nicolas Cage action flicks like Con-Air, Face/Off, and others.
The Northman
Robert Eggers is back with The Northman, a Viking epic. With Robert Eggers’ unusual flair, this Hamlet re-telling provides the audience with the violence and fury they expect. The film follows Amleth, played by Alexander Skarsgard, as he plots to avenge his father’s murder by killing his uncle.
Robert Egger’s direction and the story’s overall harshness were lauded in the film. The Northman combines flair, classic storytelling, and gory violence to produce an unforgettable visual experience for viewers.
The Batman
With Matt Reeve’s The Batman, DCEU fans got another critically acclaimed Batman film. The film follows Batman as he attempts to uncover The Riddler’s mystery crimes, with Robert Pattinson playing Bruce Wayne.
The film’s noir atmosphere and reimagining of a familiar story were appreciated by critics. Robert Pattinson, who plays Batman, won two ACCEC awards for Favorite Movie and Favorite Movie Actor. This gritty picture features a fantastic ensemble, including Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano, who brilliantly fill out this grim tale.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Everything Everywhere All At Once was the highest-rated film on Letterboxd and one of the year’s most talked-about films. Evelyn Wang is a woman caught up in the stresses of life who finds herself swept up in a world of alternate universes depicting different lives she could’ve led.
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The film’s daring storytelling and out-of-the-box graphics were hailed by critics. Michelle Yeo, who starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Jaime Lee Curtis, provide outstanding performances in one of the most interesting films of 2022.
