The Top 10 Films of 2023: A Diverse and Captivating Year for Cinema

🎥Michael Mann delivers his best picture in almost two decades with 'Enzo Ferrari,' showcasing Adam Driver's magnificent performance.

🔍December stands out with the disturbing melodrama 'May,' exploring the discomforting reality of exploitation and relationships inspired by true events.

🎭Todd Haynes returns with another polished drama, 'Angel,' offering intimate moments and complex characters in a multi-layered narrative.

❄️Joaquin Phoenix shines in 'Society of Snow,' a harrowing and gorgeous film about human survival and companionship.

🔪'Saw 10' keeps it simple and delivers one of the best horror movies, with Tobin Bell and Shaie Smith torturing despicable characters.

What was the standout film by Greta Gerwig in 2023?

—Greta Gerwig surprised us with her film 'Plastic Toy Doll,' a deep and beautiful exploration of existential crisis, patriarchy, and motherhood.

Which film captured the essence of Godzilla in 2023?

—'Godzilla: Echo of Unbelievable Survival' surpassed expectations, being one of the best cinematic experiences of the year, highlighting the allegorical nature of the iconic monster.

What makes 'Oppenheimer' the best film of 2023?

—'Oppenheimer' is the crowning achievement of the year, showing the consequences of our actions and presenting a nuanced character study of the man behind the creation.

Who directed the heartbreaking film 'The Holdovers'?

—Alexander Payne, known for his real and flawed characters, directed 'The Holdovers,' featuring phenomenal performances from Paul Giamatti and Joy Randolph.

What are some honorable mentions that almost made the top 10 list?

—Some honorable mentions include 'Blackberry the Killer,' 'Passages,' and 'Saw 10,' all films that were right on the cusp but didn't quite make the cut.

00:00Introduction to the top 10 films of 2023 and the difficulty in narrowing down the list.

02:31'Enzo Ferrari' by Michael Mann takes the 10th spot, showcasing Adam Driver's magnificent performance.

04:27'May,' a disturbing melodrama released in December, explores the discomforting reality of exploitation and relationships inspired by true events.

07:25Todd Haynes returns with 'Angel,' a polished drama offering intimate moments and complex characters in a multi-layered narrative.

08:58Joaquin Phoenix shines in 'Society of Snow,' a harrowing and gorgeous film about human survival and companionship.

02:56'Saw 10' keeps it simple and delivers one of the best horror movies, torturing despicable characters.

03:59Greta Gerwig surprises with 'Plastic Toy Doll,' a deep and beautiful exploration of existential crisis, patriarchy, and motherhood.

05:55'Godzilla: Echo of Unbelievable Survival' surpasses expectations and captures the essence of the iconic monster.

07:26'Oppenheimer' is the crowning achievement of 2023, showing the consequences of actions and presenting a nuanced character study.