The 10 Greatest Films of 2023, Listed: best ever
The year 2023 has been one of art and film. This year, a number of films that broke viewers’ hearts and brains were shown on silver screens. Some were large-scale works of art that were painstakingly created to address the societal problems that face humanity, while others were abstract works of visual art that left their audience wondering what the film they had just watched was about.
We have assembled a list of the top films released this year as the year draws to a close. Many people have likely been accustomed to the larger-than-life drama that these cinematic works have delivered to the screen. Take a glimpse at these wonders that 2023 is leaving for us as we say goodbye to the past year.
10. Passages
The protagonist of ‘Passages‘ mirrors each one of us with the number of times the character takes the conventionally wrong routes and ends up complicating things. Directed by Ira Sachs, the movie portrays the life of a self-centered filmmaker played by Franz Rogowski. The love triangle in the movie perhaps makes it even more relatable, showing the human tendency to be inherently flawed. The story draws both exasperation and empathy from its audience. The character is well played by the cast, which perfectly complements the narrative that for a human being with a zeal for doing things, the world can both be a curse and a blessing.
9. Dreamin’ Wild
Dreamin’ Wild, a musical film directed by Bill Pohlad, follows the lives of two young individuals who are about to get another chance to realize their ambition of becoming pop stars. Walton Goggins and Casey Affleck play the main roles in the film, which pays homage to the various rock ‘n’ roll dreams that exist in the world. It’s interesting to note that the movie is based on true stories. It justifies the transformational power of music and does a great job of expressing the comfort that music offers to the human soul.
8. Past Lives
In her debut single, “Past Lives,” Celine Song does a fantastic job of guiding the listener through the experiences of a Korean immigrant, portrayed by Greta Lee. As the lead character, played by Teo Yoo, makes contact with a buddy from her youth, the film explores her early existence. The film has a self touch and relatability because of the exquisitely rendered underground crackle of the friendship between the two boyhood pals. It also quietly argues that lost opportunities have a melancholy charm. Overall, the film serves as a means of helping viewers come to terms with the reality that longing is a necessary component of life. Additionally, it informs its viewers that we can only travel one route at a time in life.
7. Revoir Paris
Virginie Efira plays Mia in the Alice Winocour-directed film “Revoir Paris,” which is about a lady who survives a made-up terrorist strike. Despite being a fictional incident, the film does a fantastic job of depicting it as a devastating, life-changing experience. It offers the viewer a nuanced interpretation of the complicated meaning of surviving and the process of regaining one’s life following a catastrophic experience. By the film’s conclusion, Efira’s portrayal of the protagonist character Mia transforms into a lighthouse of resiliency and optimism. The path of a survivor coming to terms with any trauma they may have had after surviving a war is artistically portrayed in the film.
6. Priscilla
The movie brings to life the story of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley in this masterpiece directed by Sofia Coppola. The performance by Cailee Spaeny does full justice to the portrayal of Priscilla. The lead character is shown to be preternaturally self-possessed as a young teenager. By the end of the movie, the character evolves into a wiser and more resilient woman as she turns 27. The movie very gracefully narrates the journey of a woman’s life that happens to be extraordinary and yet painful. The movie is an adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, which adds a realistic touch to the movie.
5. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There, God?, the beloved coming-of-age novel by Judy Blume, is being adapted. The film It’s Me, Margaret, starring Kelly Fremon Craig, does the literary gem full honor. The film explores the subtleties and complexity of women’s experiences as they come of age, which is a rather daring endeavor. The film, which stars Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie, and Abby Ryder Fortson in the key roles, deftly examines the rarely spoken issues facing women during and beyond adolescence. The video tackles women’s struggle to come to terms with leaving their childhood behind, in addition to addressing the disorientation they experience in their early years. The film offers the ideal balance of infotainment for viewers of all ages, but particularly for females.
4. Killers Of The Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese’s critically praised masterwork, Killers of the Flower Moon, subtly challenges America’s morality in light of its long history of war. The Osage Nation’s systematic killings in Oklahoma in the 1920s are revisited in the film. The film, which centers on Leonardo DiCaprio’s character David Grann, asks viewers to consider the decisions made by their forefathers in America. A million experiences that have been conveniently forgotten in contemporary America are given voice thanks to Lily Gladstone’s portrayal of Mollie Burkhart. In the film’s epilogue, Scorsese makes an appearance, lending the narrative a poignant and intimate touch. Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio are among the stars who give the film more charm.
3. The Zone Of Interest
The Zone of Interest presents a very somber examination of the common goals and aspirations of mankind. As more and more individuals participate and commit unspeakable atrocities, it becomes darker. Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller play the main roles in Jonathan Glazer’s film. As it progresses, the film conveys a powerful message: happiness based on the misery of others isn’t happiness at all. The film’s cast of performers has done a fantastic job bringing the story—a semi-fictionalized account of history that is also relevant to the present—to life.
2. Maestro
Recently released as the year draws to a close, “Maestro” has garnered positive reviews from audiences. It delves into the intricate and ardent union of musician Leonard Bernstein with pianist Felicia Montealegre, as well as Bernstein’s intrinsic passion for music. The main actors, Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, did a fantastic job. The film also explores human connections and artistic talent in a very deep way. It pays homage to Bernstein, whose life was both prosperous and controversial. It does a wonderful job of capturing the difficulties and victories Bernstein encountered in his dual roles as composer and person.
1. Fallen Leaves
TIME Magazine names Fallen Leaves as its top pick for finest film of the year. The film by Aki Kaurismäki tells the tale of a hesitant romance and interpersonal relationships between Jussi Vatanen and Alma Pöysti, who play the main protagonists. The powerful message conveyed by the characters is to embrace life in all of its flawed glory and make the most of it. Kaurismäki’s humanitarian comedy gives the film additional spice. It adds the kind of humor that accentuates the beauty of life’s small discoveries. “Fallen Leaves” masterfully captures the simplest, most consistent moments in life that reveal the fundamental meaning of life and presents them on screen for viewers to treasure, perhaps even discovering a few of those moments in their own lives.
