Two years ago, the pandemic seemed to doom films within traditional cinema. Or at least that was the widespread fear about the consequences that a mandatory shutdown as a result of the health emergency could cause in the future. It was an uncertain time for the Hollywood industry. Delays in recording deadlines of months and even years resulted in the cancellation of numerous projects that were unable to survive the moment of uncertainty. What turned 2020 upside down perhaps during cinema’s darkest moment in decades.
But the mecca of cinema has managed to reinvent itself and overcome obstacles. From streaming premieres to maintain interest in major films to the fight to return to the theatrical experience. The cinematic world managed to survive a crisis that could have stopped it. And that’s only to face the emergency of the writers’ and actors’ strike again in 2023. This time the situation was even more serious, stopping Hollywood in all layers and dimensions. Moreover, delve into the problems caused by the pandemic and this continued to trouble much of the entertainment industry.
However, 2024 took off, becoming one of the most successful years in recent decades. Also, leaving a collection of films in pop culture history that were milestones for a variety of reasons. As proof, we leave you with a list of the ten most relevant films of the year. From instant horror classics to reimaginings of a classic saga. Experiences the return of a cult film character to the big screen. All there is to explore is how the seventh art has demonstrated its value after difficult times. What all the great games we leave you with below have in common.
Substance
This film, directed and written by Coralie Farjat, is destined to be remembered as a horror classic in the future. And there are not enough reasons. From the uncomfortable, violent and dark storyline of aesthetic violence and violence against women to the extravagant visuals. The truth is that this strange work mixed a number of collective concerns onto one stage. which he told with wit and a macabre sense of humor.
The result is a film full of memorable sequences, most of which are already part of modern pop culture. From the iconic Demi Moore in a yellow coat and oversized sunglasses to Margaret Qualley’s Sue in a pink tracksuit and bold makeup. It seems that the substance has created its own sense of beauty, absurdity and monstrosity. For posterity.
Dune: Part Two
In 2021, Denis Villeneuve achieved what seemed impossible: turning Frank Herbert’s seminal work of science fiction into a memorable film. And this is thanks to a well-structured script and precise visuals that managed to convey the universe of the characters. and nuances about the desire for the strength of the original in depth.
But it was its sequel that became a collective obsession and, without a doubt, one of the best films of the decade. Dune: Part Twoit is more than a continuation of the phenomenon. It is also the high point of its predecessor’s majestic aesthetic and a mature tale of ambition and destiny. Considering some of the best sci-fi episodes of the decade, this is without a doubt one of the most relevant productions of 2024.
Joker: Folie à Deux
If in 2019 Todd Phillips turned Batman’s traditional nemesis into a subversive and anti-establishment symbol, in 2024 he has done the exact opposite. And this is with a film that has provoked the most angry reactions and provoked confrontation, discussion and controversy. Also, one of Warner Bros.’ biggest box office flops.
The sequel to the story of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) leaves behind the social and political commentary of the original film and focuses on the fear and pain of isolation. A resource that he also explored through musical numbers and a pessimistic script that delves into rootlessness and loneliness through violence. Misguided, at times difficult, and ultimately a failure, Todd Phillips’s unclassifiable work has become one of the most talked about films of the year. Although no, for the reasons that the director would probably want.
Civil war
Alex Garland has devoted his time, interest and talent to the study of dystopia. But nothing compares to this vision of a total political breakdown in North America, leading the country to a bloody civil war and the dissolution of all institutions. Moreover, to a fratricidal confrontation, the culmination of which is the polarization of weapons. to most citizens of the territory devastated by horror.
The same landscape can be described from several different points of view. But Garland decided that the best approach would be to use a brutal hyperrealism that would frighten moderates and provoke angry debate among the most radical. In the end, Civil war Its ability to unite a number of current collective fears is troubling. Which makes it one of the most relevant films of the year.
Inside Out 2
Pixar has had a difficult journey over the past decade. This is when his productions seemed to lose the precarious balance between children’s works capable of dialogue with the adult world. From the relative indifference that caused Net until complete failure light year. The study went through five years of uncertainty, which even raised concerns about its future.
But Inside Out 2 It showed that the magic of Pixar was still intact. While not particularly original, this emotional account of coming of age surprised in its honesty and touched in its sensitivity. Become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, it’s also a showcase about the studio’s ability to delve deeper into its best stories.
Longlegs: Soul Collector
This atypical horror title has become a 2024 event for several reasons. To begin with, the pre-premiere intrigue was surprising in its ability to provoke commentary and delve into dark terrain. Much of the publicity surrounding the film insisted on featuring a mystery production. which defied all the rules of such projects.
At the other extreme is the care taken in how Nicolas Cage’s characterization as the master killer was hidden. An actor in a wig, makeup and almost unrecognizable, the image of a perverted character was the biggest success in the production. The combination of both factors allowed the Oz Perkins film to become one of the most profitable films of the year. And also in triumph on all levels as a premises for a production company. NEON. Good news for experimental horror cinema.
Rivals
Luca Guadagnino took an obvious sports drama and turned it into an erotic love triangle in this curious film. But he did something else too. Recreate great growth dramas through humor to create a film. an atmosphere of sophisticated reflection on talent that surprises.
Art (Mike Feist) and Patrick (Josh O’Connor) compete in life and on the tennis court for the attention of Tasha (Zendaya). However, the film’s ability to delve into eroticism, provocation and seduction from an inventive perspective gave it a curious personality. In an era that seems to have little interest in the hedonistic sexuality of great figures, Luca Guadagnino has taken the opposite route. Which made his film one of the most relevant of the year.
Deadpool and Wolverine (Deadpool and Wolverine)
Success for Marvel Avengers: Endgame was a milestone that was difficult to surpass. Not only in quality, but also in viewer interest in any project that followed the apotheotic finale of the third phase of his cinematic universe. Something that has been demonstrated in all the failed attempts to achieve something similar that filled out the mediocre fourth phase. franchise and the extraordinary multiverse saga that followed it.
For this reason success Deadpool and Wolverine (Deadpool and Wolverine) Not only was it a much-needed breath of fresh air and popularity for the expanded universe. Additionally, demonstrating that research can still create stories that can touch, entertain and engage multiple generations of fans.
The film wowed audiences with its casual, self-deprecating and ultra-violent tone. But it also showed off Marvel’s most rowdy and inventive side. Return to great cinematic events that made the film one of the most relevant of 2024.
Bitelhus Bitelhus
In 1988, Tim Burton directed Bitelkh and showed all his ability to delve into universes, obsessions and extravagances with a rare sense of humor. Halfway between a macabre comedy and a meditation on death, the film became a success among generations and one of the most memorable in the director’s curious filmography.
So continuing was a difficult risk. On the one hand, the new production had to maintain the unique tone of the first film. The other extreme is demonstrating that it was more than just a later addition to the wider mythology. Bitelhus Bitelhus He not only achieved both. At the same time, it showed that Tim Burton’s talent for dark humor and satirical drama remained intact. The result was a sequel that no one asked for, but fans appreciated. in one of the greatest successes of 2024.
Alien: Romulus
saga Stranger This is one of the most interesting, dark and successful films of science fiction cinema. Also one of the most irregular. Over its forty-five year history, the franchise has reinvented itself and explored its universe in different settings. Most, with more or less successful approaches cosmic terror and existentialist philosophical studies.
But Fede Alvarez has returned to the pure horror of the 1979 original to delve into its darkest moments from a new perspective. And again the story is moving towards a point where the xenomorph threat remains a mystery.
Which allows the director to weave together not only terrifying performances – a focus on the use of practical effects – but also a twisted story about power, experimentation and the dark side of science. What led the film to popularity among loyal fans of the saga?but also to those who barely detect the most confusing moments.
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