2022 Movies Ranked
2022 is a year where I've seen a few more films then did previous couple yrs but post-pandemic viewing is still light. Of course output quality has also been garbage so here we are.
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- DirectorRobert EggersStarsAlexander SkarsgårdNicole KidmanClaes BangA young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.9/10, Its a bit trippy at times but this is quite the fascinating Viking revenge story. With some Norse mythology thrown in to help move things along.
- DirectorJoseph KosinskiStarsTom CruiseJennifer ConnellyMiles TellerAfter thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.9/10, Yes its simplistic in story but is an incredibly fun watch. Calls back to the original in part while also managing to stand on its own. Tom Cruise must be pushing 60 but is still a badass. Fantastic fighter jet sequences, Kenny Loggins and beach football, what else is needed? :D
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsBrendan FraserSadie SinkTy SimpkinsA reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.9/10, Wasn't sure what to expect but i admit I teared up with The Whale. Brendan Fraser really sold it and earned that Oscar imo. Many different elements in this film that go beyond "morbidly obese man wants to reconnect with daughter" that is the one sentence description of this film. No need for spoilers but this is a broken man with mistakes in his past that will be uncovered as the film progresses. Probably end up a one time watch but what a watch it was.
- DirectorDaniel KwanDaniel ScheinertStarsMichelle YeohStephanie HsuJamie Lee CurtisA middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.8/10. This was a strange one for sure, not positive if I really get everything that went on. Straddled on all possible emotions to give the audience and did so with mostly positive results. Definitely the better of the multiverse films that came out this year.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsSam WorthingtonZoe SaldanaSigourney WeaverJake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.8/10, I admit I was surprised how much I enjoyed this new Avatar film, figured it would simply be a pretty nothing but it actually had some meat on its bones. Messaging was on the nose but the action gripped me and the blue cat Sully family had limited amount of cringe for being full of child and teenage characters. Will probably watch again in the theater if probably not at home.
- DirectorEdward BergerStarsFelix KammererAlbrecht SchuchAaron HilmerA young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.8/10, Depressing anti-war story that is beautifully acted and shot with ugly realistic showing of WWI life. Great film but one-time watch in that it is hardly something I'd want to watch for fun.
- DirectorS.S. RajamouliStarsN.T. Rama Rao Jr.Ram CharanAjay DevgnA fearless warrior on a perilous mission comes face to face with a steely cop serving British forces in this epic saga set in pre-independent India.8/10, A film where the action is fun and exciting if sometimes overly silly. Sure the English occupiers are mustache twirling villains but fits with the tone of the film. Main issue I have with the film is that it is just too long. I think if it was 30min shorter it would have been terrific.
- DirectorDavid LeitchStarsBrad PittJoey KingAaron Taylor-JohnsonFive assassins aboard a swiftly-moving bullet train find out that their missions have something in common.8.0/10, borderline 8 high 7 for me. It is an obvious silly film that shouldn't be thought on too hard but it is fun and the characters and fight scenes really grab you.
- DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, The Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.7/10, Mixed feelings on this one, the first two acts were pretty solid though emo Bruce Wayne not to my liking. Third act went silly for me though.
- DirectorBaz LuhrmannStarsTom HanksAustin ButlerOlivia DeJongeThe life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.7/10, I would rate this like I would many biopics, the actor playing Elvis Presley was fantastic and the movie built around him not quite as good. Better than others of its kind but I felt it had the same problems in that felt like was jumping from time period to time period hitting certain important moments but the flow just felt choppy to me. Tom Hanks plays the scummy manager well and the singing hit though i'm hardly an Elvis fan so couldn't get too into it. Overall decent for a one time watch.
- DirectorJared SternSam J. LevineStarsDwayne JohnsonKevin HartKate McKinnonKrypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.7/10, pets with superpowers was certainly an interesting idea that played out well. Funny with lots of in jokes and great animal characters. My only real issue is that the few parts that try to get emotional really fell flat, too on the nose, quite cringy.
- DirectorTommy WirkolaStarsDavid HarbourJohn LeguizamoBeverly D'AngeloAn elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.7/10, I think this movie will be perfect for those who like campy nonsense fun. David Harbour certainly was a great fit for this role and he carries the film to being watchable. Crazy kills and cringe puns galore. Of course the film isn't very "good" and can be pretty dumb but is worth a watch.
- DirectorDan TrachtenbergStarsAmber MidthunderDakota BeaversDane DiLiegroNaru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.7/10, Can just get this to a 7, was better then I thought it would be. Has interesting enough fight scenes even if it seems to be all about "you go girl" cringe. Looks terrific, can definitely give this film that as well. Has some modern ideologies though. Evil white men get killed and patriarchy is smashed. I would call this the best Predator film since the original but that is hardly saying much given I find all the previous entries to the franchise to be trash (other than Predator 2 which is meh). If anything blatant social justice garbage made if funnier so there is that.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsRalph FiennesAnya Taylor-JoyNicholas HoultA young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.7/10, don't know why there are some out there who are praising this film, it wasn't bad or anything was mildly amusing as a one time watch, mostly good for seeing where the absurd premise was going to go. Still ranking pretty high on this list but then it hasn't been a very impressive year.
- DirectorJoel CrawfordJanuel MercadoStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekHarvey GuillénWhen Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.7/10, decent animated film though I found the side characters to be more interesting than Puss himself. Not a good film to be a henchman in though they go out in PG ways. Goldilocks (and the bears yes) improved the film for me, may have gotten a 6 otherwise.
- DirectorTom GormicanStarsNicolas CagePedro PascalTiffany HaddishMoviestar Nick Cage is channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.7.0/10, Not sure if this deserves to be rated as high as this or not. Can't take it seriously of course and Nick Cage doing his thing if fun to watch. Just not sure if the overall package itself holds together. Don't need to watch again at the least so there is that.
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsTom HollandMark WahlbergAntonio BanderasStreet-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.6/10, Never played the games so my experience is from this perspective. Wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, absurd in a National Treasure kind of way but some fun can be found here as long as it is not taken the slightest bit seriously.
- DirectorBaltasar KormákurStarsLiyabuya GongoMartin MunroDaniel HadebeA father and his two teenage daughters find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator.6/10, Beast had its moments of tension and this film could have coasted on this but unfortunately those daughters really annoyed me. The silly premise of a "lion gone rogue hunting humans" didn't even bother me but in the end I'd rather watch Ghost and the Darkness again then watch Beast a second time.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsBenedict CumberbatchElizabeth OlsenChiwetel EjioforDoctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.6/10, Another generic Marvel outing that at the same time throws away the Scarlet Witch character and tries to make America Chavez a thing. Has some good looking scenes but I simply do not like what was done with SW and her motivations in this film. Yet another mediocre post Endgame film that isn't named Spiderman.
- DirectorTom GeorgeStarsKieran HodgsonPearl ChandaGregory CoxIn the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.6/10, Is it bad that I guessed correctly the killer at the start? Meh. Its alright though goes too far with a couple twists and ending a letdown. Passable but a one watch for sure.
- DirectorJ.D. DillardStarsJonathan MajorsGlen PowellChristina JacksonA pair of U.S. Navy fighter pilots risk their lives during the Korean War and become some of the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.6/10, I can't help but feel that this is a subpar film in its themes. As a war film? Meh. As a tale of friendship between the two men? Meh. As a race relations story? Meh. All felt so generic. Felt more with the overall comradery between the people in the fighter squadron and the commander leading them than anything about the main characters the film is based on.
- DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsDwayne JohnsonAldis HodgePierce BrosnanNearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.6/10, When Black Adam is fighting I can turn my brain off an enjoy special effects flashing in front of my eyes but when this film tries to tell a story it is very subpar. On the nose commentary on "colonizers", an annoying child actor and pacing problems really dragged this film down for me.
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsDaniel CraigEdward NortonKate HudsonTech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.6/10, First one was mildly entertaining but this one felt more dull than anything, didn't find clever at all.
- DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsChris EvansKeke PalmerPeter SohnWhile spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.6/10. Passable but forgettable. Best I can say is it isn't as bad as I was worried it would be, not the best praise a film can get. To think a toy based on a film would have better adventures then the movie character himself. Meh.
- DirectorJeff FowlerStarsJames MarsdenJim CarreyBen SchwartzWhen the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.6/10, I think when Sonic was on screen fighting Jim Carrey things were pretty decent but when it cut to the other humans things were pretty terrible. That whole wedding section was easily the worst part of the film.
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsRyan ReynoldsWalker ScobellMark RuffaloAfter accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self for a mission to save the future.5/10, Ryan Reynolds isn't starring in movies as bad as Adam Sandler did, instead they are frustratingly bland. This time travel Netflix flick is no exception, Reynolds quips are not enough to overcome a silly story and casual violence that they let a 12yr old dish out as well. Nonsensical as well while trying to be heartwarming but is so hamfisted going about it that it falls flat. Meh.
- DirectorMichael BayStarsJake GyllenhaalYahya Abdul-Mateen IIEiza GonzálezTwo robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry.5/10, Loud gunfire, car crashes and men yelling in an ambulance. Dumb film in general but I suppose if the brain is turned off hard enough to drool then this could be entertaining.
- DirectorAaron NeeAdam NeeStarsSandra BullockChanning TatumDaniel RadcliffeA reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.5/10, snickered a few times but otherwise felt like a generic and forgettable jungle adventure.
- DirectorPierre PerifelStarsSam RockwellMarc MaronAwkwafinaTo avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways.5/10, "Meh" is the best way I can put this. The Bad Guys has its moments but it simply has a thin layer of shiny wax over a ball of blandness.
- DirectorDomee ShiStarsRosalie ChiangSandra OhAva MorseA thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited she transforms into a giant red panda.5/10, I suppose this is more directed at girls so that could be a big reason why this one didn't work for me. Turning Red felt really shallow not just in rebelling against a mother to go see a boy band but the turning into a panda plot just felt really thin. The fact that publicly transforming has no consequences in the end is just so silly. I know its a "kids film" but still, no police or military appear? Riiiight...
- DirectorColin TrevorrowStarsChris PrattBryce Dallas HowardLaura DernFour years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects.5/10, Movie was stupid like all 3 of these have been but had enough dinosaur shenanigans to shut your brain off to it at least. Have to shut it down as thinking too much will make it impossible to tolerate.
- DirectorDavid YatesStarsEddie RedmayneJude LawEzra MillerAlbus Dumbledore knows that Gellert Grindelwald is moving to take control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he asks Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team on a dangerous mission.5/10, movie took forever to finish and was nonsense. Wizard elections being so interesting to view. Baby deer choose the leader? If they choose people of differing ideals the crowd immediately changes their beliefs to match the magic fawn? Whatevs.
- DirectorJordan PeeleStarsDaniel KaluuyaKeke PalmerBrandon PereaThe residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.5/10, Won't quite drop to a 4 but this film felt really long and dumb. I remain convinced that Jordan Peele is the new Shyamalan but with the films being better acted.
- DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsTom BatemanAnnette BeningKenneth BranaghWhile on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.4/10, the first film was nothing spectacular but at least it managed to hold my interest through its runtime. This one was a bore and then got soap opera silly. The first half nothing of note happens and then when the "death on the nile" finally occurs it is merely absurd daytime tv nonsense.
- DirectorDaniel EspinosaStarsJared LetoMatt SmithAdria ArjonaBiochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.4/10, I was actually finding this mainly to be a boring nothing of a film but as the third act rolled on I was simply finding myself more and more irritated. Stupid PG13 violence, heavy CGI fight scenes and generic villain in his former friend only compounded this failure.
- DirectorRyan CooglerStarsLetitia WrightLupita Nyong'oDanai GuriraThe people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.4/10, this film is boring, its most serious problem. Oh it is also stupid if not Thor level of stupid but was hard to pay attention. Action scenes forgettable as was the villain. Replacement Black Panther a tiny woman, absurd fight scenes with her.
- DirectorSimon KinbergStarsJessica ChastainPenélope CruzBingbing FanWhen a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, a wild-card C.I.A. agent joins forces with three international agents on a mission to retrieve it, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who's tracking their every move.4/10, a boring and generic film (the men are evil for one) that thinks girl power! is enough to overcome a lazy film. A predictable fake out and traitor was laughable. Reminds of the Charlies Angels remake though this was better than that garbage.
- DirectorTaika WaititiStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanChristian BaleThor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.3/10, It is quite remarkable how unfunny this film is. How dumb it is. There are a few action scenes that are passable but this was an overall dud. At least the Lady Thor plotline wasn't as bad as it could have been, just forgettable like the film overall is.
- DirectorKyle BaldaBrad AblesonJonathan del ValStarsSteve CarellPierre CoffinAlan ArkinThe untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.3/10, I know this is meant for kids but for myself I was so bored i couldn't stick it out to the end. Colorful nonsense with Minions muttering their nonsense language and nonsense slapstick.
- DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsHalle BerryPatrick WilsonJohn BradleyA mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth.3/10, perhaps should be a 2 though, wow this was a disaster of a disaster film. Makes Geostorm look like an Oscar contender. Not as bad as 2012 hardly saying much.