Best Film / Worst Film of the Year

[Mike Channin]

I'm sure there are plenty of cinema goers out there. (I know I am one)

So, what were the best and worst films that you saw last year (2024)?

[Mike Channin]

Best: Conclave
Worst: Megalopolis

For me, the best was Conclave. Loved how it could have gone in 100 different directions, and even then, it still managed to take a twist that I had not seen coming. A rare joy in a world where many films are so formulaic and predictable. Incredible acting across the board. Brilliant cinematography. Brilliant sound-track.

And the worst would have to be Megalopolis - (WTF what that all about??? - the 'demented fever dream' reviews seemed spot on to me)

(Bonus vote for best Soundscape for Dune Part 2 - had the chance to watch it again in IMAX and it is one film that needs to be seen (and particularly HEARD) that way to do it true justice.)

[webberg]

Not really a film goer but have seem some things.

Best is probably a film version of a play called Prima Facie which stars Julie (Judy?) Comer. Excellent one handed play.

Worst film? Not in 2024 but I hated all the Hunger Games films which my kids forced me to watch.

[Mike Channin]

Jodie (Comer)!

[Mike Channin]

Half way through 2025.
Not sure what my votes are (so far) this year….

[Mike Channin]

The only film I saw twice so far is Sinners, so by that metric, it gets a star. And I’d see it again too.

Least enjoyed - probably Alto Knights. Even with a double helping of De Niro, I still struggled on this one.