5 best movies of 2024: Dune 2 leads, The Substance also makes it

Let's review the top 5 best movies of 2024 as rated and rated by millions of IMDb users and thousands of critics on MetaCritic.

The list of best movies of the year is led by notable films such as Dune 2; The Substance; Furiosa - Photo: Warner Bros/Mubi

Although 2024 is considered quite difficult for the film industry due to the consequences of the prolonged strike of screenwriters and actors last year, the big screen still has no shortage of excellent works.

In which, the list top 5 best movies 2024 On the IMDb movie review and criticism site, there are quite a variety of genres, from psychological, emotional to science fiction, action, and horror.

A Real Pain

The top 5 of 2024 is A Real Pain , the story of two brothers with contrasting personalities reunite in Poland to visit their recently deceased grandmother.

Since their grandmother was a Holocaust survivor, the brothers decided to follow historical traces to find out what she had gone through.

A Real Pain stars Oscar winner Jesse Eisenberg (left) alongside Grammy winner Kieran Culkin - Photo: Searchlight Pictures

The above story seems to be just an excuse to depict the gentle, genuine moments between two brothers who have been apart for a long time but still have a smoldering love for each other.

This reunion also made both of them reveal their secret pains that they had never shared with their relatives.

Many critics expressed their love for the film simply because the two characters Benji and David in the film reminded them of loved ones they loved or unfortunately lost along the way.

The Substance

The Substance (The Miracle Medicine), the year-end horror film, ranked fourth with a score of 7.4 on IMDb and 78 on MetaCritic.

The Substance follows Elisabeth Sparkle - a washed-up actress, on the decline of her career, she seeks out a mysterious chemical sold on the black market that can restore her youthful beauty with the aim of regaining her stardom.

The haunting scenes of The Substance are the perfect complement to the strong feminist message the film wants to convey - Photo: IMDb

However, the more she abuses it, the more unpredictable consequences happen to Elisabeth, causing her to encounter terrifying experiences throughout the film.

According to critics, the film is a strong blow to the ridiculous beauty standards that society has imposed on women for hundreds of years, condemning this issue with a story that could not be more engaging.

Through the most terrifying body horror scenes on screen in 2024, the message of The Substance It is both easy to understand and leaves a deep impression on the audience thanks to scenes that can be said to make viewers shiver and nauseous.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

One of the unfortunate "flops" at the box office, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga still ranks very high on the list of best movies of 2024 with a score of 7.5 on IMDb and 79 on MetaCritic.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga tells the story of this character's life before the events of the film Mad Max: Fury Road , she had to go through a kidnapped childhood, having to find many ways to survive in the harsh Wilderness, full of murderers.

Although it is a prequel, the picture of the Wasteland in Furiosa is significantly expanded, feeling like a contemporary epic - Photo: IMDb

"Madman" George Miller once again proves that age cannot stop him from creating action movie masterpieces, transforming Furiosa into a journey of revenge that goes beyond traditional norms while still building on the impressive post-apocalyptic world he created decades ago.

The appeal of Furiosa like Mad Max: Fury Road , still based on breathtaking action scenes and continuous developments, now has the added support of computer effects and artificial intelligence (AI), making the scale of the film even more magnificent.

The Brutalist

Coming in second place is The Brutalist , the film has a score of 8.1 on IMDb and 88 on MetaCritic.

This is an epic story about the 30 years of the life of Hungarian-Jewish architect László Toth as he fled Europe after the world war to rebuild his career.

Adrien Brody's performance is one of many factors that contributed to the success of The Brutalist, the film is a strong candidate for next year's Oscar - Photo: The Guardian

Arriving in America, the land of new beginnings, his and his wife's lives change forever after László Toth is commissioned to design a century-old building for his wealthy client.

In addition to depicting the lives of immigrants in America in the late 20th century, The Brutalist also provides a contrasting picture between the American spirit and that of Europeans who had just escaped the horrific experiences left by two wars.

This is especially true for the main character László Toth, a Holocaust survivor.

Throughout the film, László Toth's psychological transformation is reflected in his designs, giving rise to the film's title. The Brutalist not only to refer to the architectural style he pursues but also to refer to the character himself.

Dune: Part 2

The best movie of the year, according to 560,000 users, belongs to Dune 2 With a score of 8.5 on IMDb and 79 on MetaCritic, director Denis Villeneuve's film ranks alongside classics of world cinema such as Alien, Back to The Future, Léon; The Usual Suspect, Casablanca...

Dune 2 has just received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama - Photo: Warner Bros.

Dune 2 Following the developments of the first part, telling the story of Paul Atreides's rise, the conflicts on the planet Arakis over the Spice Drug become increasingly tense.

With epic action and profound messages about struggle, religion, Dune 2 is considered by film critics around the world to be the new standard of a science fiction blockbuster.

At the same time, the film is also compared to legendary series such as Star Wars, Lord of The Rings because of its massiveness.

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