10 for 2025
2025 the year of "That film was better than okay".
Out of 106 films seen in the cinema (Thank god I don't pay yikes), I had to narrow it down to 10. With the year of just better than okay films, I used this criteria:
-Was I entertained or locked in enough that I did not look at my watch or phone
-Would I like to see the film again
So I went with that....
So here are my top ten films you should see at least once..........
10
THE HOUSEMAID
Oh the hate for Sydney Sweeney is hilarious. This film made 200 million dollars! So much so that Housemade 2 is already in production. However people say it is all about Amanda Seyfried, please, just stop. Sydney Sweeney played a character that was in jail for 10 years, of course she will be afraid to speak and be monotone. Shut up.
What I can say is...you will be hard pressed to walk out of that theater and see anyone who did not enjoy it or have a blast watching this film. This is when going to the movies is a blast. Everyone was shocked at the same time; everyone was laughing at the same time; covering their eyes at the same time; and staying in the lobby talking about the film with complete strangers. It is communal.
As for the film: Perfectly acted by the three leads Amanda Seyfried; Sydney Sweeney; and Brandon Sklenar.
Oh....welcome back...Elizabeth Perkins!!
It is bat shit crazy fun, even better if you never read the book. Oh...Is that light fixture hair? Oh lord.
Oh a really good soundtrack helps!!
I need a fucking sandwich!
My number 10 film of 2025...The Housemaid.
9
TRAIN DREAMS
Train Dreams is directed by Clint Bentley, and based on the novel written by Denis Johnson. The film follows the life of a logger, and railway worker Robert Grainier played wonderfully by Joel Edgerton. The film is gorgeous and almost mesmerizing. A great score by Bryce Dessner leads us through centuries of joy, sadness, and wonder. I still cannot stop thinking about this film. A lot happens and often nothing is happening. The film is almost haunting.
I wanted to also note, a nice performance by Felicity Jones as Robert's wife Gladys.
I was lucky to see a screening of it on the big screen at the beginning of the year before it went to Netflix. Just beautiful and soft. I know it may not be for everyone...but I really liked it.
My number 9 film of 2025... Train Dreams!
8
ZOOTOPIA 2
It is funny, I thought this movie was good when I saw it the first time, and then I saw it again and I caught the layers, that are kinda shocking for an animated film. The stories of love of and friendship; the traditions of family and culture; and persistence..never giving up.
Great voice work by Ginnifer Goodwin back as Judy Hopps; Jason Bateman back as Nick Wilde; and Ke Huy Quan as Gary De'snake.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard the film so far has made 1.8 Billion dollars...That with a B. A much needed win for Disney studios.
Perfect for adults and children.
Hey Bub my number 8 film, of 2025...ZOOTOPIA 2
So you already see...this will not be a list of many Oscar contenders.
7-6-5 come next
From the shadows as always thanks for your time!!
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