And in no particular order, this article includes four additional standouts films and performances for 2019...
The final chapter of the Avengers saga unquestionably exceeded every possible expectation. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Endgame is the movie-going experience that reaffirms why we love film.
Focused on the final few months of Judy Garland’s life the film is a heart-rending story of an outwardly gifted performer and icon. But really it conveys the story of a tragic figure terribly mistreated and summarily abandoned by the industry. Though sadness permeates throughout this film the immaculate performance by Renee Zellweger ensures that Garland is perhaps finally seen as a real person instead of the Hollywood construct.
A certain segment, perhaps even the majority, of today’s movie audiences, may not know Judy Garland. Therefore this film is an essential reminder of what a phenomenon she truly was.
The high-concept noir film that is Serenity may not appeal to all but you’d do well to ignore the haters on this one. Besides the terrific cast, which includes Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, the twist is refreshingly original. More so, the ingenious use of said twist is simply something that most films can’t produce or don’t even bother to entertain.
Glass is the final part of M. Night Shyamalan’s “superhero” trilogy and was preceded by 2016’s Split and 2000 Unbreakable. The central plot revolves around three “ordinary” men who each believe they have special abilities thus making them superheroes.
This biopic is a well-told story of some of the most important and poignant moments in the life of the legendary Sir Elton John. The narrative is structured in such a way that yields a dynamic if slightly unwieldy film.