We all love to watch movies. In fact, whenever a new movie releases, we flock to the theatres. Every year film industries around the world release a lot of movies. Therefore, there always remains a competition among the movies to emerge more successful than others. However, all movies are not worth watching. In fact, some are so boring and loosely set that they fail to make a mark at the Box Office. Again, some movies fail to do well due to an unimpressive storyline. Therefore as audiences, we always search for good movies to watch.
A movie is a collection of various elements like story, action, acting, music, casting, voiceover, camera work, editing, dubbing and others. Therefore, a good movie should excel in all these sections so as to attract the attention of the audience. The end of 2021 and the year 2022 till now have been a great period for movie lovers. So many good movies have come up during this time that it will really be trouble to select a list of good movies to watch. However, this article will try to provide you with a comprehensive list of movies that have done better than the others. Therefore, go through the article to know the list of good movies to watch.
The List of Good Movies to Watch
After the pandemic times, we were worried about the future of cinemas. However, the cinemas of the post-pandemic times have successfully drawn audiences to the theatres and multiplexes. Even the movies that the developers released on online platforms also gained great support from the audience. Therefore, here goes the list of good movies to watch. However, in this process the list will deprive some really good movies due to the limitation of the writing space :
1. Fire of Love
Directed by Sara Dosa, this movie definitely deserves a place on the list. It tells the story of Katia and Maurice Krafft. The Kraffts are lovers and intrepid scientists. The couple set out to record some of the most intriguing images of volcanoes, in order to unravel the mysteries surrounding them. However, in the end, both of them die due to a volcanic eruption. The movie, therefore, is a great composite of exquisite nature footage and stunning visuals. It is really a great movie to watch.
2. Playground
This movie on our list is directed by Laura Wandel. This movie offers an honest and emphatic portrayal of elementary school life, as seen through a child’s eyes. The obstacles and abuses faced by some children at elementary schools are brought out in a nice manner by the director. It tells the story of Nora and her big brother Abel. We see Abel getting bullied by other kids. Nora rushes to his rescue but Abel holds her back and endures endless insults and humiliation. This movie brings out a moving picture of the bullying at elementary schools and the adults’ inability to hold that back.
3. Writing With Fire
This is more of a documentary than a movie. Yet it is a must-watch. In fact, this documentary has become the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, Writing With Fire is a glaring tribute to the power of journalism. It tells the story of Khabar Lahariya, the only news agency in India run by Dalits. The movie also presents a real-life image of the forces that stand against true journalism. This is, therefore, a documentary that you must watch.
4. The Velvet Queen
In some movies, the cinematography raises it beyond any criticism. The Velvet Queen is a glaring instance of such a movie. Directed by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier the movie shows men exploring the high altitudes of Tibet. They are seen filming wildlife and searching for the rare sight of the snow leopard. Munier is a multi-award-winning photographer and in the movie, he guides the writer, Sylvain Tesson in this quest for a sight of the snow leopard.
5. Happening
This is a great adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s eponymous novel. Directed by Audrey Diwan, It shows the struggle of a young lady called Anne, as she becomes pregnant and faces the struggles in a strictly patriarchal society. This is indeed a must-watch movie that presents a graphic, yet emotional portrayal of a woman’s struggles to survive.
6. Navalny
Yet another documentary makes it to the list of good movies to watch. Directed by Daniel Roher, this is a documentary thriller about Alexei Navalny, the anti-authoritarian Russian opposition leader. He took poison and it was almost near to death with the nerve agent Novichok, he is seen recovering in Berlin. During this time he comes to know about the shocking plot for his assassination. However, he decides to return home, irrespective of the consequences. This thriller definitely deserves a watch.
7. Come From Away
This is a cinematisation of the award-winning Canadian musical. It shows how 7,000 people remain stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. They remained stranded as all flights into the US remained grounded on September 11, 2001. The movie, directed by Christopher Ashley shows how the locals welcome these people into their community. The lovely aftermath of this acceptance is portrayed vividly in the movies. It is surely an interesting watch.
8. The Fallout
Directed by Megan Park, this movie is an instance of great acting. Supported by new friendships forged under sudden and tragic circumstances begins to reinvent herself while re-evaluating her relationships with her family, friends and her view of the world. This movie is a touching portrayal of the trauma and its aftermath in teens.
Conclusion
This is a list of eight good movies to watch. However, there have been so many good movies in 2022 alone that the list might seem a bit unjust. However, movies are always subjectively viewed and therefore, might be differently interpreted by different people. Yet these eight movies are must-watch ones. Give them a try each and you will surely find them highly worthy of this list.
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