Happy New Year's Eve Followers!!! The year 2020 is mere hours away so it is time to set our sights on the new year and the start of a new decade. 2019 brought a lot of amazing films to the silver screen. Some were action-packed and thrilling. Some were emotional and heartfelt. Let's close the year out right by going over all the big-time storylines of this year and close it out with my top 5 movies of the year.
Top Takeaways From 2019
Video game movies always seem to have a bad reputation. 2019 might have been the start of a turning point for the genre. Detective Pikachu and Jumanji The Next Level showed you can have fun and engaging stories with these films based on interactive media. Here is hoping the upward trend continues.
2019 brings about the end of some notable big franchise chapters. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy ended their respective chapters with showstopping finales that thrilled audiences while also celebrating the saga. One chapter closes but now the wait begins for the next phase.
It's always special when movies are deep while also being entertaining. Rian Johnson's Knives Out and James Mangold's Ford v Ferrari created engaging narratives while delivering the goods of being an all-around great time at the movies. Balanced as all things should.
Before We Get To My Top 5 Films of 2019, Here are My Honorable Mentions/Runner-Ups For This Year
The MCU broke new ground this year with the release of their first film featuring a female lead. Brie Larson brought some energy to the franchise in a fun introduction to one of Marvel's newest heroes. Looking forward to seeing what Carol Danvers has going on next.
Coming in with the biggest hill to climb, Disney's remake of the beloved 1992 classic actually ended up being a fun summer romp thanks to a strong performance from Will Smith and the solid chemistry of newcomers Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott. A dodged bullet to be sure but a magical ride none the less
Families can be difficult. Then there is the Thrombley family who is a bit of an acquired taste. Rian Johnson's twisty murder mystery thriller was a wickedly good time filled with awesome performances and a top-notch cast of characters. Nothing says family like murder, lies, and deceit. Wait what?
The world of arendelle got a little bit bigger in the sequel to the animated phenomenon. More breathtaking visuals, expansive mythology, and music that could rival its predecessor, Frozen II took a beloved world and made it more expansive and rich for the benefit of fans and it's characters.
Back in the world of Jumanji, new threats and new challenges brought our heroes more peril and hilarity in the fun-filled sequel to the surprise hit of 2017. Jumanji The Next Level is just a game that is worth playing from beginning to end.
Now Here is My Official......
Whatever It Takes
Never has a movie captured the impact that a franchise has had on a generation like the conclusion of the Infinity saga. A love letter to the fans with a 3rd act that could define the current age of cinema, Avengers Endgame is a culmination of over 10 years of Marvel storytelling that has shaped the face of blockbuster filmmaking as we know it. A showstopping finale and one the great Cinematic experiences of our time
To Infinity and Beyond
It's never easy to follow up a classic. But following up 3 classics is another feat in itself. Toy Story 4 had fans scratching their heads as to why a fourth installment of the series was being done or was needed after a near-perfect trilogy. Thankfully, the film wrapped up the story in an impactful way and left fans relived that the series was ending on a high note. A beautiful goodbye to beloved characters and a series that touched a generation.
The World Wide Web
It's an all-new ball game for Peter Parker. Having finally come into his own as Spider-Man, he is put through the wringer big time in a thrilling and shocking sequel to the introduction of the character into the MCU. An uncertain future awaits the web-slinger but his adventure post-snap is one of the best the MCU has to offer.
Pedal to The Medal
It's hard balancing substance-based acting and directing with fast-paced action. James Mangold manages to do both in the thrilling racing biopic starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. A ton of heart can be found in this film and the two leads do an amazing job creating likable characters that you root for to the end. Ford v Ferarri is a special type of film that combines blockbuster level action filmmaking with top-notch acting and directing. It truly is the best of both worlds.
The Force Will Be With You...Always
It's never easy to live up to a legacy like Star Wars. Many have tried and few reach the status of the original trio that took place from 1977-1983. This choice to put this in my top 5 may be controversial to people but for me, The Rise of Skywalker is not just an entertaining finale to the sequel trilogy. It's a satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker Saga that finally closes the door on a storied chapter in the series history. For the generation growing up now, this film and its two predecessors will be their first step into a larger world. It may not be a perfect ending, but its a hell of a good time in a galaxy far, far away.
It truly has been an eventful year filled with some great movies and memories. What were your favorite films of 2019? Be sure to come back tomorrow as we go over the big-time films to look out for in 2020!!! Have a great New Year's Eve followers!!!
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