1. John Wick: Chapter 4 2023，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 344345, ID: 10366206 Photo by coyotepr.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 John Wick: Chapter 4 is a thrilling ride that surpasses its predecessors. The film’s action sequences are long battles, but they have so much momentum that they don’t overstay their welcome. The movie’s massive opening weekend made history in a couple of notable ways. It’s a modern epic, something Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski have been driving at since 2014.
2. Shazam! Fury of the Gods 2023，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 127668, ID: 10151854 Photo by coyotepr.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Shazam! Fury of the Gods tries to juggle a wild survival story with a poignant family drama, but both elements feel so rushed and underdeveloped that neither ends up registering. Despite another strong comedic performance from star Zachary Levi and some sporadic yuks throughout, it’s schtickier and less assured than the first “Shazam!”. The weekend box office was not as kind to DC’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
3. Scream VI 2023，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 122856, ID: 17663992 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Scream VI is a sports drama that feels like a thriller with an urgent conscience. It’s a far more dynamic movie than the proficient but formulaic “Scream II,” even if it can’t match the soulful filmmaking bravura of the first “Scream.”. The latest Wick ‘s opening continues a strong year for tentpole sequels that aren’t comic book movies after Scream VI and Creed III both set new opening weekend records for their franchises.
4. Creed III 2023，IMDB Rating: 6.7, IMDB Votes: 95092, ID: 11145118 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Creed III is a film that both honors the series’ legacy while spinning the lore forward. Michael B. Jordan, both in front of and behind the camera, finds new swagger and emotional depth as the film’s star as well as real confidence and style as its director. The latest Wick ‘s opening continues a strong year for tentpole sequels that aren’t comic book movies after Scream VI and Creed III both set new opening weekend records for their franchises.
5. 65 2023，IMDB Rating: 5.4, IMDB Votes: 90538, ID: 12261776 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 65 is a movie that would have benefitted from being a whole lot stupider. The big-budget sci-fi flick should have embraced its inherent B-movie roots. The storyline of 65 is incredibly dull and lacks innovation or surprise. Scream VI may be the best Scream film of all time for its mix of goriness, fast-paced story and interesting use of its source materials.
6. Humane 2024，IMDB Rating: 5.4, IMDB Votes: 4129, ID: 16280912 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Humane is a dystopian film set in a world where countries are forced to reduce their populations by 20 percent. The film explores the socioeconomic inequality of self-sacrifice through a wealthy family forced to sacrifice one of their own. Despite its flaws, Humane entertains with its grim humor and thought-provoking ideas.
7. Bad Boys: Ride or Die 2024，IMDB Rating: 6.8, IMDB Votes: 44732, ID: 4919268 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a high-octane action-comedy that delivers on its promise of edge-of-your-seat thrills and outrageous comedy. Despite some predictable plot points, the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence keeps the film engaging. However, it falls short in terms of narrative depth and character development.
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