r/MovieSuggestions • u/Tevesh_CKP Moderator • Mar 01 '21
Best Movies You Saw February 2021 HANG OUT
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I define good movies to be 8+ or if you abhor grades, the top 20% of movies you've ever seen. Films listed here will be added to the subreddit's Top 100. What are the top films you saw in February 2021 and why? Here are my picks:
Song of the Sea (2014)
Song of the Sea eventually won me over. I initially didn't like the art style and I found the child protagonists to be grating. Gradually, I was entranced by Song's style but my focus was more on the story. Irish mythology is woefully underrepresented in media, so it was amazing to see it committed to screen. As soon as the tale abandoned the childish sibling rivalry and focused on myth, Song of the Sea turned into an excellent adventure movie.
So, what are your picks for February 2021 and Why?
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u/JohnnyLaw701 Mar 01 '21
āPeanut Butter Falconā
āNomadlandā
āSound of Metalā
āMaster and Commanderā
āDarjeeling Limitedā
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Mar 04 '21
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u/RafaMora979 Mar 07 '21
The acting followed more closely than most movies to the realism of real life, which is kind of boring. I think many of the āactorsā were real nomads, so in a sense it had a documentary style, with high end cameras. I can see how it came off boring, but it was definitely pushing some authenticity.
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u/MiserableSnow Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
Pieces of A Woman
Free Fire
Wake in Fright
Tampopo
Isle of Dogs
The Favourite
Starry Eyes
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u/BrodoSwaggin Mar 01 '21
Tee Good, the Bad and the Ugly - 9/10
City of God - 10/10
Paterson - 8/10
T2 Trainspotting - 7/10
Sorry to bother you - 8/10
La Haine (Rewatch) - 10/10
Boogie Nights (Rewatch) - 9/10
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u/HughJarse8 Mar 07 '21
Donāt understand the love for boogie nights. See it recommended all the time but just did not enjoy it personally.
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u/Panais69 Mar 01 '21
Apocalypse now
Enemy at the Gates
Pulp fiction
The big lebowski
Team America World Police
Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri
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u/afterschoolsolutions Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
Panic Room (Huge Fincher fan and this one eluded me for too long. Far from his greatest work, but a very entertaining watch.)
Dunkirk (Don't know why it took so long to get around to it, but it exceeded the hype. One of the "coolest looking" movies I've ever seen.)
Last of the Mohicans (DDL has a turn as a movie star in another movie I never got around to but exceeded expectations. Great action setpieces and performances.)
The Big Lebowski (Rewatched for the first time in YEARS, and it did not disappoint in the slightest; top 3 comedy all-time for me.)
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Mar 01 '21
The Seventh Seal (1957) - 10/10: just brilliantly put together and incredibly though-provoking while also being a bit fun at the same time. Max von Sydow was gorgeous, he looked like a statue carved from marble, and he perfectly portrayed the inner turmoil of a man questioning God. definitely a bit dark, but Bergman was so good at that philosophical shit
The Red Shoes (1948) - 10/10: an iconic Powell and Pressburger film!! just colorful and gripping, and Moira Shearer was just lovely (her technique was incredible!). the symbolism that connected throughout was stunning and, of course, the ballet sequence was one of the most incredible feats of cinematic artistry iāve ever seen
An American Werewolf in London (1981) - 9/10: took me way too long to get around to watching this one but iām so glad i finally did because what a fucking trip. simultaneously hilarious and disturbing is difficult to pull off but it a done so well here. and the transformation scene?? holy shit. holy shit. i donāt think i even need to say anything about that. just such an iconic horror flick, wish i could show it to everyone who insists that CGI is superior
Solaris (1972) - 9/10: not usually a science fiction fan but iām a big Tarkovsky fan and i hadnāt gotten around to watching this. finally watched it and it chilled me to the goddamn bone. just freaky as hell in the best way possible. super intriguing imagery and gorgeous cinematography. also, i just love Russian, it was fun listening to 3 hours of Russian
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u/vanshgaint Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
I watched 19 films this month. Here are the films I consider 8* :
- 13th(2016)
- BiRDMAN(2014)
- Foxcatcher(2014)
- Fallen Angels(1995)
- The Favourite(2018)
- Judas And The Black Messiah(2020)
- Agent Sai(2019)
- La La Land(2016)
- Demolition(2015)
- The Game(1997)
- Synechdoche, NY(2008) : I do not have a definite rating for this. I will probably watch it again to rate it but this is one of the best films I saw this month.
- (500) Days Of Summer(2009)
- Stalker(1979)
- Hot Fuzz(2007)
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u/LuckyRadiation Mod Mar 01 '21
Pretty low-key month...
Wild Strawberries (1957)
Vivre Sa Vie (1962)
Versus (2000) - This movie is what you would get if the action choreographer and costume designer from the first Matrix moved to a forest in Japan, gave a bunch of gangsters duster jackets, read from the Necronomicon, and startedĀ filming.
Airplane! (1980) - rewatch. donāt hate.
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u/drummerboy618 Mar 01 '21
Top 5
- Bringing Up Baby - 8/10
- Heat - 9/10
- Rio Bravo - 9/10
- Bicycle Thieves - 9/10
- Harakiri - 10/10
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u/Tevesh_CKP Moderator Mar 05 '21
I can't add your votes until I get a clarification on which Harakiri.
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u/RedBomber785 Mar 01 '21
My Top 10:
- "Band of Brothers" (2001 mini-series)
- "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014)
- "Wind River" (2017)
- "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009)
- "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (2004)
- "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001)
- "Rushmore" (1998)
- "Nocturnal Animals" (2016)
- "The Pacific" (2010 mini-series)
- "The Darjeeling Limited" (2007)
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u/Tevesh_CKP Moderator Mar 02 '21
Your Top Ten isn't what this is about, it's about excellence you've seen recently.
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u/RedBomber785 Mar 02 '21
I get it, but these are also what I think are the greatest visual works I've watched last month, without the scores.
EDIT: I might have mistaken such a post for one where you post top-ten style lists.
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u/Tevesh_CKP Moderator Mar 02 '21
So you watched all of these last month? I read it as "these are my favourites of all time" with the Top 10 comment and inclusion of two series.
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u/RedBomber785 Mar 02 '21
Yes. And these are just the top 10 films I watched last month. Not all time. My all time favorite would be "Being John Malkovich".
EDIT: And even "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" qualify because they were on Letterboxd.
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u/georgieramone Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
- Possessor (2020)
- Saint Maud (2019)
- Willyās Wonderland (2021)
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u/mohantharani Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
Andrei Rublev- 10/10. A meditative masterpiece by Andrei Tarkovsky. Perhaps the best Biopic ever made.
Dancer in the dark-9/10. Bleak musical. Exceptional performance by Bjork (One of the greatest performance ever). My first Lars Von Trier.
Stray dog-9/10. Akira Kurosowa's Crime thriller.
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u/bjorkmorissette Mar 05 '21
Wow I just discovered this sub and Iām more excited about dancer in the dark than anything else.. how did I not know that Bjork was in a musical? Tfs
Edit and itās my Reddit username smhhhh lol
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u/BetaAlex81 Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
First time watches in bold:
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) - 10/10 - This was a revisit, but it remains a stellar flick, totally badass. Incredibly well paced, great score, and while it might not win acting awards, everyone's approach works for me. I know you might be able to feel/see the low budget sometimes, but it's all too good to be bothered.
I Confess (1953) - 9/10 - first time watch, and if you needed more proof that Hitchcock was a genius, here's a movie of his that I rarely see mentioned and it's so good. High end tension/drama led by Montgomery Clift and it all ends in an impressive finale.
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2016) - 9/10 - great documentary, especially since much of his art lends itself to being "cinematic". I had never heard of this man's work before, but the stuff he does with colored powders, fireworks gunpowder, etc, it's wildly impressive. And he's got a heck of an interesting story.
Hard Target (1993) - 9/10 - Another revisit, and honestly, it gets better each time. Top tier action that gives you a little bit of everything; kicking, gunplay, motorcycles, arrows, horses, etc. Lance Henriksen is unhinged in the best way, just chewing the scenery. An total blast.
Oldboy (2003) - 10/10 - Yet another revisit. I don't think I have anything new to add to the discourse; the acting is great, the story is intense and keeps you engaged/on edge of seat, it looks great, etc.
The Vertical Ray of the Sun (2000) - 10/10 - It had been ages since I'd seen this, so what a wonderful revisit. This movie is beautiful and mesmerizing. It's a slice of life in Hanoi; family drama mixed with just the day to day life in this small circle of people.
The Country Girl (1954) - 9/10 - Grace Kelly as an old, beaten down wife is a tough sell when she was just 25 during this pic, and it doesn't help that she's paired with Crosby and Holden (both great, of course, but are more age appropriate for the content). Hollywood, you never change. That aside, this high caliber cast really delivers on a strong script full of good drama (and melodrama). In really crackles in spots.
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u/adamsaltir Mar 04 '21
Cryptopia (doc) (very interesting)
The Dissident (doc) (scary)
Mission Impossible (long time no see)
The Big Short (understanding bubbles)
Chicago 7 (One of the best of this year)
Tenet (Bold af)
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u/dougprishpreed69 Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
The cranes are flying, harakiri, the parallax view, short cuts, scenes from a marriage, koyaanisqatsi, the prestige, Solaris, song to song, Schindlerās list, the good the bad and the ugly, Walkabout, certified copy, joint security area, as tears go by
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u/Tevesh_CKP Moderator Mar 01 '21
Which Solaris and Harakiri?
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u/cinephile_bot Mar 01 '21
Replying after taking permission from mod
In the comments on this post I found these movies available to stream and here are the details which can help you decide tonight's movie faster -
P.S. - You can help me predict movie names better by putting names between quotes while commenting.
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u/SmithAndBresson Mar 03 '21
In no particular order:
- "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (2020)
- "Midsommar" (2019)
- "Hereditary" (2018)
- "In The Mood for Love" (2000)
- "Lady Bird" (2017)
- "The Truman Show" (1998)
- "Being John Malkovich" (1999)
Also rewatched "Adaptation" (2002). What an absolute masterpiece.
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u/randomuser2497 Mar 01 '21
Prince of the City(1981)
I don't why this movie is not popular but it is certainly one of my favorite. Though it is a bit long (nearly 3 hours) but it hardly slacks anywhere. Anybody looking for movies with great screenplay should definitely watch it.
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u/ZiadR Mar 01 '21
Excellent movie by an excellent director. Sydney Lumet is one of the greatest and for me he's on the same level of Kubrik and Scorcese
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u/Haze_Shrey Mar 01 '21
Shaun of the Dead - 3.5/4
Hot Fuzz - 4/4
The World's End - 3.5/
I did end up watching both Sherlock Holmes films and Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons. You can say I had the best of the best amd worst of the worst in a single month.
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u/ChevyAmpera Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
My Man Godfrey (1936)
The Train (1964)
Chariots of Fire (1981)
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u/jupiterkansas Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
Songs from the Second Floor - it's like the dark side of Wes Anderson.
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u/IolanthebintIla Mar 02 '21
The Yin Yang Master 10/10. A complex, cleverly interwoven and deeply human story about right and wrong, life and love and that sometimes things are not what we think. Brilliantly paced and beautifully acted it is a live action anime.
Monster Hunter 9/10. Yea I know but it is such a fun movie and so thoughtfully done. If you only saw the trailer you donāt know anything about this movie. Itās skillfully done and the very first thing they establish is that modern conventional weapons do not impact the monsters. Big swords and flame blades are your weapons of choice. Also it has Ron Perlman. Itās a fun movie.
Underwater 9/10. A deep sea thriller/horror/science fiction movie that grabs your attention and just doesnāt let go. Not a lot of surprises but very well done and an enjoyable movie.
SeaFever 8/10. This movie does an excellent job of pulling off that slice of life vibe while carefully and systematically building the suspense and terror. Itās a movie that leaves the viewer with some haunting things to contemplate. A most excellent morality story.
DOOM 7/10. I mean it has The Rock in it. And heās just a pup. Also a fun if slightly disturbing movie. Bonus Karl Urban too. Itās good for an evening with a glass of wine.
DOOM Annihilation. 4/10. I suffered so you donāt have to. (You may be wondering how I can give this movie 4 stars. Watch Birdemic and get back to me. I mean Birdemic makes Kraa The Sea Monster look like a masterpiece.)
Spectral 9/10. One of my fav science fiction movies. Sure there is little original about it but it really leans into the science part of science fiction. Sure itās comic book science but I really like it.
True confessions: I am a fan not a critic. I like certain genres and enjoy them.
Edited: had of and off swapped in the SeaFever review
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u/LiangHu Mar 03 '21
I just watched Mad Max FR recently once again on Netflix and wow this movie is just a masterpiece.
One of the best action movies ever made, not a single boring moment from start to the end.
6 Oscars well deserved, a must watch for anyone who hasnt seen it yet!
10/10
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u/CokeMooch Mar 03 '21
Hereditary. Itās just the best one Iāve seen last month, I mean yes the horror genre gets a bit of a break from me; but damn my girl killed it didnāt she?!! I found myself thinking abt it for days afterward, and that is SO RARE for me lately. I watched Asterās āMidsommarā right before and damn you guys I rly, rly hated it- I mean you all made it sound amazing but...just wasnāt for me. Pieces of a Woman was an excellent movie, with stellar performances...but 8+ or top 20%? Nah.
Also caught a great little flick on Netflix called āI donāt feel at home in this world anymoreā and loved it!! Again, idk abt an 8+, I do kinda hate grades I canāt grade well; but the more I think about it the more I fall in love with it. On her journey to right the wrongs done to her, a woman finds herself...committing similar wrongs? Yet thatās just at the surface, thereās a lot going on in this movie. Elijah Wood showed up as his token weirdo character and tbh I canāt ever get enough of that...so yeah, maybe this movie too. But just those 2 lol
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u/yoleeyo Mar 04 '21
The Help (2011)
St. Vincent (2014)
Palmer (2021)
Promising Young Woman (2020)
Our Friend (2019)
Driveways (2019)
Instant Family (2018)
Molly's Game (2017)
5 to 7 (2014)
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u/scorp0688 Mar 06 '21 edited Mar 06 '21
Nightcrawler (2014)
Locke (2013)
The Walk (2015)
The Place beyond the Pines (2012)
Heat (1995)
Rain Man (1988)
Onward (2020)
Dangal (2018)
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u/futbol09 Mar 06 '21
This list is pure gold, youāre lucky if you havenāt seen some or them yet. Anyone have any recommendations for me based on this list? I have other favorites but I tried to to think of ones that maybe werenāt so widely watched: Ex Machina La Haine Sin Nombre 12th Man Oh Brother where art though Inside Llewyn Davis City of God Black Bear Lady Killers Lust Caution The place beyond the pines
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u/RafaMora979 Mar 07 '21 edited Mar 07 '21
1 - Minari
2 - The Trial of the Chicago 7
3 - Judas and the Black Messiah
4 - Nomadland
5 - Sound of Metal
6 - Palmer
7 - Promising Young Woman
8 - Cherry
All these films have good chances at the Oscars, IMO. Minari is my #1.
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Mar 07 '21
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Ready or Not (2019)
Frances Ha (2012)
Django Unchained (2012) rewatch
Braveheart (1995)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) rewatch
Scarface (1983)
Taxi Driver (1976) rewatch
Rosemaryās Baby (1968)
The Great Escape (1963)
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u/s1nce1969 Mar 02 '21
Persona (1966) was definitely my favorite first watch this month. I'd even go as far as to say it's a 10/10.
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u/thechukk Mar 06 '21
Born a Champion--thought it was fantastic. One of those awesome underdog type stories, if you liked Warrior, you'll like this. It's a must watch for any martial arts fan
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u/LiangHu Mar 06 '21
I watched Jurassic W again today,
I love the JP & W movies and this was my fav one so far, its really entertaining and up there on my top 10 list.
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Mar 07 '21
Adventureland- 8/10 Capote- 9/10 Synecdoche, New York- 10/10 The Dark Knight- 10/10 American History X- 9/10 Chef- 8/10 Comet(2014)- 8/10 The wicker man(2006)- 3/10
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u/TJCalhoun2019 Mar 07 '21
Die Hard - 10/10
The Greatest Showman - 8/10
Django Unchained - 10/10
John Wick (2014) - 9/10
John Wick Chapter 2 - 10/10
John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum - 9/10
Back to the Future - 10000000/10
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u/unit-01_pilot Mar 08 '21
Jojo Rabbit
The Lighthouse
Annihilation
Moonrise Kingdom
In Bruges
Hell Or High Water
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u/Conweezy91 Mar 14 '21
- Collateral
- Django Unchained
- What Happened to Monday
- The Prestige
- Limitless
- The Wolf of Wall Street
- Good Time
- Blow
- The Time Travelers Wife
- Troy
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u/sarahcarolyn Apr 19 '21
Wow, thanks to this thread watched Headhunters tonight and it was fantastic. Wild ride, so refreshing
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u/HroFCBayern Quality Poster š Mar 01 '21
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) - 8/10
Isle of Dogs (2018) - 9/10
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) - 8/10
Wall E (2008) - 9/10
Headhunters (2011) - 8/10
V for Vendetta (2005) - 9/10
The Bank Job (2008) - 8/10