The best of 2023. During the month of December, AlloCiné offers thematic tops based on audience ratings to highlight the best films and series of the year and suggest some sequences.
Disney+ failed to shine in 2023 either: and yes, the platform offered a great variety of movies that audiences quickly appreciated. A mix of sci-fi and horror, the first French Disney+ movie, a police thriller with endless suspense, a fun and faithful biopic, and possibly the best Disney short of all time: here are the top 5 best Disney+ movies of 2023. According to viewers!
5th – The Hunt 2.8/5
If you’re a fan of sci-fi and horror, The Hunt may become one of your favorite movies. What would you do if aliens invaded your home? That’s the question the film asks when aliens descend on a small American town and invade Bryn Addams’ home. Then begins a grueling face-to-face encounter between an isolated and agoraphobic young woman and a horde of alien beings who, in addition to threatening her future, lead her to confront her past. Like the movie’s original title, “No One Will Save You,” the announcement: No one will come to save her. real surprise He was huntingIt’s 1:30 a.m. of suspense, with almost no dialogue, paying homage to several classics of science fiction and horror, from Independence Day to John Krasinski’s Village Village, John Krasinski’s Signs. However, the film stands out for its twists and above all thanks to the exceptional performance of its heroine, Caitlin Dever.
4th – Zone 3.4/5 to protect
A breathtaking romance between a modern-day Romeo and Juliet: here’s A Zone to Defend, the first original French film on Disney+. A DGSI officer, Greg is sent under a false identity to infiltrate ZAD. There he meets Miriam, an environmental activist. Returning after 18 months on an official mission, Greg is surprised to discover that Miriam has given birth to a child. Torn between his professional ambition and his new love, Greg must make an important choice. And time passes, soon everything will disappear. With its stunning conflict sequences and intense storyline, protected area surprises. A bold bet by Disney, the film talks about ecology, police violence and extremist activists, and it is the first time that filmmaker Romain Cogitore makes films in the ZAD, revealing their organization, their values and remaining humanistic and objective. Halfway between a thriller and a novel, the feature film primarily allows François Civil and Lina Khoudry, with their perfect chemistry, to meet again after The Three Musketeers. Immediate discovery.
3rd – Boston Strangler 3.5/5
Fifty-five years after Richard Fleischer’s film, Matt Ruskin takes his turn in this mysterious and true story by offering a new point of view: those who started the journalistic investigation, Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole, played by the masterful Keira Knightley. Carrie Coon. Daily Record-American reporters Loretta and Jean investigate gruesome murders of women in their homes in the Boston area. As a mysterious killer claims more and more victims and causes true psychosis throughout the city, the two women confront the sexism of the time and other infinitely more dangerous threats. Absolutely thrilling – and reminiscent of David Fincher’s Zodiac – Boston Drowning is more than just a detective film and also depicts the lives of female journalists in the 1960s who were only allowed to write about the “art of life”. The documentary also highlights the lesser-known elements of the case, which allowed many men to take advantage of the murders to kill their wives or mistresses themselves, inspired by the killer’s methods and held accountable. To find out if you haven’t already.
2nd – Flamin’ Hot 3.6/5
Behind the camera we find one of the Desperate Housewives in the person of Eva Longoria, who is making her second feature film and who is financing actor Jesse Garcia (Night in Hell, Ambulance) for this biopic about the creator of the famous spicy chips. Indeed, as its title suggests, Flamin’ Hot is the true story of Richard Montanez, who, after starting as a security guard at the Frito-Lay Company, shook up the food industry by using his Hispanic heritage to create “Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.” Chips, which over time have become a global pop culture phenomenon. If the authorship of these chips is a rather taboo topic in the United States, as revealed in an article in the New York Times in 2021, the film does not hesitate to use this story to talk about the place of the Mexican community in the United States. , about the racism and poverty he experiences, while pointing the finger at the country’s policies that don’t help those most in need. But beware, Flamin’ Hot doesn’t play the pathos card: with its dynamic production and humor, we’re dealing with a movie. feeling good Don’t miss it.
1st – Once Upon a Time Studio 4.1/5
Once There Was a Studio is a short film celebrating the centenary of the legendary studio. In it, Disney’s favorite characters come together for a fun, entertaining and exciting reunion as they come together for a spectacular group photo to celebrate 100 years of the studio that created them. Featuring 543 characters from over 85 feature films and shorts, Once there was a studio Welcomes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and witches – in all-new hand-drawn and CG animation – to celebrate 10 decades of stories and artistic and technological breakthroughs. This dream-inducing short features never-before-seen archive audio of Robin Williams as Genie from Aladdin, Jodie Benson, Paige O’Hara, Josh Gad, Auli Cravalho and more. And the public was absolutely mesmerized by this little masterpiece and barely 10 minute technical tour, made with heart and timeless magic. We smile at every appearance of the character who lit up our childhood: the most beautiful tribute that could be made to Disney films.
Rankings are based on movies released directly on Disney+ in 2023 and with a rating of at least 100. Feel free to post your notes and reviews on the profiles of these movies (and others) and post your tops in the comments below!
Source: Allocine
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