The list of the most watched films of the week does not bring much news, with the big attraction being Wonka, a musical starring Timothée Chalamet.
The month of February has just begun, but we can already see what the public can expect from the ranking of the most watched films of the week. As expected, the titles that stood out are, for the most part, those in the running for the Oscars, such as Barbie, Oppenheimer AND Flower Moon Assassins.
The news was due to Wonka, a colorful musical starring Hollywood darling Timothée Chalamet. Between songs and dances, he embodies the young dreamer who turns the illusion of having a fantastic chocolate factory into reality.
Apart from this, Salt burner (which was also snubbed by the Oscar) remains firmly in the running, and Conductor It also enters the ranking of the most viewed. Do you want to know the complete list? So, check it out below!
10- Barbie
As expected, the film about the most famous doll in the world continues to enjoy success with the public. And now, those who binge-watch Oscar films have yet another reason to watch it, as it competes in eight award categories.
In the plot, Barbie, the perfect doll, leaves Barbieland and faces the real world, encountering machismo and misogyny. To face this situation and return to her pink world, she counts on the help of two human beings who know well how difficult it is to be a woman in society.
Hero Margot Robbie and directed by Greta Gerwig, the film can be seen on HBO Max.
9- Wonka
The surprise on this list was this musical released late last year. Snubbed at the Oscars and without much prestige among professionals, Wonka It became a mediocre film, but a lot of fun to watch, especially for those who love musicals.
Hero Timothée Chalamet and with Olivia Colman Even in the cast, the plot tells the story of a boy full of creativity who becomes the owner of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Anyone who wants to see it can find it on Google play, Microsoft AND Apple TV+.
8- Conductor
And since we’re talking about musicals, Conductor it also won a place in the hearts of the public and three Oscar nominations in the categories Best Film and Best Actor for the protagonist Bradley Cooper and best actress for Carey Mulligan. No wonder he was sought after by the public.
Directed by Cooper himself, the film tells the real life story of Leonard Bernstein, a composer, musician and pianist who wrote several hits for Broadway’s most acclaimed musicals. In addition to focusing on the star’s career, the work also focuses on his relationship with Felicia Montealegre, which lasted approximately 25 years.
Conductor is available on Netflix.
7- Resistance
Available on Star+, Resistence is a feature film that tells an impressive epic story of the struggle for life.
The protagonist is Denzel Washington’s son (The protector), John David Washington (Principle), the film shows a dystopian future in which humans and artificial intelligence enter into a real war. In the midst of all this, the protagonist must find and kill the great Creator, but what he didn’t imagine was that the creature was a kind of android child.
Make an acid portrait of a possible future reality, Resistence It had a good response from the public and anyone who wants to give it a chance can find it on Star+.
6- Napoleon
Another Oscar-nominated film that remains firm and strong on our list and has even gained a position is Napoleon, by director Ridley Scott. With an epic plot, it tells the rise and fall of one of the most important figures in history: the emperor of France who led the country to rebirth by fighting a real battle with his adulterous wife, and the love of his life Josephine ( Vanessa Kirby).
Hero Joaquin Phoenix (the famous Joker), the film was nominated in the Best Production Design, Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects categories and can currently be seen on Apple TV+, Google Play and Microsoft.
5- Salt burning
While the list of the 10 most watched films of the week is full of Oscar nominees, on the other Salt burner – which is not mentioned in the awards – does not leave the top of the most viewed.
Directed by Emerald Fennell, the film tells the story of Oliver Quick, a young university student from humble origins who becomes close to the aristocrat Felix Catton, who attends college with him. At first, the two develop a beautiful friendship, but Oliver’s obsession quickly spirals out of control.
With Jacob Elordi (the Elvis of Priscilla), Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan and Archie Madekwe in the cast, Salt burner can be seen on Prime Video.
4- Sound of freedom
The film with Jim Caviezel was also a success with the public. Published in September last year, it tells the story of Tim Ballard, a former US police officer who took a risk on a dangerous mission to save child victims of sex trafficking.
The controversy over the plot is based on the veracity of the information, as many argue that Tim’s version is not so faithful. There is also a theory that the film references QAnon, a conspiracy theory created by the far right in the country.
True or not, the fact is that the plot captures the audience’s attention with lots of details and an action-packed plot. And anyone who wants to draw their own conclusions can now play The sound of freedom on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Google Play.
3- The Snow Society
Can you imagine what you would do if your plane crashed in an inhospitable region? This is what the Spanish film The snow society is shown in just over two hours of screen time.
Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and nominated for an Oscar in the Best International Film and Best Makeup and Hairstyle categories, the film tells the true story that happened in 1972, when a Uruguayan Air Force flight, carrying a rugby team in Chile, crashed in a plane. glacier in the heart of the Andes. Of the 45 passengers, only 29 survived and had to face two months of hunger, cold and thirst until rescuers arrived.
With brutal storytelling and great art direction, the film has an impact on even the most difficult people. Anyone wishing to watch it can already find it on Netflix.
2- Assassins of the Flower Moon
Take part in the show Leonardo Dicaprio with the direction of Martin Scorsese and it is one of the best films of 2023, at least in the opinion of experts and the Academy which nominated it in several categories at this year’s Oscars.
With a broad plot – it lasts almost three and a half hours – the plot tells the story of mysterious murders that occurred in the 1920s, in the United States, which triggered a major investigation involving the FBI.
Full of layers and worked under the watchful eye of Scorsese, the film won over audiences despite being so long and quickly became one of the most talked about of recent times.
Want to give a try? So you can find it on Apple TV+, Google Play and Microsoft.
1- Oppenheimer
After so many films nominated for Oscars and loved by the public, the time has come to talk about what is always on the podium: Oppenheimer. This time he took the lead and was the most watched of the week.
Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cilian Murphythe plot of the work tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and was one of those responsible for the construction of the atomic bomb.
Interspersing moments of drama and tension, the film reflects on the consequences of creating something so harmful to society.
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