2023 Movies Seen for the First Time Only
Movies I've watched for the first time in 2023. Second viewings don't count.
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- DirectorHarry BradbeerStarsMillie Bobby BrownHenry CavillDavid ThewlisNow a detective-for-hire, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl as the sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery that requires the help of friends - and Sherlock himself - to unravel.It was okay. I'm cringing a lot more at Enola's character compared to the first movie which is making the movie a trial, but everyone else is pretty darn good. So tentatively recommended.
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsDaniel CraigEdward NortonKate HudsonTech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.Pretty entertaining. I really appreciated how they did the ending. Very much recommended
- DirectorKenji NagasakiStarsDaiki YamashitaNobuhiko OkamotoYuka TerasakiA group of youths aspiring to become professional superheroes, fight in a world full of people with abilities, also known as quirks. Deku and his fellow classmates from Hero Academy face Nine, the strongest villain yet.The ending was a bit shaky but that's kinda typical for anime movies. The rest was excellent and did a great job in showcasing many of the characters. Recommended watch!
- DirectorRyan CooglerStarsLetitia WrightLupita Nyong'oDanai GuriraThe people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.I think they did a good job. A solid MCU movie. Loved the introduction of Namor. Very much recommended!
- DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsChris EvansKeke PalmerPeter SohnWhile spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.Enjoyable, but I think the 3rd act was shaky. Also, because of how they introduced it, that this was the movie that Andy saw, I kept wondering a lot how this was a movie a little boy would love so much as to want the toy. And no, it wasn't. Definitely recommended for kids.
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsWoody HarrelsonJesse EisenbergEmma StoneColumbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.Decent. Recommended if you liked the first one.
- DirectorJoseph KosinskiStarsTom CruiseJennifer ConnellyMiles TellerAfter thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.Truly excellent! It was even better than I expected and all reviews I looked at said it was great. Watched it, and on the following day watched it again. So good. Top tier recommendation!
- DirectorJamie PayneStarsIdris ElbaCynthia ErivoAndy SerkisBrilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorising London.OMG, so good! Truly freaked me out! Highly recommend it. And I can also confirm (from family members who hadn't watched the show) that is enjoyable without knowing the tv series. Very highly recommended.
- DirectorChristopher LandonStarsJahi Di'Allo WinstonDavid HarbourAnthony MackieFinding a ghost named Ernest haunting their new home turns Kevin's family into overnight social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest investigate the mystery of Ernest's past, they become a target of the CIA.Way better than I expected! Good story, excellent characterization and funny! Excellent family movie, would recommend a watch!
- DirectorJoe RussoAnthony RussoStarsRyan GoslingChris EvansAna de ArmasWhen the CIA's most skilled operative, whose true identity is known to none, accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a psychopathic former colleague puts a bounty on his head, setting off a global manhunt by international assassins.Decent. And I'd never thought I'd say this, but the action was too much. Less action and more character work would have elevated the movie.
- DirectorDaniel KwanDaniel ScheinertStarsMichelle YeohStephanie HsuJamie Lee CurtisA middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.Okay. Plot was very good as was the character work, but the humor fell super flat for me and actively affected my enjoyment. So overall not for me. I know, I'm apparently an outlier compared to how most people reacted to it.
- DirectorJared SternSam J. LevineStarsDwayne JohnsonKevin HartKate McKinnonKrypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.This is another one of those that is very kid oriented. Not for adults, but I can see where a child would enjoy this a lot. Recommended to kids.
- DirectorSimon McQuoidStarsLewis TanJessica McNameeJosh LawsonMMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.Enjoyed the action, but oh man the jokes were so cringe inducing and the spoken in movie references were....not good. I can't in good conscience recommend it.
- DirectorKevin CostnerStarsKevin CostnerRobert DuvallDiego LunaA former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.This was very enjoyable! Would recommend it for anyone in a western movie watching mood!
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattChukwudi IwujiBradley CooperStill reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.I loved it! I cried so much my eyeballs felt raw even hours later. Can't wait to watch it again! Total recommendation!
- DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsDwayne JohnsonAldis HodgePierce BrosnanNearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.I really enjoyed the JSA in this. Everything else... not so much. Eh, you can skip it. Unless you really enjoy DC stuff.
- DirectorJoaquim Dos SantosKemp PowersJustin K. ThompsonStarsShameik MooreHailee SteinfeldBrian Tyree HenryMiles Morales catapults across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.Soooo good. I'm excited for the next one. Definitely would recommend!
- DirectorScott CooperStarsChristian BaleHarry MellingSimon McBurneyA world-weary detective is hired to investigate the murder of a West Point cadet. Stymied by the cadets' code of silence, he enlists one of their own to help unravel the case - a young man the world would come to know as Edgar Allan Poe.Solid movie. Great atmosphere and interesting mystery. Would recommend.
- DirectorJohn Francis DaleyJonathan GoldsteinStarsChris PineMichelle RodriguezRegé-Jean PageA charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.Enjoyable. A solid action and comedy movie that doesn't treat the audience as stupid. I recommend it!
- DirectorKerry ShawcrossStarsOzioma AkaghaJen BrownTiana CamachoThe DC universe's premier superhero team are transported to the world of Remnant where they are transformed into teenagers and must join forces with Team RWBY to fight against superpowered Grimm.I don't know anything about RWBY, but I definitely got a kick out of young Justice League.
- DirectorJalmari HelanderStarsJorma TommilaAksel HennieJack DoolanWhen an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.Who doesn't love seeing Nazi's get what they deserve (hint: it's violently killed). Very enjoyable for pure over-the-top violence. Would recommend.
- DirectorChris PalmerStarsJensen AcklesJosh DuhamelNaya RiveraHeld hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, Gotham City is rife with crime and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror - and body bags.Enjoyable but lacking a special spark. Still would recommend for the entertainment.
- DirectorChris PalmerStarsJensen AcklesJosh DuhamelNaya RiveraThe killer known as Holiday continues to stalk the Falcone crime family while a new class of costumed criminal rises in Gotham City. Batman suspects that a former ally might be the serial killer.Better, but Batman comes off a dumbass. You know, I think the issue with both of these is that the mystery is obvious, Batman is so dull, and both part 1 and part two are very forgettable. Would still recommend for those who enjoy Batman flavored entertainment.
- DirectorJeff WamesterStarsAldis HodgeJimmi SimpsonIke AmadiRecently discharged Marine sniper John Stewart is at a crossroads in his life, one which is only complicated by receiving an extraterrestrial ring which grants him the powers of the Green Lantern of Earth.Very entertaining. And it reminded me all over again why John Stewart is my favorite GL. The movie plot was interesting, there was good humor, and seeing other DC characters was great. The only drawback was that the third act felt rushed and ending was kinda shaky. Would still recommend.
- DirectorJean-François RichetStarsGerard ButlerMike ColterTony GoldwynA pilot finds himself caught in a war zone after he's forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.This is was soooooooo good. Not only was there great believable danger, enjoyable characters and solid action, but also the entire movie felt smart. No solution felt stupid or added at the last minute. Would highly recommend and I would happily watch it again.