Anora is a film that fully deserves the recognition it received throughout awards season, and it might even be the true best film of the year thanks to its strong and memorable ensemble who take a fun script and make it into a meaningful one.

Inspired casting of two incredible leads, both of whom fully deserve their awards recognition, and some excellent work in the costume and production design combined with Chu’s ability to translate a musical to screen in a way that feels uniquely cinematic makes Wicked one of the films that will surely stand the test of time from 2024.

Strong performances and fantastic visuals earned The Brutalist enough recognition from critics, audiences, and awards bodies to earn it the title of top film of 2024 according to this blog’s formula.