Yes, we’re still here with Best-of 2022 recaps and 2023 anticipated features; we know. We’re gluttons for punishment and maybe a little bit psycho.
27.12.2022 - 22:57 / deadline.com
There’s a lot of talk about how 2022 was a ‘flop’ year for film. The quality of the movies was constantly called into question without considering that many of these films were shot during the height of the pandemic where money, space, and resources were limited. Regardless of what anyone thinks, this year produced some phenomenal cinema, with even better performances. My best of 2022 list is meant to highlight some of the titles that left an impression on me. The choices range across genres from action, drama, documentary, and animation.
What are your top ten films of the year? Did you struggle finding movies to fill slots? Let me know in the comments!
EO
Give these Donkeys an Academy Award today! I have never seen live-action animals perform with more personality, and emotion than the ones in EO. With his own take on Au Hasard Balthazar, director Jerzy Skolimowski follows former circus donkey EO as it adapts (or not) to its surroundings after being taken away from its owner. The film captures the duality of humanity and how the wheel of fortune continues to turn, putting the animal in various situations, with various people, and egos. The movie travels with the main character across Europe to experience the dark side of humanity that no animal or human should endure.
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The cinematography by Michal Dymek gives EO a surrealist feel to complement the film’s experimental storytelling. Flashes of deep red hues show the donkey’s descent into the lives of humans as the wheel of fortune continues to turn. The film’s environmental nature sends a message to the audience that animals are living, breathing creatures that can feel sadness, anger, envy and love and should be treated as equals.
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Yes, we’re still here with Best-of 2022 recaps and 2023 anticipated features; we know. We’re gluttons for punishment and maybe a little bit psycho.
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