We all watch movies, and we all know what we like/dislike, but have we ever taken the time to think about what we’ve seen over the course of the year, and how they stacked against one another. Well that’s what’s happening here, this has been an idea of mine for a while now, so decided 2024 is the year.
The “2024 Movies In Review Ranking” is a living blog that is updated after I watch something new; I’ll include date, quick review, and would I watch it again. It’s also important to note, this is only includes movies I’m seeing for the first time. It doesn’t make sense to include movies like Diehard or Christmas Vacation which I’ve seen numerous times as I’m sure most people have.
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 2/25/24
- Quick Review – Similar to the first animated movie, this one kicks ass. Love the Miles Morales version of Spider-Man, and the depth of the movie is incredible. Long story short, the Multi-Verse is real, and there are many different versions of Spider Man….we learned that in the first movie.
- Watch It Again – Absolutely, especially before the 2nd part
- Dune: Part 2 (2024) IMDB Link
- Date Watched: 3/3/24
- Quick Review – 2nd part of the trilogy, though not as good as the first. A lot more character development than expected, though it jumped around a lot.
- Watch It Again – Definitely, especially before the final film.
- Wonka (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched: 4/15/24
- Quick Review – The Willy Wonka Origin story we never new we needed. Honestly, never been the biggest fan of Timothee Chalamet (maybe because of how he spells his first name), but he was fantastic. Long story short, Willy Wonka arrives to town broke and wants to share his chocolate with the world…..but “Big Chocolate” wants to run him out of town.
- Watch it Again – Absolutely, especially when my daughter is a little older
- Snack Shack (2024) – IMDB Linkk
- Date Watched: 4/19/24
- Quick Review: Think Staten Island Summer (movie) meets LetterKenney (TV Show), that’s the best way to describe this movie. Not everyday a movie stars two 14 year old’s who drink/smoke the entire time while trying to scheme their way to “big money” by buying the Snack Shack at the pool. Oh, and there’s a love story as the two soon to be freshman in High School try to get with their neighbor. Ok, maybe not my best sales pitch but trust me, it’s a good movie.
- Watch It Again: Yep, going to try to convince my wife to watch it this weekend.
- Ricky Stanicky (2024) IMDB Link
- Date Watched: 3/24/24
- Quick Review – Think “TAG” meets “Neighbors”. The plot is a group of friends create a fake friend to get them out of trouble over the years and then have prove it……and John Cena is that fake friend. In a world with “reboots” dominating the theaters, it’s great to see an original concept. If you are looking for a “fun” movie, watch it, no regrets with this film.
- Watch It Again – Probably, it’s a great movie to have on in the background while doing work.
- Anyone But You (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 2/10/24
- Quick Review – If you enjoy a good RomCom, you’ll enjoy the movie. The acting was good, the jokes were funny, and this guy Beau really stole the movie. If I could change one thing, it’s that he would have gotten more screen time.
- Watch It Again – Absolutely
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Song Birds & Snakes (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 2/16/24
- Quick Review – Never thought there’d be a scenario where I’m cheering for President Snow, but there I was hoping he gets the girl (no spoilers). This is a move that I consider great and everyone should see it, but not sure I need to watch again. It hits the high notes but not a lot of depth so once is enough…..but it’s worth seeing.
- Watch It Again? – Probably not, but it was a great movie.
- Road House (2024) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 3/31/24
- Quick Review – If you wanted Road House with Patrick Swayze and enjoyed it, this is a movie you’ll enjoy. Only downside is your significant other will wonder how Jake Gyllenhaal got so ripped…and he is ripped. But while this is a cliche movie of Good vs Evil, it’s also entertaining as Dalton kicks ass from start to finish.
- Watch It Again? – Already watched the fight scenes again!
- Old Dads (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 1/3/24
- Quick Review – Think Hall Pass but including Bill Burr and his style of comedy. If you like Bill Burr, you’ll like this movie. It’s funny and does a fun job showcasing the struggle Gen X and Millennials have trying to co-exist in todays society.
- Watch It Again? – Sure, why not.
- Queenpins (2021) – IMDB Link
- Dated Watched – 1/24/24
- Quick Review – Two broke suburban “couponers” figure out a scam to steal millions of dollars from corporate America, and then try to “clean” their money. It’s funny, probably a little front heavy in quality, but it was a good watch. Paul Walter Hauser is the best character, like a better version of Paul Blart (low bar I know)
- Watch it again? – Probably not, enjoyed the movie but not sure I need to see it again.
- Bridesmaids (2011) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 1/1/24
- Quick Review – You can probably guess the plot for the title, but it was a fun movie that made me laugh. The writing was good, and so was the acting. Also, I also enjoy a movie with a lot of SNL people.
- Watch it Again? – Sure
- Self Reliance (2024) IMDB Link
- Date Watched -1/12/24
- Quick Review – Pineapple Express meets Shutter Island! Love the actors, and the story is fun. No spoilers here but I get the people who don’t like the movie, but I enjoyed the plot. That being said, not sure I’d go out of my way to see it again!
- Watch It Again? – Would need some pot, but maybe. Not watching again on my own.
- Freelance (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 1/2/24
- Quick Review – Think “The Interview” meets “Tropic Thunder”. If you like John Cena, lots of violence (a lot that’s unnecessary), and dumb humor, this is the movie for you. It’s not great, but you’ll enjoy watching it.
- Watch it Again? – Maybe, but only if someone hadn’t seen it and were supplying the alcohol
- Cocaine Bear (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 1/1/24
- Quick Review – Not sure what I was expecting, but this wasn’t good. There are a couple laughs throughout the movie, but whoever green lit this script is an idiot.
- Watch it Again? – Hell no
- The Hill (2023) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 2/2/24
- Quick Review – If The Rookie (ironic because Dennis Quaid stars in this) had less baseball and was directed by The Pope…..that’s The Hill. Great story about chasing your dream, just not a good movie.
- Watch it Again? – I don’t go to church on Sunday, not trying to get the experience from my couch…..so no.
- Role Play (2024) IMDB Link
- Date Watched – 1/30/24
- Quick Review – Think Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Brad Pitt version) but awful, and if the director was trying to make it “artsy”. Some of the scenes are just bizarre, and while the plot should make this film entertaining, it’s just not.
- Watch it Again? – Not only will I not watch again, I will be sure to tell others to avoid this film at all cost.