
Prior to delving into my list, let’s address a few points. Some critically acclaimed films have not had widespread releases, so I missed out on seeing contenders like Sing Sing, The Brutalist, and Nickel Boys. I hope to catch up soon. Additionally, there were numerous other outstanding films this year that didn’t make it onto my top 10 list, such as the thrilling Challengers, the tense Civil War, Clint Eastwood’s reflective Juror No. 2, the entertaining Conclave, the action-packed Mad Max: Fury Road, and the moving documentary The Extraordinary Life of Ibelin, which moved me to tears.