George Beremov's TOP 20 Best-Reviewed Movies of 2018

[click on the title to read the quick review]

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1. Shadow (9.50/10)

Quote: "...a mesmerizing wuxia epic with profound characters, whose intricate intrigue-driven story with an elegant touch of romance is elevated by breathtaking set pieces..."

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2. The Night Comes for Us (9.25/10)

Quote: "...manifesting one of the most fierce, gory, ruthless and deftly -executed fights ever put on screen, without compromising on its rousing plot and audacious characters..."

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3. Black Panther [3D] (9.25/10)

Quote: "...this origin story screams 'black power' in every scene, offering a dazzling 3D imagery of Wakanda which perfectly blends 
the traditional and futuristic..."

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4. Mission: Impossible - Fallout [3D] (9.25/10)

Quote: "...it provokes with a tricky plot full of twists, captures the eye with its diverse locations, and stuns with its astonishing 
no-green-screen stunt sequences..."

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5. Hereditary (9.00/10)

Quote: "...the most disturbing, twisted, and harrowing, horror film in years, benefiting from its twisted approach, sinister visuals, vague tone, hauntingly tense score, and Collette's stellar turn..."

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6. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [3D] (9.00/10)

Quote: "...visual treat full of life, humor, energy and heart that brings our Spidey back to his playful comic book roots, delivering heaps of fun, thrills, and kinetic action."

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7. Avengers: Infinity War [3D] (9.00/10)

Quote: "...an emotional roller-coaster that is as funny and thrilling, as it somber and dramatic in a game -changing way, "Infinity War" is the ultimate superhero nirvana..."

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8. The Incredibles 2 [3D] (8.75/10)

Quote: "...a more than worthy spot-on sequel, "Incredibles 2" effortlessly balances out some classic family-friendly plot elements with genuine laughs, and superhero thrills..."

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9. Deadpool 2 (8.50/10)

Quote: "Delightfully violent, shamelessly cheeky, full of spot-on movie references, and tying with the X-Men universe in a funny manner, "Deadpool 2" is a blast of a "family" sequel..."

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10. A Quiet Place (8.50/10)

Quote:  "...a near mute, yet deeply expressive horror feature that may demand patients at first, but the further it goes, and the quieter it gets, the scarier it actually becomes..."

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11. Border (8.25/10)

Quote: ""Border" works equally effectively as an unsettling crime drama and creature romance with a horror twist, offering a bizarre, compelling, emotional, and ominous experience..."

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12. Searching (8.25/10)

Quote: "Clever in concept, unique in execution, and brilliant in its voyeuristic approach,"Searching" takes full advantage of its relevant, technology-inspired premise..."

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13. Suspiria (8.00/10)

Quote: "...a mesmerizing experience with inexplicable depth, filled with constant sense of dread, in which Guadagnino's elevates the freaky nature of the source material one step further..."

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14. The Favourite (8.00/10)

Quote: "...delightfully melodramatic and viciously amusing lesbian love triangle of a story about rivalry, dominance, sexual seduction 
and masterful manipulation..."

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15. A Star is Born (8.00/10)

Quote: "...works greatly as both a rocky love story of vulnerability, passion, and commitment, as well as a catchy musical all about 
real music, vocals, and talent..."

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16. Green Book (7.75/10)

Quote: "Equal parts frank, genuine, funny, and touching, and featuring some of the best acting of 2018, with Mortensen's flawless turn as the flawed Tony being the driving force..."

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17. Ant-Man and the Wasp [3D] (7.75/10)

Quote: "Bright, lighthearted, humorous, energetic, and above all tons of mindless fun, the 20th entry in the MCU brings the much needed 
breath of fresh air..."

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18. Widows (7.75/10)

Quote: "...with the end result being an engrossing, intricate, and richly textured fusion of a feature, elevated by McQueen's 
competent direction..."

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19. Crazy Rich Asians (7.75/10)

Quote: "...silkily ties in old-fashioned romance, witty humor, and poignant family drama, while showing off the beauty of Singapore through its eye -candy production values..."

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20. The Hate U Give (7.75/10)

Quote: ""The Hate U Give"is an engrossing and profoundly impactful film, driven by Stenberg's outstanding turn as the fascinating, 
fierce, and fragile Starr."
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Honorable mentions:

A Simple Favor (7.75/10) and Annihilation (7.75/10)

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