Independent, beautifully crafted cinematic masterpieces keep arriving in 2023. American studio oddities like Cocaine Bear and Plane also exist. June Allen’s mother disappears in Colombia, and Storm Reid plays as June in this standalone sequel to Searching. Family drama and suspenseful action are both present in this thriller. Definitely check out this movie.
1. Somewhere in Queens
This year’s 2023 movie lineup has already provided a mix of independent cinematic stunners and American studio curiosities. So far audiences have championed a creepy doll with a violent side (M3GAN), a throwback to ’90s action movies (Plane), a powerful courtroom drama (Saint Omer), and a bear high on cocaine (Cocaine Bear).
Ray Romano makes his directorial debut with this family-focused dramedy about an overbearing Italian-American family. The film is anchored by a strong performance from Laure Metcalf who plays a woman with walls that are slowly crumbling to reveal her strength and vulnerability. It’s a likable and touching family drama that showcases Romano’s talents as an actor. It also proves that comedy isn’t dead. Despite the film’s lukewarm overall finish. It’s a solid summer film.
2. M3GAN
The year has started off strong with genre hits from the studio tentpoles to surprise hits like M3GAN. The latter, from Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone (The Jaquie Brown Diaries, Housebound), puts a technological twist on the creepy-eyed dolls of horror gomovies like Child’s Play, Annabelle, and Dolls. But even more impressive is M3GAN’s likability, as she’s the kind of lethal baddie that audiences cheer when they watch her murder everything in her path.
If you’re a fan of action and thriller, check out this sequel that sees John Wick – aka Keanu Reeves – take on the High Table in this movie from Chad Stahelski. The movie is a revenge story that’s sure to thrill you. A must-watch.
3. Narvik
As the sequel to All Quiet on the Western Front continues its awards season dominance, another gripping World War II drama is flying under the radar. Despite not boasting any big-name stars, Narvik is a worthy addition to the genre. The Norwegian film centers on the town of Narvik and its crucial role in Hitler’s iron ore supply chain. The film, directed by Erik Skjoldbjaerg, doesn’t pretend to have a clear-cut stance on warfare. Instead, it’s admirably nose-to-the-grindstone practical in its execution.
Carl Martin Eggesbo delivers a strong performance as Cpl. Gunnar Tofte, a family man on the edge of conflict. One of the movie’s best scenes involves Ingrid observing her husband being held at gunpoint. Her reaction is honest and doesn’t contain any of the typical woohoos or screams found in other movies. This is a rare moment of authenticity in a Hollywood drama.
4. Knock at the Cabin
It’s been a strong start to 2023 for the movie business. Moviegoers have been treated to a diverse array of films in terms of story, budgets, genres, and stars. This weekend, M Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin knocked Avatar: The Way of Water out of the top spot. Based on Paul Tremblay’s 2018 novel, the horror thriller follows a family vacationing in a remote cabin who are forced to make a sacrifice to avoid an apocalypse.
Like other Shyamalan movies, Knock at the Cabin delves into themes of religious faith and doubt. But it also plays up ideas of belief and conviction in a home invasion thriller with apocalyptic stakes. The film is well acted, effectively paced, and perfectly cast. It’s the second movie of Shyamalan’s two-movie deal with Universal Pictures, after Old.
5. Boy From Nowhere
The 2023 film year has been a bountiful one for fans of thoughtful independent films. In addition to a superhero sequel and a biopic about atomic bombs, audiences have championed a creepy doll with violent intentions (M3GAN), a throwback to action movies from the ’90s (Plane), a courtroom drama that shakes up the formula (Saint Omer), and a cocaine-infused bear horror B-movie (Cocaine Bear).
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The London International Film Festival Audience Award and Docs Without Borders Exceptional Merit Award winner Boy From Nowhere is an absorbing story of a young boy’s odyssey through a conflict many people hear about on the news but know very little about. Director SJ Finlay captures the struggles of a nation erasing tribal culture and identity with a steady hand. This is a must-see film for those who care about humanity.
