I’ve enjoyed so many excellent films this year that I was very surprised to find that I’ve only seen two of The Guardian’s top 50 list, Heretic (number 49) and Kidnapped (number 17). I enjoyed Heretic. I thought Hugh Grant was great and the theological discussions were fun, but like practically every horror thriller ever it got a bit silly towards the end. I thought Kidnapped shed light on an interesting true story but was a boring film. The other 48 I haven’t seen (I’ve read the book of The Nickel Boys and wasn’t particularly impressed). My best of the year? I’d have to give my favourites a second viewing to decide, but A Different Man is the one I’m most keen to rewatch.
How about you? Your film of 2024? The one you’d be most keen to rewatch? Which of The Guardian’s choices have you seen and what did you think?
Please note that unlike the Album poll, this poll will not be curated, no spreadsheets will be involved, it might not even get read.