THE CINEMA FIX PRESENTS – TWELVE FAVOURITE FILMS OF 2019!
Hello 2020!
So, here are my TWELVE FAVOURITE FILMS I watched last year at the cinema, at film festivals and on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Curzon and Amazon etc.!
It was another very good year full of entertaining and thought-provoking cinema. If I have missed any films out it’s because I did not enjoy them as much as you — or have not seen them yet. If I have missed any must-see films then please point out any glaring omissions.
For comparison here are my FAVOURITE FILMS OF 2018:
- A Quiet Place (2018)
- A Star is Born (2018)
- BlacKKKlansman (2018)
- The Favourite (2018)
- First Reformed (2018)
- First Man (2018)
- Game Night (2018)
- Peterloo (2018)
- Phantom Thread (2017)
- Sorry To Bother You (2018)
- The Shape of Water (2017)
- Upgrade (2018)
12 FAVOURITE FILMS OF 2019
So, here are the films I enjoyed watching most of all last year. Films I also really liked but narrowly miss out on this list are: Doctor Sleep (2019), Green Book (2018), Harriet (2019), Little Women (2019), Paddleton (2019), Ready or Not (2019), The Report (2019) and Vice (2018).
AD ASTRA (2019)
“James Gray’s existential space epic finds Brad Pitt journeying into the abyss of space with tremendous results.“
AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019)
“…the Marvel production team deserve so much credit for bringing this multi-stranded story home in such a thrilling fashion.”
CAPERNAUM (2018)
“…With incredible scenes of documentary realism the director Nadine Labaki has delivered a powerful piece of cinema.”
DOLEMITE IS MY NAME (2019)
“… it’s a testament to the ability, talent and infectiousness of Eddie Murphy. Comedian and B-movie star, Rudy Ray Moore, is a part he was born to play.”
THE FAREWELL (2019)
“… Awkwafina provides subtle brilliance in her role as Billi, yet, Zhao Shuzhen steals the show as the effervescent Nai-Nai in this funny and moving drama.”
THE IRISHMAN (2019)
“… Netflix have an absolute monster of a gangster film here, with Scorsese once again delivering a very special cinematic offering.”
JOJO RABBIT (2019)
“… Taika Waititi just manages to balance parody and pathos in this risky, but brilliant rites-of-passage comedy-war film.”
JOKER (2019)
“… marrying Taxi Driver (1976) with a DC comic-book super-villain is a masterstroke; making it one of the most compelling films of 2019.”
KNIVES OUT (2019)
“… Rian Johnson is back on the form with this breathless murder mystery, which works brilliantly as fast-paced, witty and intricate film entertainment.”
MARRIAGE STORY (2019)
“… an emotional and funny relationship drama that’s full of standout scenes, with Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson on top form.”
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (2019)
“… a near three-hour arthouse classic, especially if you like films about film and TV making, driving, feet, cinema-going, Los Angeles, more feet; and hanging with the marvellous DiCaprio and Pitt.”
US (2019)
“… Jordan Peele skilfully delivers another great horror film, thanks to clever writing, masterful film production and an incredible cast.”
The Cinema Fix presents: 
JoJo Rabbit is the only big name film I haven’t seen from your list. No love for Judy? I thought Renee was amazing. I’m holding off on my personal list until I see 1917. It’s released here, but not at my theater yet. I bet it will be an oscar contender.
Nice list, Paul.
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Thanks Cindy. I missed Judy as it came out during the London Film Festival and I ran out of time. My wife liked it and said Renee and Jessie Buckley we’re both great.
Yes! 1917 is out in the UK very soon! Looks amazing!
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It comes to my theater on Friday! That’s where I’m going this weekend.
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We share a few favourites! And it’s nice to see Paddleton mentioned. I missed out on a couple of films listed here, like The Farewell. But I’m looking forward to catching Jojo Rabbit this weekend! 🙂
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Thanks for reading, Jade. Hope you catch The Farewell soon and enjoy JoJo Rabbit. The latter can divide an audience, but it is such a daring comedy to attempt. Here’s to more great films in 2020 🙂
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This is awesome 10 of your Top 12 also made my Top 20 list. We definitely appreciated many of the same films over the last year. Great picks!
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Ha-ha! You certainly have great taste in cinema, Keith 😉
Here’s to 2020 and more great move watching!
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Good list, great list really.
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Thanks 😊
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A really great list. I missed Capernaum in some theatres, and now I think I must buy it to watch it. I am such a big fan of Labaki since I saw her debut Caramel (2007), and I am so glad to see Capernaum on your list. Marriage Story and The Farewell are other films I need to watch.
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Thanks for reading 👍🏻
Yes, all great films. Last year was pretty good all round at the cinema (and Netflix 😁)
Just watched a Netflix documentary called Tell Me Who I Am. That would likely have made the list too if I’d watched it last year. Absolutely harrowing story.
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Oh, wow. Thank you. I need to see Tell Me Who I Am as soon as possible – I have been fascinated by this topic for so long – memory loss and twins, as well – nothing can be more interesting for me in the whole world. This is will be the perfect documentary for me! Thanks again!
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No problem. Just don’t read any online/Wiki articles/reviews about it, as they could give a key part of the story away.
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