2023 Movies Seen for the First Time Only
by jdml23 | created - 27 Jan 2023 | updated - 2 months ago | PublicMovies I've watched for the first time in 2023. Second viewings don't count.
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1. Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
PG-13 | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Now a detective-for-hire, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl as the sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery that requires the help of friends - and Sherlock himself - to unravel.
Director: Harry Bradbeer | Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge
Votes: 100,861
It was okay. I'm cringing a lot more at Enola's character compared to the first movie which is making the movie a trial, but everyone else is pretty darn good. So tentatively recommended.
2. Glass Onion (2022)
PG-13 | 139 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Tech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista
Votes: 442,018
Pretty entertaining. I really appreciated how they did the ending. Very much recommended
3. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
PG-13 | 104 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group of youths aspiring to become professional superheroes, fight in a world full of people with abilities, also known as quirks. Deku and his fellow classmates from Hero Academy face Nine, the strongest villain yet.
Director: Kenji Nagasaki | Stars: Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yuka Terasaki, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Votes: 9,819
The ending was a bit shaky but that's kinda typical for anime movies. The rest was excellent and did a great job in showcasing many of the characters. Recommended watch!
4. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
PG-13 | 161 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.
Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke
Votes: 305,950 | Gross: $453.72M
I think they did a good job. A solid MCU movie. Loved the introduction of Namor. Very much recommended!
5. Lightyear (2022)
PG | 105 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.
Director: Angus MacLane | Stars: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi
Votes: 123,963 | Gross: $118.31M
Enjoyable, but I think the 3rd act was shaky. Also, because of how they introduced it, that this was the movie that Andy saw, I kept wondering a lot how this was a movie a little boy would love so much as to want the toy. And no, it wasn't. Definitely recommended for kids.
6. Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
R | 99 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.
Director: Ruben Fleischer | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
Votes: 202,912 | Gross: $73.12M
Decent. Recommended if you liked the first one.
7. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Drama
After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
Director: Joseph Kosinski | Stars: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer
Votes: 698,472 | Gross: $718.73M
Truly excellent! It was even better than I expected and all reviews I looked at said it was great. Watched it, and on the following day watched it again. So good. Top tier recommendation!
8. Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorising London.
Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley
Votes: 64,308
OMG, so good! Truly freaked me out! Highly recommend it. And I can also confirm (from family members who hadn't watched the show) that is enjoyable without knowing the tv series. Very highly recommended.
9. We Have a Ghost (2023)
PG-13 | 126 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Finding a ghost named Ernest haunting their new home turns Kevin's family into overnight social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest investigate the mystery of Ernest's past, they become a target of the CIA.
Director: Christopher Landon | Stars: Jahi Di'Allo Winston, David Harbour, Anthony Mackie, Erica Ash
Votes: 32,944
Way better than I expected! Good story, excellent characterization and funny! Excellent family movie, would recommend a watch!
10. The Gray Man (2022)
PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Thriller
When the CIA's most skilled operative, whose true identity is known to none, accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a psychopathic former colleague puts a bounty on his head, setting off a global manhunt by international assassins.
Directors: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 238,987
Decent. And I'd never thought I'd say this, but the action was too much. Less action and more character work would have elevated the movie.
11. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
R | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert | Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan
Votes: 533,837 | Gross: $72.86M
Okay. Plot was very good as was the character work, but the humor fell super flat for me and actively affected my enjoyment. So overall not for me. I know, I'm apparently an outlier compared to how most people reacted to it.
12. DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
PG | 105 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.
Directors: Jared Stern, Sam J. Levine | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski
Votes: 75,559 | Gross: $93.66M
This is another one of those that is very kid oriented. Not for adults, but I can see where a child would enjoy this a lot. Recommended to kids.
13. Mortal Kombat (2021)
R | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.
Director: Simon McQuoid | Stars: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim
Votes: 190,195 | Gross: $42.20M
Enjoyed the action, but oh man the jokes were so cringe inducing and the spoken in movie references were....not good. I can't in good conscience recommend it.
14. Open Range (2003)
R | 139 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.
Director: Kevin Costner | Stars: Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Diego Luna, Abraham Benrubi
Votes: 78,185 | Gross: $58.33M
This was very enjoyable! Would recommend it for anyone in a western movie watching mood!
15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
PG-13 | 150 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.
Director: James Gunn | Stars: Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klementieff
Votes: 381,187 | Gross: $359.00M
I loved it! I cried so much my eyeballs felt raw even hours later. Can't wait to watch it again! Total recommendation!
16. Black Adam (2022)
PG-13 | 125 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo
Votes: 274,231 | Gross: $168.15M
I really enjoyed the JSA in this. Everything else... not so much. Eh, you can skip it. Unless you really enjoy DC stuff.
17. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
PG | 140 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Miles Morales catapults across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.
Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson | Stars: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez
Votes: 370,746 | Gross: $381.31M
Soooo good. I'm excited for the next one. Definitely would recommend!
18. The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
R | 128 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
A world-weary detective is hired to investigate the murder of a West Point cadet. Stymied by the cadets' code of silence, he enlists one of their own to help unravel the case - a young man the world would come to know as Edgar Allan Poe.
Director: Scott Cooper | Stars: Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Simon McBurney, Timothy Spall
Votes: 124,813
Solid movie. Great atmosphere and interesting mystery. Would recommend.
19. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein | Stars: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith
Votes: 225,414
Enjoyable. A solid action and comedy movie that doesn't treat the audience as stupid. I recommend it!
20. Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part One (2023 Video)
PG | 80 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The DC universe's premier superhero team are transported to the world of Remnant where they are transformed into teenagers and must join forces with Team RWBY to fight against superpowered Grimm.
Director: Kerry Shawcross | Stars: Ozioma Akagha, Jen Brown, Tiana Camacho, Aaron Dismuke
Votes: 1,865
I don't know anything about RWBY, but I definitely got a kick out of young Justice League.
21. Sisu (2022)
R | 91 min | Action, War
When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
Director: Jalmari Helander | Stars: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo
Votes: 76,359
Who doesn't love seeing Nazi's get what they deserve (hint: it's violently killed). Very enjoyable for pure over-the-top violence. Would recommend.
22. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
PG-13 | 85 min | Animation, Action, Crime
Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, Gotham City is rife with crime and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror - and body bags.
Director: Chris Palmer | Stars: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera, Troy Baker
Votes: 19,990
Enjoyable but lacking a special spark. Still would recommend for the entertainment.
23. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021)
R | 87 min | Animation, Action, Crime
The killer known as Holiday continues to stalk the Falcone crime family while a new class of costumed criminal rises in Gotham City. Batman suspects that a former ally might be the serial killer.
Director: Chris Palmer | Stars: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera, Troy Baker
Votes: 16,802
Better, but Batman comes off a dumbass. You know, I think the issue with both of these is that the mystery is obvious, Batman is so dull, and both part 1 and part two are very forgettable. Would still recommend for those who enjoy Batman flavored entertainment.
24. Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022)
PG-13 | 88 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Recently discharged Marine sniper John Stewart is at a crossroads in his life, one which is only complicated by receiving an extraterrestrial ring which grants him the powers of the Green Lantern of Earth.
Director: Jeff Wamester | Stars: Aldis Hodge, Jimmi Simpson, Ike Amadi, Brian Bloom
Votes: 4,946
Very entertaining. And it reminded me all over again why John Stewart is my favorite GL. The movie plot was interesting, there was good humor, and seeing other DC characters was great. The only drawback was that the third act felt rushed and ending was kinda shaky. Would still recommend.
25. Plane (2023)
R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A pilot finds himself caught in a war zone after he's forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.
Director: Jean-François Richet | Stars: Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Tony Goldwyn, Yoson An
Votes: 78,619
This is was soooooooo good. Not only was there great believable danger, enjoyable characters and solid action, but also the entire movie felt smart. No solution felt stupid or added at the last minute. Would highly recommend and I would happily watch it again.
26. Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023 Video)
PG-13 | 86 min | Animation, Fantasy, Horror
An ancient evil awakens and only Bruce Wayne can save 1920s Gotham City.
Directors: Christopher Berkeley, Sam Liu | Stars: David Giuntoli, Tati Gabrielle, Gideon Adlon, Karan Brar
Votes: 5,929
Interesting elseworld's story. Did NOT predict the ending. Would recommend.
27. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are dragged into the Quantum Realm, along with Hope's parents and Scott's daughter Cassie. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope's mother hiding? And who is the mysterious Kang?
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer
Votes: 228,571 | Gross: $214.50M
This movie felt very disjointed. And disharmonious. It had some very great elements and then there was some very jarring dialogue and humor that fell flat. Pretty much it felt like a first draft. I mean I didn't hate it. But I don't think I'd recommend it. Yeah, you can skip this one.
28. Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
R | 114 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Three generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them.
Director: Navot Papushado | Stars: Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh
Votes: 51,231
Okay. But it had a handful of seriously stupid moments that threw me out of it. Like seriously stupid. Also the character work needed more time in the movie to breathe.
29. 7 Women and a Murder (2021)
TV-MA | 82 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
7 women find themselves dealing with a mystery killing. Who's the killer and what are the motives of the murder?
Director: Alessandro Genovesi | Stars: Margherita Buy, Diana Del Bufalo, Sabrina Impacciatore, Benedetta Porcaroli
Votes: 6,303
I enjoyed this! Could have used a little longer on the run time to let some of the humor breathe, but enjoyable!
30. The Meg (2018)
PG-13 | 113 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounter the largest marine predator that has ever existed - the Megalodon.
Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis
Votes: 207,700 | Gross: $143.01M
Entertaining! It had only a couple stupid moments but a lot less than I expected from this type of movie. So overall, would recommend!
31. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
During the '90s, a new faction of Transformers - the Maximals - join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth.
Director: Steven Caple Jr. | Stars: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez
Votes: 104,110 | Gross: $157.07M
Decent. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Although, at times I did cringe at the acting. But overall recommended for those who like transformers stuff.
32. Haunted Mansion (2023)
PG-13 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts.
Director: Justin Simien | Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish
Votes: 42,865
Cute! Solidly entertaining movie which made me laugh at various points. Would recommend for a family movie.
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