Variety’s two chief film critics agree that Christopher Nolan’s portrait of the man behind the Manhattan Project is one for the ages — a “Lawrence of Arabia”-level feat about a turning point in human history, as seen through the haunted blue eyes of one of our finest actors.
At the same time, some of the year’s best movies flew under the radar. Consider this a guide to the top cinematic achievements, large and small, whether shot on Imax cameras or hand-drawn by an artisanal French couple.
The film industry is constantly in transition, but one thing doesn’t change: the power of a well-told story to transport us.
From a visionary new take on “Frankenstein” to the dazzling old-school “Ferrari,” what follows are some of the best vehicles your imagination could hope for. (Click here to jump to Owen Gleiberman’s list.) And God created woman.
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