Looking back at 2020 we can only conclude it’s been a very dramatic year with a lot of personal changes we didn’t ask for or were prepared for. Work and leisure habits worldwide have been dramatically redefined by the COVID health pandemic, causing individuals to adjust to new rules on how to behave in public. Many of us turned to new ways to distract ourselves from the overwhelming tragedies that the world had to face and from the anxieties it brought.
While the world was adjusting itself to the new normal, the worldwide movie industry was one of the rescuing forces for people all around the world. Though there was a tilt in the operations of the media, like how all cinemas and viewing centers had to be shut down due to the pandemic, the movie industry did not fail to churn out some of the best movies the world has ever seen.
The movie industry served as a breath of fresh air for people during the lockdown especially since online streaming platforms became a must-have for all households. Despite some of the blockbuster movies being postponed to be released at a later date by big studios, there was barely any dull moment with all the movie releases of 2020.
In no particular order, here is our list of what we consider to be the best movies of 2020 and if you haven’t watched them yet, then it’s about time because it’s soon 2021!
Thappad
Why not start with a film that has created heated debates locally but got global recognition for its social message, performance, direction, and screenplay. We are of course talking about Thappad. Being released in February of 2020 it’s still topping international lists of best Bollywood movies. Recounting the negative effects of patriarchy on society, Anubhav Sinha directed one of the ground-shaking hit movies ever produced. Thappad (meaning slap) is about a devoted wife who loses all form of respect for her husband the moment he struck her on her face. The movie focuses on the ills society have not come to recognize and reveals the convenient stance the society has taken on recurrent abusive husbands and domestic violence in general.
It is no surprise that the Indian movie industry is increasing its global audience as it’s beginning to address cogent issues. As the rapid wind of change in technological advancement, gender equality, climate change, income level gap, entertainment is taking a huge leap.
Bad Boys For Life
A Columbia Pictures and Overbrook Entertainment production, Bad Boys for Life is an American action-comedy that stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. This movie is a sequel to the 2003 blockbuster, Bad Boys II. Bad Boys For Life took its position as the highest-grossing movie during the time of its release and this went on for many more months.
Released in January 2020, viewers’ reviews reflect that this movie brushes up on the first two of the Bad Boy series and performs beyond expectation compared to its predecessors. A must-watch for lovers of action and comedy.
Mulan
The production of Mulan and its release respectively raised expectations in the minds of a lot of the Mulan cartoon fans. Everyone was anticipating how the real-life representation of various characters in the cartoon would be carried out. This movie adaptation is much more intense, serious, and has fewer jokes compared to the animation.
Mulan the movie, released on March 9, 2020, was premiered by Disney online for a premium fee due to the lockdown restrictions in all countries.
I’m Thinking Of Ending Things
This is a psychological horror movie that was released on September 4, 2020, on Netflix and is based on a 2016 novel bearing the same name. I’m Thinking Of Ending Things is not gory but it is a movie where nightmares are abundant.
Reviews on this movie emphasize the wonderful casting of the movie and the authenticity with which the actors carried out their roles.
To All The Boys I’ve Ever Loved: PS, I Still Love You
This was a much-anticipated movie since the release of its first part, To All The Boys I’ve Ever Loved. The first part of the series left the viewers wanting more and asking questions. This was the reason for the rush in excitement when it was announced that this movie was to be released on February 12, 2020, exclusively on Netflix.
This movie is also a movie adaptation, a trilogy and the knowledge of this increased the viewers’ expectancy.
Bad Education
Bad education is a fascinating story released on May 18, 2020. Hugh Jackman is the star of the movie and the movie holds a 93% rating on rotten tomatoes, the best movie rating agency in the world.
This movie is based on a true story that happened in 2004 and the embezzlement culture that went on in an American public school.
Mangrove
We end with the UK film Mangrove, one of the latest releases in 2020 and is already topping charts in the world. Many reports state that Mangrove is not just a movie but a declaration. It is a movie based on a real-life story about an injustice meted on 9 protesters in 1969.
This historical drama happens to be part of an anthology series, Small Axe created by Steve McQueen.
This is just a short selection of many good movies but if you’re missing gambling or sports betting themed movies then you are right. Despite their increased popularity, no new titles were released during 2020. Despite this, we feel a list of 2020 films to watch wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the documentary Diego Maradona. The film is from 2019 but in honor of his sudden passing, this is a film we all should watch again. As mentioned in an article published by https://www.sportbettingindia.com, Maradona was one of the most celebrated soccer players in the world but he had a special relationship with India, a relationship that lasted from his first visit in 2008 until is passing. Diego Maradonna is missed not only by the Indian Football community but by the entire nation.
