The Top 50 Films of 2022 - Part Three

30 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

A villain will rise.

IMDb:

6.6

RT Users:

8.9

Letterboxd:

6.92

7.47

Animation, Family

Directed by:

Kyle Balda

Popularity Ranking:

31st

Top Billed Cast:

Pierre Coffin, Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Jean-Claude Van Damme

SYNOPSIS:

In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader — the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

29 – The Sea Beast (2022)

Hit the high seas.

IMDb:

7.1

RT Users:

8.4

Letterboxd:

7.10

7.53

Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

Directed by:

Chris Williams

Popularity Ranking:

51st

Top Billed Cast:

Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Somali Rose

SYNOPSIS:

A young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, turning his life upside down as they venture into uncharted waters.

28 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

Welcome to the next level.

IMDb:

6.5

RT Users:

9.6

Letterboxd:

6.52

7.54

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Directed by:

Jeff Fowler

Popularity Ranking:

30th

Top Billed Cast:

James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Lee Majdoub

SYNOPSIS:

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

27 – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

Nicolas Cage is Nick Cage.

IMDb:

7.0

RT Users:

8.7

Letterboxd:

7.02

7.57

Action, Comedy, Crime

Directed by:

Tom Gormican

Popularity Ranking:

25th

Top Billed Cast:

Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, Lily Mo Sheen, Sharon Horgan

SYNOPSIS:

Unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan’s birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Taking on the role of a lifetime, he soon finds himself channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to save himself and his loved ones.

26 – Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure (2022)

A coming of age story…. the way only Richard Linklater could tell it.

IMDb:

7.2

RT Users:

8.5

Letterboxd:

7.14

7.61

Animation, Family, Science Fiction

Directed by:

Richard Linklater

Popularity Ranking:

144th

Top Billed Cast:

Milo Coy, Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Lee Eddy

SYNOPSIS:

A man narrates stories of his life as a 10-year-old boy in 1969 Houston, weaving tales of nostalgia with a fantastical account of a journey to the moon.

25 – My Policeman (2022)

Let it take hold of you.

IMDb:

6.6

RT Users:

9.6

Letterboxd:

6.86

7.69

Drama, Romance

Directed by:

Michael Grandage

Popularity Ranking:

155th

Top Billed Cast:

Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, David Dawson, Gina McKee, Rupert Everett

SYNOPSIS:

Tom, a policeman in 1950s Britain, falls in love with a schoolteacher on the Brighton coast. However, he soon begins a passionate same-sex affair with a museum curator, in spite of homosexuality being illegal.

24 – The Bad Guys (2022)

Good is no fun at all.

IMDb:

6.8

RT Users:

9.3

Letterboxd:

6.98

7.69

Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime

Directed by:

Pierre Perifel

Popularity Ranking:

54th

Top Billed Cast:

Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Richard Ayoade

SYNOPSIS:

After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet — becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they’re turning good.

23 – Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)

It’s never too late to try something new.

IMDb:

7.2

RT Users:

8.5

Letterboxd:

7.38

7.69

Comedy, Drama

Directed by:

Sophie Hyde

Popularity Ranking:

100th

Top Billed Cast:

Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland

SYNOPSIS:

Retired widow Nancy Stokes hires a good-looking young sex worker called Leo Grande, in the hope of enjoying a night of pleasure and self-discovery after an unfulfilling married life.

22 – Bob’s Burgers: The Movie (2022)

Get your buns in theaters.

IMDb:

7.0

RT Users:

8.9

Letterboxd:

7.22

7.71

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Directed by:

Loren Bouchard

Popularity Ranking:

106th

Top Billed Cast:

H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman

SYNOPSIS:

A ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob’s Burgers, blocking the entrance indefinitely and ruining the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family’s restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope as they try to get back behind the counter.

21 – Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

Secrets are buried just beneath the surface.

IMDb:

7.1

RT Users:

9.7

Letterboxd:

6.36

7.72

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Directed by:

Olivia Newman

Popularity Ranking:

38th

Top Billed Cast:

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt, David Strathairn, Sterling Macer Jr

SYNOPSIS:

Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh girl haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, she opens herself to a new and startling world. However, when one of them is found dead, Kya immediately becomes the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal many secrets.

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