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Best film of the year so far

posted 3 years ago by [deleted]
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I just finished watching CODA. Written and directed by Sian Heder, the film stars the wonderful and charming Emilia Jones as Ruby, a teenage girl who is the only hearing person in her family. She wants to go to college and pursue music, but is unsure if her parents (the terrific Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur) can run their fishing business without her. This is a beautiful, delightful, and truly enjoyable gem. CODA is sweet, funny and touching. Emilia Jones is fantastic and deserves an Oscar nomination for her performance. I really loved the whole cast in this. I hope this film can get some awards attention, including a best picture nomination at next year's Oscars, because it deserves it. CODA is currently my pick for best film of 2021 and my rating is a 9/10.

[–] Information-Police (4890) 3 years ago

Just watched. Really nice movie

[–] BeaSouth (3346) 3 years ago

Thanks for this enthusiastic review Allaby. I’m going to check it out based on your suggestion. I’ll let you know what I think.

[–] Padeen (6459) 3 years ago

I still haven't seen it even though it takes place in my town! Is it only available on Apple Plus?

[–] darkpast (8754) 3 years ago

its in some theaters , crazy if Apple didn't release it near there

[–] Padeen (6459) 3 years ago

Just checked and it is indeed playing at our modest little theater. At first I thought it was only released via streaming.

[–] TheArgentinian (7108) 3 years ago

Lol, no. It's a step above a Hallmark movie.

[–] TearofLys (2656) 3 years ago

Agree. One of the best movies I have seen recently.

[–] Kowalski (76222) 3 years ago

STILL THE BEST?

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Yes. Here is my updated top 10:

My top 10:
1. CODA
2. Judas and the Black Messiah
3. In The Heights
4. Annette
5. Candyman
6. Dear Evan Hansen
7. Dune
8. The Eyes of Tammy Faye
9. Nobody
10. Bo Burnham: Inside

What's your top 10 of the year and how many of these have you seen?

[–] prolelol (1428) 3 years ago

Have you seen Palmer? It's in my top 5.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Yes. I liked Palmer and would rate it a 7/10. It wouldn't make my top 40 of the year, but would be in the top 50.

[–] JoeyReview (118) 3 years ago

I concur, best for me this yr. Already nominated for GG.

[–] Boricanator (1443) 3 years ago

I agree. It’s my favorite. I liker it better than power of dog.