2024 arrived with something to prove. Audiences were selective, patience was thin, and the industry felt the consequences of years of creative shortcuts. This year’s films either met the moment—or exposed how fragile modern filmmaking has become.
S-Star Ranking - All-Time Greats - Reserved for films that transcend their release year. These are the rare titles that leave a permanent mark on cinema, influence the industry, and continue to be discussed, studied, and rewatched years later. Craft, impact, and legacy all align here. Very few films earn this rank, and that scarcity is the point.
- Dune: Part Two
5-Star Ranking - Best of the Best - Exceptional films operating at the highest level of filmmaking. Strong direction, performances, and execution elevate them above their peers, even if they don’t redefine the medium or achieve long-term cultural immortality. These are the best films of their year and stand as near-flawless examples of their genre.
- N/A
4-Star Ranking - Top 10 Worthy - Well-crafted, confident films that excel in multiple areas and earn their place among the year’s standouts. They may have minor flaws or limited scope, but the strengths far outweigh the weaknesses. Highly recommended viewing and often among the most enjoyable or impressive releases of the year.
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
- Trap
3-Star Ranking - Good Entertainment - Solid, watchable films that do their job well. They entertain, engage, and deliver on their premise without pushing boundaries or taking major risks. These are enjoyable experiences, even if they’re unlikely to linger long after the credits roll.
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Azrael
- Nosferatu
- Rippy
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
- MaXXXine
- The Watchers
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- The Substance
2-Star Ranking - Wasted Potential - Films with promising ideas, talent, or concepts that fail to come together. Whether due to weak execution, poor pacing, tonal confusion, or studio interference, these movies fall short of what they could have been. Frustrating more than offensive.
- Abigail
- Bloodline Killer
- Sting
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
- Prey
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- Werewolves
1-Star Ranking - Total Garbage - Broken films with little to no redeeming value. Poorly written, badly executed, or fundamentally misguided, these releases fail on nearly every level. Watching them feels like a chore rather than an experience, and they serve as cautionary tales rather than entertainment.
- Alien: Romulus
- 'Salem's Lot
Conclusion
2024 wasn’t a collapse, but it was a reckoning. The strongest films stood on vision and execution, not branding. Whether the industry learns from this year remains to be seen—but the tier list doesn’t lie.
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