The 20 Best Movies of 2018 So Far
and Keith Kimbell, Metacritic Film Editor – June 30, 2018
Which films have impressed critics the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed movies released in theaters between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018 by Metascore. Films must have more than 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible.
This under-the-radar indie drama is the first feature from Russell Harbaugh. Andie MacDowell delivers a widely praised performance as a woman grieving over the death of her husband. She is left adrift, as are her two grown sons, played by Chris O'Dowd and James Adomian. In addition to the acting, critics admire the drama's authenticity and honesty.
“In its way, this small, handcrafted, and immaculately well-realized feature challenges the limited way that movies tend to depict loss.” —David Ehrlich, Indiewire