The 20 Best Movies of 2019 So Far
and Keith Kimbell, Metacritic Film Editor – July 3, 2019
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, 2019 and June 30, 2019 by Metascore. Films must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible.
The first feature from theater director turned filmmaker Lila Avilés takes a focused look at the daily life of a maid (played by Gabriela Cartol) at a luxury Mexico City hotel, with the entire film taking place inside the hotel.
“The film’s style is austere — there are few camera movements and no musical score — but its visual wit and emotional sensitivity lift it above the minimalist miserablism that drags down so many well-meaning films about modern workers. After you’ve seen it, the world looks different.” —A.O. Scott, The New York Times