The 20 Best Movies of 2020 So Far
Which films have impressed critics the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed movies released in theaters* or on digital/VOD/streaming outlets between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Films are ranked by Metascore and must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible.
* Commonly found in urban locations during the Before Times, a theater was an enclosed public space where strangers came together to watch films projected on a screen.
Shrouded in controversy prior to its premiere at January's Sundance Film Festival due to producer Oprah Winfrey and distributor Apple TV+ pulling their support from the project, this documentary (from The Invisible War filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering) about the women who have come forward publicly to accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault nonetheless earned excellent reviews from critics at the fest and ultimately found a new home at HBO Max.
“Revelatory, moving, and honest, it is essentially the story of one brave woman’s decision to publicly accuse the rap mogul Russell Simmons of harassment and rape. But it’s also a painful, parsed education on the subject of black women and abuse.” —Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily
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