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.
Director Spike Lee's first feature since BlacKkKlansman is a Netflix exclusive that follows a group of Vietnam War veterans who return to Vietnam to search for the remains of their squad leader—and, perhaps, some buried treasure. Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Chadwick Boseman, Jonathan Majors, Paul Walter, and Jean Reno lead a strong cast.
“This is a lobbed grenade. But it’s also personal filmmaking at its prodding, profound best. This is a Spike Lee joint and a Spike Lee history lesson. Prepare to be schooled.” —Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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