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.
Last year's Tribeca Film Festival winner (in the international competition) is a Korean coming-of-age drama set in 1994 when a lonely eighth-grader (Ji-hu Park), seeking an escape from her troubled home life and problems at school, finally finds a friend in an unlikely place. Bora Kim's semi-autobiographical debut film also collected awards for best actress (for Park) and best cinematography (Kang Gook-hyun) at the festival, in addition to earning praise from reviewers.
“House of Hummingbird deserves a place alongside the likes of 'The Virgin Suicides,' 'The Ocean of Helena Lee' and 'Eighth Grade' as one of the most knowing and intelligent cinematic takes on the pains and occasional pleasures of female adolescence of recent years.” —Peter Sobczynski, RogerEbert.com
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