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 Andrew Ahn’s follow-up to Spa Night features strong performances from main cast members Hong Chau (Inherent Vice, Downsizing), Brian Dennehy, and newcomer Lucas Jaye. Written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, the film captures a coming-of-age summer for 9-year-old Cody (Jaye), who bonds with 83-year-old Del (Dennehy) while his mother (Chau) cleans out her sister’s home.
“Driveways is surprising at every turn. It’s a modest and gentle story about a boy who feels out of place, and the weak ties he forms that gradually become strong ones.” —Alissa Wilkinson, Vox
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