The 20 Best Movies of 2022 So Far
Which films have impressed critics the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed movies first released in North American theaters (or debuting directly on digital/VOD/streaming outlets) between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022. Films are ranked by Metascore and must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible.
Additional content by Keith Kimbell.
Sadly, it's another timely film. A big winner at last year's SXSW Film Festival, where it took home both the top jury award and the top audience award, actor-singer Megan Park’s debut feature as writer-director examines the aftermath of a school shooting through the life of Vada (Jenna Ortega). During the massacre, she is trapped in the bathroom with Mia (Maddie Ziegler) and Quinton (Niles Fitch), and in the aftermath, she finds herself gravitating toward them and away from her best friend Nick (Will Ropp) and loving parents, played by John Ortiz and Julie Bowen. Featuring a soundtrack by Finneas O'Connell (Billie Eilish's brother and collaborator), The Fallout skipped theaters in the States and debuted directly on HBO Max (where it continues to stream) in January.
“It’s a memorably stark and authentic work that is at times so gut-wrenching it’s almost unbearable — but Park deftly weaves in moments of warmth and humor and hope as well. This is a special film.” —Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
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