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.
While he still has quite a ways to go to match the continued excellence of father Jafar Panahi, first-time Iranian director Panah Panahi appears to have a similar talent for achieving sky-high Metascores. The younger Panahi's triumphant, genre-blending debut follows the road journey of an Iranian family of four as they attempt to reach the border with Turkey and smuggle their elder son out of the country. Critics praised Road's humor and warmth and the director's fresh approach.
“Hit the Road is a gut-punch of a film, strikingly gorgeous, as tender as a mother’s touch, as uncompromising as an aggrieved father. Panahi is acutely, painfully aware of the infinite nuances of family, how humans interact, and how to slow down the pace for things to sink in, or simply take a breather, or even sing a song. It’s the best film I’ve seen this year.” —Alex Saveliev, Film Threat
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