INSIDER combed through Rotten Tomatoes to find its best-reviewed movies of the year. Out of the site’s top 100 movies of 2018, nine had the honor of receiving a perfect score of 100% from critics.
While two are big studio movies, many of the films are smaller indie pictures and there are Netflix and Hulu originals, too. If you’re looking for something different to watch that’s also critically beloved, here are the movies from 2018 you should add to your must-watch list.
1. “Paddington 2”
Can a sequel be better than the original? When it comes to this Peruvian bear, the answer is yes. StudioCanal
Number of reviews: 214
What it’s about: “While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.”
Critics Consensus: “‘Paddington 2’ honors its star’s rich legacy with a sweet-natured sequel whose adorable visuals are matched by a story perfectly balanced between heartwarming family fare and purely enjoyable all-ages adventure.”
Where to watch it: Stream on HBONow and HBOGo
2. “Leave No Trace”
“Leave No Trace” is from the writer and director of “Winter’s Bone.” It stars Ben Foster (above).
Bron Studios, Topic Studios/Bleecker Street
Number of reviews: 196
What it’s about: Will (Ben Foster) is an Iraq War veteran suffering from PSTD who lives in the woods with his 13-year-old daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), outside Portland, Oregon. When they’re found by authorities living in the woods, both of them are put in social services.
Critics Consensus: “‘Leave No Trace’ takes an effectively low-key approach to a potentially sensationalistic story — and further benefits from brilliant work by Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.”
Where to watch it: Rent on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play
3. “Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993)”
“Summer 1993” is an autobiographical film starring Laia Artigas as Frida (above).
Avalon/Oscilloscope Laboratories
Number of reviews: 80
What it’s about: “Six-year-old Frida goes to live with her aunt, uncle, and younger cousin Anna after her parents die of AIDS.”
Critics Consensus: “‘Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993)‘ finds writer-director Carla Simón drawing on personal memories to create a thoughtful drama elevated by outstanding work from its young leads.”
Where to watch it: Amazon Prime, Kanopy
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