The Good and the Wretched Films of 2018

Throughout the year I keep a list of all the new release films I’ve seen, doing a rough ranking as I go. I started doing this in 2016 (and my 2017 list is available here). In late December I do a re-ranking, repositioning films that might not look as good months on or moving up others that benefit from some dwelling time. A dozen or so titles I needed to look up on IMDb because I’d completely forgotten ever seeing them.

If you’re seeking recommendations, the films I’m enthusiastic about are in the top 26: I’d consider the top 11 as must-sees and the others as pretty great. From 27 to 65 are films I considered good – that I enjoyed and are worth seeing if you have the time or inclination. 66 to 130 are the average and mediocre guff, many of which I’ve forgotten or which have merged together in a forgettable blur. From 131 on are the films that I actively hated and which I either napped through, walked out on, or continue to rage against months on.

These are films that I saw in cinemas in Australia or the US in the 2018 calendar year, alternatively were 2018 new releases on streaming services.

Enjoy and have an lovely 2019!