2020 was clearly not the best year for Hollywood releases, as many big-banner and high-budget movies including Tenet, Mulan shelved due to theatres being shut down for the most part of the year. Despite some of these movies performing below expectations on the box office, there were movies that garnered interest of both viewers and critics alike, owing to strong performances and unique plotlines. Here's a look at 10 of the best Hollywood releases in 2020
The Invisible Man : The invisible man is a gut-wrenching horror movie, featuring Elizabeth Moss in the lead, as Cecilia Kass, whose abusive ex-boyfriend becomes invisible to torment her and strange events ensue. With a shocking conclusion, the unusual plotline makes the movie both terrifying yet captivating to watch.
I'm thinking of ending things : In this thought-provoking horror-thriller, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents' secluded farm, only to unravel unsettling details and secrets. Based on a 2016 novel of the same, the Netflix movie makes one uncomfortable, but in a way that grapples with your attention, at almost every point.
The Nest : A thriller drama, The Nest follows the life of an American entrepreneur, portrayed by Jude Law, and his family as they move into an English country manor. Their life faces a twisted turn, in this unconventional horror/thriller story with outstanding performances and a brilliant storyline.
Onward : Onward is a Pixar animation-fantasy story of two elven brothers, Ian and Barley, voiced by Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, who set out on a life-altering adventure to bring back their late father for a day. The movie is a funny, heart-warming, enjoyable adventure story, that will leave you with a smile.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 : An intense real-life account of the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more. Much more than a mere courtroom drama, the movie features inspiring performances and is significant in context to the story's understated relevance.
Tenet : The much anticipated Christopher Nolan sci-fi action thriller, stood up to its high expectations despite bombing on box office due to the pandemic. The plot follows a secret agent as he manipulates the flow of time to prevent World War II, and the movie is a totally worthy cinematic creation.
Greenland : In this action disaster movie, Gerard Butler as John Garrity, a structural engineer must do everything it takes to save his family as a planet-destroying Comet races to earth. The movie takes a different approach than a usual disaster movie, and will keep you on the edges of your seats continuously.
Tigertail : Based on a semi-biographical account of writer-director Alan Yang's father, Tigertail is a Netflix drama movie with an all Chinese cast, set in occupied Taiwan, showing the immigration experience in America in a moving light. A man reflects on his life journey from Taiwan to American in this beautiful creation.
Harley Quinn : Birds of Prey : The follow-up to Suicide Squad (2016), Birds of Prey carries a stellar performance by Margot Robbie, reprising her role as Harley Quinn, struggling to pick herself up after being abandoned by Joker. Quinn teams up with Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montaya, in one of the best releases of 2020.
Bad Boys for Life : The third installment in the Bad Boy series, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles in the film as Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively, as they investigate a string of murders. Arguably, the best entry in the series, Bad Boys For Life garnered both critical and major commercial acclaim.
