Top 15 Movies of 2023 

Seeing a Last Voyage of the Demeter trailer before Oppenheimer was the funniest thing of the movie

I actually like Strays

​@@mekhiblackcurrienobody flame this user it is fine

​@@mekhiblackcurrieAnd that's fine.

​@@BrianCannan-em1nkI actually really liked Last Voyage of the Demeter.

yes, but suit actor instead of animatronic, godzilla is a kaiju tokusatsu franchise originally so that's where the inspiration comes from

@@ca4360 I actually prefer the costume over animation. It just looks more natural, more realistic, which just heightens the emotional moments and tension for me.

​@@Red-zn5ozas a huge fan of tokusatsu, I 100% agree. Practical effects are amazing

@@Red-zn5oz Me too

@@Red-zn5ozI somewhat disagree but i understand.

Not everyone buddy, I and many more think they’re both great

I definitely liked The Boy and the Heron more than Howl's Moving Castle (I still like both though). HMC felt too obtuse and surreal with a message I didn't really connect with, but TBATH gripped me and stuck with me much harder, as someone who has dealt with loss and knows many others who have as well.

I've seen every ghibli movie and it's solidly middle of the pack. Not bad but nothing special

@@pilapila183 which one? Howls or Boy and the heron

I liked both of them a lot personally, Boy and the Heron WAY more than Howl’s, but they’re still both great.

Everyone knows Blue Sky's true magnum opus was Ice Age 3

@@reallycantthinkofausername487 Yeh it was but Schaffrillas doesn't like it because he said of the penis jokes and bad pacing. Plus the whole subplot of Diego not being in the herd he said was also tedious. Also he forgot that the two mammoths were having a baby. Edit: Those are the only negatives btw. Positives are that he likes Buck despite his writing, likes the lil subplot of Scrat falling in love with Scratette and the climax

I don't think it's fair to fully credit the film as a Blue Sky film at this point. They had a large hand in working on it, but Annapurna Animation and the team at DNEG Animation deserve just as much credit for being willing enough to revive this movie from the dead and provide a beautiful finished project

besides, it’s great, but can it really hold up against the behemoth that is Rio 2?

it did

⁠@@stripedlisarrd25ytwhat are you talking about? The Oscars don’t happen for over a month

@@MrGoat-cd8lt nah bro is just that good at predicting the oscars

​@@oriusdamn, I wish I had that

Want minus one to get that Oscar. It will be my hi fi rush for the Oscars. That being said if it loses hope for the creator

Reiwa Era is Shin, Minus One and the animes right?

I was heartbroken too with all the Tokusatsu references made

if I had a reason to I would've thrown in a bit about that part in Spacegodzilla where Miki gets kidnapped by the Yakuza for 5 minutes

@@surprisedlobsta8543also Singular Point if ya wanna count that since it’s a show

Don’t tell Schaff how many Godzilla films there are

Literally

This isn’t a slight to the movie, but it’s easy to do when the real life story is incredibly devastating too.

Zac Efron was snubbed for Best actor

​@@noobmasterruben5167and leo

I don’t cry in movies and I was sobbing.

I have a hunch that “How Do You Live/The Boy And The Heron” will gain a cult following in the years to follow. Initially, “Howl’s Moving Castle” also took a while for critics and audiences in the U.S. to finally warm up to the film. Although it wasn’t massively hated, many people were confused by the story, and some were turned off by the anti-war message (for context, the Iraq War was going on at the time, and 2004-2005 was a different political climate in the U.S. than it is today). Fast forward to the 2020’s, and “Howl’s Moving Castle” has gained a cult classic status. I think “How Do You Live” will go through the same fate, and possibly many more people will reevaluate the film especially after that inevitable day comes that Miyazaki will pass on.

It’s one of my favorite films of all time, and it deeply affected me on a personal level. It saddens me to hear that people don’t feel they understand it (my family in the theatre also). Its reflections on hope and the future, imagining and building art/a better world was breathtaking, and immediately clear, even though it took a lot of proceeding to explain it to others.

I also firmly believe he could have chosen to make a more accessible, less subtle film, and that it might have had more general appeal, but it wouldn’t have left half the impression on me, and I’m thankful he chose to make something so special

@@augustmericle6776 We are legitimately blessed to get How Do You Live in such form -- Miyazaki had no constraints with the direction because of his accumulated respect and reputation. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see an animation auteur's unbridled vision as a full feature film.

Yes.

Can’t wait for the Kung fu panda 4 review to be interuppted by Godzilla final wars talk

fr as a godzilla superfan it makes my silly ass so happy

Amen brother.

The music in both Spider-Verse movies is next level, and I'm tired of pretending it isn't.

Boy and the heron >

Its because its animated! And animation is OBVIOUSLY only for little children! Why would we respect something for children? I hope the critics at the Oscars can actually respect the talent behind animation this year.

Thanks for being right. This is probably my favourite movie of all time, tied w the last wish.

Have people not seen Shin Godzilla? Much scarier Godzilla (and atomic breath), imo.

It was also kind of the Everything Everywhere All At Once of 2023 in at least one aspect. It was one of those movies that the people who knew about hoped it would do well, and I think even they were surprised by how good it was and how much of a hit it became. It's one of those movies with lofty ambitions, yet everything came together perfectly, and it took the world by storm by still doing what it needed to do and so much more. In fact, I think the only reason it wasn't as big of an awards-season hit as EEAAO is because it came out so late in the year. EEAAO benefitted by coming out in March/April, and was still being talked about by the end of the year. Had Minus One come out earlier in the year, I'm sure there'd be more awards-season buzz for it.

​@@NounOzlosshin is not scarier- Shin is much more tragic and saddening. Minus induces fear through the music and intensity of each scene. Shin inspires awe and tugs at your heart once you learn more about the movie and lyrics. Both are amazing but one is scary and one is a medium to bash the government

You're literally everywhere, How?

​@@NounOzlosShin Godzilla is a shitty politic agitation made by bad director, nothing else

hard agree about the soundtrack! so incredible!

Elegy is also great

Add elegy and (if we’re counting non-original ones) the suite 1. Suite 1 needs much more recognition.

When I saw this movie as soon as I got in my car to go home I had to find the score on Spotify and listen to it! So damn good I loved this movie I saw it twice

Minus one was the only movie my theater clapped for. When the film ended everyone stood up and applauded the film. Endgame also had some applause but not as much as this.

My towering expectations resulted in me feeling Boy and the Heron was pretty average. Not bad, not great.

I've heard a crazy variance of opinions abt this lol

it was a movie ever, ATSV, Mutant Mayhem and Nimona solos

Boring ahhh movie

@@hassassinator8858cause it has an interesting behind the scenes story, but the movie itself is kinda boring

I added the Kenshi Yonezu song from the credits to my playlist, and even that song alone contains so much more emotion and beauty than entire movies I watched this year

I saw The Holdovers twice in theaters, once with my big brother. That movie was a exceptional film and I'm rooting for it at this year's Oscars!

It was good but not the best film of the year Godzilla minus one was better

@@Zap319opinions exist

@@Zap319 I do agree that Godzilla Minus One was the best film last year. I was just saying the Holdovers is in my top picks of 2023.

It takes so much from dead poets society, but in the best way possible

I need to hear your N° 1

Which is number one? Please tell

When I saw it, the theater I was in was almost full. And that just made the experience even better, even if I thought the movie was just good.

Based off of this comment, I will seek it out!

@@JesseWilliam95 It’s on Netflix!

Yeah the Howl section of his Ghibli movie ranking made me want to pull out my hair but I’m glad he recognized that The Boy and the Heron is peak.

I also feel it's Miyazaki's best film since Spirited Away, so I got really excited when I heard Schaff say the exact same thing.

For me, it’s stuck with me for all the wrong reasons. I came out confused and unsatisfied and didn’t really think much of it, despite its well made quality. But it’s stuck with me since I saw it in late January and it’s made me wanna watch it again when it comes to Netflix. I can only hope I like it better the next time I see it tho.

When i watched it i thought it was a old movie made 30 years ago. It felt like a classic ive never seen before. I walked away thinking i watched a movie like forest gump for the first time. I only learned it was new in this video.

@im_diabetic2112 You must not be familiar with Paul Giamatti. I highly recommend some other movies he's in like Sideways, Big Fat Liar, and Cinderella Man. He's one of my favorite actors of all time.

thoughtful? it felt like he didnt put any thought into it at all.

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The EXACT atmosphere meant to view that film!

Exact same thing happened to me when I watched Killers of the flower moon. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

I am not an old man, but Werther’s go hard

@@one-onessadhalf3393 it’s my favorite candy

”2024 was the year the Knuckles series came out and nothing else.”

The irony is that Nimona, a cancelled Disney movie was Oscar nominated instead of Disney's Wish which was supposed to be a 100th year Celebration that turned out to be a nightmare 😂

Kind of took more issue with how a lot of the textures looked somewhat unfinished. Still I enjoyed it well enough, and its animation does look better than Wish, so its got that going for it.

@matthewhunter1193 honestly I kind hate how everyone compares every other animation to wish like it can't stand on it's own

@@matthewhunter1193 considering the production hell that the movie went through, they probably are unfinished lmaooo

@@trixxart777 I mean from what I've heard (I didn't see Wish), Wish has a lot of references to other Disney animated movies in it, so I'm not sure if the movie itself was trying to stand on its own. Also if you're mad that people are comparing other animated movies from this year to Wish, don't worry I'm sure in a year or two that'll die down. Remember when everyone was negatively comparing other animated movies to The Emoji Movie, and now no one talks about that? I'm sure the same thing will likely happen with Wish in due time.

I don't even really consider the Guardians superheroes. None of them act like superheroes, and instead they're just a bunch of assholes who care deeply about each other. The first Guardians movie is a superhero movie, but 2 and 3 feel more like action-oriented dramas to me.

@@jacobmonks3722 Yeah, Guardians is a space opera, not a superhero film.

Barbie sucked. I can't understand how anyone who's not a little kid can think it's good

@@lukerne9260it was just dumb fun, for me. But not all movies are meant for everyone. So…

@@lukerne9260 imagine being this insecure 😂

It’s a bit of a whiplash, since both films are the types of films that need second or multiple viewings to grasp what the film is about. Though, I do respect Schaff’s opinion of “Howl’s Moving Castle” (even though I personally like the film and consider it my second favorite Ghibli film behind “Castle In The Sky”), and I did like “The Boy And The Heron” and I can see where he’s coming from listening to his passionate speech about the film. Seeing how James experienced loss not too long ago, the film probably struck a chord with him.

I mean, how could it *not* be in the top 15 movies at least?

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Probably one of most unique wins at the category

you should its rly good, probably would have been better in cinemas due to the overall scale but I'm sure it'll still be great

It's really good, just don't get your expectations TOO high, especially for the explosion scene (as it is rather underwhelming).

Yeah he probably mad

He probally loved Megamind and the button of doom what you talking about

He posted a tweet saying, "Yep I saw the trailer." That's it. It's so deadpan that it pretty much tells you that he felt dead inside after he watched it.

Um it's not out yet so how can I give my thoughts

@@SchaffrillasProductions There's no Megamind 2 trailer in Ba Sing Se. Here we are safe, here we are free.

He putted it in the 2022 ranking

Was a very good movie

​@@yugiohgames104in most countries it came out in 2023

I mean I don't think people even knew it existed until 2023 when it started getting good word of mouth; I wasn't even aware. Best Dreamworks movie imo

@@AnimatedCriticStudios Ah

Unfortunately it’s not the best year for Disney, Which is really a shame for it being the 100th anniversary

*Disney crying in the corner* 😂😂

Agreed

Unless we're talking about Disney. That studio took a serious beating during its 100th anniversary.

​@@michaelstrong5383seriously, only one movie during 2023?

Unfortunately I was able to see it 3 times in theater but what is worse I was not able to see it in IMAX

Same! It's probably tied with Muppet Christmas Carol as my favorite holiday movie. It's a Wonderful Life, now that I've finally seen it, is up there too.

@@FragglevisionReturns Oh that's a classic winter season movie as well, completely agree.

Me too. Paul Giamatti was phenomenal, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph was the heart and soul of the film to me. Even Dominic Sessa's performance was excellent. Yeah, it's on my top 5 favorite Christmas movies now.

No other film felt more like the holidays to me. Kinda hurt people having good folks around that lift you up.

honestly its already become my favorite christmas movie, lovely shit

The wind rises made me realize how grateful I was to survive. How do you live makes me excited to LIVE, to create, to imagine, and even to fail

@@augustmericle6776 I think that might a good summary. Both seem to evoke an immense gratitude towards being alive despite all its hardships, but I feel the Wind Rises feels a lot more "despite its hardships" and How Do You Live makes life seem like a lot more fun.

But like, he didn't. What's your point?

Make your own list then!

This statement isn't even true, he talked about D&D for 17 seconds, and Nimona for about 30 seconds. I kind of removed the transition time between those two, but even if you did include it, that's probably barely longer than his section on Past Lives, and not as long as his discussion on Killers of the Flower Moon.

It’s an opinion mate

@@d15t0rted4 Yeah... That's what commenting is for

glad i could make ya smile =v=

One reason is because it was 2D animated. I hope it wins an Oscar.

One of Miyazaki’s and Joe Hisiashi’s best

@@christopherl5239 The animation and music was beautiful, up there with Princess Mononoke. That said, I can understand why some wouldn’t like it; it is definitely Miyazaki’s most “art house” movie, therefore an acquired taste

@@christopherl5239 what do you not see in it is the question

​@@christopherl5239 I see myself, my life in the movie, which is probably why it hit so hard for me. Visually: utterly beautiful. had scenes inspired by classic art (which is something I studied so I recognized it in theatres) by Böcklin (The Isle of the Dead and The Island of LIfe) and Millet (general light usage and pastoral scenes). Great use of different styles to indicate different states of mind. Fluid movement. Musically: Not my favorite, but it had its moments. The use of silence and space was very striking. Sound Design: gorgeous. A lot of care was taken in all of the natural, magical, and human sounds. Symbolism: There's a lot to unpack--- it helped that I read up on some Japanese literary symbolism, and have an understanding of Western art symbolism. Plot: Difficult to ascertain (I've also only seen it once so I won't be perfect). Mahito is deeply distressed by the loss of his mother, whether he's willing to emote it or not. So depressed, in fact, that he would rather isolate himself than be supported for fear of hurting others. And he so wants isolation that he is willing to harm himself deeply to get it. He wants to be in his own world, not forced into loving his "new mom," or into doing schoolwork, or whatever. But through the adventures he goes on, he sees that the past version of his mom is willing to go through any kind of pain for the joy of having a son like him, and he eventually sees that he *can* move past his trauma and keep living and even be happy. He is constantly waiting for the Heron to guide him places at the beginning of the adventure, unwilling to take initiative or control in his life. Nor is he willing to complete any mundane duty anymore. But there is a point he comes to understand that not only does he need to take initiative, he *wants* to. When his uncle offers him the blocks, he realizes that not only would he taint the blocks, but he doesn't want them anyway. He needs to return to the real world, face his situation, and bring back his dad's new wife. And by the end, he willingly shows her affection.

You haven’t watched it yet lmao

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