Jason Lithgo’s 10 Best Films 2018
2. Lady Bird
I have an affinity for teen movies and a huge admiration for the way they use growing up as a metaphor for all manner of issues. Greta Gerwig’s debut film as director may be one of the best coming of age films ever. Its characters are well drawn and its events realistic and grounded. It’s also just hilarious and heartfelt. Saoirse Ronan is fantastic as the titular character but the supporting cast really shine and manage to make the film more than the sum of its parts.
Recommended for you: 10 Best Lady Bird Moments
1. You Were Never Really Here
Lynne Ramsay isn’t the most prolific director, her previous film We Need To Talk About Kevin was released 7 years ago, but boy does she knock it out of the park every damn time. You Were Never Really Here is my favourite film that was released this year and is the one I’ve thought most about since it was released. Joaquin Phoenix is operating on another level here and this hit-man, revenge/drama mash-up will ruin watching films for you for quite some time, it’s that good.
Recommended for you: 100 Greatest Films of the 2010s
What do you make of this list? Share your thoughts with everyone else in the comments!
