Top six movies of the year so far

Movies are key in society's entertainment in the modern world and they have evolved over time as technology has improved. And I for one, love a good movie.

If you've read some of my blogs before, you'll know that I love movies. Every week, my family and I try to have a movie night where we spend ages deciding on a film to watch. But lately, due to social occasions and the Formula 1 calendar, we haven't been able to add many to our 'Movies Watched' list.

However, so far this year, since January, I have watched 29 movies. I've even watched a couple of them twice because I enjoyed them so much.

So with us nearing the halfway point of the year, I thought I'd share my top movies of 2023 so far.

Top Gun: Maverick

It's no surprise that Top Gun: Maverick is at the top of the list of my best movies of the year so far. The action-packed movie is also one of the films I've watched more than once this year.

I could talk about Top Gun: Maverick all day, but I don't want to bore you, so I'll point you to my review of the movie. For me, this sequel has everything one could want in a movie and I'll never get bored watching it.

Hamilton

One thing to know about me is I love musicals. I have a dedicated playlist on Spotify to my favourite songs from musicals and I can probably recite a few as well.

Hamilton is one of my favourite musicals after listening to the soundtrack on repeat during lockdown. Since then, I've watched it numerous times and I watched it this year whilst I was isolating with Covid.

Lin Manuel Miranda's musical about American history is amazing. The story, the acting, the lyrics...everything about it, to me, is so good that it's one of those musicals everyone should watch.

Ticket to Paradise

This film I actually only watched last weekend and I have to say, it was really good. Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy where two parents, who are divorced and seemingly hate each other, work together to stop their daughter's wedding.

Whilst watching I found this film very funny and was laughing a lot. It's a heart-warming romance that will definitely make you feel like booking your own trip to Bali, swim with dolphins and enjoy sunsets on the beach. Plus, George Clooney and Julia Roberts played their roles exceptionally well.

Shotgun Wedding

Shotgun Wedding is one of the films I've watched more than once this year. I first watched it with my sister and then we forced our parents to watch it because we found it hilarious and loved it.

This movie is an action comedy about a wedding in the Philippines between Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel that is taken hostage. The action aspect of this film as well as the comedy had me smiling and laughing throughout.

Purple Hearts

Whilst the previous two films are comedies, Purple Hearts is not. I would say this movie is a contemporary romantic drama, with a hint of musicals, and oh wow...is it emotional.

If you want a good cry or to watch a touching, emotional movie, this is definitely the one. I love this film because it isn't a typical romance movie, it has layers and deeper meanings to it than two people just falling in love.

Up

Now I love Disney and Pixar films and Up is probably one of the best they've ever made. I actually watched this movie as research for my degree and also read the script.

Having a deeper understanding of screenwriting and how a script transfers to screen has made me appreciate Up more. The way the story is conveyed with the animation is just perfect. It's heart-warming, light-hearted but also emotional.

Have you seen any of these films before? If so, what did you think?

Until next time...