We have made a list some of the best movies and shows which made a mark this year, whether it was on the screen (OTT platforms) or in the cinema. So read on...
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2022 represents the first year since the pandemic lockdown, which saw theatres back at full capacity. From big theatrical events to a shockingly good year in action, it’s been a memorable year at the movies. If it made us laugh, made us cry, made us ponder, or made us squeal in excitement, it’s probably here.
We have made a list some of the best movies and shows which made a mark this year, whether it was on the screen (OTT platforms) or in the cinema. So read on...
We know there are so many more releases from the year 2022 but we really need to utilise this spot for our Pakistani releases to support our industry. ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ took everyone by surprise as it crossed the 200 crore mark at the box office. And it truly deserved it. Where Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi were at their career’s best as Maula Jatt and Noori Natt, we feel it’s important to mention Gauhar Rasheed, Humaima Malick and Faris Shafi’s performances that left a lasting impact on the audiences. The movie had fabulous cinematography, beautiful soundtrack, memorable performances, top notch action and a gripping storyline. It is one of the finest films made in Pakistan and a must watch.
The sequel to Top Gun may have come decades after the 1986 original, but man oh man was it worth it: Maverick is an upgrade in just about every way possible. The action, visuals, and sound here are incredible, and in case you may have been worried, the story and characters aren’t too shabby either. Tom Cruise leads the way here of course, but this theme park ride of a movie (in a good way) also includes great performances from the likes of Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, and Glen Powell. The movie absolutely crushed at the box office.
We’ve seen lots of Batman movies and versions before, but ‘The Batman’ is something different. We’ve got a new Dark Knight in Robert Pattinson, an actor known to take huge risks. We’ve got a super cool Catwoman in Zoë Kravitz, a Zodiac Killer-esque Riddler played by Paul Dano, and a totally unrecognisable Colin Farrell in a brand new take on the Penguin. Director Matt Reeves has helmed more than a few good movies, and his neo-noir, unique take on Batman is another one for the list. Now, we just wait to see what he does next.
The Gothic horror director, Tim Burton, and The Addams Family are such an obvious pairing, it’s surprising it has taken this long - but for fans of both, Wednesday was worth the wait. The show follows the Addams family focusing on Wednesday’s time in Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts. The series stars Jenna Ortega in the titular role and is accompanied by Gwendoline Christie as principal Larissa Weems, Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Jamie McShane as Sheriff Galpin, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, Christina Ricci as Marilyn Thornhill, and Victor Dorobantu as Thing. The cinematography is fitting for this world and story. The use of shadows and lighting stand out as it enhances the suspense of the scene. The writing is sharp and there are some witty one-liners. The costumes are also fitting for these characters. This one is a must watch!
Ms. Marvel is a genuinely fresh addition to the MCU - both stylistically and substantively. Iman Vellani is magnetic force of nature who brings her youthful exuberance and charm to make a splashing debut as Kamala Khan. Kamala Khan is a Muslim American girl from Jersey City, who is a big fan of superheroes with an enlarged imagination, especially when it comes to Captain Marvel. She is an enthusiastic gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe. Kamala, on the other hand, feels out of place at school and sometimes even at home - until she gains superpowers like her idol, Captain Marvel (MCU’s first Muslim superhero). The 6 episodes were shot by different directors, 2 of which were directed by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. The opportunity makes her the first Pakistani director to be involved with Marvel. The series authentically celebrates South Asian heritage sans stereotypes, adding layers of family dynamics and culture.
A straightforward drama, based on a book of the same name. A story of two New York Times journalists, Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who in 2017 broke the story of Harvey Weinstein’s decades-long history of sexual abuse, kicking the ‘MeToo’ movement into overdrive. But instead of hardworking men in their shirtsleeves running around a newsroom, possibly making the occasional call home to check in on their wives and kids, in ‘She Said’ we see Twohey (played by Carey Mulligan) at home on maternity leave, struggling with postpartum depression, and Kantor (played by Zoe Kazan) thanking her preteen daughter for helping to pacify her younger, needier sister. As reporters, they’re tireless. As moms, they’re tired. It is a quiet thriller that speaks volumes.
