Every year Hollywood produces more than 500 films. According to statista.com 7052 movies got released in the United States and Canada. To date, without adjusting for inflation, 46 movies have made $1 billion or more at the box office. 39 of them released in the last decade (2010-2019). Avengers: Endgame(2019) is the highest-grossing movie ever with total revenue $2,797,800,000. Joker (2019) is the first R-rated movie to ever cross the billion-dollar mark.
Here are my must-watch films of the decade. It's not possible to include all the movies I loved but have selected 30 movies which one can not miss at any cost.
"You just
have to decide what kind of man you want to grow up to be, Clark. Whoever that
man is, he's going to change the world"-Jonathan Kent
Zack Snyder reintroduced Superman to the world. Man
of Steel's impressive story and remarkable performances make it the highest-grossing superman movie(solo). It laid the foundation of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
Introducing Krypton's destruction gave us a better understanding of Superman's
world. Henry Cavill as Superman is perfect. Choosing the film's title as Man
of Steel instead of Superman was a clever choice.
“She's not
normal, but if Einstein can ride a bike so can she.” - Frank Adler
This is an ardent and affectional story of Frank Adler (Chris Evans) and his young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace). Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. One must watch this movie for its family values and the powerful performance of Mckenna Grace. This movie a real tearjerker.
This is an ardent and affectional story of Frank Adler (Chris Evans) and his young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace). Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. One must watch this movie for its family values and the powerful performance of Mckenna Grace. This movie a real tearjerker.
“They say
once you grow crops somewhere, you have officially colonized it. So,
technically, I colonized Mars. In your face, Neil Armstrong!” - Mark
Watney
During a
mission to Mars, American astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead
and left behind. But Watney is still alive. Against all odds, he must find a
way to contact Earth in the hope that scientists can devise a rescue plan to
bring him home. 
"A hidden key, a leap not taken. Retrace your steps, escape your past and the key will be yours at last."-Wade
The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe. When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world.
Speilberg's
Ready Player One is a breathless action-packed ride through a virtual gaming world with lots of cultural references. The film is
visually stunning and extraordinary.The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe. When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world.
"You're telling me there's a movie office
in Hollywood right now that's funded by the CIA"- Turner
Oscar® winner Argo is a true story based on the events that took place during the 1979–81 Iran hostage crisis. It follows CIA "exfiltration" operative, Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck), who sets out to rescue a group of American diplomats hiding out in Tehran, pretending to be a film location scouting crew.
Argo
is mesmerizing, suspenseful and breathtaking. It is a hair-raiser and a real cliffhanger
clubbed with top-class performances and excellent direction.Oscar® winner Argo is a true story based on the events that took place during the 1979–81 Iran hostage crisis. It follows CIA "exfiltration" operative, Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck), who sets out to rescue a group of American diplomats hiding out in Tehran, pretending to be a film location scouting crew.
“Being
there for a child is
the most noble thing a toy can do.”-Woody
Fourth installment of the Toy Story franchise. Woody is now Bonnie’s toy and all he wants is to keep her happy. But he must learn that every toy has to face its fate and must say goodbye to its owner.
Fourth installment of the Toy Story franchise. Woody is now Bonnie’s toy and all he wants is to keep her happy. But he must learn that every toy has to face its fate and must say goodbye to its owner.
Toy Story 4
is vivid, emotionally strong and inspirational. If you haven't seen any Toy Story
movie yet then also you will enjoy this one. This movie is a must-watch for everyone doesn't matter to which age group you belong. This movie is a combo pack of fun and emotions, with lots
of adventure.
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”- Narrator
When Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young African-American man, visits his white girlfriend's (Allison Williams) the family estate, he becomes ensnared in the more sinister, the real reason for the invitation.
Get
Out gives new dimensions to the horror genre. It is challenging and disturbing
but at the same time, it is fun to watch. The movie came as a surprise for me and gives a unique movie-watching experience. There is no way you can guess the story. There are surprises at every turn in this movie. It's a must-watch horror movie of the decade.When Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young African-American man, visits his white girlfriend's (Allison Williams) the family estate, he becomes ensnared in the more sinister, the real reason for the invitation.
Director:
Jordan Peele
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Stars:
Daniel Kaluuya,
Allison Williams,
Bradley Whitford,
Catherine Keener
'All friendships change. But the good ones, they get stronger because of it.' - Shank
Ralph Breaks the internet targets the online world we are living in. It shows both brighter as well as the dark side of the internet. It's like experiencing the online world not by using applications but by being a part of it. What if, Google or eBay were people like us. That's the experience this movie provide.
Ralph Breaks the internet targets the online world we are living in. It shows both brighter as well as the dark side of the internet. It's like experiencing the online world not by using applications but by being a part of it. What if, Google or eBay were people like us. That's the experience this movie provide.
This movie is full of heart, imaginative, funny and emotional. It's a movie you should watch with your whole family.
Directors:
Phil Johnston,
Rich Moore
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Stars:
John C. Reilly,
Sarah Silverman,
Gal Gadot,
Taraji P. Henson
'The world
has changed and none of us can go back. All we can do is our best, and
sometimes the best that we can do is to start over.' - Peggy Carter
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a combo pack of old fashioned conspiracy thrillers and superhero movies. It digs deeper into Steve Rogers' past.
It's fresh, full of twists and turns and never lets the viewer lose interest. Still one of the best MCU movie. One can definitely watch it multiple times and still, you will enjoy it.
Directors:
Anthony Russo,
Joe Russo
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Stars:
Chris Evans,
Samuel L. Jackson,
Scarlett Johansson,
Robert Redford
'With the world so set on tearing itself apart, it doesn’t seem like such a bad thing to me to want to put a little bit of it back together.' - Desmond T. Doss
Strong performances, perfect story and a deep sense of humanity make Hacksaw Ridge one of the best war movies ever made. It's just spectacular and amazing. It gives an insight into how a Medic's life is in a war. One can't miss it at any cost.
“Most
people don't believe something can happen until it already has. That's not
stupidity or weakness, that's just human nature.” - Jurgen Warmbrunn
So many movies have shown the post-apocalyptic world full of zombies but yet World War Z is entertaining and thrilling. Unlike most zombie films that focus only on specific areas or cities, World War Z shows a global scaled zombie apocalypse. Despite survivalism being the driving force, the movie is effective and has its own merits.
“I haven't
been happy one minute of my entire fucking life.” - Arthur Fleck
Every DC fan wanted to see Joker's origin story on the big screen. The huge collection at the box office itself speaks on behalf of the movie.
Joker is dark, disturbing but yet fun to watch. One must watch this movie for Joaquin Phoenix's marvelous and electrifying performance.
“Something
this job has taught me is that truth is stranger than fiction.”- The
Bartender
Predestination is the best suspense thriller I've ever watched. It keeps you guessing till the end. It will blow your mind and gives you never before felt experience. Time travel was never that complex for me before this film. It's definitely a must-watch.
Predestination is the best suspense thriller I've ever watched. It keeps you guessing till the end. It will blow your mind and gives you never before felt experience. Time travel was never that complex for me before this film. It's definitely a must-watch.
Directors:
Michael Spierig,
Peter Spierig
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Stars:
Ethan Hawke,
Sarah Snook,
Noah Taylor,
Madeleine West
"I
didn’t know her. I didn’t know my daughter."- David
Kim
Searching is an investigative thriller movie. It's the story of a father whose daughter goes missing (possibly dead already).
Simpler the premise looks, complex the movie is. Most of the movie is presented using the screen of laptop and mobile showing popup messages, emails, videos, etc. The movie is technically strong and smart. Viewers easily get attached to the film because of its believable story-line.
"The hallmark of a sociopath is a lack of empathy."- Ellen Abbott
David Fincher's Gone Girl is a perfect and accurate adaptation of the crime novel of the same name. Acclaimed by both critics and audience Gone Girl is a masterpiece. Gone Girl is a family drama cum suspense thriller. Totally unpredictable twists & turns and top-notch performances make this a must-watch film. 
"Don’t be intimidated. Great knowledge comes from the humblest of origins."-Littlewood
A biographical account of the world's greatest Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan's life. It's the story of the relationship between two great mathematicians that changed the world of mathematics forever. It is sentimental, inspirational, exceptional, brilliant and fascinating. A little bit slow but yet a must-watch.
Director: Matt Brown | Stars: Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons, Malcolm Sinclair, Raghuvir Joshi
A biographical account of the world's greatest Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan's life. It's the story of the relationship between two great mathematicians that changed the world of mathematics forever. It is sentimental, inspirational, exceptional, brilliant and fascinating. A little bit slow but yet a must-watch.
Director: Matt Brown | Stars: Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons, Malcolm Sinclair, Raghuvir Joshi
“Well,
the boss isn't always right. But he's always the boss.”- Rudolf Abel
It's the second movie directed by Spielberg in our list. Bridge of Spies as the name suggests is a spy thriller, set during the cold war, dealing with the exchange of two spies between the US and Soviet Union in bifurcated Germany. It is flawless, engaging and entertaining. Tom Hanks is once again exceptional. The spy movie lovers are definitely going to love this film.
"This
is what life looks like, people who love each other, a home. You should take a
moment, feel it. You still have time."- Charles
Xavier
Wolverine is not new to superhero movie fans. After a long journey as Wolverine in X-men films and two solo Wolverine films, Hugh Jackman gave the best ever performance as the character.
It's one of the best superhero movies and the most emotional one too. It's bloody, violent, powerful and entertaining. It's probably the best X-man movie after Days of Future Past.
12. Planet of the Apes Trilogy (2011-2017)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011): 105 min
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014): 130 min
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017): 140 min
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014): 130 min
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017): 140 min
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
“You
know everything about the human brain except the way it works.” -
Steven Jacobs
The best trilogy of this decade. Set in a dystopian future where Apes are the rulers. Each movie has maintained an extremely strong and thoroughly compelling point of view throughout. All movies are visually rich, especially the War for the Planet of the Apes. It's CGI is a visual treat. The movie gets better with every part and none of them is even close to a disappointment.
Director:
Rupert Wyatt,
Matt Reeves
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Stars:
James Franco,
Andy Serkis,
Gary Oldman,
Woody Harrelson
“Peace
has cost you your strength! Victory has defeated you!” - Bane
The Dark Knight Rises is heavy and darker than its antecedents and is revolutionary drama. Batman's Gotham is almost a dead zone. The special effects are often breathtaking. The film shakes you hard and often. Christopher Nolan has delivered the magnificent, most appealing chapter in his Batman saga.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman
The Dark Knight Rises is heavy and darker than its antecedents and is revolutionary drama. Batman's Gotham is almost a dead zone. The special effects are often breathtaking. The film shakes you hard and often. Christopher Nolan has delivered the magnificent, most appealing chapter in his Batman saga.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman
"You're
not giving orders anymore. You're in my world now."-Boon
This movie is a perfect example where critics and audiences stand at the two opposite ends of a line.
13 Hours is an adrenaline-pumping war movie based on real events. The movie is intense, heart-wrenching and present a thrilling story of courage and sacrifice.
“Try
to make the world a better place. Look inside yourself and recognize that
change starts with you.”- Judy Hopps
Zootopia is a clever, fast-paced animated Disney film set in a world of clothed animals that live peacefully together (both predator and prey).
This is such a beautiful and extraordinary film. It's suspenseful and funny at the same time. Well developed characters and strong Story makes this film a must-watch. The message it wants to convey is a little bit a mature person thing. But it's really enjoyable.
Directors:
Byron Howard,
Rich Moore,
Jared Bush
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Stars:
Ginnifer Goodwin,
Jason Bateman,
Idris Elba,
Jenny Slate
"There
is nothing a man cannot do once he accepts the fact that there is no god."-The
Blind Man
Don't Breathe is such a tense and terrifying story of a home invasion. It's not easy to watch as the movie is violent and dark. But you are going to get a Jhon Carpenter level of suspense here. It's going to disturb you a little bit but still, it's extraordinary.
Stephen Lang's performance is so astonishing that you can't even differentiate whether it's going in for real or all this is just happening on screen. It's a well-engineered horror movie. Horror fans can't skip this movie at any cost.
“Gentleman,
you had my curiosity, now you have my attention.” - Calvin Candie
This is a brilliant and brutal revenge western. This is Tarantino’s most entertaining piece of moviemaking. Once again showing his excellence in film making. One of the most exquisite pleasures of the movie is the performances of its heavy cast. Django Unchained is another strong, electrifying and violent entry in the QT canon.
This is a brilliant and brutal revenge western. This is Tarantino’s most entertaining piece of moviemaking. Once again showing his excellence in film making. One of the most exquisite pleasures of the movie is the performances of its heavy cast. Django Unchained is another strong, electrifying and violent entry in the QT canon.
Director:
Quentin Tarantino
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Stars:
Jamie Foxx,
Christoph Waltz,
Leonardo DiCaprio,
Kerry Washington
“Sanity's
not a choice, Marshall. You can't just choose to get over it.”- Dr. Cawley
Shutter Island is a psychological mystery thriller. It gives a solid thrilling experience to viewers. It is visually beautiful, wonderfully acted, and relentlessly gripping. DiCaprio and Kingsley gives remarkable performances.
“Pray
for the best, but prepare for the worst.”- Keller Dover
Prisoners is a complex film. It is sensational, chilling, flawless and impressive. The story is engaging and suspenseful. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal's top-class performances make this film must watch.
“Downwards
is the only way forward.”-Cobb
Why Christopher Nolan make so many complex mind-blowing movies?
I have never seen a film like this. Everything happens in dreams but wait it's not that simple. There is a dream inside another dream. I can't describe this movie through words. It's amazing, sensational and innovative.
“We're
lighter, we're faster, and if that don't work, we're nastier.”- Carroll Shelby
James Mangold's brilliant execution behind the camera and the depth in the character development makes this movie a masterpiece. Dialogues are fantastic and effective. Watching cars race on the big screen is a wonderful experience. Racing sequences are blasting. It's the best movie of 2019.
“I'm
not afraid of death. I'm an old physicist... I'm afraid of time.”- Professor
Brand
Interstellar is visually satisfying. It's not a mass entertainer due to its complexity but no doubt it's a masterpiece. Well, this is a Nolan film. One of the greatest and smartest movies of the decade. It makes you think a lot and you definitely need patience while watching it. Still, it is a must-watch film.
Director:
Christopher Nolan
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Stars:
Matthew McConaughey,
Anne Hathaway,
Jessica Chastain,
Mackenzie Foy
"Hope is a Dangerous Thing"- Colonel MacKenzie.
World War I tale, 1917 gives a unique cinematic experience. Director Sam Mendes without any hesitation shows the brutality of war by showing lots of mangled dead bodies. It's intense and hard to watch. Cinematography is breathtaking. 1917 is technically marvelous. It looks like it's shot entirely in one take because of its seamless editing.
World War I tale, 1917 gives a unique cinematic experience. Director Sam Mendes without any hesitation shows the brutality of war by showing lots of mangled dead bodies. It's intense and hard to watch. Cinematography is breathtaking. 1917 is technically marvelous. It looks like it's shot entirely in one take because of its seamless editing.
Director: Sam Mendes
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Stars:
Dean-Charles Chapman, George Mackay, Benedict Cumberbatch
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