The Best Movies of 2025 (So Far)
From Sinners to One Battle After Another, here are the top reasons to visit the cinema this year.
A Silent Voice: A Beautiful Coming-of-Age Anime
The latest film from anime master Naoko Yamada is a joyful story about three teenagers using music to navigate their next steps. Filled with imaginative fantasy and thought-provoking elements, it remains true to the inner world of Totsuko, a high school girl who can see people’s [translate: «colours»]. The director of A Silent Voice has crafted a sensitive and stunning animation that could be this year’s best.
Florence Pugh Shines in Marvel’s Thunderbolts
After a disappointing Phase 5 of the MCU, Florence Pugh’s role as Yelena Belova, a troubled Russian assassin, brings fresh energy to a scrappy team-up film. It tackles relatable themes such as trauma, depression, and mental health while facing a new superhuman threat. Marvel deserves credit for focusing less on CGI-heavy battles and more on practical effects, guided by former indie filmmaker Jake Schreier (Paper Towns).
The Thunderbolts team is a lively group, featuring David Harbour as a former Soviet superhero struggling with age and changes. Even the post-credit scene is worth waiting for.
Paul Greengrass’s Signature Style
Director Paul Greengrass continues to blend fast-paced action with moral complexity, maintaining his distinctive cinematic approach.
“If the underwhelming Phase 5 of the MCU has given us something to get excited about it’s Florence Pugh.”
Author's summary: The best films of 2025 highlight visionary animation, fresh Marvel storytelling, and directors who balance thrilling action with emotional depth.
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