16 Best Movie Recommendations You Must Watch from 2024

Kapanlagi.com - There are many movie options in theaters released in 2024 ranging from horror, animation, to action-packed films. Watching movies can be an exciting option to fill your free time on weekends. The best films from 2024 can still be a fun watch now.

In 2024, there are various blockbuster films available that can definitely be watched with family and friends. Here are the movie recommendations for May along with their synopses.

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1. IF

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What if a child's imaginary friends are actually not just imagination? What if they are real beings who have to roam in limbo after the children who used to play with them have grown up? That is the premise of IF, a family comedy written and directed by John Krasinski.

Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming play two of the few people in the world who can see this outdated IF; Krasinski's former colleague from The Office, Steve Carell, voices a large furry IF named Blue. Krasinski has said that he was inspired by the games of his two daughters, but also by his wife, Emily Blunt, who was happy to see him shift away from the somber tone of his directorial debut, A Quiet Place.

"I remember Emily telling me, 'I’m so glad you’re doing this,'" Krasinski said in Entertainment Weekly. "And I said, 'Why?' And she said, 'Because living in a dark place, that darkness is very hard for too long.' And coming from Mary Poppins, I think she knows what she’s talking about." It will premiere on May 17.

2. Robots Dreams

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A Spanish-French animated film nominated for an Oscar by Pablo Berger, adapted from the graphic novel by Sara Varon, tells the delightful story of a dog named Dog who lives alone in 1980s New York. His life changes when he orders a robot by mail named Robot and discovers how wonderful it is to have a best friend.

However, the rusty Robot gets stuck on the beach, behind a locked gate. Can Dog survive without him? Robot Dreams is filled with refreshing jokes, brilliant ideas, and touching truths, all done without dialogue. Wendy Ide in The Observer said that this film is "one of the best animations in recent years."

"There is an extraordinary tenderness in storytelling, empathy, and emotional depth, which makes the potential audience for this film range from children, who will respond to the funny characters and gentle intelligence, to teenagers and adults, who will recognize the anxiety and awkwardness of trying to function alone."

Released on May 9 in Germany and May 31 in the United States.

3. The Garfield Movie

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One of the funniest moments in Zombieland occurs when a severely injured Bill Murray, playing himself, is asked if he has any regrets. With his last breath, he replies, "Maybe, Garfield." Murray may not have liked the two live-action Garfield movies where he voiced the CGI cat, but this new film is a different story. Directed by Mark Dindal (The Emperor's New Groove), The Garfield Movie is a full-action cartoon.

Chris Pratt voices Garfield, although, considering that he also voices the main character in The Lego Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it’s not the most imaginative casting choice for a cartoon with the word "movie" in its title. Samuel L Jackson voices Garfield's dad, Vic; Nicholas Hoult is his owner, Jon; and Snoop Dogg plays a character named, yes, Snoop Catt.

"There’s mischief, curiosity, and humor, a playfulness at the core of [Garfield]," Pratt says. "I got lost in that. I really just ate and slept, and the doctors were worried... But I built an authentic relationship. I’m pretty sure the audience will feel it. And the Academy." It will be released to the public starting May 24.

4. Back to Black

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Amy Winehouse was one of the most important singer-songwriters of her generation, but she passed away in 2011 at the age of 27, after years of battling addiction and avoiding tabloid photographers. In 2015, Asif Kapadia adapted her life story into a poignant documentary titled Amy.

Now comes the inevitable biopic, Back to Black, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, who created the drama about John Lennon’s early years, Nowhere Boy. Marisa Abela stars as Winehouse alongside Jack O'Connell as her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, and Eddie Marsan as her father, Mitch Winehouse. Taylor-Johnson's "gentle and forgiving" film is described as "her finest work to date," according to Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian.

"There is a truly captivating and loving performance from Marisa Abela as Amy [who] conveys her tenderness, and perhaps most touching of all is the peculiarity of her age, which is so at odds with her tough image and her strangely mature voice." Released on May 17 in the US and Canada.

5. The Fall Guy

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At this year's Oscars, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt presented a video tribute to Hollywood stunt performers. Honestly, the actors had a hidden motive: their new film is an action comedy that just happens to be about Hollywood stunt performers.

Based on the 1980s television series and directed by David Leitch (Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2), The Fall Guy features Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who is recruited by his ex-girlfriend (Blunt) when a movie star (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) goes missing. "I was really smiling from ear to ear from start to finish watching The Fall Guy," said Perri Nemiroff at Collider.

"This is a very skillful action film that is truly full of energy and charm for its 125-minute runtime... Yes, it is a delightful romantic comedy thriller, but first and foremost, it is a huge tribute to the artists responsible for the magic of film." It starts releasing in theaters on May 3.

6. Unfrosted

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In the past year, we’ve had films about the development of Air Jordan shoes, BlackBerry phones, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Beanie Baby toys—and now we have a film about the development of Pop-Tarts. But don’t worry if that sounds like a silly idea: it’s supposed to.

A parody comedy with a joy that has almost no relation to the actual story, Unfrosted is directed and co-written by Jerry Seinfeld, who also stars as an executive at Kellogg's. When the company’s rival, Post, launched a dehydrated breakfast pastry in 1964, Kellogg's raced to create their own version.

Seinfeld’s castmates include Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer, Peter Dinklage, and James Marsden, along with Hugh Grant as a frustrated Shakespearean actor playing Tony the Tiger in a Frosted Flakes commercial. "I don’t think anyone has ever done this before," Seinfeld said in Total Film magazine. "I feel we’re ready for a colorful, silly, and ridiculous comedy."

7. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

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It has been 45 years since the release of the first Mad Max film, and nine years since George Miller revived his post-apocalyptic series with the breathtaking action of 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. However, the 79-year-old director is not done yet.

His latest film is a prequel to Fury Road featuring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, the bald-headed, one-handed warrior played by Charlize Theron in the previous film. "This is different," Miller said, as reported by IndieWire. "You don't want the film to be a repetition of what you just did; it has to be uniquely familiar, as I like to say."

The uniquely named villain is played by Chris Hemsworth, who is covered in prosthetic makeup so that he is almost unrecognizable as the actor who portrays the mighty Thor. It will be released in theaters on May 24.

8. Kidnapped

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This grand period drama by Marco Bellocchio tells the horrifying true story of Edgardo Mortara, a six-year-old Jewish boy who was kidnapped from his home by authorities one night in Bologna in 1858. His parents (Fausto Russo Alesi, Barbara Ronchi) were told that when Edgardo was still a baby, he was secretly taken by a servant to be baptized, and therefore he must now be raised as a Catholic.

Pope Pius IX (Paolo Pierobon) continues to ignore the family's efforts to rescue Edgardo, but as time goes on, the scandal threatens to lead to the Pope's political downfall. "Marco Bellocchio is the last man standing from the golden generation of Italian filmmakers," said Jason Solomons in The New European. "What is most remarkable about this career is not just its longevity or ongoing productivity, but that his films continue to get better.

Kidnapped is beautifully and stunningly told, filled with all the dark drama and human detail of one of the great Renaissance canvases found in the great galleries, like Titian or Caravaggio or Tintoretto." Released on May 24 in the United States.

9. Ezra

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Bobby Cannavale, who is always outstanding, gets a rare lead role in this heartfelt dramedy directed by Tony Goldwyn. Cannavale plays a stand-up comedian from New Jersey raising his 11-year-old autistic son, Ezra (William A Fitzgerald), with the help of his father (Robert De Niro).

His ex-wife (Bobby Cannavale's real-life partner, Rose Byrne) wants the child to attend a school for special needs children, but when the comedian is offered a chance to perform on a famous talk show in Los Angeles, he decides to take Ezra on a cross-country trip. "Cannavale knows he has a big role and really makes the most of it," says Michael Rechtshaffen in The Hollywood Reporter.

"[However] the extraordinary blend and sensitive direction never overshadow the gentle script by Tony Spiridakis, inspired by the challenges of raising his own neurodivergent child." Released on May 31 in the United States.

10. Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes

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Following the Planet of the Apes franchise can be complicated. The first film was released in 1968, followed by four sequels. Tim Burton made a less successful attempt at a reboot in 2001. Then, the series was revived in 2011 with a prequel trilogy, which concluded with War of the Planet of the Apes in 2017. But now it's time for a little ape activity.

In this latest Ape-isode, directed by Wes Ball, intelligent chimpanzees and orangutans have ruled the Earth for 300 years, and talking humans are a rare occurrence. "We are a new chapter in the legacy of this film since 1968, while still respecting what came before us," Ball said in ScreenRant. "We are an extension, a continuation of [the previous trilogy], but we have our own new characters and stories, and this opens up new opportunities."

Set to premiere on May 9.

11. The Beach Boys

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Peter Jackson's three-part documentary The Beatles: Get Back about the Fab Four has been available on Disney+ since 2021, and Jackson has since overseen the restoration of a classic Beatles documentary, Let It Be from 1970, which will appear on the streaming service on May 8. But what about The Beatles' American counterparts, The Beach Boys?

A new documentary delves into the history of the pop pioneers founded by three brothers from California, Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson. Brian is the musical genius of the family, but he is traumatized by his abusive father, Murry Wilson, who was also the band's first manager.

"I am very happy with the final result of this documentary, they did an amazing job," said Brian Wilson. "It really takes me back to the times with the boys, the fun, and the music. And of course, the incredible harmonies." It will be released on May 24 on Disney+.

12. ATLAS

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ATLAS tells the story of Atlas Shepherd who joins a mission to capture rogue robots connected to his past. However, their plans go awry, and the only way to save the future of humanity is to trust his own instincts.

With extraordinary courage, Atlas is willing to be stranded on a distant planet to protect life on Earth. He shows a heroic side, facing danger to ensure the safety of humanity from the threat of AI.

13. ANORA

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The film ANORA

follows the story of Ani, a young dancer from Brooklyn, who meets Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch. Their initial meeting is professional, but over time it develops into a sincere and deep love.

Ani and Vanya decide to marry spontaneously in Las Vegas. After that, Ani must face various challenges from Vanya's wealthy family, including attempts to annul their marriage.

14. BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE

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BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE tells the story four years after Isabel's death, Mike Lowrey marries Christine, but their happiness is disrupted when Marcus Burnett goes into a coma due to a heart attack. Marcus then believes he cannot die after a mysterious experience.

Meanwhile, a group of criminals tries to cover up their tracks by manipulating financial transactions. Mike and Marcus are determined to clear Captain Howard's name, facing a dangerous conspiracy alongside their colleagues and loved ones.

15. COLORS OF EVIL: RED

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COLORS OF EVIL: RED tells the story of prosecutor Leopold Bilski and the victim's mother Helena Bogucka who are trying to uncover the mystery of Monika's murder. Their investigation reveals a complicated relationship with an old case, the criminal world, and deep-rooted corruption.

The deeper they delve into the truth, the greater the risks they face. Their struggle affirms that justice must still be fought for, even though the path taken is difficult and dangerous.

16. THE IMAGE OF YOU

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THE IMAGE OF YOU tells the story of Solene Marchand, a newly divorced art gallery owner, who has to replace her "me time" plans with taking her child to the Coachella festival. There, she meets Hayes Campbell from a famous boyband, who starts a tempting romantic relationship.

Over time, they develop a secret romance that evolves into a serious relationship. Despite facing media pressure and age differences, they ultimately find a way to come together and keep their love strong.

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