So we’re finally here. The Ten movies I appreciated the most during 2019. Please note that some I caught on rental or Blu-ray release so may have technically hit theatres in 2018.

10.

The House That Jack Built

9.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

8.

Doctor Sleep

7.

Avengers: Endgame

6.

Us

5.

The Mule

4.

Creed II

3.

Leave No Trace

2.

Green Book

1.

Joker

Jaoquin Phoenix’s mesmerising and layered performance aided by Todd Phillips’ bold direction makes ‘Joker’ my movie of the year.  And to think I wasn’t even expecting to like it initially.

Honourable mentions

The Irishman,  Glass, Bohemian Rhapsody, Stan and Ollie