The best movies of 2024 so far, according to The New York Times

Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World

The best films of the year (so far)

As we round out the halfway point of the year and with the film industry back in full swing, it's time to take stock and review the best movies of 2024 so far. Check out this list compiled by The New York Times.

Hit Man

Is Glen Powell the new Hugh Grant? He is, and he proves it in 'Hit Man,' playing a philosophy professor leading a double life as a hitman who breaks his own rules to help a woman in distress, whom he ends up falling for. His chemistry with Adria Arjona is amazing. Action, comedy, and romance.

Photo: Netflix

Civil War

The most ambitious and expensive A24 film yet, this film is shaping up to be one of the year's best. A raw and realistic portrayal of a civil war masterfully depicted by Alex Garland, featuring a sublime Kirsten Dunst whose performance screams Oscar nomination.

Photo: A24

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A legendary franchise leaps 300 years into the future where humanity has reverted to a savage state, this continuation of the last trilogy has been wildly received by both audiences and critics alike.

Photo: 20th Century Fox

Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World

Critics are raving about this black comedy that rips apart work culture. It follows a production assistant in Bucharest as she seeks out worker testimonies for a safety commercial. Scandal ensues.

Photo: 4 Proof Film

Last Night With the Devil

When anything goes for ratings, a late-night show crosses the line with a special episode that plunges the entire country into chaos. Featuring satanism, possessions... all broadcast live.

Photo: IFC Films and Shudder

Evil Does Not Exist

The peace of a small Japanese town is threatened by a camping project that endangers its majestic natural surroundings. This gentle, slow-paced film is meant to be savored and appreciated.

Photo: Diaphana Distribuion

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus

Ryuichi Sakamoto, his piano, and the last concert he gave before passing away. A solemn and elegant performance filmed with only the crew present, adding an intimate touch to this profoundly moving documentary.

Photo: Elastica Films

Io Capitano

Two Senegalese cousins leave their country for Europe, embarking on a survival odyssey through the desert, facing dangers at sea, and the horrors of Libyan detention centers. A stark depiction of the harsh reality faced by thousands of immigrants daily... and a great film.

Photo: RAI Cinema

La Chimera

A chimera is something we desire but seems out of reach. For Arthur, a grave robber, his chimera is to reclaim Benjamina, the woman he lost and will do anything to get back.

Photo: Ad Vitam Distribution