21. The Revenant
Year of Release: 2015
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson, Forrest Goodluck, Lukas Haas
Plot: Based on a true story: In the 1820s, in the uncharted wilderness of America, Hugh Glass set out with a hunting party on an expedition. Glass was mauled by a bear and left for dead but through sheer will and to get back to his family, Glass survived - but that wasn't the only thing on his mind as he set out to payback the men who left him behind.
22. Shutter Island
Year of Release: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Mystery
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Martin Scorsese
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow
Plot: US Marshal Teddy Daniels is sent to Boston's Shutter Island Ashecliffe Hospital to investigate a patient's disappearance. Long seeking to get to the island for personal reasons, his promising investigation is halted by the hospital blocking records. With a twisted doctor running things, and a hurricane looming, Daniels soon begins to question the real reason why he's there.
23. Tangled
Year of Release: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Animation/Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
Actors: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, M.C. Gainey, Jeffrey Tambor
Plot: Rapunzel has lived her life in a tower, but a passing bandit catches her eye and she finally leaves tower life behind to track him down.
24. Despicable Me
Year of Release: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Animation/Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud, Sergio Pablos
Actors: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Elsie Fisher, Miranda Cosgrove
Plot: The truly despicable Gru is used to getting what he wants and now he has his sights set on the moon. Trouble arises for his plan when a trio of orphan girls disrupts his life.
25. Room
Year of Release: 2015
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Actors: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, Tom McCamus, William H. Macy, Sean Bridgers
Plot: Explores the relationship between a mother and son as she raises him while confined to a 10x10 room and what happens when they finally get out.
26. O.J.: Made in America
Year of Release: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Ezra Edelman
Actors: O.J. Simpson, Marcia Clark, Mark Fuhrman, Ron Shipp, Carl E. Douglas, Yolanda Crawford
Plot: This Five-Part Documentary explores the life, trail and aftermath of O.J. Simpson. From his college days, to pro football star, Hertz advertising star, budding actor, Brentwood resident to suspected murderer. While the 1994 trail takes center stage, the documentary explores how race and celebrity played a part in the proceedings. Features interviews with many involved including Marcia Clark, F. Lee Bailey, Ron Shipp, Mark Fuhrman, Ron Goldman and two of the jurors among many others.
27. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Year of Release: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Romance
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Actors: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Paul Rudd, Dylan McDermott
Plot: An introverted freshman is dealing with a lot in life: first love, mental instability and his friend's suicide. Two seniors take the teen under their wing to introduce him to the real world.
28. Avengers: Infinity War
Year of Release: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Action/Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh Brolin, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland
Plot: Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, the avengers must team up to stop the Titan Thanos from taking the six infinity stones for his infinity gauntlet to obtain total galactic destruction.
29. Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Year of Release: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.4 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Morgan Neville
Actors: Joanne Rogers, Fred Rogers, Yo-Yo Ma, François Scarborough Clemmons, David Newell, Joe Negri
Plot: Through life lessons, sharing, puppets and compassion, Fred Rogers influenced generations of children though his television show. Won't You Be My Neighbor? looks into the life and legacy of Mr. Rogers.
30. Handmaiden, The ( Ah-ga-ssi )
Year of Release: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.4 out of 4 stars
Language: Korean
Genre: Drama/Romance
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Chan-wook Park
Actors: Jung-woo Ha, Min-hee Kim, Tae Ri Kim, Jin-woong Jo, Hae-suk Kim
Plot: Set in 1930s Korea during the Japanese occupation - Soukee is hired as a new handmaiden to the reclusive heiress, Lady Hideko, who lives her days in a sprawling countyside estate under the domineering eye of her Uncle. But she has an ulterior motive, helping a swindling "count" win the Hideko's heart - and her money. But when Soukee finds herself uncovering feelings for the Lady, the plan changes.
