The 5 best current movies on Netflix
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In the month of December, Netflix brought some of the most anticipated productions of the year to its catalog: suspense, drama, action, police, comedy… now. The list includes only films praised by critics and audiences. Highlight for the tension, “As Linhas Tortas de Deus” (2022), Oriol Paulo; and “The Miracle”, Sebastián Lelio; and the drama “Bard, False Chronicle of Some Truths”, by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The titles available on Netflix are organized in alphabetical order and do not follow classification criteria.
God’s Crooked Lines (2022), Oriol Paulo
Disclosure / NetflixAlice is a private investigator who claims to have paranoia to be admitted to a mental hospital where she intends to investigate the death of one of the patients. As her search for evidence of an alleged murder unfolds, Alice begins to uncover a conspiracy behind her hospitalization that leads her to believe that her husband intends to keep her locked away as a lunatic in order to make off with his fortune.
Bardo, False Chronicle of Some Truths (2022), Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Rodrigo Jardon / NetflixThe film is an immersive experience of epic proportions and simply stunning visuals. This scenario tells the intimate and extremely moving journey of Silverio, a Mexican who lives in Los Angeles and works as a journalist and documentary director. After winning an important international prize, Silverio feels that he has to return to his homeland – but he does not realize that this journey will bring him to the brink of an existential crisis. With your memories and fears running through your routine, your life will be taken over by a sense of disorder and excitement. With raw emotion and an abundance of laughter, Silverio confronts universal yet intimate questions about topics such as identity, success, the brevity of life, the history of Mexico, and the deep bonds he shares with his wife and children. What Silverio must confront, then, is what it means to be human these days.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022), Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Parisa Taghizadeh / NetflixConnie marries Clifford Chatterley, and a life of wealth and privilege Lady Chatterley seems assured. But this perfect union becomes a prison when Clifford returns from World War I unable to walk. Then begins a whirlwind romance between her and Oliver Mellors, the Chatterley family forester, who awakens her deepest desires. But when the case becomes the subject of gossip, Connie must make a decision that will change her life. Should she follow her heart or go back to her husband and do what society expects of her?
The Miracle (2022), Sebastián Lelio
Aidan Monaghan/NetflixAfter 13 years of the Great Famine in Ireland, nurse Lib Wright is called to a small religious community to investigate an 11-year-old girl, Anna, who claims she hasn’t eaten in four months and is surviving on “manna from heaven” . As the girl’s health deteriorates, Lib must understand what is happening to her, even if it means challenging society’s beliefs.
Pinocchio (2022), Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson
Disclosure / NetflixOscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro has teamed up with Mark Gustafson, one of the legends of stop-motion animation, to recreate Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of the famous wooden boy. In this stunning masterpiece, Pinocchio embarks on an enchanted adventure that transcends worlds and reveals the power of love.
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Knives Out (2019), Rian Johnson
Disclosure / MRC EntertainmentHarlan Thrombey, a famous mystery writer, invites his entire family to his Massachusetts mansion to celebrate his 85th birthday. The next morning, however, Harlan is found dead with his throat cut. While the police determine the death to be a suicide, detective Benoit Blanc is hired to conduct an independent investigation. Days later, the maid is also found dead, which makes the mystery even more intriguing.
