U.S. Availability: 10. Suitable Flesh - New Release Rental 9. Plane - STARZ 8. BlackBerry - AMC+ 7. They Cloned Tyrone - NETFLIX Original 6. John Wick 4 - STARZ 5. Talk to Me - New Release Rental 4. Dungeons and Dragons - Prime Video, Paramount+, MGM+ 3. Infinity Pool - Hulu 2. Ballerina - NETFLIX Original 1. SISU - STARZ CANADA Availability: Suitable Flesh - New Release Rental Plane - STARZ BlackBerry - New Release Rental They Cloned Tyrone - NETFLIX Original John Wick 4 - STARZ Talk to Me - NETFLIX Dungeons and Dragons - NETFLIX Infinity Pool - New Release Rental Ballerina - NETFLIX Original SISU - STARZ U.K. Availability: Suitable Flesh - New Release Rental Plane - Prime Video BlackBerry - New Release Rental They Cloned Tyrone John Wick 4 - Prime Video Talk to Me - NETFLIX Dungeons and Dragons - Paramount+ Infinity Pool - Sky Ballerina - NETFLIX Original SISU - New Release Rental AUSTRALIA Availability: Suitable Flesh - New Release Rental Plane - Prime Video BlackBerry - New Release Rental They Cloned Tyrone - NETFLIX Original John Wick 4 - Prime Video Talk to Me - NETFLIX Dungeons and Dragons - Paramount+ Infinity Pool - BiNGE Ballerina - NETFLIX Original SISU - New Release Rental
@nstents77818 ай бұрын
So many of us totally can't do without your reviews - you really do save our scrolling through endless, meaningless titles. Now I have a thought: instead of a "most underrated" kind of list, how about a "least overrated" set of movies? Turn it on its head. Or maybe mash all your descriptive titles up, like "Undercore spectarated shockgemtaculars!" and say that in your presentation. I know it's not exactly in the norm, but it would be fun for a list that took the movies that took the cake from your previous lists. What you do can't be easy, and it would be fun to see you add a twist like this.
@parrisheverettep8 ай бұрын
Sisu royally sucked, really.
@parrisheverettep8 ай бұрын
Oh, and John wick was bad.
@DorkoDoes8 ай бұрын
Bro. Where’s my shirt. It said it’d deliver before Xmas 😅
@MrBuketman8 ай бұрын
Sisu was a blast! I’ve seen a couple of others on this list that I agree with. Looking forward to #’s 10,9,3,&2. Thanks! Do you do movies of the month?
@jameshealey65358 ай бұрын
Here in the UK I couldn't agree more about SISU - a fun-filled violent rollercoaster of a movie!
@CarasaurusWRX8 ай бұрын
Sisu is amazing. As he said it never did what you expected.
@PilgrimFL8 ай бұрын
Agreed! I found this gem in a local, family-owned Cinema that often screens little known and foreign films.
@jarchdm8 ай бұрын
Sisu was great I loved the main characters dialogue.....😂
@daviddowsett16588 ай бұрын
@@jarchdm I think the dog had more lines .... haha ... who needs to talk when there are Nazi's to kill ...
@rebeccalynn77958 ай бұрын
yes love that this was the top pic. i had enjoyed 2 other movies this actor and his son have done( rare exports and big game)
@keithmontalvo5068 ай бұрын
I'm an American living in Finland and I saw SISU in the movie theater when it was first released here..... I truly loved this movie and was recommending it to all my friends in America. It has become one of my favorite movies and I am waiting for it to come to Netflix.
@Dontbeweakvato6 ай бұрын
you cant kill him, you'll just make him mad.
@BrianWalstad8 ай бұрын
Renfield. My expectations were pretty low, but I was definitely surprised at how entertaining it was.
@nturavrgchick60555 ай бұрын
I second that. It was a fun flick!
@vz77425 ай бұрын
It was one of the worst movies what the hell are u smoking?!
@AtilioEscobar8 ай бұрын
I did not know what to expect going into Sisu. I believe I heard about it on a podcast I was listening to and the podcaster said to go in to the film, blind, not watching the trailer. Glad I did. Definitely my favorite flick of the year.
@andreashaynes33468 ай бұрын
Great FLICK CONNECTION Darren. I agree with you 100% on John Wick 4 and as for SISU. An absolutely awesome film, like you said scene for scene, just amazing. Jorma Tommila’s portrayal of this kind of mythical killing machine, obliterating the Nazis is superb. Many thanks for sharing with us. Have a wonderful blessed Christmas 🎄 🎄🎄
@mattburkett94197 ай бұрын
Sisu was phenomenal from a cinematography standpoint, but the direction was just bad. It was a really pretty movie with great acting, a potentially great plot, but an utter failure in follow through. MC made continuously bad decisions and the writers/director clearly had no idea how weapons work.
@authentichealthcoach41428 ай бұрын
I love your lists! Im a massive film fan and i think you are one of the few reviewers that has his fingers on the pulse. Thank you
@SurenDrakensberg7 ай бұрын
SISU is an awesome film with interesting characters and a unique story! A friend of mine bought it a couple months back and couldn't stop talking about it. I said that it sounded interesting. So, she insisted that I take it home and watch it. I was hooked in from the start and blown away within the first 30 minutes. It's a very intense movie set during WWII and pretty gory!👍🏼 Again, this is another foreign film doing it better than what is the dumpster fire that is current Hollywood!
@Dartanyoogles7 ай бұрын
I just watched it, and was hoping I would feel the same way as you, but I was slightly disappointed. I am usually really good with suspension of disbelief, but the lead character constantly surviving everything that should have killed him just took me out of the movie too much.
@syuhaimiadnan57517 ай бұрын
Other great 2023 movies I recommend are Sound Of Freedom, Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, The Offering, Freelance, The Cobweb, The Last Voyage Of The Demeter and Tetris.
@davidbuffalo68217 ай бұрын
The premise at the end of Godzilla Minus One was ridiculous. I agree with you about SISU. That is a movie that Clint Eastwood might have made in the 1970s if he could have. The script, the acting, and the direction were all very tight. One of the best action films I have seen in a while, and it will be ignored by the media and the award societies.
@quoth73308 ай бұрын
I've been recommending Sisu, absolutely loved this film. 2 other films on this list I've got waiting to be watched (7 & 2).
@Erin-Thor8 ай бұрын
SISU was epic!
@burritoroom8 ай бұрын
When my son was 7, I took him and a family friend who was 12 to see Pacific Rim. We *almost* had to leave during a certain scene (if you've seen the movie, you know which one), but I convinced them to stay. Both of them have since admitted it was the most fun they've had in a theater! :)
@MrZarono7 ай бұрын
Congratulations, you scarred your kid for life so that your lazy ass didn't have to leave the theater. Bravo!
@loganyoung24088 ай бұрын
Past Lives. One of the most emotional movies I’ve ever seen in my life. The kind you find yourself thinking about months after watching
@markhernden94728 ай бұрын
It's in my Top 5 of the year for sure. That final scene was brutal.
@hendrapfr8 ай бұрын
I really want a serious dungeons and dragons movies. Not just a comedic action. The stories are on par to TLoTR
@dougpettey71448 ай бұрын
Huge kudos to you for being a father first, film critic second! Long after Godzilla has faded from general memory, you will still be the awesome dad who listened to his kid.
@MrRiedemanJACC8 ай бұрын
Agree on being father first! Glad he did tell us the story of watching what he did. Because if he didn't tell that story, everyone who has seen godzilla minus one would have been asking why it's not on the list!! But disagree on Godzilla Minus One fading feom memory. It was an amazing movie and will be around for a long time.
@wildfire1608 ай бұрын
Ballerina is great i totally recommend it....i`d also recommend a couple more Korean films that were released this year... Kill Bok Soon The Killer:The Girl Meant To Die All three have some similar themes and could all be set in the same world ...full of great acting plus the scripts are great all the are full of violence that only Korean films seem to be able to do well(though John Wick comes close)
@royflores44768 ай бұрын
Sisu was an awesome movie. Accurate review.😊
@Xxxero428 ай бұрын
I saw the trailer for Sisu when I saw John Wick 4 in theaters. I wanted to see it immediately. When it came out, I was blown away. One of the best of 2023, imo.
@snowyherge15498 ай бұрын
SISU was my greatest surprise this year and a highly enjoyable ride a touch of early Mad Max in there- but highly recommended- excellent film!
@naydenem8 ай бұрын
Sisu was one of the best movies I’ve seen all year too! So good! I saw it when it first came out and it was amazing! And I also loved Ballerina, chefs kiss!
@davyjacobs32927 ай бұрын
I seriously don’t understand the Sisu hype ….
@user-ti9hp4je9i7 ай бұрын
Sisu was fantastic. Great call out.
@UrbanNomadLife8 ай бұрын
Happy D&D was mentioned. That film had me at “Jarnathan.” 😂
@playedout1488 ай бұрын
No One Will Save You 2023 was really good. I had to watch it a couple times to really appreciate it.
@tylee52918 ай бұрын
I agree on your picks....including SISU being #1. FUN movie. Thank you for the list. Well done!
@7streetoak7 ай бұрын
I accidentally stumbled into "They Cloned Tyrone" and was glad I did! Thanks for putting on your list, Darren.
@johnwaynemcclung80568 ай бұрын
The live action version of One Piece was a major surprise for me. I'm not usually a manga fan, but the characters are over the top in a fun way and just so likeable.
@leeturpin663426 күн бұрын
DVD, I always love your film reviews and critiques. You have a very similar taste to my own and I’m glad I found you. SISU totally rocks, over the top in a great way. One thing I very much appreciated about you, is that you don’t find it necessary to constantly use foul language to drive a point home or prove how hard you are. Thank you
@DarrenLeathley7 ай бұрын
Yep, SISU is by far the most thrillingly entertaining film I've seen this year. Inventive, gloriously visceral, and a wonderfully tight runtime. Bonus point for the dog, a very good dog.
@keithgarland34048 ай бұрын
Blue eyed samurai, animated series, on netflix, is amazing, both storyline and outstanding visuals. I'm not an anime fan usually, but this is one of the best things netflix has done.
@johnwaynemcclung80568 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying exactly what I was thinking. 🙂
@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends20278 ай бұрын
add 'Scavenger's Reign'
@damiencoffey23918 ай бұрын
Black berry, Sisu, Talk to Me are must see! Also "Finestkind" was good!
@mrnobodyz8 ай бұрын
“Finestkind”
@eyadhisham80947 ай бұрын
first time watching you, then i immediately started watching "talk to me", perfect recommendation man. keep up the good work you are the only who actually recommended good movies
@DarrenVanDam7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I post 1 or 2 videos like this each week. Stay tuned or check past episodes for endless recommendations.
@BrokenGlytch8 ай бұрын
Personally I saw John Wick 4's 'overly long' to be effective in conveying just how tired he is by the end of it. Been binging your back catalog for the last couple weeks and it's been great stuff. Would be curious to see some lists for animated films and 'so bad it's good' films.
@reneeelias95147 ай бұрын
Wick 3 could have cut a 1/2 hr with the fight at the end. The 4th i thought overall 15 minutes. The fight up the stairway was hillarious! No way on GOD’s green earth could a super hero or John Wick deal with that then have another at the top of the stairs.😮
@pmcmva8 ай бұрын
I watched your #1 after your recommendation. Agreed.
@douglasrice75248 ай бұрын
If it helps, I have SISU and G MINUS-ONE, respectively, as my top two Best of 2023 picks.
@salemslotandmore82787 ай бұрын
Thank You for the List and Video 😀
@DarrenVanDam7 ай бұрын
Sure thing!
@justinajlc7 ай бұрын
There hasn’t been a Shockingly good movie for years, and you came up with 10 in 2023 alone, magic.
@mitchellreece70867 ай бұрын
I have lots of trouble putting on a new movie, finding something of quality that isn't the generic hollywood movie, I'm at the stage where I don't really watch movies anymore unless they are suggested to me as good movies. I plan to watch all of these movies, they look great. Thanks for noting where these are available in Australia also!🙂
@LukeStevens-cz3dr6 ай бұрын
As always, I added a couple to my queue. Sisu sounds amazing!
@greglee14658 ай бұрын
Darren, I would just like to thank you for all the great content this year. You put 2 or 3 dozen great flicks on my radar this year that I would have absolutely missed. Thanks again.
@joshuarogue93457 ай бұрын
Could be a fluke thing with the kiddo. I loved the M.J. Fox movie called "The Frighteners" (I think) and one night for some reason it scared the hell out of me. Was watching it a week a later. I am from the VCR era, for the young ones we didnt have the internet back then, so you watched a lot of stuff more than once.
@JonasWeather8 ай бұрын
SISU is an absolute blast!
@mikemoore40338 ай бұрын
At this point if any new movie is any good at all, it’s a surprise.
@dashx11036 ай бұрын
Godzilla Minus One (Minus Color) is excellent. American Fiction is also really good. I liked Anatomy of a Fall, but don't have the love for it that many critics seem to.
@AlejandroMontoyaMarin7 ай бұрын
Fantastic list! Love several of these!
@wowbobwow378 ай бұрын
The Artifice Girl Talk To Me would have been picked by me too. The Creator Infinity Pool would also been a choice of mine
@funking558 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reviews. Definitely a time saver.
@Salsa_Shark8 ай бұрын
I also liked “Renfield,” totally surprised me.
@too95938 ай бұрын
Good day !Mr Van Damn! Lol
@trip0dgaming8947 ай бұрын
Once again my list matches yours very closely. I did pick up ballerina and will give a try to DD. Sisu was my number 1 as well.
@hanyolo20417 ай бұрын
so happy to see Blackberry here. It's one of my favorite movies. awesome list
@YiannosG7 ай бұрын
From the looks of it, you've got great taste. I've seen only Plane, DnD, Talk to Me, and John wick 4 from your list, and a) I can attest that they were great, and b) the rest seem that they will absolutely be amazing. Thanks for the video, you've got a new follower.
@MattCelf8 ай бұрын
Infinity Pool is superb, he's on a roll with his films for sure.
@Phoenix-kp8yq8 ай бұрын
You bring your 7-year old son to Godzilla minus one movie?!!! are you crazy?!!
@steveelsner14067 ай бұрын
Sisu and the magic trash can. He's holding up a metal circle that covers about 1/3 of his body. The Nazis hit that magic plate about 150 times with automatic fire and not one shell touches the lower half of his body. There is so much awesome in this movie, but scenes like that really let me down. All they had to do to fix that scene was have him retreating down a slope or ditch side where you could reasonably block a significant amount of incoming fire. You'd never be able to hold the stupid thing anyways as that many rounds were hitting it, but whatever. The eagles never caught fire in Mt. Doom, either, and we all loved that, too.
@davidpalmer41848 ай бұрын
Thanks Darren, love your work. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Much love from Australia.
@AntidotalChernobyl8 ай бұрын
Gotta say, I’ve seen 80% of your recommendations and I’m fully on board . Great list. About to watch Ballerina because I trust your taste. Keep up the good work.
@kathybost18798 ай бұрын
thanks, I just watched Frank and Robot last which I think you recommended. As an older person I loved it, laughing at so many things in the beginning, especially concerning the library.
@deanarmstrong81857 ай бұрын
Great list! Thank you!
@DanielFazzari8 ай бұрын
Sisu was definitely a fun movie. I need to Godzilla Minus One, possibly this weekend.
@houndofzoltan6 ай бұрын
I sstopped going to the cinema a few years ago because of the direction Hollywood was going, but this list looks fantastic: films that out to entertain, not preach, so I'll be clicking and subscribing and checking out everything.( except D&D, I'll replace that with Godzilla Minus One).
@susanwoods35077 ай бұрын
OH Hey I viewed one of your recommendations Eagle Eye - and loved it ! Great watch
@spdepew8 ай бұрын
When Evil Lurks. Number 1 this year for me.
@GodIsInHisHeaven8 ай бұрын
Agree with you on Plane, always great to see Butler. Will definitely give Dungeons a go, thanks for the recommendations!
@charlescollier72178 ай бұрын
Sisu was definitely a winner. From South Korea, I also got a kick out of Kill Boksoon.
@bigsarge20858 ай бұрын
Yes, Dungeons and Dragons was so good. I'm ashamed to say we haven't gotten to "Sisu" yet! Have a great Christmas.
@Erin-Thor8 ай бұрын
Yes, SISU was epic! Not to mention that if you studied WW2 history, the Finn’s civilian resistance inflicted over 13 times more casualties against their Russian occupiers and Germans than they got. Some of the stories, like SISU, deserve to be movies on their own.
@ricardodelzealandia62908 ай бұрын
Excellent selection. Merci Darren.
@pmcmva6 ай бұрын
Darren, going through your Netflix underrated. Liking it. Annnd, when do we get to see The Drop on one of your lists? Hardy and Gandolfini and gangsters? Certainly I've missed your take?? Thanks
@sixmercer25048 ай бұрын
Dude "Talk To Me" was exceptionally good! I have had the hardest time finding thriller and or horror movies or even series that can actually make me feel.I got what I wanted from it. The last one I saw that I liked was "Murder in the Heartland". That's exactly the komd of movie that sticks with me. Of you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend "Talk to Me" Oh and "Leave the World Behind" was great too. Along with "The Fall" and "Men". But if you're reading this and you have a movie, or movies that you love please reply to this comment. I'm stuck surfing the streaming platforms snd finding absolutely nothing to watch. I like more realistic stuff and not ghost (bump in the night) or supernatural types of horror. Anything from the Peanut Gallery? Please! ,
@bradleywright70668 ай бұрын
aparently talk to me was made in my home town Adelaide South Australia i can recomend Too Old to Die Young. a seriously great series
@BobSmith-dk8nw8 ай бұрын
10. Suitable Flesh - New Release Rental - Did Not See - (DNS) 9. Plane - STARZ - (DNS) 8. BlackBerry - AMC+ - (DNS) 7. They Cloned Tyrone - NETFLIX Original - (DNS) 6. John Wick 4 - STARZ - This was pretty good - surprising in that they could keep it up that long 5. Talk to Me - New Release Rental - (DNS) 4. Dungeons and Dragons - Prime Video, Paramount+, MGM+ - I fell asleep ... 3. Infinity Pool - Hulu - (DNS) 2. Ballerina - NETFLIX Original - (DNS) 1. SISU - STARZ - this was really good. I wouldn't say it was anything like John Wick - but it was really good and this guy was a complete Bad Ass. .
@marsrocket8 ай бұрын
Godzilla Minus One is the best movie I’ve seen in years.
@andreyevstavew7 ай бұрын
If you like "Sisu" You must watch "Blood and Gold" (2023, Germany). This film about WWII, brutal action movie, a bit like "Inglourious Bastards". I love this movie and recommend you)
@pinkygurl35507 ай бұрын
Sichuan, is SUCH a good movie. Dude doesn't talk much. But excellent movie
@alaskanadventures58658 ай бұрын
Watched Sisu last night after seeing your video. It was epic!
@robertleem56438 ай бұрын
Many thanks for sharing your top picks, unfortunately we didn't like Talk to me or Dungeons and Dragons, Plane was adequate plus you can't beat a bit of Gerard Butler. SISU on the awesome have watched several times, very entertaining and funny
@callmedd34948 ай бұрын
Great list. If you enjoyed SISU, you should check out Blood & Gold.
@anttikettunen86018 ай бұрын
While not a movie, Blue Eye Samurai did the same that you complimented Ballerina on. Protagonist needing to flee. Excellent show that one too.
@orwellbecket7 ай бұрын
Renfield and South Korea's The Witch Trilogy - Part 3 coming in '24. And a little comedy/horror called Deadstream. Not since Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil have I laughed so hard. I'm patiently waiting for Becky's third installment. Think Buffy without the monsters.
@chrisumali98418 ай бұрын
Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day
@mrnobodyz8 ай бұрын
Sisu was good so I watched “Rare exports” great little Xmas Movie.
@dustyadams59277 ай бұрын
Wow Sisu was amazing I was a big fan of directors Rare Exports I didn't even know about this one! Just a blast this is how action is done, thanks for recommending!
@charleswaters4557 ай бұрын
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who really enjoyed "Plane". It was a great little move. I'd never even heard of it being marketed. And the title... pretty low effort. The the movie was really good.
@sjung665107 ай бұрын
Hey man, I'm a big fan of your content (been a subscriber for almost eight years!) Real quick re: Korean names. When you see the letter "J", it's pronounced like "jazz" or "jack". For instance, Jeon Jong-seo (star of Ballerina) is pronounced like this: Jun (hard J, rhymes with "fun") Jong (hard J, rhymes with "song") Seo (rhymes with "ugh"). I hope this helps for future content!!
@SuperLocrian8 ай бұрын
Hey Now Darren! Thanks as always!
@heeeeeresrossy6 ай бұрын
I remember watching Dungeons & Dragons as an 80's cartoon. I had no idea it was made into a game. And I've yet to check out the movie. That's one for this Saturday night me thinks 😉
@morbus747 ай бұрын
My god i'm soooo glad that you managed to pronounce that Sisu just right 👍👍 😉
@user-ml2qf9jw9m5 ай бұрын
Great list
@jgallimore48 ай бұрын
Hey Darren have you reviewed May December or Leave the World Behind? I'd like to get your take on both, thanks and Merry Christmas🎄🎅
@Drexlspivey788 ай бұрын
Most of these are in my Top 10 for the year, including Godzilla Minus One. Going to watch the only 2 on this list I haven’t seen, Ballerina, and Suitable Flesh.
@Everlong60007 ай бұрын
Good List, Sisu, D and D, and Tyrone were the standouts for me
@thomasdeeter36797 ай бұрын
Great work thanks
@jasonwebb18822 ай бұрын
I watch movies to get away from reality. Some people use drugs and other drink alcohol, I love movies. One thing that I don't want to have to do when watching a movie???? It's having to read the screen and try to watch at the Sametime. So Godzilla Minus One lost me at the very beginning. Plus I had my 10 year old son with me and trying to read this out loud for him, people didn't fare for it at the movies. So we left after 10 minutes or so.
@chadpressley25577 ай бұрын
SISU was a great movie and it was great to see the same team as Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale getting back to together. Darren if you have not seen Rare Exports then you need to give it a watch.
@JohmathanBSwift8 ай бұрын
Anatomy of a Fall is on my list also. Didn't know about American Fiction. I've never teared up during any Godzilla movies, but then along comes one of the best, Godzilla Minus One. Mia Goth is Queen. I saw John Wick 4, Talk To Me, D&D, Infinity Pool, and Sisu in the theaters. Yup, thumbs up to all. Just watched Sideways, American Splendor, and The Holdovers. So I need a They Cloned Tyrone movie. Then I'll get to the rest. happy holidays.
@user-ye6wm9zq1v8 ай бұрын
Bruv! Sisu was everything I wanted and MORE!!! might need to give ballerina a spin! and dying to see Godzilla minus 1!
@afann1627 ай бұрын
Great list🎉
@simonmcguire42908 ай бұрын
Some excellent picks - most I have seen but a few I have missed and will catch up in 2024 😉
@JayJoJonny7 ай бұрын
another great list 🙌
@BiterAvid8 ай бұрын
Excellent 2023 list DVD. I would have to include 2 more horror films as that is one of my particular genres (along with action, adventure, and survival). No One Will Save You and When Evil Lurks. Both of these movies blew me away. No One is extremely fresh and different and Evil Lurks is a shoestring budget film out of Argentina which is also fresh and original with some scenes that are so shocking that I can't get them out of my mind, one being an ax attack and the other is a dog attack. Both are done in a way that has never been seen before any where. The movie Sisu is a Complete Monster of a Movie and is all practical effects and is so fresh and original. Amazing No. 1 pick. I have to watch again as I want to double check that that great little dog is with him at the bank. Also, I have seen Dungeons and Dragons twice now and I could watch a third any time. Great surprise movie. It was recommended to me by a teenage boy in line next to me in the grocery store. He had just seen it and just wanted to tell someone else how good it was. His buddies with him all agreed. Plane was also a nice surprise that I have watched twice so far.
@CarasaurusWRX8 ай бұрын
Oh but the scene where they find the mother walking with her kid down the road. Damn!
@onelov238 ай бұрын
Ummm. Well I haven’t seen SISU. But I am very intrigued to see it and definitely going to watch it this weekend to find out why u put that over Ballerina!! 😢🤨