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Best of 2019...So Far

2019 has already been an incredible year for movies, many of which have already grossed over $100 million already, and it's only March! The United States alone has already directed and produced over twenty movies in two months. With many more movies coming out this year, let's take a look at the best movies of 2019 so far, in my opinion.

5. Greta

Greta was released on the first of March and has already become a popular film. Starring Isabelle Huppert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe, Colm Feore, and Stephen Rea, the movie is about a young woman who does a good deed for an older widow, who, afterwards, become incredibly obsessed with her. On its first day of release in theaters, the movie grossed $1.6 million and has gone on to earn a total of over $4.6 million since. Greta has received average reviews, with most critics giving it a five or six out of ten. Personally, I thought the movie was quite well done, with a strong leading performance from Huppert and Moretz. I think the movie did not get the praise it truly deserved. 

4. Cold Pursuit

Cold Pursuit was released on February 8th and, honestly, after seeing the trailers, I was not excited to see it. Liam Neeson's popularity also didn't help it at all. Nevertheless, the movie was actually quite enjoyable. Starring Liam Neeson, the movie is a remake of the Norwegian film In Order of Disappearance. The movie follows a snow truck driver in a small town who sets out on a quest for revenge after a local drug ring kills his son. The movie has grossed over $46 million dollars since its release and has received, mostly, positive reviews for its action sequences as well as its dark humor. It definitely exceeded my expectations and deserves a spot on this list. 

3. Glass

Glass was released on January 18th and, like its predecessors Unbreakable and Split, has received nothing but mixed reviews. The movie stars Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and James McAvoy and finishes the trilogy that Unbreakable started. The movie features David Dunn, the main protagonist of Unbreakable, alongside his archenemy, Mr. Glass, as well as "The Horde", the multi-personality man played by McAvoy, being kept inside of a mental ward and are being tested on to prove they do not actually possess superpowers. Since its release, the movie has earned, nearly, $250 million and continues rising. Persoanlly, I thought it was the best of the trilogy, making it feel like a worthwhile end to a strong group of films. 

2. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

The third installment in the How to Train Your Dragon saga has been nothing short of a complete success. Earning over $380 million since its release, it has become the most successful movie in the United States, second internationally. The movie follows Hiccup, the protagonist, searching for a new "Hidden World" where dragons thrive, while his dragon becomes entangled with another of his own race. Overall, the movie became the most popular of the trilogy, and has received nothing but positive reviews. Many people praise the movie for its improved CGI from the first two movies, and, despite the cliche romantic plot that was thrown in, it din't seem to ruin people's views, including my own.

1. Alita: Battle Angel

As it was most likely expected, Alita: Battle Angel is, by far, my favorite movie this year so far. The movie follows Alita, a young cyborg girl who wakes up in a new world, completely losing her memories from before. The movie has grossed over $375 million and continuously rises. Almost all reviews on the movie are positive, stating that the plot, while it does have some cliche moments, still makes the movie work fantastically. Personally, like Cold Pursuit, I was not looking forward to this movie after seeing the trailers. However, I'm glad I decided against it and went to see it anyway. Definitely the best movie of 2019 so far.