Last year, Netflix estimated that it would release 90 original movies in 2019. At the time, that number seemed outrageous: That's more than four times the number of films Made by Warner Bros. in the same 12 months. The 90 proved to be a conservative estimate, as Netflix had already produced nearly 73 in the last month alone. Recently, foreign media VARIETY selected the top ten Netflix movies in 2019, let's take a look.
1. "I Lost My Body"
I Lost My Body is an animated film directed by Jehmi Crapan and released on May 17, 2019. On December 5, 2019, it won the 85th New York Film Critics Association Awards (NYFCC) for Best Animated Film.
The film tells the story of a severed hand that escapes from an anatomical laboratory with an important goal: to return to its body. As it passed through the traps of Paris, it remembered the lives of the young men it had once depended on Gabriel.
2. "The Succession of the Pope"
The Succession of the Pope is a historical film directed by Fernando Merrills, written by Anthony McCarten and starring Jonathan Pressy and Anthony Hopkins, both of whom were nominated for Ann Awards.
Based on true historical events, the film tells the story of Pope Benedict XVI who resigned after the scandal of the Catholic Church broke out in the early 21st century, and under the exchange of power, Bergoglio became the new pope.
3. "Girl"
Girl is a drama film directed by Lucas De Hawthort and starring Victor Bost and Valentine Danens, a shocking and thought-provoking film.
This stunning Belgian film takes the viewer into the ballet shoes of adolescents in adolescence. Laura, a 15-year-old, is a talented ballet dancer, but he is frustrated that he did not have a daughter.
4. "Marriage Story"
Marriage Story is a drama film directed by Noah Baumbach and starring Adam Dreifer and Scarlett Johansson, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2019.
The film tells the story of theater director Charlie and actress Nicole who are drifting apart from each other due to a disagreement, and they decide to hire a lawyer to make the relationship between the two more irreconcilable, and finally the two decide to divorce.
5. "American Factory"
American Factory is a documentary produced by Netflix in the United States and directed by Steven Borgner and Julia Reichett. On December 3, 2019, the 2019 Gotham Independent Film Awards just ended with "American Factory" winning the Best Documentary Award.
The film is set against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis, the collapse of GM's Dayton plant in Ohio, and the collapse of the entire community. It tells the story of China's Fuyao Glass Group, which took over an abandoned General Motors factory in Ohio, USA, converted it into a glass factory and hired thousands of blue-collar American employees. On December 3, 2019, the 2019 Gotham Independent Film Awards just ended with "American Factory" winning the Best Documentary Award.
6. "The Edge of Democracy"
Brazil was once paralyzed by a military dictatorship. In 1985, Brazil established its democratic foundations. Director Petra Costa's callous examination of the successful overthrow of the corrupt rule of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff provides valuable insight into what is happening in the country.
Through very close contact, The Edge of Democracy follows Brazil's embattled leaders as they grapple with scandals emanating from their country's fascist past and fomented by an angry and ideologically divided country.
7. The Irishman
The Irishman is a drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. On December 5, 2019, it won the 85th New York Film Critics Association Awards (NYFCC) for Best Picture.
The film is based on Charles Brant's novel "I Heard You've Brushed the House" and focuses on the life story of the gangster killer "The Irishman". The film was released nationwide on November 1, 2019, and premiered on Netflix on November 27, 2019.
8. "My Name Is Domat"
Making a junk movie requires the same effort as making a good movie. My Name Is Domatt is a Netflix biopic directed by Craig Brewer and starring Eddie Murphy.
The film was nominated for Time Magazine's 2019 Top 10 Films, Best Comedy at the 77th Golden Globe Awards, and Best Editing in Comedy at the 70th Editors Guild of America Awards.
9. The Atlantic
Atlantic is a film directed by Marty Diop that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival and the Best Debut at the 85th New York Film Critics Association Awards.
On the outskirts of Dakar, a group of workers are building an avant-garde building but haven't been paid for months. They decided to leave the country by boat in search of a better future.
10. "Two Big No Guesses"
Two Guessless is a comedy film directed by Nakanachi Han and starring Wong Ari and Randall Park, released in 2019.
The film tells the story of Sasha and Marcus, friends of Aomei Bamboo Horse, who have fallen out for 15 years without speaking, and although both are reluctant to reconcile, they soon discover that there are still old sparks between them.