CINEMA: What are the 10 movies that hit the box office in 2022?
10 – Sonic 2 movie (Jeff Fowler, $401 million)
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The first adaptation of Sonic would prove fans were right to complain on social media, the blue hedgehog’s design was basically pretty messed up, but it was tweaked along the way and ended up being a nice surprise. Its sequel goes in the same direction, a perfect Dr. by Jim Carrey. A much-loved main film starring Robotnik, fans were able to discover some of Sonic’s on-screen friends, Tails and Knuckles.
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9 – Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets (David Yates, $405 million)
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The third installment of Norbert Scamander’s adventures, Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secret, was largely talked about due to a major cast change. Johnny Depp, who was later accused of domestic violence, was sidelined and Mads Mikkelsen took over the role of Gellert Grindelwald. The Dane doesn’t give his best performance here (check out Thomas Vinterberg’s The Hunt instead), the film received a rather lukewarm reception, but remains a treat for die-hard fans of the Harry Potter universe.
8 – Battle of Changjin Lake II (Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, Dante Lam, $626 million)
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Also known as the Water Gate Bridge, it is a sequel to the Battle of Changjin Lake, which was a hit last year, especially in China. The first part was based on the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, when Chinese soldiers defended Changjin Lake. This time, the same soldiers attack the American-held bridge, and it’s still a spectacular production for the Chinese market, where the film was released on February 1, New Year’s Eve, but still failed. It was shown in France.
7 – Black Panther: Always Wakanda (Ryan Coogler, $732 million)
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Black Panther will mark the 3rd phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, especially thanks to Chadwick Boseman, who is more charismatic and effective than ever. Unfortunately, the actor left us in 2020, but the writers integrated this terrible loss into the lore of the MCU for Black Panther: Wakanda Always as beautiful as it is epic and obviously very impressive, because Wakanda must defend itself against Namor. , an amphibious man who rules the water kingdom of Talokan.
6 – Thor: Love and Lightning (Taika Waititi, $760 million)
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Another MCU movie that will do very well this year is the fourth installment of the adventures of the God of Thunder. A sort of bridge between Avengers: Endgame and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Thor: Love and Thunder reconnects with the muscular hero and marks the return of Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). With the help of their friends, they face Gorr, the Butcher of the Gods, who as his name suggests, slaughters the gods of the universe, with Thor next on his list. Yes, despite this script, which promises a dark tone, the film disappointed fans due to its poorly managed humor, a shame for Taika Waitiki (Jojo Rabbit, Vampires all around), but if the jokes that are broadcast do not matter. t mind, Thor: Love and Thunder also manages to be great entertainment for a wide audience.
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5 – Batman (Matt Reeves, $770 million)
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The DCU may be less popular than the MCU, but several standalone films in the saga manage to stand out. We had the great Joker, now we have the equally great The Batman, the almost choral Dark Knight, led by the frustrated Robert Pattinson, Catwoman, the Riddler (aka Enigma, Sphinx, The Man -Mystery), the Penguin. or even Carmine Falcone. The audience is caught in this crime and corruption-ridden Gotham for nearly three hours with a 5-star cast and particularly neat execution. Too bad the Batmobile is so rare.
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4 – Minions 2: Once Upon a Time Gru (Kyle Balda, Jonathan De Val, Brad Ableson, $937 million)
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A follow-up to the Despicable Me spin-off, this time we discover Gru’s new little and yellow friends (Minions, not chicks) do their first misdeeds to get involved in the Vicious 6. the world of adults is very quick, very light and funny for a cartoon, more for a young audience, but can also be watched with pleasure by adults.
3 – Doctor Strange in a world of madness (Sam Raimi, $955 million)
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Here are the top-grossing Marvel Cinematic Universe movies of 2022. It must be said that the first part managed to introduce a new charismatic character and offer real visual ideas, and when Sam Raimi joined the project, fans of Evil Dead and Spider-Man of the 2000s were delighted. Plus, the movie finally fully immerses us in the multiverse since Spider-Man: No Way Home , but it’s underutilized, much like Sam Raimi’s directorial talent. Left behind is the tortured Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and the ever-so-classy Dr., saving everything for a fan-pleasing MCU movie.
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2 – Jurassic World: The Next World (Colin Trevorrow, $1 billion)
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Almost 30 years after the release of Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park, the franchise with large dinosaurs continues and still attracts as many people in cinemas. Set a few years after Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, this third installment starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard shows prehistoric creatures living among humans on continents far from the island of Nublar. It is clear that coexistence is not going so well, our heroes together with Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and Ian Malcolm (the main characters of Jurassic Park) will have to oppose the plans of unscrupulous people who want to exploit dinosaurs for their own purposes. It’s not very well written, it still has impressive presences on screen, and how nice to have Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum in the franchise, if only to play.
1 – Top Gun: Maverick (Joseph Kosinski, $1.4 billion)
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1986’s Top Gun, directed by the late Tony Scott, would have marked a generation at the time by catapulting Tom Cruise to international stardom. But sequels to old franchises, we’ve had quite a few, and they’ve rarely been good. Forget Top Gun: Maverick is a real punch for those nostalgic for the first film, as well as for slightly younger audiences. Joseph Kosinski’s feature film (Tron: Legacy, Oblivion) depicts Maverick, who is recalled by Iceman to train a team of young recruits from Top Gun school to prepare for a particularly dangerous mission. Between clever nods to the first installment, well-written and fleshed-out characters, compelling screenplay and stunning execution of crazy aerial sequences, Top Gun: Maverick is a lavish blockbuster that will make you want to play Ace Combat and beach volleyball. the beach.
