Lila Datz and Rylie Hepp
Staff Writers
This school year was full of great films that generated huge amounts of buzz and took over the internet when they hit theatres. Crazy Rich Asians was a must-see movie during the beginning of the 2018 school year after making it to theatres in late summer. The romantic comedy was an exciting watch that gave insight into the lives of Singapore's elite, while also giving viewers the love story they wanted to see. Almost all the reviews of Crazy Rich Asians were outstanding, which is a tough feat to accomplish. Next to see theatres was the film, A Star Is Born. This movie had fans obsessed with everything about it, and even had some students singing the soundtrack in the hallway. This drama/love story tugged at the heartstrings and guaranteed that you would run out of tissues by the time the film was over. The next big hit in the theatre was the film, Bohemian Rhapsody.
The Netflix original film, Birdbox, definitely started the year off with a bang. The internet raved about the thrilling plot and had everyone sharing accounts so they were able to watch. This edge of your seat film blew up the internet with jokes and reviews that set the bar quite high for the rest of movies that were being released in 2019. Lastly, is the film that fans of the Marvel Universe had been waiting forever. Avengers Endgame blew away all the superhero fanatics in a comedic and thrilling way. The collection of every avenger coming together to defeat the one and only Thanos sums up the end to many stories in a bittersweet manner while still making any viewer laugh. This action film may dethrone the movie, Avatar, in the world’s highest grossing films of all time.
Last, but certainly not least, Bohemian Rhapsody leaves everyone crying while simultaneously listening to some of the best rock n’ roll songs you will ever come across. This portrayal of the British band Queen shows the growth of the band throughout the years while highlighting The lead singer, Freddy Mercury’s, ups and downs. The soundtrack to this movie gives feelings of nostalgia, excitement, and heartbreak to viewers of all ages. Although some critics say that the true, gritty life of these rockstars is washed over, however, this concept makes the film a plot that all families and friends can watch.
