Famous Directors Share Their Favorite Films of 2024: Gladiator 2 Tops Nolan's List
December 19, 2024, 12:24 PM
Variety spoke with several prominent directors to uncover their favorite films of 2024. Among the most notable contributors was Christopher Nolan, known for The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and Oppenheimer.
Nolan’s top pick was Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2. According to him, the film masterfully combines the spirit of the original with numerous spectacular scenes. He also highlighted Ridley Scott’s significant contribution to the art of storytelling.
Other Directors' Picks:
- Ritesh Batra — AII We Imagine as Light;
- Andrew Haigh — Blitz;
- Alexander Payne — Conclave;
- Taylor Hackford — Emilia Perez;
- Rick Famuyiwa — The Fire Inside;
- Alfonso Cuaron — I’m Still Here;
- Fede Alvarez — Inside Out 2;
- Chris Columbus — My Old Ass;
- Barry Jenkins — Nickel Boys;
- David Lowery — Nosferatu;
- Kahlil Joseph — The Piano Lesson;
- Seth Rogen — Saturday Night;
- Kevin Macdonald — September 5;
- Michael Gracey — Transformers One;
- Michael Mann — Unstoppable;
- Dean DeBlois — The Wild Robot;
- J.J. Abrams — Young Woman and the Sea;
- Jeff Nichols — Sing Sing.
Earlier, 177 critics voted on the best films of 2024, while Metacritic compiled a list of the year's worst movies that are likely worth skipping.
