A dedicated film critic has revealed that after watching 400 movies released in 2025, only four earned a perfect five-star rating. Luke Eccleston, a reviewer known for his rigorous standards, shared his selections, which include a mix of new releases and classic cinema.
Among the top-rated films is an unnamed Paul Thomas Anderson drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor. The film follows an ex-revolutionary living off-grid who confronts his past when a white supremacist seeks revenge. Eccleston described it as 'perfection' and praised its action and performances.
Another five-star film is the 1984 classic 'Amadeus', which Eccleston finally watched in its director's cut. He called it 'one of the best films of all time' for its rivalry, music, and cinematography.
Two Boxing Day releases also earned top marks. The first is a family drama about two sisters reuniting with their estranged father, a film that Eccleston said brought him to tears and hailed as 'stunning' and 'emotional'. The second is a table tennis comedy starring Timothée Chalamet, which he praised as 'hilarious' and 'action-packed', with Chalamet delivering the best performance of the year.
