The best movies of 2019 (so far)

In the first half of the year, filmmakers surprised us with blockbusters, who reaped a lot fame - judging by the advertising campaigns and people's reactions on the film websites (IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes), among the many films headlines raised the most media dust, such as The Man in the Background, Mia and the White Lion, We, Captain Marvel, Rocket Man, Rogue Ones, Cat Graveyard, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Annabelle 3, The Lion King, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood... However, did these movies deserve it also a place on the list of the best movies of 2019 so far?

What are the best movies of 2019 so far, according to websites like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes?

Best movies of 2019 (so far):

A science fiction film
Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Rating on IMDb: 8,6
Metascore: 78
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 94 %

After the devastating events of Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. With the help of their remaining allies, the Avengers come together once again to destroy Thanos and restore peace to the universe.

Documentary film
Apollo (Apollo, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 8,3
Metascore: 88
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 99 %

Apollo 11 is a cinematic space film featuring never-before-seen large-format footage of one of mankind's greatest achievements - the landing on the moon.

Comedy
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood (Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 8,2
Metascore: 83
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 85 %

A forgotten TV actor and his stunt double strive for fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

Drama
The Farewell (The Farewell, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 8,1
Metascore: 90
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 99 %

A Chinese family discovers that their grandmother will only have a short time left in this world due to cancer, so they decide to keep the truth from her. They plan the wedding on purpose so that they can see her one last time.

An animated adventure
Toy Story 4 (Toy Story 4, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 8,2
Metascore: 84
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 97 %

When a new toy named Forky joins Woody and his gang, they embark on a long journey to discover how big the world can be for one toy.

Documentary film
Honeyland (Honeyland, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 8,00
Metascore: 86
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 98 %

The last female beekeeper in Europe must save the bees and restore the natural balance to Honeyland when a family of nomadic beekeepers invades her land and threatens her survival.

Musical drama
Amazing Grace (Amazing Grace, 2018)

Rating on IMDb: 7,8
Metascore: 94
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 99 %

Amazing Grace is a movie for all fans of the musician Aretha Franklin - in it you can see the concert footage of Aretha Franklin from 1972, when she performs songs from the best-selling gospel album at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles.

Musical drama
Rocketman (Rocketman, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 7,7
Metascore: 69
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 93 %

The biographical story of English musician Elton John covers his career path to world-famous stardom, co-creating and collaborating with renowned songwriter, poet and singer Bernie Taupin.

A crime film
Birds of Passage (2019)

Rating on IMDb: 7,6
Metascore: 85
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 96 %

During a drug-rich and violent decade that had its origins in the drug trade in Colombia, Rapayet and his family become embroiled in a war for control of the business that ultimately destroys their lives and culture.

Documentary film
One Child Nation (One Child Nation, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 7,4
Metascore: 85
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 98 %

After becoming a mother, the filmmaker uncovers the hidden history of China's one-child policy and the generations of parents and children forever shaped by this social experiment.

Comedy
Booksmart (Booksmart, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 7,4
Metascore: 84
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 97 %

On the eve of graduation, two academic "stars" and best friends realize that they should work less and have more fun. The girls try to make up for four years of missed fun in one night.

A horror movie
Us (Us, 2019)

Rating on IMDb: 7
Metascore: 81
Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 93 %

A family beach vacation turns into a nightmare when their doppelgangers show up and start terrorizing them.