Most of the titles which follow are films, but a considerable number are TV Mini-Series or TV Series which got their starts in 2021. But they're all top-notch, according to the Criticker community... and that's what matters.
"I absolutely adored The Worst Person in the World. The essence of the relationship, the value of life, the endless search, the adjustment, the non-belonging, the unfilled emptiness and the great songs. There are also two memorable sequences in the 12-episode storytelling. This film will definitely be one of those movies that I will watch over and over again." - feritdgn
"Somehow this is up there among the hardest sci-fi I've ever interacted with, and despite no knowledge of the source material, I found it a fascinating, challenging and rewarding ride. Performances, Villeneuve, the visuals, the music, the intensity and tone and the way it manages to make exposition sound interesting... I'll be there for Part 2" - jthusky
"Great mini-series showing how hard it is to break free from the cyclical nature of poverty, abuse, and mental illness. Characters both protagonists and antagonists are flawed and realistic. Which is a nice change from typical movies and shows. In which typically the protagonists are perfect and the antagonists are often borderline sociopaths. While there isn't a weak actor in the show. Andie MacDowell does an phenomenal job playing Alex's(Margaret Qualley) essentric unmedicated bipolar mother." - Jols93
"Summer of Soul is a great time capsule of this monumental festival with great music and great insight into it." - slaterman2
"Already a top U.S. animated series after one season, if you are looking for simple yet effective storytelling with a great cast and lots of incredible violence, this is it. The only real flaws are some real inconsistency in the animation and some pacing issues , but neither through me off for long." - hellboy76
"It's not especially funny, at least not in a laugh-out-loud sort of way, but it's super thought-provoking and cinematic. Upsetting in some ways too. A unique pandemic-inspired experience." - XakkMaster
"A meditative journey towards the absolute pushed forward by ghostly signals and the technology of nature. Feel like the first 3/4 of this is probably Apichatpong's best and most masterful work. The end is familiar ground for him but the imprint is still undeniable." - deaddilly
"Feels incredibly inspired by past holocaust and genocide films, with visual nods to films such as "The Pianist" and "La vita è bella" and the relentless intensity of "Son of Saul". It's a strong and assured piece of work, that managed to keep me engaged despite not knowing anything about its subject matter." - frederic_g54
"The synopsis concentrates on Eric, the prison officer, but to my mind, that was secondary to the story of Mark Cobden and how a "normal guy" comes to terms with unexpected porridge. However, both stories were played brilliantly by Bean and Graham in one of the most threatening, authentic and grim dramas I have ever experienced. If ever there was a drama that showed why its not wise to break the law, this is it. The script was a little "wrapped up in a bow" but you couldn't fault the acting" - thegreyfox
"Absolutely brilliant. Heartbreaking. Confounding in all the right ways. I don't know how the entire cast and crew executed this vision so well. It's mystifying but very eye-opening, and from what I know of dementia this seems like a very fair and accurate treatment. This is a stunning debut for director/writer Florian Zeller, showing not just how good his play from which this is sourced is but also how well he knows how to craft an environment that puts you into the mind of this character." - jacobclark12
"Though the backdrop may seem like a safe choice for PTA, the film is his loosest yet—structured almost like a string of vignettes than a cohesive domino-effect plot. It works. The cast is charming and loaded with hilarious bit parts for big names, the soundtrack is familiar but fitting, and PTA renders an honest and fun portrait of two humans." - Filligan
"I love films about small victories. Phoenix does not become a massively better person, but by being temporarily placed in Hoffman's role, he comes to think more about her perspective, partly by becoming closer to Norman, the most important person in her life." - doyler29
"A radical international breakthrough for Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese, a filmmaker who uses potential philosophical expressions to ask tough questions about the ravaged history of Africa." - Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com
"Whenever these youngsters aren't saying "La!" obnoxiously, it's a really good drama. I could see Lydia West becoming a huge star." - KasperL
"this is not the magnum opus that is The End of Evangelion; it is its complement. a more than fitting conclusion to a singular franchise which, despite being outwardly about mental health and personal growth, has managed to captivate the world. the last 30 minutes are just as audacious as anything Anno has done, and a rewatch might lead me to raise this score even higher. it as much a conclusion to the franchise as it is to the Rebuilds, and perhaps moreso. I am overwhelmed." - Ocelot
"Terrific. Gorgeous animation and a well drawn story, with striking characters and a detail packed world. I knew nothing about the game, I don't think it matters. Please see and support this." - Difontaine
"Masterfully weaving disparate postmodern threads. Where Tupac and Thug Life are the perfect soundtrack to the failure of Late Capitalism, and where the revival of Morris Dancing inevitably evolves into either ISIS, or the KKK. The boundaries of Documentary and Video Art dissolve..." - christof
"Hamaguchi is really good at keeping the style subdued, but allowing performances and flourishes to raise from its surface. tells of unresolved grief, survivors guilt, and the languages with which we try to connect with each other. unfolds in an unhurried pace and is perfectly acted." - natebarrios
"Any sane person could be forgiven for assuming the world didn't need another Beatles documentary, but it turns that this is the one we needed. An outstanding achievement exceeding all expectations. Jackson apparently spent 4 years putting this together and it shows. It seems every single shot and audio clip either forces a re-evaluation of preexisting Beatles lore or foreshadows a future reveal." - snallygaster
