5 Worst Films of 2024 So Far, and 5 You Must Watch

Every year, directors from around the world release their work, hoping it will be the next box office hit. Some movies are better than others, but only a few of them reach a global audience. What's worse is that only a small fraction of these movies are even worth seeing.

So, if you weren't impressed by the trailer or title of any of this year's premieres, maybe the Rotten Tomatoes rating is the only factor to go by. Here are 5 of the best movies of 2024 so far that everyone needs to see, and 5 that are so bad they're not worth your time at all.

WORST: The Garfield Movie – 36%

This movie might be a divisive one to put on this list, as the critics' opinions and the audiences' reactions are very different. While critics couldn't find anything remotely interesting and groundbreaking about yet another installment in the Garfield adaptation franchise, audiences loved the story as much as they loved Chris Pratt 's acting.

BEST: Hit Man – 96%

The movie, considered by many to be Glenn Powell's best work to date, follows the straitlaced professor Gary Johnson, who doubles as a fake hit man for the police. Once, however, he slips and falls in love with one of the criminals. Thus begins a romantic, humorous, and action-packed adventure that is sure to steal your heart.

WORST: Argylle – 33%

It is hard not to mention one of the first and biggest disappointments of the year that has managed to turn things around on streaming platforms. The movie, which was panned by critics and flopped in theaters, is now doing so well that the team behind it isn't denying the possibility of a sequel coming soon.

BEST: Late Night with the Devil – 97%

If you are looking for an unusual horror with an interesting premise and truly scary moments, Late Night with the Devil is a perfect choice. The horrifying evil of this movie comes to the TV fans watching a late night show on Halloween, and the reckless host who tried to get the attention is the one to blame.

WORST: Imaginary – 24%

The horror about the imaginary friends becoming real enemies could have been a real hit, and many viewers put their trust in it. However, the expectations didn't match the reality, and the melodramatic script couldn't make anyone get chills. If anything, the audience got bored and slightly sad about the great concept ruined by poor execution.

BEST: The Promised Land – 97%

Starring Mads Mikkelsen as Captain Ludvig Kahlen, a war hero with nothing to his name, the movie is a sad but realistic story of the fight the rich and noble always wage against the poor, no matter how good their ideas and how ambitious their actions. That is why Kahlen's dream ended in a violent confrontation.

WORST: Poolman – 22%

Chris Pine 's directorial debut did not go down well with audiences. Although the movie is everything it tries to be (quirky, weird, occasionally funny), it is also very boring and hard to follow. At some point, the number of plot holes adds up to the point where the viewer gets completely lost in the narrative and has no desire to find their way back.

BEST: Aisha – 98%

The tender friendship between two unfortunate characters who have suffered at the hands of the system but are trying to make a life for themselves in Ireland, brought to the screen by Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor, immediately grabs the viewer's heart and makes it hard to let go. This only adds to the drama of Aisha trying to stay in the country against all odds.

WORST: Madame Web – 11%

While it's not the worst superhero movie of all time, there aren't many movies that flopped this badly, and there certainly aren't any this year. Not only was Madame Web bombarded by critics, but it was also criticized by the actors who portrayed some of the main roles in it.

From the messy production to the boring and inconsistent end result, this movie isn't worth anyone's time.

BEST: Nowhere Special – 100%

The story of a single father who knows he's about to die and tries to ensure a happy life for his son could have been a tragic one, but Nowhere Special fills it with so much light that it becomes almost hopeful. James Norton, who leads the movie, does justice to his character and reminds everyone of the meaning of true love and compassion.