1. In the Heights An explosion of cinematic style, cinematic spectacle and narrative substance, In the Heights might have underperformed at the box-office, but it is the best film of the year so far! Led by a winning performance by Anthony Ramos and some heart-wreching moments starred by Olga Merediz (her "Paciencia y Fé" scene is simply moving), In the Height delights the eyes, the ears and the heart. Great sound work, dynamic editing and eye-popping choreographies, it is everything and more we could ask for a movie musical. RATING: 5 / 5 2. CODA Full of heart! As some might remember from my review of Sound of Metal , living as a deaf person is something very personal (both my uncles, my mom's brothers, were deaf) and CODA is able to translate the complexity of the daily deaf life beautifully. Emilia Jones is one to watch and she carries the screen beautifully, with a very sensitive presence. The rest of the cast is terrific as well, but it is Jones' show and Sia
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