The 8 highest grossing and exciting films of 2020

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

It seems that 2020 did not have the best impact on world cinema in general and on rental in particular. Back in March, this market collapsed, and the way out of the crisis today is beyond any forecasts. Dates of theatrical releases are constantly postponed, but some of the films still managed to come out. Some films appeared in the box office before the closure of cinemas in March, and some were released in the summer, during a period of falling sickness rates. What films became the highest grossing in 2020 - further in our review.

The Invisible Man, Canada, Australia, USA, directed by Lee Whannell

Box office: $ 130 million

This film has very mixed reviews from both critics and viewers, but this did not prevent the free adaptation of the novel of the same name by H. G. Wells from becoming one of the highest grossing films of the year. At the same time, the $ 7 million invested in its production has already paid off long ago. Fans of the genre were able to appreciate the great acting of the actors: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer, Aldis Hodge and others.

Forward, USA, directed by Dan Scanlon

Box office: $ 144 million

The film could have brought much more profit to the creators, if not for the outbreak of the pandemic, which interrupted the distribution of the animated film, which was released on the screens on March 4, 2020. It is worth noting that about $ 200 million was spent on the creation of the cartoon. And the ban on screening the film in some countries in the Middle East did not add to its box office. They banned him from being shown because of the character with a non-traditional orientation.

Birds of Prey: The Fantastic Story of Harley Quinn, USA, directed by Katie Yan

Box office: $ 201 million

The sequel to the popular DC film "Suicide Squad" was released on January 25 and managed to raise $ 201 million. Initially, the picture seemed a failure, but the expansion of the name helped to correct the situation. The creators called the picture simply "Birds of Prey", and only after the name of the beloved heroine was added, the film dramatically increased the box office, and the fees spent on its production brought a profit exceeding the budget twice.

Doctor Dolittle's Amazing Journey, USA, China, UK, Japan, directed by Stephen Geigan

Box office: $ 249 million

The fantasy film was released on January 17, 2020 and almost immediately gained popularity among viewers. The ideal picture for family viewing is based on the novel of the same name by Hugh Lofting, and an important role in its success was played by a brilliant constellation of actors: Antonio Banderas, Jesse Buckley, Michael Sheen and others. In addition, Selena Gomez, Marion Cotillard, Tom Holland, Emma Thompson, Rafe Fiennes and other stars took part in the scoring of animals.

"Sonic Cinema", USA, Japan, Canada, directed by Jeff Fowler

Box office: $ 308 million

The adaptation of the cult Japanese games for the Sega console turned out to be extremely successful and profitable, and its characters, the bright blue hedgehog Sonic and his friend a man named Tom, quickly became popular. The film was released on February 14 and made significant grosses in just a few weeks. James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Natasha Rothwell, Jim Carrey and other actors play just brilliantly.

"Argument", UK, USA, directed by Christopher Nolan

Box office: $ 323 million

This fantastic action movie from the creator of the cult trilogy about The Dark Knight and the thriller Inception is impressive in its scope. The story of an American super agent with the pseudonym Protagonist, who is trying to prevent World War III with his British colleagues, captures from the very first shots. Viewers were able to fully appreciate the picture, despite the fact that it was released at the end of August 2020. The performances of John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh and other actors are undoubtedly worth watching.

Bad Boys Forever, USA, Mexico, directors Adil El Arbi and Bilal Falla

Box office: $ 424 million

The comedy thriller was released on January 7, 2020 and almost immediately became a hit. A dynamic fascinating plot, excellent production, stunning special effects and talented acting work leave the most pleasant impressions. It is worth noting that the film was a continuation of two iconic paintings by Michael Bay, and therefore it was simply doomed to success, despite the fact that Mike Bay himself did not take part in its creation. But the main characters Mike and Marcus, cops from Miami, still find themselves adventures.

Eight Hundred, China, directed by Guan Hu

Box office: $ 459 million

The largest box office was collected by the Chinese war drama, which was released on August 21, 2020. For the first time in the history of Chinese cinema, the director has shot a film in IMAX format. A little-known episode of the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945, which was reflected in the picture, instantly interested the audience. The film could have been released a year ago, but the state censors of the PRC forced the creators to remount the tape, removing several points from it. As a result, the film was shorter by 13 minutes, but it seems that this did not interfere with its success at all.

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