The 2010s Movie Tournament: 128 Films Battle for Glory - Part 1

09/08/2024 1h 33min

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Welcome to Part 1 of "The 2010s Movie Tournament," where hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman, joined by guest Brendan Noone, embark on an epic quest to crown the best movie of the 2010s. In this thrilling episode, 32 films go head-to-head in a fierce bracket, each vying for a coveted spot in the Sweet 16.The critically acclaimed Parasite faces off against the monstrous Godzilla, while The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and Thor: Ragnarok clash in a battle of animation versus superhero spectacle. Will the psychological intensity of Joker outshine the web-slinging action of The Amazing Spider-Man? And can Midsommar’s haunting horror overcome the musical biopic Bohemian Rhapsody?Expect twists and turns as Arrival goes head-to-head with the thrilling Ready or Not, and Toy Story 3 faces the ultimate showdown against The Avengers. The visual masterpiece Portrait of a Lady on Fire will duel with the animated fun of Megamind, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood takes on the epic Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.With La La Land competing against Jurassic World, and The Hateful Eight squaring off against Deadpool, the stakes couldn't be higher. Which blockbuster will triumph when Avengers: Infinity War meets the powerful Fruitvale Station? And will indie favorites like The Florida Project and Uncut Gems hold their own against animated hits like Zootopia and The LEGO Movie?Tune in to discover which films will advance to the next round and which will fall by the wayside. The competition is fierce, the debates are intense, and only the strongest films will make it to the Sweet 16. Will your favorite movie survive?