20 Best Movies Of 2023

3. Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

The most dazzling animated film of the year, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse continues the saga of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) by dramatically expanding its multiverse without losing sight of the touching, coming-of-age character drama at its centre.

Following Miles as he faces new foe The Spot (a playful Jason Schwartzman) and tentatively teams-up with a group of Spider-People led by the menacing Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac), Across The Spider-Verse powerfully juxtaposes the stories of Miles and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) as their lives take radically different paths.

Visually daring and action-packed, this sequel is every bit as funny, moving and creatively brave as its predecessor, but all the more affecting. Miles and Gwen, separated and brought together again by a world pushing against them, face their shifting identities and latest villains with thrilling, intensely rewatchable results.