10 Awesome Recent Movies You Probably Missed
5. Rye Lane
Romantic comedies haven't done well in more recent times, so here's an incredible treat for fans of the genre: Rye Lane. This is a romantic comedy for the ages. Not only is it touching and sincere, and not only is it headlined by the loveable double-act of David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, it's also a brilliantly inventive piece of cinema filled with dazzling cinematography, unpredictable gags and joyous comedic surrealism.
There's also an unforgettable big-name cameo lurking within the movie. It won't be spoiled here, so suffice to say that it's a winner, and it'll get a cheer from the audience.
Even though it's a low-budget British indie film, it's also one of the most 'Movie' movies that came out in 2023 - an enthralling filmmaking tour-de-force that suggests a glorious future lies in wait for writer-director Raine Allen-Miller, who made her debut here.
Like many of the other films on this list, Rye Lane received justified critical acclaim but didn't necessarily reach as wide an audience as it could've done, so it's another flick where one just has to cross their fingers and hope more people see it further down the line.