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2024 hasn’t exactly been a banner year for cinema.
To be clear, this isn’t to say that exceptional films haven’t emerged; rather, Hollywood seems increasingly reluctant to produce the kinds of movies I genuinely cherish.
The current film landscape is overwhelmingly dominated by superhero movies—a genre that is quickly losing favor with me and one that I have grown tired of.
These films have devolved into a tiresome parade of nostalgia-baiting “Remember this?” moments and the ever-present Leo DiCaprio pointing-at-the-screen meme, all cloaked in the guise of fan service.
They are no longer interested in telling stories. Formulaic pandering has become the order of the day.
While high-quality films are still out there for those willing to seek them, I haven’t been inclined to dive into serious cinema lately.
I’m simply in the mood for fun—specifically, fun that comes from elevated genre fare. I crave smart, adult-oriented films that explore genres like crime, sci-fi, thriller, and mystery.
I crave something old-fashioned.
And these typically mid-budget movies are going the way of the Dodo. They are dying.
Hollywood is not only producing fewer of them but is also marketing them so poorly that they’re nearly impossible to find without a magnifying glass.
Yet, it’s not all doom and gloom. Recently, I watched two movies that were frankly revitalizing. I’ll talk about one of them here.
Young Woman and The Sea
First off, how many of you were even aware this movie existed? I consider myself pretty dialed in to the film scene, yet I had no idea The Young Woman and the Sea was quietly released in 2024.
A limited theatrical run and an understated debut on Disney+—it’s almost criminally under the radar.
I’m going to indulge in some "back in the day" rhetoric here, so bear with me—but the fact that this film was relegated to streaming feels like a deep, personal injustice. It’s just wrong.
The Young Woman and the Sea tells the riveting story of Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
At its heart, this film is about perseverance, pushing both physical and mental boundaries, and defying the rigid societal expectations of her time.
It’s rousing; it’s inspiring; it’s hopeful; it’s triumphant; it’s emotional in an authentic way; it’s the kind of movie that would have made $300 million in 1995 or hell, 2005.
The narrative may seem straightforward on the surface, but the emotional depths it plumbs are profound. Far from being just another biopic, this film immerses you in Trudy’s relentless drive, her moments of isolation, and ultimately, her triumph.
Her battle against the vast, unforgiving ocean is as gripping as her struggle against the broader, more insidious barriers women faced at the time.
The movie is also home to Daisy Ridley’s finest hour as an actor. She is compelling here in a way she has never been before; it is a true star turn for her. And hopefully a signal of what is to come.
The Young Woman and the Sea isn’t just a historical retelling; it’s a powerful reminder of human endurance and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. It deserved far better than being quietly shuffled onto a streaming platform.
It’s one of the best movies of 2024 — an old-fashioned crowd-pleaser with dollops of charm and heart.
It’s reminiscent of the kind of movie that made me fall in love with Disney when I was younger — it’s deeply sincere. And sincerity is fast-becoming a scarce commodity in popular filmmaking.