In 2023, the movies went big. They were artistically ambitious. They became entire viewing events. And, more literally, many of them had epic runtimes.

Dana Stevens takes a look back and picks out 10 movies that towered over the rest this year. “I hope watching any of these will serve as a reminder of how outsized the pleasures of cinema can be,” she writes.

And in case you missed it: Check out Slate’s other Best of 2023 lists, including the best TV shows, the best albums, the best audiobooks, and more.

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