Our top picks: The 7 best Netflix feature films of 2022 to watch

It's that time of year again: when families gather for big celebrations, the sun sets too early, the snow dusts the earth with its softness, and we all huddle under blankets watching the best movies and tv series. But what to watch? It happens to everyone over and over again – you spend more time browsing Netflix deciding what to watch, then you actually watch what you ultimately choose. So here's a list of our top 7 Netflix picks to add to your queue now, so you don't have to waste any more time deciding what to watch. These seven movies are verified as some of the best movies released by Netflix this year. Other 2022 favorites yet to be released - Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro (on Netflix from December 9) and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (on Netflix). Netflix from December 23). Until then, we highly recommend watching any (or all!!) of the movies below and choosing wisely when browsing Netflix this holiday season.

These seven films are chosen from our most underrated favorites. There are plenty of other Netflix movies to watch (more suggestions are listed at the end), but these are a few you may have heard of and already skipped, or just don't care about. have never heard of before. I have seen them all and I can say that they are excellent films. Even if it doesn't sound like something you'd want to watch, just hit play and settle in. Make sure the popcorn is ready before you start and the lights are dimmed - each of these deserves your full attention.

Athena – [Watch Now]Directed by Romain Gavras

This intense French film is a Greek tragedy turned into a modern urban warfare thriller and it's AWESOME. Most critics agree: This sequence's opening sequence is timeless, instantly joining the ranks as one of the best openings ever in movie history. The rest is also amazing too!! Directed by Romain Gavras (Our Day Will Come, The World Is Yours), from a screenplay co-written by Ladj Ly, Romain Gavras, Elias Belkeddar, the film tells the story of three brothers who live and rule over a real estate project in the French suburbs. After the death of a local boy, the locals barricade themselves and start a war with the police - using whatever they can find to attack and respond and keep the invaders out of their territory. Athena has some of the most stunning and impressive shots of any film from this decade so far. Most of the time, I kept thinking "how the hell did they get that picture?!" everything seems impossible to achieve. If you need more convincing, Bilge Ebiri wrote Athena's best review when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival. As for me, I support Karim!!

The Sea Beast – [Watch Now]Directed by Chris Williams

Perhaps my favorite animated movie of the year, The Sea Beast is a Netflix Original production brought to life by the talented creators at Sony Pictures Imageworks in Vancouver. It is directed by animation veteran Chris Williams, who also directed Bolt and co-directed Big Hero 6 for Disney; with a screenplay co-written by Chris Williams and Nell Benjamin. This remarkably inspiring and uplifting tale of a young girl becoming a warrior is set during a time when legendary hunters set out on journeys to battle massive sea beasts in order to protect the kingdoms. Zaris-Angel Hator voices Maisie Brumble, who is one of the cutest brave little heroes in any story this year. The animation work is spectacular, more detailed and realistic than most animated films. It is also a story of perfect adventure and a story of acceptance. Complemented by superb, believable and natural performances, which convey a sense of authenticity and excitement. More than just another cartoon, it's a real adventure with challenges, thrills and unforgettable moments. I can't recommend this one a month...