Best Visual Spectacle

Space Dandy is a wild, creative, and hilarious space adventure from the director of Cowboy Bebop. It follows Dandy, a 'dandy guy in space' who hunts rare aliens across the galaxy with his robot assist...

Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve, expands upon Ridley Scott's original, presenting a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating neo-noir experience. The film follows Officer K, a...

Satoshi Kons final film is a kaleidoscopic journey into the world of dreams. When a device that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, a research psychologist named Atsuko Chiba...

Paolo Sorrentinos 2013 film is a lush, decadent, and melancholic love letter to Rome. It follows Jep Gambardella, a jaded journalist and socialite who reflects on his life and the citys vibrant, decay...

Francis Ford Coppola's lavish adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel is a visually stunning and operatic take on the classic vampire tale. Gary Oldman delivers a memorable performance as Count Dracula, sho...

Makoto Shinkai's latest hit is a grand road-trip adventure that follows a young girl who must close magical doors across Japan to prevent natural disasters. The film combines high-stakes fantasy with...

Redline is a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled racing film that pushes the limits of hand-drawn animation. It follows a group of racers competing in the most dangerous race in the galaxy. The film is a v...

Gundam Unicorn is a visual and auditory masterpiece that serves as a direct sequel to the original Universal Century timeline. It follows Banagher Links, a young man who becomes the pilot of the legen...

Zhang Yimou's 2006 film is a visually stunning wuxia film set in ancient China. The film follows a king who returns to his palace to overthrow his tyrannical brother and reclaim his throne. The films...

A runaway teenager moves to Tokyo and meets a girl who has the power to control the weather. This film is another visual triumph from Makoto Shinkai, featuring stunning depictions of rain-soaked Tokyo...

Thunderbolt is a high-intensity, visually stunning series set during the One Year War. It follows two pilots on opposite sides of the conflict, both of whom are physically disabled and rely on their m...

Promare is a feature-length explosion of color and sound. Set in a world where a race of fire-wielding mutants threatens humanity, the film follows a firefighter who discovers a conspiracy behind the...

Danny Boyles 'Sunshine' is a visually stunning, high-stakes space thriller. A crew of astronauts is sent on a desperate mission to reignite the dying sun. As they approach their destination, the missi...

Star Trek: Discovery brought the franchise into the modern era with high-budget production, serialized storytelling, and a focus on action. It follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they navigate th...

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, the creator of Akira, Steamboy is the definitive visual experience for the genre. Set in Victorian-era England, it follows a young inventor named Ray Steam who receives a...