Price Prediction

This weekend’s box office lineup is evoking a sense of deja vu from last year, with simultaneous releases of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II”. The choice of films couldn’t have been more disparate: “Wicked”, a musical fantasy based on the popular Broadway play, contrasted sharply with “Gladiator II”, an action-packed historical sequel to the classic 2000s film “Gladiator”. While simultaneous releases aren’t unheard of, it’s difficult not to be reminded of the cultural sensation that was “Barbenheimer” as we await the box office figures.

The movies discussed ahead are highly acclaimed by critics, particularly those that focus on the Thanksgiving theme. To be considered among the “best of the best,” a film needs to have an impressive rating, but it’s not necessarily the sole deciding factor. These films must have at least a 70% rating on the review aggregator site, indicating they are generally well-received by critics and worth watching. However, some excellent movies like Jodie Foster’s “Home for the Holidays” (64%) and the quirky horror comedy “Black Friday” (65%) fell short of meeting this threshold.