2018 in Film: the 15 best movies of the year

Beautiful Boy

(United States, directed by Felix van Groeningen

Based on their memoirs, ‘Beautiful Boy’ tells the true story of a father’s struggle with his son’s drug addiction. Strong leading performances by Steve Carrell (you immediately forget he’s usually known for his comedic roles) and Timothee Chalamet make this sensitive and nuanced film stand out from your average addiction melodrama.