A mother grieving an unfathomable loss. Another mother who loses her mind. An angel who loses his wings. A small-town gumshoe trying to crack a murder case in clickity-clack heels. An unwelcome visitor with surprisingly potent powers of persuasion. Not one but two different stoic recluses who live in the woods, and must eventually find their way back to society. Not one but two identical twin brothers with business aspirations, and who must eventually contend with some nasty-ass bloodsuckers.

These were some of the screen performances that left us laughing, weeping, gasping, and in several cases, breaking into spontaneous applause. 2025 was a very good year for movies, and a great year for outstanding, offbeat, and occasionally unhinged turns from both veterans and next-gen superstars. So

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