LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The overall connection between 2025's best movies is that they use stories to say something deep. Well, Naked Gun is on the list too because sometimes you just need to laugh. The other nine use their genres to comment on society in ways that resonate whether horror, comedy or thriller.
In most years, the Sundance Film Festival launches a film or two that remains on the list until the end of the year. 2025 is no exception, with two Sundance movies. Links direct readers to UPI's full reviews of the films wherever available.
10: 'Sketch'
Great kids movies like this used to come out regularly but now Sketch is an oasis. Its tale of drawings come to life empowers kids to save the day and tells them their creativity has an impact. It also provides a vehicle for a family to work through grief, which may not sound like a romp but it adds a poignant, healthy layer to the colorful monsters.
9. 'Weapons'













