Best-Reviewed Musical Movies 2014

 

#1

Whiplash (2014)
Tomatometer icon 94%

#1
Adjusted Score: 108799%
Critics Consensus: Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller.
Synopsis: Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite... [More]
Directed By: Damien Chazelle

#2

Frank (2014)
Tomatometer icon 92%

#2
Adjusted Score: 99495%
Critics Consensus: Funny, clever, and endearingly unusual, Frank transcends its quirky trappings with a heartfelt -- and surprisingly thought-provoking -- story.
Synopsis: An aspiring musician (Domhnall Gleeson) finds himself way out of his element after he joins a pop group led by... [More]
Directed By: Lenny Abrahamson

#3

Begin Again (2013)
Tomatometer icon 83%

#3
Adjusted Score: 90540%
Critics Consensus: Writer-director John Carney's return to musical drama isn't quite as potent as it was with Once, but thanks to charming work from its well-matched leads, Begin Again is difficult to resist.
Synopsis: Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her songwriting partner/lover Dave (Adam Levine) head for New York when he lands a record deal... [More]
Directed By: John Carney

#4

Get On Up (2014)
Tomatometer icon 80%

#4
Adjusted Score: 87651%
Critics Consensus: With an unforgettable Chadwick Boseman in the starring role, Get On Up offers the Godfather of Soul a fittingly dynamic homage.
Synopsis: James Brown (Chadwick Boseman) was born in extreme poverty in 1933 South Carolina and survived abandonment, abuse and jail to... [More]
Directed By: Tate Taylor

#5

Into the Woods (2014)
Tomatometer icon 70%

#5
Adjusted Score: 80500%
Critics Consensus: On the whole, this Disney adaptation of the Sondheim classic sits comfortably at the corner of Hollywood and Broadway -- even if it darkens to its detriment in the final act.
Synopsis: As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch (Meryl Streep), a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily... [More]
Directed By: Rob Marshall