Welcome to Inframe Out in film, where we review 12 months of cinema ranging from spectacular to less than impressive. After sorting through over 115 releases from 2025, we compiled lists for end-of-year rankings. Here's a look at the honorable and dishonorable mentions that missed the top 10.
Honorable Mentions:
Black Bag: A thrilling espionage tale expertly crafted, featuring intrigue and personal relationships against the backdrop of a spy's life.
Bring Them Down: An allegorical Irish western that tackles themes of cultural conflict and capitalism with a somber narrative.
Edington: A satire on modern-day social commentary, exploring radicalization and performative activism.
Friendship: A comedic take on suburban male life and the awkwardness of maintaining social relationships.
If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You: A poignant portrayal of parental struggles and personal identity, comparable to an epic cry for exhausted caregivers.
The Life of Chuck: An uplifting story about embracing life and one's individual purpose despite the inevitability of death.
The Long Walk: A harsh Stephen King adaptation depicting the stark realities and psychological impacts of a dystopian endurance competition.
The Naked Gun: An irreverent and hilarious legacy sequel excelling in surreal comedy.
The Phoenician Scheme: A visually intricate yet narratively whimsical film that merges artistic chaos with comedy.
The Shrouds: David Cronenberg’s introspective work on grief and art’s power to reflect on personal loss.
Dishonorable Mentions:
Fountain of Youth: An uninspired adventure that pales in comparison to its genre predecessors.
G20: A lackluster political thriller marred by uninspired direction and implausible narratives.
Happy Gilmore 2: A failed attempt at nostalgia packed with redundant content and lack of originality.
Him: A disappointing horror flick devoid of strong storytelling and engaging visuals.
Jurassic World Rebirth: Another repetitive entry into a tired franchise lacking innovation or excitement.
Love Hurts: A tedious romantic comedy with poor chemistry between its leads.
The Other: A clichéd horror film exploiting harmful stereotypes.
Spinal Tap 2: An unnecessary sequel marking the decline of a cherished franchise.
Until Dawn: A poorly executed horror adaptation failing to capture its original intent.
This concludes our roundup of 2025's memorable films. Stay tuned for our best films of the year video featuring entries 10 through 6.