Canadian actor and director Mark O’Brien recently took to Instagram to share a list of his top ten favorite movies released in 2023. The list, handwritten and posted as a photo, was captioned:
“For what it’s worth…”
O’Brien’s selection for 2023 includes a diverse array of films. This led to a mix of reactions from his followers. The list is as follows:
- The Zone of Interest
- Godzilla Minus One
- The Killer
- Anatomy of a Fall
- The Equalizer 3
- Barbie
- The Holdovers
- May December
- Poor Things
- Ferrari
The actor’s choices feature a range of genres, from action-packed blockbusters to thought-provoking dramas. Notably, his list does not feature some of the year’s most talked-about films like ‘Iron Claw’, ‘Maestro’, ‘BEAU IS AFRAID’, and ‘Oppenheimer.’
Check out the list below.
Photo Credit: Mark O’Brien – Instagram
Fan Reactions to O’Brien’s Favorites
Many of O’Brien’s followers expressed gratitude for his recommendations, considering his insight valuable. However, some voiced their disagreement over his rankings and choices.
Discussions particularly centered around the absence of ‘Oppenheimer’ and the placement of ‘Barbie’ ahead of ‘The Holdovers.’ One of the fans wrote:
“No ‘Oppenheimer?'”
Actor Bodhi Elfman also commented humorously, saying:
“Barbie in front of The Holdovers!? No! I won’t have it, Mark! No! I’m reporting this account!”
Mark O’Brien’s Recent Projects
In 2023, O’Brien continued to expand his portfolio with an appearance in the Canadian drama ‘Seven Veils’ and roles in the TV series ‘Your Honor’ and ‘Perry Mason.’
As of now, the actor is getting ready to appear in the horror movie ‘Shadow of God‘ and the drama ‘Topper.‘ Both projects are currently in post-production.
