‘Finally, a film made for me!’: readers’ best films of 2023

But which film will they choose? … a patron buying their ticket at the Los Feliz cinema in Los Angeles in July . Photograph: Chris Pizzello/AP

Barbie

Barbie was my highlight of the year. I’ve never experienced anything like it, from the anticipation of going to the cinema to the aftermath of realising how some (men) did not get this film at all – it was a real eye-opener for me. At the cinema, America Ferrera’s speech got spontaneous cheers and applause. I felt there was finally a film made for me! A film-maker and big budget company understood what people like me want to see. I laughed and cried. I loved Ryan Gosling, the dance battle, the songs, the jokes. I loved it all. Suvi, 35, Edinburgh