19 Netflix releases that should have made it to the big screens

Modified Jan 29, 2025 03:44 ET

14. Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022)

Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (Image via Netflix)

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s surreal epic had cinematography that demanded a large screen. The dreamlike sequences were packed with symbolism and long, uninterrupted takes that felt immersive. The use of wide-angle lenses created a warped, exaggerated sense of space that was designed for a large-format experience. Watching it on a smaller screen diminished the film’s visual and emotional weight. The sheer ambition of its visuals and themes made it the kind of film that belonged in theaters.