January has historically been a dumping ground for bad films or movies that the studios didn't really believe in. That's why it's so rare when a film released in January turned out to be one of the best of the year. Or at least a movie that endures. Watch With Us has taken a look back at the last five decades of cinema history to find the five best movies released in January. One of these films even went on to win Best Picture at the Oscars, while another is an influential genre flick starring George Clooney. 10 Greatest Movie Masterpieces of the Last 10 Years, Ranked 5.