Matthew Libatique

Cinematographer

As cinematographer, Matthew Libatique shot 26 rated films; 3 were hits (80/100+), a .115 batting average.

Batting average

.115

Hits

3 of 26 feature films rated 80/100 or higher

Percentile

top 43% of 425 cinematographers, confidence-adjusted (how it works)

Career

1998–2025

Films, rated out of 100

1. Highest 2 Lowest (2025) — 64/100
2. Caught Stealing (2025) — 71/100
3. The Whale (2022) — 71/100
4. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) — 67/100
5. A Star Is Born (2018) — 83/100 · hit
6. Venom (2018) — 53/100
7. mother! (2017) — 69/100
8. Straight Outta Compton (2015) — 79/100
9. Chi-Raq (2015) — 67/100
10. Noah (2014) — 63/100
11. Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (2013) — 72/100
12. Cowboys & Aliens (2011) — 54/100
13. Iron Man 2 (2010) — 67/100
14. My Own Love Song (2010) — 60/100
15. Black Swan (2010) — 80/100 · hit
16. Iron Man (2008) — 81/100 · hit
17. Miracle at St. Anna (2008) — 51/100
18. The Number 23 (2007) — 41/100
19. Inside Man (2006) — 77/100
20. The Fountain (2006) — 63/100
21. She Hate Me (2004) — 41/100
22. Phone Booth (2003) — 68/100
23. Gothika (2003) — 47/100
24. Requiem for a Dream (2000) — 79/100
25. Tigerland (2000) — 67/100
26. Pi (1998) — 75/100

Films that qualify under the rating methodology, not a complete filmography.

Best and worst

Highest rated

1. A Star Is Born (2018) — 83/100 · hit
2. Iron Man (2008) — 81/100 · hit
3. Black Swan (2010) — 80/100 · hit

Lowest rated

1. She Hate Me (2004) — 41/100
2. The Number 23 (2007) — 41/100
3. Gothika (2003) — 47/100

How these numbers work: Methodology