Doctor Strange
Another solid effort from Marvel Studios. Its mind-bending
imagery makes up for the standard origin story fare and Benedict Cumberbatch is
a welcome addition to the Marvel family.
Finding Dory
Way better than I would ever have expected. Ellen Degeneres
shines in this unnecessary, but surprisingly solid sequel.
Hail, Caeser!
Even a lesser Coen Brothers movie is still worth watching,
and Hail, Caeser! is no exception. Featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast,
the Coens’ trademark humor and a delightful, madcap sensibilites, Hail, Caeser!
is another solid notch on the belt of this incredible filmmaking duo.
Hardcore Henry
This is the kind of film you only need to see once, but
should experience at least once, especially
if you’re in an inebriated state of mind. Hardcore Henry, a film that takes
place solely from a first-person perspective, is sheer madness and energy. It
doesn’t make a lick of sense and it’s consistently stupid, but it’s a whole lot
of fun. Sharlto Copley is a wonderful addition.
Kubo and the Two
Strings
The animation intrigued me more than the actual story, but
Kubo and the Two Strings is an imaginative, unique effort.
The Lobster
One of the more bizarre movies I’ve ever seen, and one I’m
not sure I could say I enjoyed, but the craft on display is unmistakable, as is
the quality of the lead performances from Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz.
Pete’s Dragon
Nobody asked for a remake to the bizarre 1977
live-action/animation hybrid Pete’s Dragon, and yet here it is, and it’s far
better than it has any right to be. Bojan Bazelli’s cinematography and David
Lowery’s direction make up for the well-trod thematic territory.
Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story
Rogue One suffers from a lack of interesting characters or a
strong through line for much of its runtime, but it comes together for a superb,
crowd-pleasing finale.
The Shallows
Blake Lively vs. Evil Shark. No more. No less. Lots of fun and very
suspenseful.
Swiss Army Man
Like The Lobster, Swiss Army Man will go down as one of the
more bizarre things I have ever seen committed to film, but Swiss Army Man is
far more charming. Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano are a joy to watch and should
try to be in as many movies together as possible.
That's that! Stay tuned for Part 3: My Top Favorite Films of 2016
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