With everyone in the movie world releasing their top films
of the year lists about this time, I figured I’d add my list to the menagerie.
I need to add a caveat, this is a list based off of films I have
seen. I still haven’t seen Birdman, Ida or Nightcrawler, for example. I
have no desire to see Gone Girl.
These are presented in no particular order.
Captain
America: Winter Soldier – This film redefined
the genre not only with the political thriller twist and changed the MCU as a
whole. Without superheroes it would’ve still made a fine film.
The Raid 2 - This film is not without its flaws, but it has the best action sequences in a movie this century.
Interstellar –
People complain about the plot, the oversentimentality and the sound mix(?),
but this film is ambitious and gorgeous to look at. It’s also original, which
is what Hollywood needs.
Edge
of Tomorrow – Stupid title change aside (The film is
now called Live, Die, Repeat), this is a sci-fi version of Groundhog Day. It’s
also a very original film that has laughs, action and pay offs. It also shows
Emily Blunt can do action, which is why she’s rumored to join the MCU…
Snowpiercer –
A sci-fi tale with engaging characters detailing a class struggle between the haves
and have-nots. Very timely and well done, with a twist those who haven’t read
the comic won’t see coming.
Guardians
of the Galaxy – A space opera with action, heart, humor
and a killer soundtrack. In short, it’s this generation’s Star Wars. I can
watch this over and over and not get tired of it.
Dawn
of the Planet of the Apes – A film that didn’t show humans for
the first 10 minutes or so. I actually gave a crap about the simians and their
fate. I was on the edge of my seat in the third act and the ending left me
feeling sad. If I had to pick a top film it would be this one. AND it came out
in the summer!
I’d love to hear if you agree or disagree. What were your favorite films of 2014?
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