The Decade So Far: My 51 Favorite Movies from 2010-16 [Archive]

False Writer

01-11-17, 01:03 PM

And here we go!

51. The Magnificent Seven (2016)
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While it may not be a masterpiece and yes, it's yet another remake (also yes, I know the original was a remake of Seven Samurai) this movie served its purpose of being a really fun Western shoot-em-up with a very interesting band of characters. I normally enjoy Fuqua's films and loved the cast which included Washington, Pratt, Hawke, D'onofrio, and Sarsgaard.

50. Spotlight (2015)

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Though I still don't feel that it should have won BP last year, I still think Spotlight is an engaging drama that deserved its praise. Michael Keaton's performance really shined in this and I'm happy that he's had such a career resurgence in Hollywood.

49. A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

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Admittedly a guilty pleasure but I can't help it this movie is funny as hell! Neil Patrick Harris was hilarious in this and the Indian vision sequence had me :rotfl: like crazy.

48. The VVitch (2015)
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Surely one of the better horror films of the decade. Creepy as hell with the goat Black Philip really stealing the show. A must-see for any horror fan.

Mäx

01-11-17, 01:44 PM

Haven't seen neither but definitely want to see The VVitch.

Miss Vicky

01-11-17, 02:26 PM

Haven't seen any of those.

rauldc14

01-11-17, 05:41 PM

Spotlight was pretty solid. Haven't seen the rest.

Swan

01-11-17, 05:43 PM

The Witch is so good. Soooooo good

Kaplan

01-11-17, 05:45 PM

Watch_Tower

01-11-17, 05:53 PM

I haven't seen any of those but I did try and watch A Million' but it was just so...bad. Seth McFarlane should never be allowed to act on screen ever again.

Camo

01-11-17, 09:14 PM

The Witch is great, top five of 2016 to me so far. Spotlight was okay but i don't think i'll ever feel the need to watch it again.

False Writer

01-12-17, 12:23 AM

Interesting mixture. I haven't heard good things about A Million Ways to Die but it seemed like it would be funny. I've only seen bits of on TV. I didn't like The Witch, but I do like Spotlight quite a bit.

I haven't seen any of those but I did try and watch A Million' but it was just so...bad. Seth McFarlane should never be allowed to act on screen ever again.

Yeah most people hate Million Ways, so it's definitely my biggest guilty pleasure in this countdown. With those types of movies though all I'm looking for is a laugh, and Million Ways gave me a lot of 'em.

False Writer

01-12-17, 12:25 PM

47: Deadpool (2016)

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Deadpool accomplishes what it's meant to accomplish very well: being fun, being edgy, and being the comic book movie that truly stands out from the rest. Ryan Reynolds was born to play THIS VERSION of Deadpool.

46. Argo (2012)
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A great thriller that solidified Ben Affleck as a great director. One of the better "based on a true event" movies of the decade.

45. Sucker Punch (2011)

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Another guilty pleasure makes the cut! Like A Million Ways... the majority of people seem to hate this movie, but it's one that I enjoyed. I remember listening to the soundtrack quite a bit when it came out too. An entertaining flick (for me) that I think is a bit underrated.

44. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
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An animated film I really enjoyed upon first watch. It's been a long time since I've seen it but still remember how great it was. I also really need to watch the second one, which for some really strange reason I still haven't gotten around to!

rauldc14

01-12-17, 12:30 PM

I'm shocked that so many people like Deadpool this much. Aside from the opening credits which were genius, I just don't understand the love. It was OK but nothing special.

Argo was decent but we have certainly seen better best picture Oscar winners, such as last year's and this year's presumably as well.

jiraffejustin

01-12-17, 12:41 PM

I'm shocked that so many people like Deadpool this much. Aside from the opening credits which were genius, I just don't understand the love. It was OK but nothing special.

I saw most of it on HBO the other day, but I missed the credits. It wasn't very good. I don't get the love either.

False Writer

01-12-17, 12:41 PM

I'm far from a Marvel/comic book movie fan but I would say that the past couple years they've been better. I do think Deadpool was the breath of fresh air that Marvel needed. Though I don't agree with the whole "make more comic movies rated R!" trend that's been going ever since it came out.

Yes there have been better BP winners than Argo, but only a couple from this decade I thought were better.

Mäx

01-12-17, 12:42 PM

Haven't seen Deadpool and Argo. Didn't like Sucker Punch but How to Train Your Dragon is a fantastic movie! Would probably appear in my top 25 of this decade.

Camo

01-12-17, 12:56 PM

Expected to hate Deadpool but i actually quite liked it. Not a fan of Argo. How To Train Your Dragon is great, my favourite Dreamworks.

AdamUpBxtch

01-12-17, 01:03 PM

I'm gonna be following this list, haven't done another personal list in a while because I can't really think of a good one to do but this is perfect!

But I think people keep mixing up the X-Men Franchise & the MCU thinking they are run by the same studio. Fox are the ones running the X-Men Franchise (including Deadpool) since they bought the rights from Marvel back in the 90s while the MCU (Ironman, Avengers, Captain America) is actually run by Marvel (Disney who bought Marvel). Sony still has the rights to Spiderman they are just partnering up with Marvel and including Spiderman in the MCU now because The Amazing Spiderman 2 underperformed so they panicked and rebooted it again.

Miss Vicky

01-12-17, 01:12 PM

I love How to Train Your Dragon. Argo and Deadpool were decent but nothing special. I haven't seen Sucker Punch but I'm pretty sure I'd hate it.

Citizen Rules

01-12-17, 01:37 PM

Spotlight (2015) This is one of my favorite movies of 2015, based on a shocking true story. A very intelligently crafted story, that does not rely on old tired troupes and cliches, but is done like an investagive movie in the vein of All The Presidents Men. I'd call this a must see for any cinephile.

Argo (2012) Also based on a true story that most hadn't heard of until the movie came out. It avoids the usual pitfalls of a thriller and keeps the tone believable, well the ending gets a little broad but overall a solid movie.

False Writer

01-12-17, 04:05 PM

But I think people keep mixing up the X-Men Franchise & the MCU thinking they are run by the same studio. Fox are the ones running the X-Men Franchise (including Deadpool) since they bought the rights from Marvel back in the 90s while the MCU (Ironman, Avengers, Captain America) is actually run by Marvel (Disney who bought Marvel). Sony still has the rights to Spiderman they are just partnering up with Marvel and including Spiderman in the MCU now because The Amazing Spiderman 2 underperformed so they panicked and rebooted it again.

Ah that's right, I knew that X-men and Deadpool were Fox but just wasn't thinking about it when posting.

donniedarko

01-12-17, 04:16 PM

Cool thread! Only one I've seen so far is Argo which I love as well. That or The Kings Speech I would say are the strongest best picture winners of the decade.

Kaplan

01-12-17, 04:20 PM

I like Deadpool and Argo. The humor of Deadpool worked for me. Haven't seen Sucker Punch and thought How to Train Your Dragon was so-so.

False Writer

01-13-17, 03:43 PM

43. Blood Father (2016)

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Mel Gibson returns to form in a surprisingly good film that is reminiscent of action movies from the 90s imo.

42. Spy (2015)

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I did not expect this movie to be nearly as good and funny as it was. IMO Jason Statham steals the show in this one. Definitely Melissa McCarthy's best movie.

41. Django Unchained (2012)
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Truly a film that only Tarantino could make. Over the top in its brutality as well as its dark humor. I believe any fan of Tarantino would enjoy this movie (if they hadn't seen it yet for some odd reason).

40. The King's Speech (2010)
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A great movie in every sense of the word. Great pacing, great cinematography, great set design, and of course, great acting!

Camo

01-13-17, 03:47 PM

Django is actually one of my least favourite Tarantino films, it's still entertaining though. The King's Speech is very good, didn't expect to enjoy it as much as i did. Haven't seen the others.

Miss Vicky

01-13-17, 03:56 PM

I was a little underwhelmed by The King's Speech. It was good, but I didn't find it particularly memorable. I love Django Unchained. Not only is it one of my favorite Tarantino flicks, but it's also one of my favorite movies just in general.

I haven't seen the others and have no desire to see Spy.

Mäx

01-13-17, 04:33 PM

I've only seen Django Unchained which i like quite a bit.

donniedarko

01-13-17, 05:51 PM

+rep for Django Unchained and The Kings Speech

Gideon58

01-13-17, 06:07 PM

Gideon58

01-13-17, 06:10 PM

[B]42. Spy (2015)

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I did not expect this movie to be nearly as good and funny as it was. IMO Jason Statham steals the show in this one. Definitely Melissa McCarthy's best movie.

41. Django Unchained (2012)

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Truly a film that only Tarantino could make. Over the top in its brutality as well as its dark humor. I believe any fan of Tarantino would enjoy this movie (if they hadn't seen it yet for some odd reason).

Spy was definitely McCarthy's strongest film and Django Unchained was awesome.

Camo

01-14-17, 01:17 AM

Didn't know The Magnificent Seven had been remade...Spotlight was brilliant. May I suggest that you post your films separately so that people can rep individual films? I was told do it when I first joined the site.

Who told you to do that? I think FW is posting a few at a time because he's only doing short write-ups which makes sense. Really don't understand why people have this weird aversion to repping a post that contains something they don't like as if they are contributing to it financially by doing so or something :laugh:. If you like one film and don't like another explain that in your comment :shrug:

False Writer

01-14-17, 01:26 PM

Who told you to do that? I think FW is posting a few at a time because he's only doing short write-ups which makes sense. Really don't understand why people have this weird aversion to repping a post that contains something they don't like as if they are contributing to it financially by doing so or something :laugh:. If you like one film and don't like another explain that in your comment :shrug:

Thanks for clearing that up Camo.

Yeah I've always done countdowns like this and if there's a movie someone likes in a set they'll usually say "+rep for this film" and it's always worked fine. :yup:

False Writer

01-14-17, 01:45 PM

39. Warcraft (2016)
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A movie that wasn't that well received but there's a couple reasons why I personally like it. One, I played World of Warcraft for like 5 years, so I knew the lore of the world and could follow the film fine (and trust me, if you aren't familiar with the game's story, you'll have no idea what's going on). Second, I'm a big Travis Fimmel fan, mainly because of the TV show Vikings, and him being in it is a huge plus for me!

38. Frozen (2013)

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Let it go! Let it gooo! Okay yeah that song's kinda annoying now but this movie is a massive part of the new golden age of Disney. I really enjoyed this one when it came out and still do.

37. True Grit (2010)

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Definitely one of if not THE best remake of the decade. The Cohen Bros really did this one justice. Jeff Bridges was great as well of course.

36. End of Watch (2012)
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A very strong crime film with Gyllenhaal and Pena giving amazing performances in the lead roles. No doubt David Ayer's best directorial effort so far.

Miss Vicky

01-14-17, 01:48 PM

Haven't seen Warcraft but I'm pretty sure I'd hate it. Haven't seen End of Watch either. I hated Frozen and wasn't too impressed with True Grit.

cricket

01-14-17, 01:52 PM

The picks I really like so far are Argo, How to Train Your Dragon, Spotlight, Blood Father, and Django Unchained.

I wasn't crazy about Frozen, End of Watch, Deadpool, or The VVitch, although they weren't bad.

I'd like to see The King's Speech, True Grit, and maybe Spy.

Saunch

01-14-17, 02:06 PM

True Grit is pretty awesome. Probably the most underrated Coen Bros. movie in my opinion.

I really The King's Speech and Spotlight, which have gotten a lot of rotten reputation as Oscar bait but I think they're more valuable than just that.

Django is pretty fun but I find it a superficial, specially compared to QT's other western this decade.

The Witch is my favorite of all the movies listed so far.

Camo

01-14-17, 02:13 PM

Really liked True Grit the first time i saw it but it went down a bit the second time. Not a fan of Frozen.

FromBeyond

01-14-17, 02:19 PM

The Witch is a masterpiece

Mäx

01-14-17, 03:13 PM

Only seen Frozen from the last set. Thought it was mediocre.

Citizen Rules

01-14-17, 03:14 PM

I didn't care for True Grit, didn't hate it...but John Wayne was so much better in the original. It was just another watch it and forget movie.

I'm not a fan of Taranatino, but Django Unchained was mostly a fun movie, mostly due to DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz.

Loved the The King's Speech, this is my idea of a great film.

TheUsualSuspect

01-14-17, 03:34 PM

Such an odd list of films.

Looking forward to the rest. :p

False Writer

01-14-17, 07:11 PM

Such an odd list of films.

Looking forward to the rest. :p

I think someone has said that or something similar to every single one of my lists. :D

Citizen Rules

01-14-17, 07:29 PM

Odd is good!:)

I've actually liked all the movies on your list, that I've seen.

False Writer

01-15-17, 01:22 PM

35. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

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This is one of the very few super hero movies where I walked out thinking "That was actually really good." when I left the theater. This is the Marvel craze at its best imo. The airport fight was of course very fun to watch.

34. Animal Kingdom (2010)
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A harrowing Australian crime-thriller about a young man taking a nose-dive into the criminal underworld.

33. La La Land (2016)
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A fantastic tribute to the classic Hollywood musicals. Possibly the strongest contender for BP at the upcoming Oscars.

32. John Wick (2014)

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Like most people, I saw the trailer and thought "Oh great, another Keanu movie." but then I was hearing that it was actually... pretty good! I finally got around to seeing it and was pleasantly surprised. This was actually a strong and well-done action movie.

Miss Vicky

01-15-17, 01:25 PM

I haven't seen any of this set.

Swan

01-15-17, 01:33 PM

Such an odd list of films.

Looking forward to the rest. :p

At this rate 1 will be a tie between Cannibal Holocaust and The Care Bears Movie.

rauldc14

01-15-17, 01:40 PM

I've only seen La La Land once, but it's one of my favorite movies of all time already.

John Wick was terrible for me.

I still haven't seen Civil War surprisingly. I have the DVD ready to go though.

cricket

01-15-17, 01:41 PM

I would watch it again, but I was disappointed in Animal Kingdom the first time. Maybe I wasn't in the mood because it would seem to suit my taste perfectly.

I enjoyed John Wick, and I'll definitely watch the sequel, yet I don't think there was anything special about it.

I've gotten a little tired of superhero movies after going through a stretch of enjoying them. I'll probably try Civil War eventually.

La La Land is not something that appeals to me on the surface, but I will watch it because of all the acclaim and I like Gosling.

Camo

01-15-17, 02:12 PM

Animal Kingdom is in my top five of the decade so far :up:. Want to see La La Land despite not being a big Whiplash fan.

Mäx

01-15-17, 04:02 PM

John Wick was terrible for me.
For me, too. Haven't seen any of the others.

False Writer

01-15-17, 04:10 PM

At this rate 1 will be a tie between Cannibal Holocaust and The Care Bears Movie.

:laugh:

What's really funny is that I originally had Antichrist right next to Frozen on this list, but then remembered that Antichrist is from 2009. I also briefly considered adding in A Serbian Film.

cricket

01-15-17, 04:12 PM

I like A Serbian Film a lot

False Writer

01-15-17, 04:24 PM

I like A Serbian Film a lot

Yeah it's flippin crazy, sometimes it gets so violent and messed up that it starts getting rather comedic, best example is when the main guy uses his massive boner to impale another guy through the eye.

Camo

01-15-17, 04:28 PM

I didn't realize for years that it was called A Serbian Film. A friend of mine saw it and was telling me about it so i asked what it was called and he said "it's a serbian film", for some reason i took that as him not knowing what it was called but knowing that it was made in Serbia. When i saw it (saw it online or something i mean i haven't watched it) like two years later i cracked up :laugh:

Inconceivable

01-15-17, 05:16 PM

I would of liked for The Witch to be extremely higher and I would of not included Sucker Punch and A Million Ways To Die (I found both stupid and a waste of time) but great list so far.

Kaplan

01-15-17, 07:25 PM

I liked Animal Kingdom a lot. Have you watched the TV series?

False Writer

01-16-17, 12:46 PM

I liked Animal Kingdom a lot. Have you watched the TV series?

I watched the first episode but wasn't that into it. Since it was a re-hash of the film's beginning I guess I should have given it a couple more episodes. I hated how they made the grandmother look like some old retired stripper. I liked it better in the film how she just looked like a little old lady, she didn't look like the head of a crime family in the least.

Camo

01-16-17, 12:49 PM

There's no way i could watch that as i couldn't imagine anybody but Jacki Weaver playing that role.

Saunch

01-16-17, 01:03 PM

My main issue with Civil War: too many characters. I know that sounds weird but I do think the movie could be improved by containing the conflict. If it was just Steve, Tony and Bucky, I think, the climax would have more weight. It would help to feel more personal.

But, yeah, the airport scene was cool, though inconsequential.

Animal Kingdom is fantastic. I don't know if anyone else got a somnambulistic feel to it, I thought it made the overall product kind of mesmerizing.

John Wick is awesome. Plain and simple.

I'm off to see La La Land later today!

False Writer

01-16-17, 01:47 PM

31. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

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An awesome spy movie that is very strong in both action and comedy. That church scene is insane!

30. Take Shelter (2011)
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An amazing psychological thriller about a man having visions of a cataclysmic supernatural storm. Great atmosphere and acting by the lead cast.

29. '71 (2014)
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A terrific British film about a young soldier witnessing terrible events unfold during a riot in Belfast during, you guessed it, 1971.

28. Green Room (2015)
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A very tense, shocking, and brutal film. One of the best thrillers of the decade for sure. RIP Anton Yelchin.

Swan

01-16-17, 01:49 PM

take shelter, nuff said

rauldc14

01-16-17, 01:49 PM

Three thumbs up for Take Shelter which would also be on my list :up: :up: :up:

Camo

01-16-17, 01:51 PM

Take Shelter is great. It's probably in my top twenty of the decade, i'm still that one weirdo who's favourite Nichols film is Shotgun Stories though :D. Not a fan of Green Room and haven't seen the others.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-16-17, 01:55 PM

'71 and Green Room were both pretty good, both a solid 3.5 to me. I wasn't a fan of Kingsman, it tried a little too hard for me with it's humor, and overall "coolness" personally, but hey, I'd be up for a sequel if they did it right. It still had some solid action scenes.

Good list so far.

Swan

01-16-17, 01:58 PM

i'm still that one weirdo who's favourite Nichols film is Shotgun Stories though

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Miss Vicky

01-16-17, 02:02 PM

I thought Take Shelter was very well done, but it's not a personal favorite. Haven't seen the others.

False Writer

01-16-17, 02:10 PM

Saunch

01-16-17, 02:17 PM

Kingsmen came off as juvenile to me. Edgerton is good, though. Guy's got "next big thing" material.

Take Shelter is very good. Funny, I dont really hear much about Shannon and Chastain's performances by they're both great in it. Nichol's is very good at authenticity.

Haven't seen '71. I didn't really take to Green Room but I liked Blue Ruin (Saulnier's previous). Yelchin was good, as was Stewart but Imogen Poots was the standout to me. Keep an eye on her, I think she's on her way to the big leagues.

MovieMeditation

01-16-17, 02:34 PM

A lot of movies I don't like, a few I like, and a few I love.

Nevertheless, I always appreciate threads like this and it's always fun to follow top or favorite-anything lists! Looking forward to more, as always. :up:

Mäx

01-16-17, 03:04 PM

I've seen Kingsman which was ok to good and Take Shelter which was frickin' awesome! Jeff Nichols is such a great director!

False Writer

01-16-17, 03:42 PM

cricket

01-16-17, 07:57 PM

I quite like Take Shelter and Kingsmen, but I was very disappointed in Green Room.

Not familiar with 71.

False Writer

01-16-17, 10:54 PM

I'm really surprised that quite a few of you didn't like Green Room that much. Obviously, I thought it was pretty friggin good!

cricket

01-16-17, 11:04 PM

Nope1172

01-16-17, 11:06 PM

Still need to see Take Shelter. Great list so far FW!

False Writer

01-16-17, 11:20 PM

It seems to me that, on this forum at least, it's the big horror fans who are not in love with Green Room. I thought it was ok, but as someone who watches a lot of horror, I didn't see anything about it that stood out.

I really don't see it as a horror movie though, of course horror and thriller are very similar genres that can be blurred quite often, but I consider it a very intense thriller.

Still need to see Take Shelter. Great list so far FW!

Thank you Nope!

cricket

01-16-17, 11:25 PM

Swan

01-16-17, 11:40 PM

Yea, a thriller sure, I wouldn't argue that. It's one of those movies that's on the line. You see, I was pretty hyped for it because I kept hearing how brutal it was, but I usually see something more brutal than that every week. I liked it a little and it's certainly well made. I loved Blue Ruin.

Yeah, same. I heard it was really brutal so when I watched it I was shocked by how little brutality there was. That wouldn't matter to me if the movie was good otherwise (I love a good gore flick but I love a good non-gory flick too), just that I was expecting something different. I think the movie is certainly well-crafted in terms of direction but I didn't think the script was very great and I think that's what killed it for me. I'm a big Yelchin fan, so I wanted to like it. I just think it's a little overrated in terms of how well-done it is. Another case where hype does more of a disservice to a film than anything else.

False Writer

01-17-17, 02:34 PM

27. The Tree of Life (2011)

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I had never seen a film quite like this one before. Quite a mesmerizing tale about a Texas family that ends up transcending time and space.

26. Krampus (2015)
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One of the more unique horror movies of the decade. A very enjoyable movie with some great practical effects and monster designs.

25. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

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Bring on the hate! I've discussed before but I'm a fan of the Hobbit films even though many people hate them (I will agree that they're not quite on LotR's level) The final installment might have been extremely heavy on the CGI but was still enjoyable for me. Also, "The Last Goodbye" by Billy Boyd is an awesome ending song!

24: Ant-Man (2015)
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Ant-Man is perhaps my favorite superhero film. I just found the whole character and origin story to be very enjoyable. Many of the scenes and situations also had some great comedic value, such as the climatic fight on the train set, which I thought was hilarious!

rauldc14

01-17-17, 02:39 PM

I like Ant Man too. I didn't quite like The Hobbit that you picked. I did like the first two well enough though.

Camo

01-17-17, 02:44 PM

First set i haven't seen any. Didn't like the first Hobbit so i didn't bother with the others. Love Trick r Treat so i want to see Krampus. Malick is hit or miss for me but i definitely want to see The Tree of Life at some point.

Saunch

01-17-17, 02:53 PM

Tree of Life is the most fascinating movie of the decade so far. Visually, obviously, but there's really something wonderful about the way Malick connects his rumination on family, childhood and nurture with the origins of life and conscience in the universe. That level of eloquence is missing from his other outputs in the last six years.

Haven't seen Krampus but I know it's got a growing cult following. I'll be sure to check it out soon. The only Tolkein film I can consider great is Fellowship. I maintain that The Hobbit is a good 3 hour movie harmed by being stretched into a trilogy. And Jackson should have given it to someone else to direct.

I don't think I can really say anything good or bad about Ant-Man. It's the kind of movie that gets Marvel criticism for being flat.

Miss Vicky

01-17-17, 03:03 PM

I haven't seen any of this set.

Swan

01-17-17, 08:43 PM

Sadly was not a fan of Krampus. It was okay.

cricket

01-17-17, 08:46 PM

I haven't seen any of that set either.

Kaplan

01-18-17, 08:22 AM

Take Shelter is one of my favorite movies.

False Writer

01-18-17, 11:33 AM

23. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

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I'm pretty sure this was the first Wes Anderson movie I ever saw, so I thought the whole look of it was very unique. Very funny and engaging with a stellar cast.

22. The Hateful Eight (2015)
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This is my favorite Tarantino since Kill Bill Vol 1. Most of the movie takes place in one cabin but the dialogue and characters really make it enjoyable to watch, not to mention the wild events that unfold throughout the film.

21. Dredd (2012)
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An amazing, high-octane action film that's a blast to watch. I feel kinda proud that I was one of the very few people that actually saw this in theaters—as it bombed massively on its theatrical release.

20. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
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I don't really consider this a war film as much as a biopic of a great man who did something truly amazing. Running into a warzone without a gun or no way to defend yourself and saving 75 wounded soldiers is something that will probably never be equaled. Garfield did a great job of portraying Desmond Doss and Mel did a stellar job returning to the director's chair.

Camo

01-18-17, 11:41 AM

Grand Budapest isn't one of my very favourite Wes films but it is very good anyway. The Hateful Eight is very good too, it's my second favourite post-90s Tarantino after Inglorious Basterds.

Miss Vicky

01-18-17, 01:04 PM

I liked The Hateful 8 quite a bit but I didn't care for Grand Budapest at all (or anything Wes Anderson, really). Haven't seen the others.

cricket

01-18-17, 07:38 PM

I'm excited to see Hacksaw Ridge while the other 3 are all good!

False Writer

01-19-17, 11:27 AM

19. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

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Smaug is without a doubt the best movie dragon ever. His conversation with Bilbo was perfect and one of my favorite scenes. The rest of the movie was great fun as well!

18. The Jungle Book (2016)
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One of the many Disney live-action (even though there wasn't much live-action) remakes of their old animated films. Most of the ones I've seen were pretty good but I was surprised with how great The Jungle Book was. The animals were really neat looking and were voiced by a top-notch cast. Even though I'm a fan of the original Disney Jungle Book, I have to say that this one may have surpassed it!

17. The Raid 2 (2014)

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Just like the first Raid, The Raid 2 offers insane, chaotic, and insanely bloody action sequences—but now with more of a dramatic story. This is truly an action masterpiece that needs to be seen by anyone that enjoys the genre!

16. Tangled (2010)
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The movie that truly started the Disney resurgence that we see today. Tangled is imo one of the funniest Disney movies and arguably one of the best. Flynn Rider and Maximus the horse are 2 of my favorite Disney characters as well. A great family film that I believe anyone could enjoy.

Miss Vicky

01-19-17, 11:28 AM

I didn't care for Tangled. Haven't seen the rest.

Citizen Rules

01-19-17, 11:39 AM

I've only seen The Jungle Book (2016) after the last block of movies, I'd like it and in large part to Bill Murry's voice work. But I do plan on seeing Hacksaw Ridge (2016).

Camo

01-19-17, 11:46 AM

cricket

01-19-17, 05:36 PM

Only saw Raid 2 from the recent set. It's a great action film but I don't think of it as a favorite.

False Writer

01-19-17, 11:47 PM

As i said earlier only watched the first Hobbit and didn't like it so i didn't bother with the others. The only other one i've seen is Tangled not long ago, it surprised me i thought it was very good; could've been even better without some of the songs and a few cringey jokes but it is my second favourite Disney since 2000 after Wreck-It Ralph. Agreed that damn horse was hilarious.

If pacing was the biggest problem you had with The Hobbit then I do recommend checking out the rest. I won't say that you will absolutely love the other 2 but they do move at a bit quicker pace, and if nothing else then at least watch it for the scene with Bilbo and Smaug!

False Writer

01-20-17, 12:24 PM

Alright all, we're getting into the top 15 now!

False Writer

01-20-17, 12:26 PM

Awkward post.

False Writer

01-20-17, 01:01 PM

15. Drive (2011)

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Write-up from my top 100 countdown:

Ryan Gosling's Driver has to be one of the coolest movie characters of the 21st century. Scenes of high tensioned car chases and excessively brutal violence accentuates the Driver's calm, righteous demeanor while trying to protect his new-found love interest and her beloved son from Jewish mobsters. An awesome film that caters to both mainstream action and art house movie fans.

Camo

01-20-17, 01:03 PM

Great film.

Miss Vicky

01-20-17, 01:25 PM

I tried watching Drive once but ended up shutting it off. Should probably give it another go at some point.

cricket

01-20-17, 09:30 PM

It took me twice but now I love Drive.

False Writer

01-22-17, 01:15 PM

I apologize for stalling on this list. I just started a new medication and it's making me feel sick most of the time, so I haven't really been in the mood to do anything outside my normal responsibilities. I should start feeling better in a few days then I'll try to finish this in a 1 or 2 day span.

Thanks for bearing with me!

gbgoodies

01-23-17, 12:50 AM

Swan

01-23-17, 01:16 AM

Meds are the worst. Don't worry about it, FW.

False Writer

01-24-17, 11:06 AM

Thanks Swan and gb. :)

I'm planning on getting back to this Thursday!

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-24-17, 06:00 PM

Drive is my second favorite Refn film, Pusher II would have to take the top spot. I'm a big fan of his, I even liked the much despised Only God Forgives.

Saunch

01-24-17, 06:02 PM

I really like Drive. That's probably top fifteen for me. It's sort of the trendsetter for style this decade. That and Gosling cemented himself as THE male movie star of the 10s.

I've seen Only God Forgives three times and it remains an enigma to me.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-24-17, 06:10 PM

I've seen Only God Forgives three times and it remains an enigma to me.

Me too. That's why I like it so much. :p It's a mess, and I like the more simple approach of Drive, but man, it is an entertaining, beserk ride.

Gideon58

01-24-17, 06:33 PM

I tried watching Drive once but ended up shutting it off. Should probably give it another go at some point.

Same here, Miss Vicky, but there's so much love for the film around here, I've been considering another attempt.

False Writer

02-04-17, 06:01 PM

Sorry for the delay, where was I...

14. Whiplash (2014)
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A very tense and exhilarating watch. One of the more original films of the decade. Even if you aren't a drum fan, this movie is definitely a must-watch!

13. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

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One of my favorite Disney films, Wreck-It Ralph is a great story about a video game villain wanting to be good. Filled with humor that's great for video game fans (like myself), adventure, and awesome video game worlds.

12. Hardcore Henry (2015)

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Completely insane nonstop and over-the-top action in this crazy Russian film. A film completely in first-person and it works really well with parts that are mind-boggling to watch!

11. Hell or High Water (2016)

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One of the best crime films of the decade! A masterfully-crafted flick with great atmosphere and a chilling representation of rural Texas. Also amazing acting all around by Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster.

Miss Vicky

02-04-17, 06:48 PM

Whiplash was good. Love Wreck It Ralph.

Saunch

02-04-17, 06:58 PM

Whiplash is great. Teller does a pretty good job at keeping up with J.K. though he's, naturally, overshadowed. The ending alone makes it worth watching.

Hell or High Water is a movie I'd be willing to call perfect. It's not my favorite of 2016 but I can't think of any flaws in it. It's so economical.

Best performance of that one comes from the T-Bone Cafe Waitress:

https://youtu.be/65-cpYYA-yk

cricket

02-04-17, 07:15 PM

I like that whole set to varying degrees with Wreck-It Ralph being my favorite.

gbgoodies

02-05-17, 02:21 AM

I almost didn't watch Whiplash because I knew nothing about it before watching it, and from the title, I thought it was probably a horror movie, but when it was nominated for the Oscars I decided to check it out. It ended up being my favorite movie of the year.

Wreck-It Ralph is one of those movies that just keeps getting better each time I watch it.

False Writer

02-05-17, 12:08 PM

Top Ten is underway!

10. The Raid: Redemption (2011)

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This is a film that every action film fan MUST see. It has a simple plot but the perfect setup: a member of an elite special forces unit, with his team getting wiped out early, must travel to the top of a fifteen story apartment complex to take out a brutal crime lord. Along the way, some of the most crazy action and fighting sequences take place. This movie is just fun! fun! fun! :up:

9. Prisoners (2013)
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This is a top notch thriller by Dennis Ville... Villen... *looks up his name real quick* Dennis Villenueve! Who is quickly proving to be one of the most promising directors of the decade. Prisoners has amazing atmosphere that to me is reminiscent of Se7en, David Fincher's thriller masterpiece, and imo is just as good. Constant twists and turns that keep you guessing til the end, not to mention that Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal were amazing co-leads.

8. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
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I do believe that with a few more amazing action flicks, the 2010s could be the best decade for action movies since the 80s. It's crowning achievement so far is, imo, Mad Max: Fury Road. Much akin to its 1981 predecessor, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Fury Road goes 0 to 100 right from the start and never lets up. Not only are the action sequences absolutely stellar, but they are also mainly done with practical effects. In this age of CGI, you gotta respect that!

7. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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Yes, I know I like this film more than you. :p

Being the massive LOTR fan that I was and still am, I was ridiculously hyped for this to come out back in December of 2012 (I had just read the book again as well) I was aware of the mixed reviews going in before hand, saying that it was a good film, but just short of being great. To me though, it was a great film. Martin Freeman is the perfect Bilbo, even surpassing Ian Holms portrayal, and it remain a faithful and very enjoyable adaptation of the book. Even though the next 2 films started taking massive liberties, An Unexpected Journey still took many of the very memorable parts of the book and translated them wonderfully onto the screen, most notably Bilbo and Gollum's Game of Riddles.

6. Nightcrawler (2014)
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One of my favorite thrillers and Jake Gyllenhaal performances! Nightcrawler has an engaging and original plot about a young man (who's obviously a little off) armed with a camera and police scanner racing to crimes and accidents that just happened in order to capture grisly footage to sell to news stations. It's a very interesting watch seeing Lou Bloom going from a petty thief to a successful business man doing this peculiar profession. Every thriller fan must watch this one!

cricket

02-05-17, 12:14 PM

Love Prisoners and Nightcrawler, and Redemption is a great action flick!

Not a Fury Road fan

Miss Vicky

02-05-17, 12:15 PM

Big thumbs up for Mad Max: Fury Road. Definitely one of the best of the decade and barely missed my all time top ten. Haven't seen the rest, but I'm almost certain that I would hate The Hobbit.

Saunch

02-05-17, 12:31 PM

I think its easy to judge the sequel for having only the bare bones of a plot but it certainly doesn't hurt. Still The Raid is pretty great, pure, action.

Seeing it's cast in The Force Awakens made me want to watch Gareth Evans directing a spin-off.

I like Prisoners too, though there are maybe three better Villeneuve movies from this decade. Gyllenhaal does great work. Apparently it was his idea to keep his character a mystery and it makes it all the better. Jackman's predilection for theatricality is put to good use as well. Hope he brought some of that to Logan.

Fury Road is awesome. Not sure what else I can add to it.

Never finished The Hobbit. I think I said all could with a previous entry.

Nightcrawler is also good. Like Michael Mann and Paul Schrader got together after watching Taxi Driver. That's my favorite from Gyllenhaal.

False Writer

02-08-17, 02:35 PM

The grand finale!

5. The Rover (2014)

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I can't tell you how underrated this movie is! A harrowing yet amazing and immersive film about a lone man wandering a post-apocalyptic wasteland looking for his stolen car. It has one of the most emotional endings I've ever seen, and is also one of my favorite endings of any movie. Here's what Quentin Tarantino himself had to say about this film:
"A mesmerizing visionary achievement. The best post-apocalyptic movie since the original Mad Max. With the one-two punch of 'The Rover' and 'Animal Kingdom,' David Michod proves himself to be the most uncompromising director of his generation."

4. The Town (2010)

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My favorite crime movie of the decade so far. The Town imo will always be Ben Affleck's masterpiece. It has a a rich and engaging story along with some awesome robbery and shootout scenes. Affleck is great in of course but I thought Jeremy Renner stole the show in this one. Reminiscent of great crime films like Heat and The Departed, I think this one ranks right up there with the best crime films of the 2000s.

Birdman (2014)

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A tour de force that is one of the more unique BP winners of the decade. Birdman has an interesting plot with a washed-up superhero actor trying to regain the fame and glory he used to have by doing a broadway stage play in NYC. Every actor involved did an amazing job in their respective roles. The long takes and jazz drum score were awesome touches as well. All these elements came together to create an amazing film!

2. Zootopia (2016)
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After quite a few impressive films such as Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen, and Big Hero 6, I really thought that Disney couldn't top any of those. I had high hopes for Zootopia after reading about it and seeing the trailer, but had no idea that I would like it quite as much as I would. This, to me, embodies everything that is great about Disney; a rich and imaginative world, great and likable characters, great humor, and underlying themes with great meaning. This is definitely top 3 on my favorite Disney chart, and also one of my favorite animated movies ever. Now Disney will have to come out with something really good to top this one!

1. The Revenant (2015)
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And here it is... My favorite movie of the decade so far. This is the best looking movie I have ever seen, and much of that is due to the phenomenal cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki. You can practically feel the chill of the North American frontier throughout the film, with its authentic locales and brutal story. The basic plot is based on true events, a trapper named Hugh Glass is attacked by a grizzly bear but survives, then the man who was assigned to look over him, John Fitzgerald, kills Glass' son and abandons him in the middle of the freezing wilderness, and Glass needs to survive on his own. Even though a lot of the elements are changed and/or added to add dramatic effect (it was actually summer in the real events; it was in the Dakota plains, not the rocky mountains, Glass never had a son etc.) but I thought it made the story that much greater! I feel like I have written too much already but let me just say that from beginning to end I was entranced by this film, Leonardo and Hardy were outstanding and this film was robbed of the BP win last year!

False Writer

02-08-17, 02:35 PM

That's it folks, let me know what you all thought!

Citizen Rules

02-08-17, 02:39 PM

Good job False Writer!

I loved the cinematography in The Revenant and I liked what you wrote about it, I agree too. I thought DiCaprio was excellent, but Tom Hardy blew me away with his fine performance. I loved that they filmed in the cold icy winter, really made the film special.

Congrats on a great countdown:)

rauldc14

02-08-17, 02:41 PM

I think I like The Town more than most folks, but I don't think it would crack my top 25 from this decade.

Zootopia and Revenant are two movies I'll be seeing very soon.

Birdman is just ok for me.

Swan

02-08-17, 02:43 PM

Great stuff bro!

Chypmunk

02-08-17, 02:52 PM

Grats on the list - some I love, some I like, some I don't really care for, one I simply couldn't watch more than about 15 minutes of and quite a few I've not seen ..... just how a list should be imo :up:

False Writer

02-08-17, 03:12 PM

Thanks all!

Grats on the list - some I love, some I like, some I don't really care for, one I simply couldn't watch more than about 15 minutes of and quite a few I've not seen ..... just how a list should be imo :up:

I'm curious... what was that one you couldn't stand?

Chypmunk

02-08-17, 03:16 PM

I'm curious... what was that one you couldn't stand?
End Of Watch - the editing was far too frenetic. I always try to finish a movie I've started but for me that one just wasn't possible..

Miss Vicky

02-08-17, 03:28 PM

I haven't seen The Rover. Birdman was okay. The rest are good. :up:

Little Devil

02-08-17, 03:40 PM

Whiplash and The Witch for me.

Saunch

02-08-17, 04:19 PM

The Rover is sublime. The last revelation is much more devastating than anything that comes before and that's really saying something. It (and Cosmopolis) made a Robert Pattinson admirer.

The Town is quite good. I wouldn't really put it in my top ten or maybe even 100 but I understand it's appeal. It definitely earns its place among silent classics like Thief or The Friends of Eddie Coyle.

As I've said before, I like Birdman less now but I still have great admiration for it. It's nice to know that something so strange, impressionistic can be as successful and Keaton deserved the Oscar.

Zootopia is in my top ten of last year. Makes hopeful to know children are growing up with these kind of films and messages (which have Disney on a roll recently).

Revenant is wonderful. My favorite Iñárritu. A John Milius film through Tarkovsky's lense. It's a bit excessive but I don't fault it for it. The environments are meant to tower over the characters and the struggle. It all returns to nature, in the end. In god's hands.

Now, just for ***** and giggles, here's my (hastily made) top ten of the decade:

1. Inside Llewyn Davis
2. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
3. Never Let Me Go
4. Silence
5. The Master
6. Mad Max: Fury Road
7. True Grit
8. The Tree of Life
9. A Most Violent Year
10. The Witch

Well, thanks, False Writer. This has been a great countdown. Great write ups as well. Lets see what the future of cinema holds for us this decade.

cricket

02-08-17, 04:42 PM

Love The Town and The Revenant, and I also thought Birdman was very good.

The Rover started out promisingly for me but just kind of fizzled out. I didn't like that teen actor in it.

Haven't seen Zootopia.

Good going on the whole thread bud:up:

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-08-17, 04:56 PM

Very strong last five, those are all movies I enjoy, especially Birdman. The Rover does not get nearly as much attention that it deserves, it's great!

gbgoodies

02-09-17, 04:08 AM

Prisoners, Nightcrawler and Birdman are all very good movies, but they aren't "favorite" movies for me.

I've only seen a small handful of movies from 2016 so far, but Zootopia is one of my favorites.

Siddon

02-09-17, 08:45 AM

Didn't see (7) - Magnificent Seven, Tangled, Hardcore Henry, Dredd, Warcraft, How To Train your Dragon, Blood Father

Didn't care for(7) - The Rover, Hobbit films, A Million Ways to Die in the West, The Tree of Life, Sucker Punch

C - Green Room, Kings Speech, Spy, Frozen, La La Land, Take Shelter, Antman, Jungle Book

B - Argo, Spotlight, Deadpool, End of Watch, Civil War, Krampus, Grand Budapest Hotel, Hateful Eight, Raid 2, Hell or High Water, Mad Max, Birdman

A - Prisoners, Wreck it Ralph, 71', Witch, Django Unchained, Animal Kingdom, John Wick, Kingsmen, Hacksaw Ridge, Drive, Whiplash, Nightcrawler, Town, Zootopia, Revenant, True Grit

I'd recommend for you - Sicaro, Looper, The Salvation, Everest, Warrior, Blue Ruin, The Impossible, No Escape, The Hunter and Snowpiercer