1. Guardians of the Galaxy.
I haven't loved a film this much since Scott Pilgrim. I wasn't the most up on the comic this time around however i have gone back and quite enjoy them. This film is the modern Star Wars, this is a film that has everything i love about film. It is quoteable, it is fun as all hell, the characters are perfect, it moves along at a great pace, plus it is an inspiration for those of us that have submitted work to Tromadance as Troma alumni James Gunn directed this!
I haven't loved a film this much since Scott Pilgrim. I wasn't the most up on the comic this time around however i have gone back and quite enjoy them. This film is the modern Star Wars, this is a film that has everything i love about film. It is quoteable, it is fun as all hell, the characters are perfect, it moves along at a great pace, plus it is an inspiration for those of us that have submitted work to Tromadance as Troma alumni James Gunn directed this!
2. Snowpiercer
What a kick ass flick this is, from the Director of the Host, the South Korean kaiju flick not the Stephanie Meyer movie, it feels like a lost John Carpenter film, with fight scenes that rival Oldboy!
What a kick ass flick this is, from the Director of the Host, the South Korean kaiju flick not the Stephanie Meyer movie, it feels like a lost John Carpenter film, with fight scenes that rival Oldboy!
3. Birdman
2014's Guardians is to 2010's Scott Pilgrim as 2014's Birdman is to 2010's Black Swan, this is the best film of the year. This film is the best at everything, Keaton is the best actor, Norton is the best supporting actor, Stone is the best supporting actress, it is the best directed, written, edited, scored, shot, sound mixed film of the year for my money.
2014's Guardians is to 2010's Scott Pilgrim as 2014's Birdman is to 2010's Black Swan, this is the best film of the year. This film is the best at everything, Keaton is the best actor, Norton is the best supporting actor, Stone is the best supporting actress, it is the best directed, written, edited, scored, shot, sound mixed film of the year for my money.
4. Boyhood
A film like no other, 12 plus years in the making, a film like this might never be attempted again. Great acting from Ethan Hawke & Patricia Arquette, plus a breakout for the film's star Ellar Coltrane. The journey of adolescence, maturity & heartbreak for everyone is the driving force!
A film like no other, 12 plus years in the making, a film like this might never be attempted again. Great acting from Ethan Hawke & Patricia Arquette, plus a breakout for the film's star Ellar Coltrane. The journey of adolescence, maturity & heartbreak for everyone is the driving force!
5. Chef
Finally a film that is made for foodies that is both a great film & an entertaining film. I really wish Jon Favreau would do more small films like this, but he is doing the Jungle Book so i will not complain.
Finally a film that is made for foodies that is both a great film & an entertaining film. I really wish Jon Favreau would do more small films like this, but he is doing the Jungle Book so i will not complain.
6. Grand Budapest Hotel
It is no secret i love Wes Anderson, i think this film is his most unhinged and straight up WESque!
It is no secret i love Wes Anderson, i think this film is his most unhinged and straight up WESque!
7. X Men Days of Future Past
I love the X Men films, and up until Guardians i think it would be safe to call this my favorite franchise based upon a Marvel comic. The latest entry is my favorite of the bunch, and contains one of my favorite scenes of the year, Quicksilver/Time in a Bottle. I wish there was more Magneto since i love the character but what we got was a kick ass flick with great bits of humor!
I love the X Men films, and up until Guardians i think it would be safe to call this my favorite franchise based upon a Marvel comic. The latest entry is my favorite of the bunch, and contains one of my favorite scenes of the year, Quicksilver/Time in a Bottle. I wish there was more Magneto since i love the character but what we got was a kick ass flick with great bits of humor!
8. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
I was underwhelmed by the first one upon my initial viewing but it grew on me, the sequel just looked fantastic and that it was. It was by no means the same as the first, hell it bent the genre and was possibly the best crafter Marvel film outside of Guardians and the third Iron Man.
I was underwhelmed by the first one upon my initial viewing but it grew on me, the sequel just looked fantastic and that it was. It was by no means the same as the first, hell it bent the genre and was possibly the best crafter Marvel film outside of Guardians and the third Iron Man.
9. The Purge Anarchy.
Okay, okay, the first one i didn't care for much, i wanted for of the Purge and not a home invasion flick, this one didn't full on give us the Purge but gave us a Escape From NY/Warriors vibe. Frank Grillo is a star to watch, a veteran in the industry but with this and Cap 2, he kicked our asses!
Okay, okay, the first one i didn't care for much, i wanted for of the Purge and not a home invasion flick, this one didn't full on give us the Purge but gave us a Escape From NY/Warriors vibe. Frank Grillo is a star to watch, a veteran in the industry but with this and Cap 2, he kicked our asses!
10. Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhaal delivers one of the best performances of the year, only behind Keaton is Birdman. This film surprised the fuck out of me, i thought it would be solid but the acting alone makes it that much better, add in the tension the film builds and the overall creepy factor this became a great film.
Jake Gyllenhaal delivers one of the best performances of the year, only behind Keaton is Birdman. This film surprised the fuck out of me, i thought it would be solid but the acting alone makes it that much better, add in the tension the film builds and the overall creepy factor this became a great film.
11. They Came Together
I love David Wain, i think this is his funniest film since Wet Hot American Summer, some may disagree but the humor in the film is right up my alley.
I love David Wain, i think this is his funniest film since Wet Hot American Summer, some may disagree but the humor in the film is right up my alley.
12. Dead Snow 2
Much like the Purge i was not big on the first one, i thought it underused both the zombies & the nazi angle, this one had better humor than the first and better effects as well. Plus it has Martin Starr, put him in anything and i'll love it....well maybe not but still!
Much like the Purge i was not big on the first one, i thought it underused both the zombies & the nazi angle, this one had better humor than the first and better effects as well. Plus it has Martin Starr, put him in anything and i'll love it....well maybe not but still!
13. The Guest
A week ago i wouldn't have expected this to be on my lop 20, but upon thinking about it for a few days, holy hell what an awesome flick. If the film was a character study it would have worked but take said character and put him in a thriller with John Carpenter esque music, Fucking A
A week ago i wouldn't have expected this to be on my lop 20, but upon thinking about it for a few days, holy hell what an awesome flick. If the film was a character study it would have worked but take said character and put him in a thriller with John Carpenter esque music, Fucking A
14. The Interview
Yep, a film i thought looked like a mess is on my list, i backed it once controversy began, and i am glad, and i found this film hilarious!
Yep, a film i thought looked like a mess is on my list, i backed it once controversy began, and i am glad, and i found this film hilarious!
15. Big Hero 6
Marvel's first non MCU film done by Disney. I am not knowledgeable on this comic but from what i have read it is loosely based, either way i don't care this was one of the most fun flicks of the year..
Marvel's first non MCU film done by Disney. I am not knowledgeable on this comic but from what i have read it is loosely based, either way i don't care this was one of the most fun flicks of the year..
16. The Rover
Australian apocalyptic road film? That is all that needs to be said, but this film is pretty balls to the wall, and Robert Patinson is pretty awesome in this!
Australian apocalyptic road film? That is all that needs to be said, but this film is pretty balls to the wall, and Robert Patinson is pretty awesome in this!
17. Horns
This is another film i was surprised by, i was expecting much but wound up loving it, it a horror/fairy tale version of Gone Girl.
This is another film i was surprised by, i was expecting much but wound up loving it, it a horror/fairy tale version of Gone Girl.
18. Inherent Vice
PT Anderson said he wanted to make a stoner film, what we got was a bad acid trip of a film....that is saying it feels like a bad trip, the film itself is brilliant.
PT Anderson said he wanted to make a stoner film, what we got was a bad acid trip of a film....that is saying it feels like a bad trip, the film itself is brilliant.
19. Tusk
Kevin Smith attempting to do a weird body horror film, pft, i'll see, and saw i did, and it actually was a pretty creepy flick, some images i found gross, and i loved that Smith directed this, i made me re fall in love with his work.
Kevin Smith attempting to do a weird body horror film, pft, i'll see, and saw i did, and it actually was a pretty creepy flick, some images i found gross, and i loved that Smith directed this, i made me re fall in love with his work.
20. The Skeleton Twins
This was a gem of a film, if you were expecting laugh a minute with Kristen Wiig & Bill Hader you would be mistaken. This is a very bleak & depressing film.
This was a gem of a film, if you were expecting laugh a minute with Kristen Wiig & Bill Hader you would be mistaken. This is a very bleak & depressing film.
21. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes is my favorite sci fi franchise, i was impressed by Rise, but it didn't stick with me, upon rewatching it, it still holds up, this chapter ups everything, it improves upon aspects of the first while separating itself from the original films. Bring on more of these!
Planet of the Apes is my favorite sci fi franchise, i was impressed by Rise, but it didn't stick with me, upon rewatching it, it still holds up, this chapter ups everything, it improves upon aspects of the first while separating itself from the original films. Bring on more of these!
22. Interstellar
Alot have been bashing this flick, so what if it isn't 100% to science, it's a movie. Now will this be a Moon and i will love it years later, or will it be a Gravity and become forgettable? Time will tell!
Alot have been bashing this flick, so what if it isn't 100% to science, it's a movie. Now will this be a Moon and i will love it years later, or will it be a Gravity and become forgettable? Time will tell!
23. Gone Girl
This may be David Fincher's best film since Zodiac, hell it may be his best predating that. You can not talk about this film with out spoilers, and Fincher pulls it off so damn well!
This may be David Fincher's best film since Zodiac, hell it may be his best predating that. You can not talk about this film with out spoilers, and Fincher pulls it off so damn well!
24. The Hobbit
This was a satisfying end to the TOlkein saga, a faster paced trilogy wit ha very haunting scene(to avoid spoilers i will put the ice shot)
This was a satisfying end to the TOlkein saga, a faster paced trilogy wit ha very haunting scene(to avoid spoilers i will put the ice shot)
25. Edge OF Tomorrow
This is how a blockbuster should be, fun, not too long and kick ass.
This is how a blockbuster should be, fun, not too long and kick ass.
