The best of 2016
My favorite movies of 2016 *list in progress*
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- DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsRyan GoslingEmma StoneRosemarie DeWittWhile navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.Not that into the musical genre, but this movie hit everything high for me. The absolute best of this year and immediately one of my all-time favorites. Magnificent score and fantastic performances by the leads. A movie that really hit the feels sometimes. A movie to be remembered
- DirectorTim MillerStarsRyan ReynoldsMorena BaccarinT.J. MillerA wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal yet hideously scarred, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks.Hilarious and entertaining as hell
- DirectorByron HowardRich MooreJared BushStarsGinnifer GoodwinJason BatemanIdris ElbaIn a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.Beautifully animated with great voice acting. Really enjoyable and entertaining movie while also adressing social topics. Love Shakira´s song in this as well
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsNeel SethiBill MurrayBen KingsleyAfter a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.Breathtaking visual effects, strong voice acting and moments full of nostalgia
- DirectorDan TrachtenbergStarsJohn GoodmanMary Elizabeth WinsteadJohn Gallagher Jr.A young woman is held in an underground bunker by a man who insists that a hostile event has left the surface of the Earth uninhabitable.This movie was exhilarating and tense despite the fairly low budget. It also includes great performances by the three leads
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansRobert Downey Jr.Scarlett JohanssonPolitical involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.Maybe the best Marvel movie so far. Great characters, whose motivations were clear mixed with action that´ll get your blood pumping. Couldn´t help myself from constantly ´changing sides´ during the movie
- DirectorShane BlackStarsRussell CroweRyan GoslingAngourie RiceIn 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.Setting and performances were on point. Slick, funny and fresh
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsTom HanksAaron EckhartLaura LinneyWhen pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless.Well-crafted movie about an intriguing story
- DirectorKen LoachStarsDave JohnsHayley SquiresSharon PercyAfter surviving a heart-attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight bureaucratic forces to receive Employment and Support Allowance.Straightforward, hearthfelt, relatable and with great performances
- DirectorDavid MackenzieStarsChris PineBen FosterJeff BridgesToby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life. His brother is an ex-con with a short temper and a loose trigger finger. Together, they plan a series of heists against the bank that's about to foreclose on their family ranch.Tense, subtle reminiscent of Heat. Really liked how they showcased the brothers' relationship alongside the relationship of the cops
- DirectorGavin O'ConnorStarsBen AffleckAnna KendrickJ.K. SimmonsAs a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise.Complicated at times, but highly entertaining
- DirectorScott DerricksonStarsBenedict CumberbatchChiwetel EjioforRachel McAdamsWhile on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.Marvel still hasn't lost it. Really enjoyed the fresh take of Doctor Strange on the superhero genre. Benedict Cumberbatch also convinces as the arrogant and sarcastic protagonist. Great entertainment
- DirectorMel GibsonStarsAndrew GarfieldSam WorthingtonLuke BraceyWorld War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.Good first half that led to an extremely thrilling second half. Some of the best action sequences I've seen in a long while. Actually felt like I was part of the battle
- DirectorGareth EdwardsStarsFelicity JonesDiego LunaAlan TudykIn a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.Great action, humor, cast, chemistry and sense of adventure. Loved it!