Best of Movies 2015

Here are my top ten picks for movies of 2015. I’ve included the links to my reviews so I don’t have to repeat myself. I know some people will be shocked that Mad Max: Fury Road is not on here but the awesome action sequences could not make me forget the minimal plot and dialogue of grunts. Anyway, here’s the list:

1. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

I felt like a kid again watching this film. The story just brings you in from the very start. Probably the best Star Wars writing since Empire.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/12/film-star-wars-force-awakens.html

2. INSIDE OUT

What an unbelievably clever film. Pixar does such a great job creating stories. It’s pretty amazing. I admit to shedding a tear.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/06/film-inside-out.html

3. MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION

This is an awesome action flick. Beyond the plane sequence, there is a thrilling underwater and motorcycle sequence. (Not at the same time)

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/07/film-mission-impossible-rogue-nation.html

4. THE MARTIAN

What an engaging story. I was riveted the entire time. Matt Damon rocks this film. He has the perfect mix of humour and intensity in this role.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/10/film-martian.html

5. THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

Another Joss Whedon slamdunk. Not as fun as the first one but highly entertaining with its action/humour/pathos mix. It’s a pretty close second.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/05/film-avengersage-of-ultron.html

6. ROOM

What a compelling story. The room itself is claustrophobic but also strangely cozy in a very disturbing way.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/12/film-room.html

7. THE WALK

The wire walk affected me completely. I held my breath, my heart was racing and my palms were sweating. An excruciating/invigorating sequence.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/09/film-walk.html

8. SPOTLIGHT

I was fascinated with the amount of research put into one big article about the Catholic molestation scandal. It was some tough stuff to learn about.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/12/film-spotlight.html

9. STEVE JOBS

I love the idea of making this story into a three act play only focusing on three half-hours. Aaron Sorkin is a genius. I could listen to his words all day.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/10/film-steve-jobs.html

10. TRAINWRECK

Amy Schumer wrote a very funny film. One of the things I love most about it is taking the cliché rom-com and flipping it around.

LINK: http://popculturepusher.blogspot.ca/2015/07/film-trainwreck.html

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