The five Best and Worst of 2015
Best
1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
This is probably one of the surprise hit in 2015. Although the trailers showed promise, I didn't expect a lot from the new vision of J.J Abrams. It is not the best and it has some flaws. Still Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a solid entertainment from the trust-worthy J.J Abrams.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
I also wasn't expecting a lot from a film that is based on a cult franchise. However, I had a pleasant surprise that it is packed with thrilling explosive action, great cinematography, a cool music score and a thrilling cat-and-mouse plot. People are saying it is one of the best action movies ever. I wouldn't call it that but it is a pretty damn good one.
3. Avengers: Age Of Ultron
It is borderline annoying as it is so over-crowded packed with superheroes and villains you heck care. Thankfully Josh Whedon is smart enough not to go over-the-top. He still neatly packaged the film with enough action, humour and drama. Other than the over-stuffed feeling, it makes a decent blockbuster to watch on a weekend.
4. Ant-man
2015's latest superhero flick is a lower-budget but entertaining blockbuster. The solo film is a fresh watch for the year that is populated with franchises. It has a balance of comedy, special effects and action. Ant-man may not have the scope of other Marvel's films but it has the heart that proves to be as entertaining as others.
5. Parasyte Part 2
I know this received criticisms on the rushed plot and multiple endings. Parasyte Part 2 is decent finale that goes all out with special effects, drama and epic music. At times, it has the potential to be more than just a visual spectacle but it vanishes due to the runtime. It may not be the top 5 but it is near.
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2015 has its fair share of decent movies. Ip Man 3, Everest, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and Chappie are some that is worth the mention. Some of which are somehow disappointing. Spectre, James Bond's latest outing is decent but lacks the energy of the previous Craig's films and is too long. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is also decent but the franchise could make do without Part 1. After a long teaser, Part 2 felt a little weak in delivering a rousing ending. Some of the other decent but could be better are Sicario, Fantastic Four, Terminator Genisys.
Worst
1. 6 Years
This indie romance does not work for me. It is short but feels overlong. There isn't any real plot and character's development isn't much. The actors and actresses are wasted as none of their characters are likeable. Sorry but it is boring.
2. Tiger House
This is painfully bad to watch. Sure, it is low-budget so the whole film is confined in a house. But there is no excuse to make it dull. There is some promising suspense but fizzles out as soon as it starts. One of the rare redeeming factor is actress Kaya Scodelario.
3. The Gallows
How many times must a horror movie be shot in a lost-found footage format? I find it purely annoying when one does it for sake of budget. This is no different. Plus the 'iconic' killer is ruined by a lame story. All you get 1 and an half hour of headache.
4. Muck
This is literally one of the worst film I have seen ever. I don't give a hoot for the girls when the whole film is dull nonsense without a plot and thrills. To make it even worse is that it is shot dimly that it is impossible to see. There is no redeeming factor in this.
5. The boy next door
Another boring thriller that has nothing decent to show except Jennifer Lopez. Everything in this film is no surprise. In fact, I think the concept has been done to death.
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2015 surprisingly has more bad films than I thought it would have. Not in the list but some have special mentions. Focus, the Will Smith film, has nothing much to offer. Mortdecai, the Johnny Depp's comedy, is surprisingly unfunny and does not make sense. Gangnam Blues is a disappointing Korean film that drags for a long time. Other borderline boring films are The Curse of Downers Grove, weird Japanese film, Tag and Careful what you wish for.
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2016 looks like a big year as it is jam-packed with superheroes film (Batman VS Superman, Suicide Squad, Captain America, Doctor Strange, X-Men, Deadpool). more sequels (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, Now you see me 2, Kung Fu Panda 3, Bourne 5, Underworld 5), adaptations (The Jungle Book, Tarzan, Warcraft). It is hard not to get excited. Let it be a good year in cinema!
Best
1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
This is probably one of the surprise hit in 2015. Although the trailers showed promise, I didn't expect a lot from the new vision of J.J Abrams. It is not the best and it has some flaws. Still Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a solid entertainment from the trust-worthy J.J Abrams.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
I also wasn't expecting a lot from a film that is based on a cult franchise. However, I had a pleasant surprise that it is packed with thrilling explosive action, great cinematography, a cool music score and a thrilling cat-and-mouse plot. People are saying it is one of the best action movies ever. I wouldn't call it that but it is a pretty damn good one.
3. Avengers: Age Of Ultron
It is borderline annoying as it is so over-crowded packed with superheroes and villains you heck care. Thankfully Josh Whedon is smart enough not to go over-the-top. He still neatly packaged the film with enough action, humour and drama. Other than the over-stuffed feeling, it makes a decent blockbuster to watch on a weekend.
4. Ant-man
2015's latest superhero flick is a lower-budget but entertaining blockbuster. The solo film is a fresh watch for the year that is populated with franchises. It has a balance of comedy, special effects and action. Ant-man may not have the scope of other Marvel's films but it has the heart that proves to be as entertaining as others.
5. Parasyte Part 2
I know this received criticisms on the rushed plot and multiple endings. Parasyte Part 2 is decent finale that goes all out with special effects, drama and epic music. At times, it has the potential to be more than just a visual spectacle but it vanishes due to the runtime. It may not be the top 5 but it is near.
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2015 has its fair share of decent movies. Ip Man 3, Everest, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and Chappie are some that is worth the mention. Some of which are somehow disappointing. Spectre, James Bond's latest outing is decent but lacks the energy of the previous Craig's films and is too long. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is also decent but the franchise could make do without Part 1. After a long teaser, Part 2 felt a little weak in delivering a rousing ending. Some of the other decent but could be better are Sicario, Fantastic Four, Terminator Genisys.
Worst
1. 6 Years
This indie romance does not work for me. It is short but feels overlong. There isn't any real plot and character's development isn't much. The actors and actresses are wasted as none of their characters are likeable. Sorry but it is boring.
2. Tiger House
This is painfully bad to watch. Sure, it is low-budget so the whole film is confined in a house. But there is no excuse to make it dull. There is some promising suspense but fizzles out as soon as it starts. One of the rare redeeming factor is actress Kaya Scodelario.
3. The Gallows
How many times must a horror movie be shot in a lost-found footage format? I find it purely annoying when one does it for sake of budget. This is no different. Plus the 'iconic' killer is ruined by a lame story. All you get 1 and an half hour of headache.
4. Muck
This is literally one of the worst film I have seen ever. I don't give a hoot for the girls when the whole film is dull nonsense without a plot and thrills. To make it even worse is that it is shot dimly that it is impossible to see. There is no redeeming factor in this.
5. The boy next door
Another boring thriller that has nothing decent to show except Jennifer Lopez. Everything in this film is no surprise. In fact, I think the concept has been done to death.
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2015 surprisingly has more bad films than I thought it would have. Not in the list but some have special mentions. Focus, the Will Smith film, has nothing much to offer. Mortdecai, the Johnny Depp's comedy, is surprisingly unfunny and does not make sense. Gangnam Blues is a disappointing Korean film that drags for a long time. Other borderline boring films are The Curse of Downers Grove, weird Japanese film, Tag and Careful what you wish for.
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2016 looks like a big year as it is jam-packed with superheroes film (Batman VS Superman, Suicide Squad, Captain America, Doctor Strange, X-Men, Deadpool). more sequels (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, Now you see me 2, Kung Fu Panda 3, Bourne 5, Underworld 5), adaptations (The Jungle Book, Tarzan, Warcraft). It is hard not to get excited. Let it be a good year in cinema!
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