2010s
While Lego Batman is essentially a spoof movie, it’s especially impressive that this film was able to keep us laughing from beginning to end.
There’s no living with, with a killing. There’s no going back from it. Right or wrong, it’s a brand, a brand that sticks.
Headshot is a bit too melodramatic and tries to emulate The Raid sequels too blatantly, yet it is just enough to satisfy action junkies.
Though with a contrived ending, Goodnight Mommy is a mostly intriguing Austrian horror film that plays on inborn, relatable fears.
John Wick: Chapter 2 is a film which, while containing the flurried action of the original, is still utterly unique and compelling.
The Salesman is the latest by renowned filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, succeeding as both a political thriller and a tightly-knit character drama.
With finely tuned performances, The Man With Four Legs is also a visual treat, working within a genre that is often difficult to define.
With overly drawn-out scenes and a sprinkle of randomized and at times unnecessary drama, Fifty Shades Darker left much to be desired.
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is atypical for Ang Lee; though the visuals are impressive, the film surrounding it fails to have an impact.
The Last Laugh is a profound documentary that somehow warmly weighs the need for laughter with the immense tragedy that was the Holocaust.
Lost Cat Corona is a film that is occasionally funny, yet suffers from underdeveloped characters, which makes it hard to remain invested.
Everything about The Great Wall should be fun and goofy, but it takes itself too seriously to be enjoyed for its silliness.
Gold features a flashy performance by Matthew McConaughey, yet the remainder of the film surrounding him fails to impress.
The Comedian boasts a few laughs and a fine performance by Robert De Niro, but the remainder of the film is a rather listless venture.
The Bye Bye Man is an attempt at an urban legend slasher film that falls short due to its lack of scares and uninteresting story-line.