Films I've Seen in 2016
by travisk96 | created - 01 Jan 2016 | updated - 25 Feb 2016 | PublicA list of movies I've seen in cinemas throughout 2015, listed in chronological viewing order.
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1. The Peanuts Movie (2015)
G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their archnemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life.
Director: Steve Martino | Stars: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez, Hadley Belle Miller, Francesca Capaldi
Votes: 49,849 | Gross: $130.18M
Jan. 1st, 2016. (7/10 stars - The animation style is refreshingly retro and presented beautifully but the story feels dated compared to other recent family films.)
2. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.
Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson
Votes: 974,247 | Gross: $936.66M
Jan. 6th, 2016. (8/10 stars - A fun, entertaining adventure. And that's coming from someone who went in blind!)
3. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James
Votes: 143,217 | Gross: $169.70M
Jan. 10th, 2016. (7/10 stars - A good film for younger families; though having the "kids" from the first film grow into married parents made it seem like this sequel lost the youthful spark of the preceder.)
4. Sisters (III) (2015)
R | 118 min | Comedy
Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home.
Director: Jason Moore | Stars: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 69,391 | Gross: $87.04M
Jan. 10th, 2016. (8.5/10 stars - There are plenty of laughs and awkward dancing but it's the chemistry between the two leads really holds this film together.)
5. The 5th Wave (2016)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother.
Director: J Blakeson | Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Matthew Zuk, Gabriela Lopez, Bailey Anne Borders
Votes: 117,354 | Gross: $34.92M
Jan. 14th, 2016. (6/10 stars - The 5th Wave is too familiar, too basic and not as mature as other dystopian adaptations.)
6. Carol (2015)
R | 118 min | Drama, Romance
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler
Votes: 142,471 | Gross: $12.71M
Jan. 20th, 2016. (9/10 stars - Carol is the kind of film that completely transports you into another era. Strong performances, committed direction and a beautiful aesthetic make this film one of my favourites for the year so far!)
7. The Revenant (I) (2015)
R | 156 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson
Votes: 874,941 | Gross: $183.64M
Jan. 23rd, 2016. (6/10 stars - Featuring gorgeous cinematography with engagingly effective long takes, The Revenant is lead by an accomplished cast but unfortunately suffers from an excessive run time and slow beginnings.)
8. Goosebumps (2015)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young-adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
Director: Rob Letterman | Stars: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee
Votes: 95,422 | Gross: $80.08M
Jan. 24th, 2016. (7/10 stars - Goosebumps is a familiar ride yet still manages to be entertaining enough despite a rather long second act.)
9. The Big Short (2015)
R | 130 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.
Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
Votes: 485,130 | Gross: $70.26M
Jan. 26th, 2016. (8/10 stars - Honestly, I didn't understand a whole lot in this film but boy, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it! Solid performances, energetically paced.)
10. Room (I) (2015)
R | 118 min | Drama, Thriller
A little boy is held captive in a room with his mother since his birth, so he has never known the world outside.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson | Stars: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers, Wendy Crewson
Votes: 450,820 | Gross: $14.68M
Feb. 3rd, 2016. (9/10 stars - Jacob Trembla and Brie Larson give unforgettable performances in this evocative film. With a gripping screenplay and raw direction, Room is a movie to remember.)
11. Steve Jobs (2015)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels
Votes: 178,654 | Gross: $17.77M
Feb. 12th, 2016. (8/10 stars - The two hour run time flies by thanks to Danny Boyle's steady direction in addition to a truly phenomenal screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. Each member of the cast are fantastic in their roles, with the highest praise going to Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, respectively.)
12. The Danish Girl (2015)
R | 119 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Ben Whishaw
Votes: 199,323 | Gross: $11.11M
Feb. 17th, 2016. (7.5/10 stars - Eddie Redmayne delivers another fine performance but it's Alicia Vikander's exquisite portrayal of Gerda Wegener that truly holds this film together.)
13. Deadpool (2016)
R | 108 min | Action, Comedy
A wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal yet hideously scarred, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks.
Director: Tim Miller | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein
Votes: 1,126,738 | Gross: $363.07M
Feb. 18th, 2016. (6.5/10 stars - While the breaking of the fourth wall gave Deadpool charm, I'm disappointed that profanity and gore are the primary sources of humor. I know I'm sounding like an easily offended old lady, but I was expecting a lot more.)
14. Spotlight (I) (2015)
R | 129 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Director: Tom McCarthy | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber
Votes: 502,428 | Gross: $45.06M
Feb. 18th, 2016. (8/10 stars - Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy's screenplay breathes naturally on screen with McCarthy's lucid and effective direction bringing out genuine performances from the cast.)
15. How to Be Single (2016)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A group of young adults navigate love and relationships in New York City.
Director: Christian Ditter | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Alison Brie
Votes: 94,366 | Gross: $46.84M
(7/10 stars - How To Be Single isn't nearly as funny as it could have been with such a talented cast, however the third act surprisingly takes a small step forward from the traditional "chick flick" tropes we've grown accustom to. I actually found the ending to be the most satisfying part of the film.)
16. Brooklyn (2015)
PG-13 | 117 min | Drama, Romance
An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Director: John Crowley | Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent
Votes: 150,576 | Gross: $38.32M
(8/10 stars - Brooklyn is a beautiful and simple film that ticks all the boxes of a classic. With engaging performances, gorgeous costumes and a genuinely heartfelt, yet quite standard story line, it's safe to say I absolutely adored this movie.)
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