Favorite Films of 2016
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- DirectorJohn CarneyStarsFerdia Walsh-PeeloAidan GillenMaria Doyle KennedyA young lad notices a beautiful girl who begins to occupy his thoughts. While struggling with poverty, personal relationships and life's woes, he starts a band, hoping to catch her attention.A great love letter to the 1980's with a great cast of characters and surprisingly catchy music written for the film.
- DirectorTravis KnightStarsCharlize TheronArt ParkinsonMatthew McConaugheyA young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.One of the most intelligent and emotionally-driven films of the year. It has a wonderful story, character depth, and some of the finest stop-motion animation you'll ever see. Best of all, there is a lot more humanity in this one more than a lot of films that came out this year. It's an epic journey that everyone must experience.
- 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.As a guy who has a hard time getting into war movies, I had a blast with this one. This marks for Andrew Garfield's best performance yet, with his endearing and sympathetic presence. The second half makes for some well-directed violent battles that felt all the more believable and terrifying to show the ugliness of war.
- DirectorKelly Fremon CraigStarsHailee SteinfeldHaley Lu RichardsonBlake JennerHigh-school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.The Edge of Seventeen combines authenticity, poignancy, and humor that makes for one of the better-written and better-performed coming-of-age films in recent years.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansRobert Downey Jr.Scarlett JohanssonPolitical involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.One of the strongest installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that takes a more character-driven approach and expand on some of the main cast. Fill it in with two understandable sides that isn't favored over the other and well-executed action scenes that makes it one huge thrill ride.
- 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.One of the most intelligent and thought-provoking films with a great duo, an engaging mystery, and interesting social commentary concerning prejudice and stereotyping.
- 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.A surprisingly funny, raunchy superhero movie that has a great lead and supporting characters and great action.
- 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.
- DirectorMakoto ShinkaiStarsRyunosuke KamikiMone KamishiraishiRyo NaritaTwo teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsAndrew GarfieldAdam DriverLiam NeesonIn the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.