Films I've seen in 2015
by travisk96 | created - 06 Jan 2015 | updated - 31 Dec 2015 | PublicA list of movies I've seen in cinemas throughout 2015, listed in chronological viewing order. I've also decided to include my views on who the "Most Valuable Players" were in select films.
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1. St. Vincent (2014)
PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door.
Director: Theodore Melfi | Stars: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell
Votes: 108,566 | Gross: $44.13M
Jan. 7th, 2015. (8.5/10 stars - A touching, feel good film led by an exceptional cast. MVPs: Bill Murrary and Jaeden Lieberher.)
2. Into the Woods (2014)
PG | 125 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.
Director: Rob Marshall | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt
Votes: 148,082 | Gross: $128.00M
Jan. 8th, 2015. *Second viewing Jan. 11th, 2015.* *Third viewing Jan. 20th, 2015.* *Fourth viewing Feb. 9th, 2015.* *Fifth viewing Feb. 15th, 2015.* (9/10 stars - A magical fairy tale for a modern audience! A near perfect blend of Broadway and Hollywood. MVPs: Meryl Streep, obviously, and Tracey Ullman.)
3. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough
Votes: 666,822 | Gross: $42.34M
Jan. 15th, 2015.
(9.5/10 stars - Wow. This movie is an experience. An extraordinary achievement in film making and story telling. Go and see it. MVP: The entire cast was phenomenal. Not a weak link!)
4. The Imitation Game (2014)
PG-13 | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller
During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life.
Director: Morten Tyldum | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech
Votes: 825,517 | Gross: $91.13M
Jan. 22nd, 2015. (8/10 stars - A solid film filled with great performances. MVP: Bennedict Cumberbatch.)
5. American Sniper (2014)
R | 133 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Cole Konis
Votes: 529,659 | Gross: $350.13M
Jan. 22nd, 2014. (7/10 stars - Unfortunately I'm not overly enthusiastic about the actual content of the movie but nevertheless American Sniper is a well made and well acted film. MVP: Sienna Miller)
6. Wild (I) (2014)
R | 115 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann, Michiel Huisman
Votes: 138,944 | Gross: $37.88M
Jan. 26th, 2014. (8/10 stars - Held together by a committed performance from the leading lady, Wild tells a the story of a genuine and inspiring woman. MVP: Reese Withersppon)
7. The Wedding Ringer (2015)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Director: Jeremy Garelick | Stars: Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco, Affion Crockett
Votes: 80,202 | Gross: $64.46M
Jan. 28th, 2015. (5/10 stars - Kevin Hart and Josh Gad are hilarious men but this film unfortunately does neither of them justice.)
8. Unbroken (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Biography, Drama
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.
Director: Angelina Jolie | Stars: Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund
Votes: 182,821 | Gross: $115.64M
Jan 30th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Unbroken is a great film that shows strength in it's heart and committed performances. MVP: Jack O'Connell)
9. The Theory of Everything (2014)
PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Stephen Hawking gets unprecedented success in the field of physics despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease at the age of 21. He defeats awful odds as his first wife Jane aids him loyally.
Director: James Marsh | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior, Sophie Perry
Votes: 482,369 | Gross: $35.89M
Jan. 30th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Strong performances by both leading players, The Theory of Everything shares the personal struggles of Stephen Hawking in an honest, and admirable manner. MVP: Eddie Redmayne AND Felicity Jones.)
10. Mortdecai (2015)
R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Juggling angry Russians, the British Mi5, and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part-time rogue Charlie Mortdecai races to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain a code that leads to lost gold.
Director: David Koepp | Stars: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Munn
Votes: 76,879 | Gross: $7.61M
Jan. 30th, 2015. (6/10 stars - Mortdecai is harmless fun that improved as the film progressed.)
11. Paper Planes (I) (2014)
Not Rated | 96 min | Drama, Family
An imaginative children's film about a young Australian boy's passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan.
Director: Robert Connolly | Stars: Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Deborah Mailman, Ena Imai
Votes: 4,759
Feb. 4th, 2015. (7/10 stars - A great Australian film for families of all ages.)
12. The Water Diviner (2014)
R | 111 min | Drama, History, War
An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try to locate his three missing sons.
Director: Russell Crowe | Stars: Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko, Jai Courtney, Isabel Lucas
Votes: 77,931 | Gross: $4.19M
Feb. 4th, 2015. (8/10 stars - While the first half suffered a few pacing issues among other things, The Water Diviner ends on a solid note proving to be a touching drama.)
13. Still Alice (2014)
PG-13 | 101 min | Drama
A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
Directors: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland | Stars: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth
Votes: 143,545 | Gross: $18.75M
Feb. 9th, 2015. (9/10 stars - An emotionally powerful film with extraordinary performances from the whole cast. MVP: Julianne Moore)
14. Foxcatcher (2014)
R | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History
U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join "Team Foxcatcher", led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, but John's self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.
Director: Bennett Miller | Stars: Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Vanessa Redgrave
Votes: 149,333 | Gross: $12.10M
Feb. 9th, 2015. (7/10 stars - A slow-burn film that doesn't quite have a pay-off that makes the film worth sitting through.)
15. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
R | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A spy organisation recruits a promising street kid into the agency's training program, while a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
Director: Matthew Vaughn | Stars: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine
Votes: 716,550 | Gross: $128.26M
Feb. 13th, 2015. (8.5/10 stars - Incredibly fun! Kingsman: The Secret Service is an enjoyable spy thriller/comedy hybrid.)
16. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
R | 125 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford
Votes: 335,944 | Gross: $166.17M
Feb. 13th, 2015. (6.5/10 stars - The controversy surrounding this film is not warranted. There are more graphic, disturbing sex scenes on HBO. Unfortunately, Fifty Shades suffers from poorly written source material that sabotages every effort to improve the story for film.)
17. What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)
PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
A family of five heads to Granddad's big 75th-birthday party at an uncle's estate in rural Scotland. The parents are separated and hope their three kids won't mention it. The kids love, can talk with, and would do anything for Granddad.
Directors: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin | Stars: Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Billy Connolly, Ben Miller
Votes: 24,609
Feb. 15th, 2015. (9/10 stars - A raw and touching family film that has a surprising twist mid-way through!)
18. Jupiter Ascending (2015)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A young woman discovers her destiny as an heiress of intergalactic nobility and must fight to protect the inhabitants of Earth from an ancient and destructive industry.
Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean
Votes: 194,601 | Gross: $47.39M
Mar. 4th, 2015. (6.5/10 stars - A pretty ordinary film with nothing setting it apart from other, more impressive movies in the genre.)
19. Focus (II) (2015)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop.
Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Adrian Martinez
Votes: 274,902 | Gross: $53.86M
Mar. 5th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Margot Robbie gives a standout performance but unfortunately Focus becomes a bit too messy towards the third act you're left unsatisfied.)
20. The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015)
PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side.
Director: Robert Schwentke | Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Kate Winslet
Votes: 255,257 | Gross: $130.18M
Mar. 21st, 2015. (6/10 stars - Insurgent doesn't differ itself enough from Divergent to warrant interest in future installments.)
21. Inherent Vice (2014)
R | 148 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston
Votes: 110,797 | Gross: $8.11M
Mar. 21st, 2015. (5/10 stars - It just wasn't my cup of tea. I liked the style of the film, but for the most part - the performances, the script, the story arc - felt monotonous.
22. Cinderella (I) (2015)
PG | 105 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter
Votes: 190,841 | Gross: $201.15M
Mar. 28th, 2015. Second viewing Apr. 1st, 2015. Third viewing May 26rh, 2015. (9/10 stars - A beautiful, classic film with an honest and simple message. Pure Disney magic.)
23. The DUFF (2015)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend - by her prettier, more popular counterparts.
Director: Ari Sandel | Stars: Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell, Allison Janney
Votes: 101,653 | Gross: $34.03M
Apr. 8th, 2015. (While The DUFF is a predictable teen comedy, it is nevertheless an enjoyable film thanks to Mae Whitman who gives a heart winning performance.)
24. Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
PG | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
Directors: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak | Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Richard Webber
Votes: 43,458 | Gross: $19.38M
Apr. 16th, 2015. (7/10 stars - Shaun the Sheep Movie is a brilliantly animated, simple yet entertaining family film.)
25. Home (II) (2015)
PG | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An alien on the run from his own people makes friends with a girl. He tries to help her on her quest, but can be an interference.
Director: Tim Johnson | Stars: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez
Votes: 111,593 | Gross: $177.40M
Apr. 16th, 2015. (6/10 stars - With the exception of a touching ending, Home is colourful for the eyes but bland for the mind.)
26. The Age of Adaline (2015)
PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger | Stars: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker
Votes: 203,442 | Gross: $42.48M
Apr. 20th, 2015. (6/10 stars - Despite a likeable cast, Age of Adaline fails to deliver on an interesting concept.)
27. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth
Votes: 922,439 | Gross: $459.01M
May 2nd, 2015. (8/10 stars - As we've come to expect, the new Avengers is a solid, entertaining Marvel movie.)
28. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
PG-13 | 115 min | Comedy, Music
After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
Director: Elizabeth Banks | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow
Votes: 170,490 | Gross: $184.30M
May 9th, 2015.
Second viewing - May 13th, 2015.
(8/10 stars - While it travels into familiar sequel territory, Pitch Perfect 2 provides us with enough heart and great musical performances to overlook the disappointing plot points.)
29. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
R | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.
Director: George Miller | Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz
Votes: 1,087,473 | Gross: $154.06M
May 15th, 2015. (6/10 stars - A well-made film, just not my cup of tea. I felt like a group of circus freaks threw Hot Wheels cars at my face for two hours.)
30. Unfriended (2014)
R | 83 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of online chatroom friends find themselves haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force using the account of their dead friend.
Director: Levan Gabriadze | Stars: Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson, Shelley Hennig
Votes: 81,485 | Gross: $32.48M
May 25th, 2015. (7/10 stars - A great concept, would have been much more effective if released directly online instead of theatrically. Strong performances by the cast and very relevant to today's teenagers.)
31. Woman in Gold (2015)
PG-13 | 109 min | Biography, Drama, History
Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes
Votes: 63,253 | Gross: $33.31M
May 25th, 2015. (8/10 stars - A straight-forward film that is lead by a strong cast.)
32. Danny Collins (2015)
R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.
Director: Dan Fogelman | Stars: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Bobby Cannavale
Votes: 33,169 | Gross: $5.35M
May 26th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Danny Collins benefits from it's charismatic cast to overcome its predictable story.)
33. A Royal Night Out (2015)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
On V.E. Day in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.
Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Emily Watson, Rupert Everett
Votes: 11,086 | Gross: $0.20M
May 26th, 2015. (6/10 stars - A Royal Night Out leans more towards fiction rather than fact as it wears it's heart on it's sleeve.)
34. Tomorrowland (2015)
PG | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
Director: Brad Bird | Stars: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy
Votes: 191,472 | Gross: $93.44M
May 30th, 2015. (8.5/10 stars - Exciting, fresh and fun - Tomorrowland is an adventurous new Disney classic! Enjoyed this film very much!)
35. San Andreas (2015)
PG-13 | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
Director: Brad Peyton | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Colton Haynes
Votes: 256,851 | Gross: $155.19M
May 30th, 2015. (7/10 stars - This movie was absolutely ridiculous from start to finish yet for those two hours I did happen to enjoy myself.)
36. Spy (2015)
R | 120 min | Action, Comedy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent diabolical global disaster.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Jason Statham
Votes: 258,925 | Gross: $110.83M
Jun 8th, 2014. (8/10 stars - Melissa McCarthy doesn't have to stretch too far from her previous roles to carry this film but the supporting cast also shine in this perfect balance of action and comedy.)
37. Jurassic World (2015)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.
Director: Colin Trevorrow | Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer
Votes: 679,813 | Gross: $652.27M
Jun 12th, 2015. (8/10 stars - While following a similar path as the original, Jurassic World is an enjoyable popcorn dinosaur thriller that boasts a surprisingly great cast.)
38. Inside Out (I) (2015)
PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen | Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling
Votes: 786,133 | Gross: $356.46M
Jun. 19th, 2015. (10/10 stars - An outstanding, emotionally complex and incredibly entertaining film.)
39. Minions (2015)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Minions Stuart, Kevin, and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Pierre Coffin
Votes: 259,919 | Gross: $336.05M
Jun. 28th, 2015. (6/10 stars - They're cute and entertaining in small dosses which became crystal clear after the first twenty minutes of watching them in their own movie. Let the sidekicks be sidekicks.)
40. Paper Towns (2015)
PG-13 | 109 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
After an all-night adventure, Quentin's lifelong crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime.
Director: Jake Schreier | Stars: Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith
Votes: 108,033 | Gross: $32.00M
Jul. 13th, 2015. (7/10 stars - Suffering from poor source material, Paper Towns narrative is what brings the film down.)
41. Ant-Man (2015)
PG-13 | 117 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, pull off a plan that will save the world.
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly
Votes: 722,508 | Gross: $180.20M
Jul. 15th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Light and fun, Ant-Man is more family friendly entertainment than other Marvel films.)
42. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Ethan and his team take on their most impossible mission yet when they have to eradicate an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are and committed to destroying the IMF.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie | Stars: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg
Votes: 411,176 | Gross: $195.04M
Aug. 6th, 2015. (8/10 stars - A great popcorn film, this stands as one of the better Mission films!)
43. Trainwreck (2015)
R | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn
Votes: 142,818 | Gross: $110.21M
Aug. 11th, 2015. (7/10 stars - Although in desperate need of a solid trim, Trainwreck is funny yet falls into the standard rom-com traps it tries so hard to avoid.)
44. Vacation (I) (2015)
R | 99 min | Adventure, Comedy
Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.
Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein | Stars: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins
Votes: 121,739 | Gross: $58.88M
Aug. 22nd, 2015. (5/10 stars - Vacation is a poor, tasteless comedy that is unfortunately not as funny as it thinks it is.)
45. Southpaw (2015)
R | 124 min | Action, Drama, Sport
After a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction, a champion boxer fights to get custody of his daughter and revive his professional career.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence, Forest Whitaker
Votes: 258,559 | Gross: $52.42M
Aug. 25th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Southpaw is another film that solidifies Jake Gyllenhaal's exceptional talent, also providing a breakout role for young Oona Lawrence.)
46. Fantastic Four (2015)
PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
Director: Josh Trank | Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell
Votes: 176,666 | Gross: $56.12M
Aug. 25th, 2015. (7/10 stars - I went to this film expecting the very worst but was pleasantly surprised. Not to say it's without fault, but I actually enjoyed this film.)
47. Last Cab to Darwin (2015)
Not Rated | 123 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
When Rex, a Broken Hill cab driver, is told he doesn't have long to live, he sets out on an epic journey to Darwin in a bid to die on his own terms.
Director: Jeremy Sims | Stars: Michael Caton, Ningali Lawford, Mark Coles Smith, Emma Hamilton
Votes: 4,226 | Gross: $0.03M
Aug. 26th, 2015. (6/10 stars - For the most part, like the cab ride itself the movie is straightforward without a lot to think about or be entertained by.)
48. Irrational Man (2015)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey, Joe Stapleton
Votes: 67,119 | Gross: $4.03M
Aug. 26th, 2015. (8.5/10 stars - "Irrational Man" spins a surprising twist that really saves the film and thankfully gives the actors other than Phoenix something to do.)
49. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
PG-13 | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki
Votes: 332,856 | Gross: $45.45M
Aug. 27th, 2015. (8.5/10 stars - Action packed, stylish, funny - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is an enjoyable ride!)
50. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
Director: Wes Ball | Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito
Votes: 276,908 | Gross: $81.70M
Sep. 14th, 2015. (7/10 stars - The series has lost the spark that made the first film fresh but The Scorch Trials still manages to drag the viewer on a never-ending run.)
51. Ricki and the Flash (2015)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Mamie Gummer, Sebastian Stan
Votes: 24,831 | Gross: $26.82M
Sep. 14th, 2015. (6/10 stars - Comparing the characters from the first scene to the finale, it's surprising how little has actually happened in the film. That being said, the music performances more than make up for it. This film has heart and is enjoyable.)
52. Pan (2015)
PG | 111 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Twelve-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny: to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara
Votes: 67,173 | Gross: $35.09M
Oct. 4th, 2015. (7/10 stars - Occasionally dark and surprisingly artistic for a family film, Pan is an enjoyable yet still unnecessary ride.)
53. The Intern (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 121 min | Comedy, Drama
Seventy-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
Director: Nancy Meyers | Stars: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm
Votes: 274,422 | Gross: $75.76M
Oct. 9th, 2015. (9/10 stars - The Intern is a sweet and heartfelt film lead by a captivating duo!)
54. The Martian (2015)
PG-13 | 144 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive and can survive until a potential rescue.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara
Votes: 926,295 | Gross: $228.43M
Oct. 11th, 2015. (8/10 - Surprisingly funny, yet undoubtedly familiar, The Martian is a solid movie.)
55. Sicario (2015)
R | 121 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
Director: Denis Villeneuve | Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jon Bernthal
Votes: 477,210 | Gross: $46.89M
Oct. 11th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Emily Blunt gives a raw and gripping performance in this consistently intriguing thriller.)
56. Black Mass (2015)
R | 123 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
Director: Scott Cooper | Stars: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton
Votes: 192,454 | Gross: $62.58M
Oct. 11th, 2015. (7/10 stars - An unrecognizable Johnny Depp leads this slow burn filled with good performances but a lacking climax.)
57. Miss You Already (2015)
PG-13 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The friendship between two life-long girlfriends is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill.
Director: Catherine Hardwicke | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, Dominic Cooper, Paddy Considine
Votes: 19,890 | Gross: $1.16M
Oct. 15th, 2015. (8/10 stars - One of those movies where you know what's going to happen the second you read the synopsis, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable or emotional.)
58. Crimson Peak (2015)
R | 119 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and remembers.
Director: Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam
Votes: 158,354 | Gross: $31.09M
Oct. 24th, 2015. (6/10 stars - With a great cast and memorable visuals, Crimson Peak unfortunately suffers from an uninteresting and boring plot.)
59. Now Add Honey (2015)
100 min | Comedy
Normal life implodes for a suburban family when their pop-star cousin comes to stay.
Director: Wayne Hope | Stars: Lucinda Armstrong Hall, Robyn Butler, Lucy Fry, Hamish Blake
Votes: 845
Nov. 6th, 2015. (7/10 stars - The characters, excluding the title one, are heartfelt and relatable, making this feature a enjoyable ride.)
60. The Dressmaker (I) (2015)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, Western
A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse | Stars: Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving
Votes: 65,510 | Gross: $2.02M
Nov. 15th, 2015. (9/10 stars - Not quiet what I was expecting, The Dressmaker is full of tonal surprises which tries it's best to make the most of the talented cast.)
61. Legend (I) (2015)
R | 132 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Identical twin gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray terrorize London during the 1960s.
Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton, Paul Anderson
Votes: 202,637 | Gross: $1.87M
Nov. 18th, 2015. (7/10 stars - A legendary performance by Tom Hardy can't overcome a basic and familiar plot.)
62. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Katniss and a team of rebels from District 13 prepare for the final battle that will decide the fate of Panem.
Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson
Votes: 373,662 | Gross: $281.72M
Nov. 20th, 2015. (8/10 stars - Jennifer Lawrence carries this franchise to an emotional ending.)
63. The Good Dinosaur (2015)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
Director: Peter Sohn | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Maleah Nipay-Padilla, Ryan Teeple
Votes: 127,556 | Gross: $123.09M
Dec. 31st, 2015. (7/10 stars - Despite lacking in the narrative department, The Good Dinosaur delivers on breathtaking visuals and a lot of heart.)
64. Joy (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 124 min | Biography, Drama
Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.
Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramírez
Votes: 145,660 | Gross: $56.45M
Dec. 31st, 2015. (7/10 stars - Joy is a clear vehicle for Jennifer Lawrence and not a lot more. Strong performances as expected but a poorly structured story really holds this film back from being great.)
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