Movies of 2016
Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 12:46 pmI had a similar list in 2012, and I think I've seen enough movies this year to get another list going. To remind those who haven't memorized the forum: those movies at the top of the list are better and the bottom is worse. Any movie placed immediately above or below another is strictly better or worse than its neighbors, but you might encounter some weird Rock-Paper-Scissors stuff as the list grows.
Money Monster This movie is great with tension and pace.
Captain America There used to be no swearing in the MCU movies until Avengers 2, where "getting Cap to swear" became a gag. This script is like a trucker and a hooker arguing over anatomy. Nonetheless, still a great movie.
Triple 9 Basically, the story of my life.
Zootopia Very fun and funny.
The Conjuring 2 A good thrilling movie with no gore. It was remarkable how they bring the reality into line with the tropes of horror. James Wan is probably the best horror director active.
The Huntsman: Winter's War A Snow White movie with no Snow White. It's so crazy, it just might work!
Now You See Me 2 A funny film but entirely unrealistic. If you enjoy popcorn movies and/or Lizzy Kaplan and/or silliness, this is a good choice.
The Finest Hours A neat little film about the Coast Guard, but a bit cheesy.
Risen CSI: Judea.
The Boss Not as great as Spy, but still has some great scenes and memorable laughs.
How to be Single Funny enough to make up for lack of compelling plot.
Miracles from Heaven A tearjerker for sure.
Finding Dory A derivative work and entirely forgettable.
Mother's Day Surprisingly not terrible, as it checks off all the boxes (black, gay, divorced, dead etc.)
X-Men: Apocalypse Too much CGI to really be a good movie, although there were some great moments and enough nods to fans of the franchise to keep me interested.
Alice Through the Looking Glass I don't understand the appeal to this modern franchise. Individually, there was some good acting but the vision and direction were lacking.
Neighbors 2 One of Seth Rogen's weakest films.Too ironic to be actually funny.
The Angry Birds Movie On a philosophical level, it addresses the question of angry young men. We need them when our freedoms are threatened, yet treat them like shit the rest of the time. Overall, not that great.
The Jungle Book Entirely forgettable.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice On a philosophical level, it addresses the question of angry young men. Watching this half-assed joke of a movie is bound to turn you into one.
Money Monster This movie is great with tension and pace.
Captain America There used to be no swearing in the MCU movies until Avengers 2, where "getting Cap to swear" became a gag. This script is like a trucker and a hooker arguing over anatomy. Nonetheless, still a great movie.
Triple 9 Basically, the story of my life.
Zootopia Very fun and funny.
The Conjuring 2 A good thrilling movie with no gore. It was remarkable how they bring the reality into line with the tropes of horror. James Wan is probably the best horror director active.
The Huntsman: Winter's War A Snow White movie with no Snow White. It's so crazy, it just might work!
Now You See Me 2 A funny film but entirely unrealistic. If you enjoy popcorn movies and/or Lizzy Kaplan and/or silliness, this is a good choice.
The Finest Hours A neat little film about the Coast Guard, but a bit cheesy.
Risen CSI: Judea.
The Boss Not as great as Spy, but still has some great scenes and memorable laughs.
How to be Single Funny enough to make up for lack of compelling plot.
Miracles from Heaven A tearjerker for sure.
Finding Dory A derivative work and entirely forgettable.
Mother's Day Surprisingly not terrible, as it checks off all the boxes (black, gay, divorced, dead etc.)
X-Men: Apocalypse Too much CGI to really be a good movie, although there were some great moments and enough nods to fans of the franchise to keep me interested.
Alice Through the Looking Glass I don't understand the appeal to this modern franchise. Individually, there was some good acting but the vision and direction were lacking.
Neighbors 2 One of Seth Rogen's weakest films.Too ironic to be actually funny.
The Angry Birds Movie On a philosophical level, it addresses the question of angry young men. We need them when our freedoms are threatened, yet treat them like shit the rest of the time. Overall, not that great.
The Jungle Book Entirely forgettable.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice On a philosophical level, it addresses the question of angry young men. Watching this half-assed joke of a movie is bound to turn you into one.