NFT: Best movies you've seen this year ...

10 Cloverfield lane I'd say was my favorite within the year

& man did it pack a punch.

I just saw Rogue One too. That was damn good.

and Manchester by the Sea.

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thus far

Storks. Sing.

Sully
Rogue One

Still need to see the Accountant

was beyond excellent.

And I really have to say I liked War Dogs and Deadpool a lot

Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Cafe Society

of what I have seen, Hidden Figures.

And Civil War was awesome

that's probably my favorite move of the year.

also the only movie I've seen this year!

La La Land
Moonlight
Hidden Figures

In comment 13332113 PSIMMS 22-25-268 said:

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Manchester by the Sea Moonlight Cafe Society

didn't see Manchester By the Sea, but my wife did and she told me that the movie just ends out of nowhere, like in the middle of the story...

In comment 13332251 I Love Clams Casino said:

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In comment 13332113 PSIMMS 22-25-268 said: Quote: Manchester by the Sea Moonlight Cafe Society didn't see Manchester By the Sea, but my wife did and she told me that the movie just ends out of nowhere, like in the middle of the story...

Not really. The ending summed up the movie perfectly, IMO. Maybe she had a different take on it but I felt it was a perfectly fitting ending. Won't go into detail due to spoilers.

The big releases, that is. Usually takes me a while to get through the indie shit.

Two of the most promising based on casts/director/plot, Arrival & Passengers, were misses. Man did I hate Arrival. Seemingly great cast, inventive director with solid past work (Sicario flawed but decent, Prisoners tremendous), but it was a near complete miss. Didn’t earn the payoff which was contrived anyway. Whitaker, who is a great actor, phoned it in and was awful.

Hell or High Water the big exception. A fantastic movie that, despite coming out over the summer, is now surging with some BP buzz.

I have not seen Manchester by the Sea or Noctural Animals yet. I expect to like the latter since Gyllenhaal is the best actor under 50 who picks good scripts.

Capt Fantastic was good and original.

The Lobster you’ll like if you’re stoned and dig Orwell. Rachel Weisz still very bangable.

2) Captain Fantastic
3) Cafe Society

Still need to see Manchester by the Sea, Arrival, Star Wars, La La Land. Man, having kids is tough.

Also just saw this gem from New Zealand w/ Sam Neil - Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Maybe not great cinema but a highly enjoyable watch.

In comment 13332047 Route 9 said:

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10 Cloverfield lane I'd say was my favorite within the year

That movie was AMAZING until the last 10 minutes. Worst ending I've ever seen. Ruined my week.

Hell or High Water.

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Mel Gibson may be a hated man in Hollywood

Not just hollywood. If he didnt want me to dislike him, maybe he should stop blaming my religion for starting all the wars (and other stuff).

was nix the absurd Molotov cocktail fight scene. It’s the same basic ending with the same message…the aliens are still there (maybe show some walking or flying deep in the background). Then keep the last part (which was good) where after listening to the radio about the invasion, she turns toward where the fighting is going rather than to the safe zone.

I dunno what the writers/director was thinking. So bizarre to want to mix in that campy bullshit when you have a well-made, inventive film with a stupid good performance preceding it.

3/4 of that flick is perfection - fantastic production, direction, effects - great performances from Chris Pratt and Jen Lawrence - end of the movie turns into typical action flick poop, but it was a really enjoyable flick.

10 Cloverfield is a good pick. Excellent movie.

Rogue One sucked balls. "You ever think about HOW they got the plans for the thermal port on the Death Star? They could make an ENTIRE MOVIE just about THAT!!!"

No they can't. Star Wars movies are supposed to be jaw-dropping awesome. Rogue One gave me nothing. NOTHING. OK - it WAS nice to see the ole' X and Y wings again. And I liked the new funny robot.

After the phenomenal job JJ Abrams did with the Star Trek relaunch, I had very high hopes for the Star Wars flicks... too high, I guess...

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all 10 Cloverfield lane had to do [SPOILERS] Overseer : 11:35 am : link : reply was nix the absurd Molotov cocktail fight scene.

Could not agree more.

I liked it. and yes, I'm way behind with movies. but it's the last one I saw.

Manchester by the sea


and screw you on BvS :)

In comment 13332572 pjcas18 said:

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I liked it. and yes, I'm way behind with movies. but it's the last one I saw.

Great movie. Was so long but I wasn't bored for one minute of it.

Dr. Strange was pleasantly surprising. Very cool movie.
The Nice Guys was my favorite movie of the year.
Arrival I enjoyed a lot. It was nice to have an different kind if alien movie.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe was the best horror movie I saw in the past year.
Conjuring 2 gives it a run for its money. Probably scarier, with that effing nun.
Rogue One was awesome. Loved it.
Hell or High Water was fantastic.
Fantastic Beasts was fun if you are into HP
Hardcore Henry was insane in the best way.
The Accountant was very really good with a nice twist to it.

I'm sure I'm leaving a ton out.