March 21, 20169 yr The Martian and Iron Man 3 are both very good films, would probably rate both around 8.5/10! That HG, DM2 section though :heart: :heart: :heart: Both films are in my top 5 (at least) of their respective years so excellent to see them appear here and especially next to each other! The Hunger Games is thrilling and J-Law is incredible and DM2 is so cute and gets the character blend perfect :wub:
March 28, 20169 yr The Martian is definitely my fave of the three big space movies in recent years, I loved the humour aspect and Mark Watney was so likeable, almost too much so because every Earth scene I was just wishing we'd cut back to Mars. A really good film though and all the visuals were great, I'd love to rewatch it soon. Never got round to Iron Man 3, I've seen all MCU movies apart from IM2 and IM3 because I hate the first one so mcuh, it was just so boring and Tony is such an idiot I hate watching him onscreen and all the action scenes were so dull. I do own the second one on DVD so will get around to it soon but I don't think I'll be paying a fiver for the third instalment anytime soon. Excited for more of this!
April 3, 20169 yr Author 092. 'Django Unchained' [2012] IMDB Rating: 8.5/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88% eUdM9vrCbow Quentin Tarantino's slave film, 'Django Unchained' makes it's way into my top 100 of the decade, so far. I've only seen it once, but I liked it a lot. The only thing that drags it down for me is the length of it. However, it has such a superb cast and all of them performed exceptionally! Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Kerry Washington, Samuel L Jackson and most notably, Leonardo DiCaprio! Interesting fact (that I found out like a week ago) when Leonardo smashes his hand on the table in the dinner table scene, he legit cuts his hand. --- 091. 'Fast & Furious 6' [2013] IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 69% dKi5XoeTN0k Up next we have something I class as a bit of a surprise. I really didn't think much of this franchise before this film. Cars never really interested me. But I think with the 6th one, they finally made it into a little bit of a cheesy thriller and it was all the better for it. I finally "got" why it was as popular as it was, although I don't think anyone was ready for it to suddenly blow up the way it did with this film. It's such a uniquely successful franchise, especially rare for a film franchise to peak so late into the franchise!
April 4, 20169 yr Author 090. 'Olympus Has Fallen' [2013] IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 48% vwx1f0kyNwI So at #90 we have a film which I only recently saw for the first time not too long ago. It ended up being a huge, cheese fest and it was all the better for it. A lot of cheese, but not too much and it was perfect. Gerard is a convincing lead action hero. Aaron Eckhart served as a good President too. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of gore in this for a Hollywood flick. It's just a shame 'London Has Fallen' is actually atrocious and jumps the shark on more than one occasion... but ah well. --- 089. 'Scream 4' [2011] IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 59% UlaZfOiGaCU At 89, we see a franchise be reinvented and re-born. It's the really under appreciated 4th film in the 'Scream' franchise. Not only does it have the original cast members in it, it also uses them to try and pass the torch onto a new generation and although I personally feel they succeeded, it wasn't a big hit at all and it's considered to be somewhat of a flop. I blame the fact they killed off Hayden's character!... I really recommend this to those who are fans of the original trilogy. It's pretty self aware and it's really quite witty at times. Also, remember... you don't f*** with the originals!
April 4, 20169 yr ‘Monsters University’ 'Despicable Me 2' 'Fast and Furious 6' 'The Hunger Games' ..are all really good films. Whiplash is amazing, undoubtebly one of my favourite films of the past few months, such and gripping storyline and so fast flowing - definetly one of the best films of last year, if not the best. I see it's on Sky Movies Drama again on Friday night, I'll watch it again.
April 4, 20169 yr Scream 4 was a bit odd :lol: they made such an effort promoting the "nee generation" but then killed them ALL off exceot the creepy deputy The opening was up there with the first one for being a mind f*** and Adam Brody in uniform omg. http://i.imgur.com/LbgCkf3.jpg
April 6, 20169 yr Author 088. 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' [2015] IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68% -x08iNZ8Mfc #88 sees a film which got released last year, but I only got around to watching for the first time the last month or so! A pleasantly surprising and enjoyable film. Spy is most definitely not my genre of choice, but 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' manages to produce not only a great action, packed and tense film, but also managed to find the perfect blend of funny and serious. I think on repeated viewings this will really hold up well for me. A stellar cast and enjoyable script is always a sign of a great film. --- 087. 'Jurassic World' [2015] IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 72% RFinNxS5KN4 The first (of many) true blockbusters in my countdown! 'Jurassic World' managed to surprise everybody and not only be one of the biggest box office successes of the last few years, but also managed to actually be a really enjoyable film and be decent, if often cheesy! My favourite part in the whole film was the nostalgic throwback to the first film, I thought that was perfectly placed and didn't feel like it was shoe horned in just to please fans. It was a great and emotional touch. Excited to see what else they can bring to the franchise now that they've managed to successfully breathe life back into it!
April 10, 20169 yr Author 086. 'Paranormal Activity 2' [2010] IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 58% 07XbSk7Rjt4 Up next is the only movie in this countdown, from a franchise that I really enjoy! 'Paranormal Activity 2' managed to find a really nice balance of scary, tense and just pure enjoyable cheese! It doesn't compare to the first movie in the franchise, but it's still a solid follow up that stays true to the original. The rest of the franchise will not be featuring though, because as much as I enjoy this franchise, the others really didn't come close to being in my top 100 of the Decade so far! --- 085. 'Super 8' [2011] IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 82% bqt9L4fIExA 'Super 8' is up next and is another one of those "found footage" movies. This time it's from super director JJ Abrams and super producer Steven Spielberg. Someone I know summed it up perfectly "this movie is basically JJ Abrams saying "Spielberg, I LOVE YOU"." and it really is. It's really tense and I found it gripping! I could do with rewatching it again, but it's a great movie and one that I would highly recommend to someone who is looking for a good and recent Sci-Fi movie!
April 10, 20169 yr Author 084. 'Pitch Perfect 2' [2015] IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 66% KBwOYQd21TY At #84 is the sequel to the surprise smash hit, 'Pitch Perfect'. The first movie is still to come in my countdown and it was at this point that I realised just how strong and how much I loved my top 100! I thought this would be a lot higher, but I guess not! I think it's maybe this low due to it not managing to capture the same magic as the first one did, but even so, it's still a fantastic, funny and emotional ride. I don't think anyone can take away the chemistry that this cast have together <3 --- 083. '21 Jump Street' [2012] IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85% RLoKtb4c4W0 On the contrary to 'Pitch Perfect 2', we have the first film of 2 films from the 'Jump Street' franchise to drop out. '21 Jump Street' was such a pleasant surprise. A lot of humour, a decent story and great cast, who have strong chemistry together. Channing Tatum is a surprisingly good comedic actor! I'm glad he's doing more roles on that side of things, even if he peaks in the 2nd film! :lol: If you're looking for a joyous, fun and often silly (but not off puttingly so) comedy-action film, then I can't recommend this film enough.
April 11, 20169 yr Author 082. 'Black Swan' [2011] IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% 5jaI1XOB-bs If you'd have told me that in 2010 I was going to like a film that is centered about the troubles of becoming a huge star in ballet, I would've told you to "get real" or something. But that was not the case. Natalie Portman gives one of the best roles of her career with this film about a ballet dancer literally giving blood, sweat and tears for the role of her life. A good cast, a director who has a clear vision and where he wants to take things and then THAT scene with Mila Kunis... what's not to love? --- 081. 'Disconnect' [2013] IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68% 2nYbj2jNzlc In at #81 is an indie film that got an extremely limited WW release and wasn't available in the UK, until sometime last year, where it got a UK debut! 'Disconnect' is one of those multi-story films, that all comes together and ties in with one another. Much like 'Men, Women & Children' (which got a wider release) except 10x better! A great cast all around and some fantastic performances from everyone involved. I really can't recommend this film enough. So if you manage to stumble on it somehow and wanna give something the benefit of a doubt and just watch on a whim, I'd recommend this.
April 14, 20169 yr Hated Olympus Has Fallen :( Love Pitch Perfect 2 and 21 Jump Street, though agree with you that the franchises respective film is the better one! Also loved U.N.C.L.E and find it so underrated, such a fun film that really deserved to be a box office hit :heart:
April 17, 20169 yr Author 080. 'World War Z' [2013] IMDB Rating: 7.0/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 67% HcwTxRuq-uk As a huge 'The Walking Dead' fan, the list wouldn't be complete without at least ONE zombie/virus movie at least, right? Well, here we have one of the best Zombie movies in recent times (and in all honesty, the films have been really lackluster on those parts!) 'World War Z'. Based on a novel, Brad Pitt plays the main character in which he is chosen as ex law enforcement, to try and find the cure! It has some terrifying scenes and moments, particularly the bit where they're running up to the roof! --- 079. '127 Hours' [2010] IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% OlhLOWTnVoQ Up next is the critically acclaimed '127 Hours'. It told the true story of an adventurous guy, who on one fateful day, managed to get his arm trapped in between a cave wall and a boulder, also managed to somehow not tell anyone where he was going on this day! It focuses on his escape and also tells a story of his life at the same time. It's really fascinating and although I assume a lot of it was added for extra effect/entertainment purposes, you get the general idea and jist of his torturous few days of being down there with not a lot of food, water or nobody managing to hear his cry for help. A very well deserved Oscar nomination for James Franco, in his most daring and real role to date.
April 18, 20169 yr Author 078. 'Buried' [2010] IMDB Rating: 7.0/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87% aRQ0oqFBoP4 At #78 we have a film which is about being buried alive. Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds) is working in Iraq and is taken hostage and wakes up to find himself trapped in a box. With little-no battery left in his phone, he desperately seeks to find a way out, all with obstacles in the way. It sounds boring (I mean come on, the whole film is pretty much him, trapped in a box...), but it's SO FRICKING TENSE! This is not one for those who are claustrophobic. I'm not even claustrophobic, but I felt uneasy! Ryan delivers a great performance and shows why he is an actor. He owns the camera and has a certain charm and likeability! BE WARNED THOUGH the ending is depressing af! --- 077. 'Argo' [2012] IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% w918Eh3fij0 Another number down and another critic smash, 'Argo'! Ben Affleck is not only the star of it, but he's also the director of it and what an awesome film for him. It's based on a true story as a US embassy in Tehran is attacked and US hostages are taken, 6 of them manage to get away and find refuge in the Canadian embassy, where they enlist the help of Tony Mendez (Affleck) to try and get the out with no harm. It's not an easy process! A very gripping thriller and really tense, well worth the watch!
April 18, 20169 yr 'Black Swan' is my favourite of the lot so far I think - Mila Kunis is sfg! Really enjoyed '21 Jump Street' and 'Super 8' was good too. Looking forward to seeing what else is to come :D
April 18, 20169 yr I remember watching 127 Hours one night, falling asleep on my arm and losing my shit the next morning when I woke up and couldnt feel it. Black Swan is a stunning movie, Natalie deserved that Oscar. The bit with Sebby was amazing too obv. Edited April 18, 20169 yr by Regina
April 18, 20169 yr Big big fan of Black Swan and 21 Jump Street out of that last lot! This countdown has jogged my mind of so many films I need to see in the near future!
April 18, 20169 yr Author Just realised I haven't actually replied to many of these comments! Hat ebeing rude so here ya go! Sebby made The Martian obv. Robert Downey Jr ruined the character of Iron Man and every movie he's made since the first one seems to be a variation on the Tony Stark character. Defo one of the weakest Marvel movie series'Each to their own I guess! :P I think RDJ really owns his Iron Man character! I agree that in every film he's done since he seems to be playing just a slight variation of Tony in them and don't particularly rate him much as an actor outside of the Marvel movies. Sebastian was about as good as the rest of the supporting cast in all honesty. I really wanna see him in a major role where he is the main character. I'm not too familiar with his work beyond Bucky really! He has great potential. What film would you recommend me to watch where he's actually great as one of the main cast members? Omg the first Hunger Games Love love love it :cheer: Just think its a modern classic blockbuster for sure :heart: Thanks Harry! It's very good indeed. A watchable franchise, but I'm definitely in the minority in thinking that the Maze Runner franchise is stronger! The Martian was absolutely fantastic :wub: Really want to rewatch it sometime soon!I need to give it a rewatch too tbh. I enjoyed it, I just wish they focussed less of the screen time on Earth and more following the Space crew or Matt a bit more. The Martian and Iron Man 3 are both very good films, would probably rate both around 8.5/10! That HG, DM2 section though :heart: :heart: :heart: Both films are in my top 5 (at least) of their respective years so excellent to see them appear here and especially next to each other! The Hunger Games is thrilling and J-Law is incredible and DM2 is so cute and gets the character blend perfect :wub:Ooh glad to see you enjoyed 'Iron Man 3' about as much as I did! Great film. I think they got the balance of the minions perfect during DM2! 'Minions' was a bit "too much of one thing is never a good thing" for me. They just started irritating me, which is a shame because they're the best part of the DM movies! The Martian is definitely my fave of the three big space movies in recent years, I loved the humour aspect and Mark Watney was so likeable, almost too much so because every Earth scene I was just wishing we'd cut back to Mars. A really good film though and all the visuals were great, I'd love to rewatch it soon. Never got round to Iron Man 3, I've seen all MCU movies apart from IM2 and IM3 because I hate the first one so mcuh, it was just so boring and Tony is such an idiot I hate watching him onscreen and all the action scenes were so dull. I do own the second one on DVD so will get around to it soon but I don't think I'll be paying a fiver for the third instalment anytime soon. Excited for more of this!Aw. It's a shame you don't really like 'Iron Man'! I think you should at least try the other 2, see if you get on with them a bit more, but if you hate Tony, I can't see you thinking much to them! Perhaps rewatch the first 'Iron Man' at some point too, maybe? :o ‘Monsters University’ 'Despicable Me 2' 'Fast and Furious 6' 'The Hunger Games' ..are all really good films. Whiplash is amazing, undoubtebly one of my favourite films of the past few months, such and gripping storyline and so fast flowing - definetly one of the best films of last year, if not the best. I see it's on Sky Movies Drama again on Friday night, I'll watch it again.I enjoyed 'Whiplash', I just thought it was quite inconsistent and found it to be dragging in a few too many places. JK Simmons was exceptional though and Miles Teller was great, too! Thanks for commenting mdh! *.* Scream 4 was a bit odd :lol: they made such an effort promoting the "nee generation" but then killed them ALL off exceot the creepy deputy The opening was up there with the first one for being a mind f*** and Adam Brody in uniform omg. http://i.imgur.com/LbgCkf3.jpgYeahhh that was all a bit... "well, thennnn. What now?" :lol: Super annoyed they killed off Kirby though :drama: TBC...
April 18, 20169 yr Author (Didn't know there was a limit to the number of quotes you can quote!) Hated Olympus Has Fallen :( Love Pitch Perfect 2 and 21 Jump Street, though agree with you that the franchises respective film is the better one! Also loved U.N.C.L.E and find it so underrated, such a fun film that really deserved to be a box office hit :heart:'Olympus' was actually really cheesy, but it was the right side of cheesy! 'London...' however was far, FAR worse and a bit TOO much. They definitely jumped the shark one too many times with that film! I really want them to keep 'U.N.C.L.E.' going as it's own franchise. I could see it growing and growing! Most people who have seen it seem to have enjoyed it. Plus I don't think I want Bond to continue after never really getting the fuss with it, but absolutely loving the Bourne franchise as well as this now. hope Taron stays away from it and he sticks with 'Kingsman' too... 'Black Swan' is my favourite of the lot so far I think - Mila Kunis is sfg! Really enjoyed '21 Jump Street' and 'Super 8' was good too. Looking forward to seeing what else is to come :DMila is definitely one of the highlights of BS! It's the film that made me take proper notice of her *.* Thanks for commenting Bal! <3 <3 <3 I remember watching 127 Hours one night, falling asleep on my arm and losing my shit the next morning when I woke up and couldnt feel it. Black Swan is a stunning movie, Natalie deserved that Oscar. The bit with Sebby was amazing too obv.Hahaaaaa! I really hate that! :lol: But what amazing timing to have that happen to you! LMAO. Big big fan of Black Swan and 21 Jump Street out of that last lot! This countdown has jogged my mind of so many films I need to see in the near future!Yay! That's hopefully the aim, to get people's interests in certain films they might not have seen otherwise, or to reignite certain interests in films they've put off for so long. :wub: Thanks for commenting :heart: Thanks to all of you so far *.*
April 28, 20169 yr Author 076. 'Chronicle' [2012] IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85% i-M5Qx57_UU Another number and another film which is presented all on handheld camera. This time it's the super power flick, 'Chronicle'! Shit goes awry when three lads find a hole in the middle of a parking lot and decide to go into the hole... and after some form of explosion, they realise they have super powers. At first they like it and think it's "cool" until one of them (Dane DeHaan) loses control and can't properly deal with it. Such a good "popcorn filler" movie. It's an interesting concept that brings a sense of realism to having super powers. --- 075. 'The Great Gatsby' [2013] IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 | Rotten Tomatoes Score: 48% rARN6agiW7o Up next is 'The Great Gatsby'. Starring my favourite actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, 'The Great Gatsby' was not only a good story, but a complete visual treat. Stunning and elegant, everything about this just oozed classiness. The perfect cast. A great script and a superb director. It also had a very interesting and intriguing soundtrack. Modern, classic hits all re-invisioned with a 1920's style twist, as well as a great original song from Lana Del Rey! I'm surprised at it's Rotten Tomatoes score tbh. I thought it'd be safely over 70%!
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