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Who is #1? | MWB's Best Of 2014 Top 14 Films 5-1
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I LOVED The Winter Soldier and I didn't watch the first one either. So so good I had to watch it twice.
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Too bad, there were no shirtless scenes in the second installment of Captain America. That was really a downer.
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I was a huge fan of the 1998 version, which I understand isn't exactly any good
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OMG me too! Finally somebody that likes that movie
I liked the 2014 Godzilla... but I prefer the 1998 one
Captain America was kinda boring for me I don't know, but I don't really like Marvel films... except for "Guardians of the Galaxy", that movie was a good surprise
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The 2014 Godzilla slayed me a bit, I was a huge fan of the original old school Japanese ones, so I was super excited when it got announced and it didn't let me down
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Thanks for the comments guys!
I'll resume on Monday.
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I haven't seen many movies this year so I can't really comment Mikey.
However, I did enjoy Godzilla. I wish it ended differently and was a bit darker but the first 75% of the movie is great!
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Where's your lazy ass?
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Where's your lazy ass?
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With Zayn.
But let me update here in a sec. Just gotta finish the graphics.
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Top 14 Films
5. DIVERGENT
Rating: A +
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet
Some people will view Divergent as a knock off of The Hunger Games: special white teenager, post-apocalyptic setting, evil government, and a hot hunk on the side. And while I don't necessary disagree with those statements, I do think Divergent is worth viewing because it is one of hell of a film.
Set in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, where people are divided into five fractions: Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Erudite (the intelligent), Amity (the peaceful), and Candor (the honest). Our heroine, Tris, is unsure of what group she fits into until she takes a test and learns she's a...*dramatic pause*....Divergent. What is a Divergent? Tris isn't sure, but she does know that it's dangerous and she can't tell anyone.
On the day of the Choosing ceremony, where teenagers make their choice to decide which fraction they want to be in. Tris, an Abnegation, makes a shocking decision and joins the Dauntless; a group known for their bravery (or their stupidity, depending how you look at it). Now she must survive the grueling initiation, while figuring out her feelings for the hunky Four, and investigating what's so dangerous about being a 'Divergent'.
Woo, lord. This movie is all kinds of amazing. It was fast pace, entertaining, romantic, suspenseful and just freakin' awesome. I don't think I can find one flaw, except it wasn't as memorable (and awesome) as the book.
I would also put Tris in the same category as Katniss, when it comes to bad-ass heroines who can kick your ass. I really have to hand it to them, given what they're gone through. Not only are they both strong, but also vulnerable as well, which is a nice touch and gives them some depth.
Another favorite part of the movie was the interaction between Tris and Four. Even though the romance didn't live up to the book: it was awkward and contrived. It was still a treat to see them together. And Imma need my bae Theo, to go shirtless again in the next movie. Because that one scene didn't cut it. I WANT THOSE PECS AND ABS IN MY FACE.
4. THE MAZE RUNNER
Rating: A +
Starring: Dylan O'Brien, That White Girl from Skins, Will Poulter
Was I the only who sense some homoeroticism in this film? Every time Thomas and any other boy were talking, I was expecting them to kiss and stuff. Or maybe it was my thirst for Dylan? Either way, it was bound to happen with a film all about guys.
Dylan O'Brien, plays Thomas, a young boy who is mysteriously put in an elevator that deposits in the middle of a field. Here, he finds himself among a community of boys who have gone through the same exact thing.
Anyway, this was a pretty exciting film. I wasn't expecting to myself to enjoy it, but I did. All except for the last part of the film.
What the **** is phase two? Bitch, end the movie and let Thomas and his girls go.
3. BEYOND THE LIGHTS
Rating: A+
Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker
Another film that was all kinds of amazing. Initially, this film wasn't on my radar until my interest in Gugu Mbatha-Raw grew when I saw the trailer for Belle. (which I still haven't seen yet, eek). And when I saw it had two of my favorite things: romance + music. I knew I was in.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), this film tells the story of a popstar who is the verge of super stardom until one day she decides it's not worth it, and attempts suicide. Fortunately, for her, there is a hunky police officer who happens to save her. And from there the two embark on a journey of self-discovery, happiness, and love.
It's sad to see an amazing film (I'm not lying, this film has a score of 84% on RT) get payed dust while crappy Nicholas Sparks movies rank up the dough. The reason why? I have no idea, but this is a legit good film because it has heart, soul, and good music. Which a lot of romance movies lack these days.
2. THE VAMPIRE ACADEMY
Rating: A+
Starring: Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Sarah Hyland
The story begins with two teenagers girls, Rose Hathway, who is half-human-half-vampire, and her demure, best friend, Lissa Dragomir, a mortal vampire. After running away from their school for an entire year, they're caught and brought back to The Academy. And now Lissa (who is a part of a Royal family), is trying to regain her social status while, Rose, trains to become her guardian. But that's not all they have to face, they're also the target of threats coming within school from the Strigoi, evil vampires who want to make Lissi one of their own.
While this film flopped at the box office (ranking in $15 million worldwide on a $30 million budget) and was critically panned (9% on Rotten Tomatoes) - which is a good reason to stay away from any film. But I went and saw this one...and I loved it. Why, might you ask? Well this film may not have been perfect: the special effects was laughable, the dialogue was a bit try hard, and the acting was flat (most notably from Aussie actress Lucy Fry). It was entertaining because It wasn't your typical Twilight fare, as one might expect, judging from the posters and the word 'vampires'. But this film had action, a kick ass heroine, character development, a good plot and some light-heartedness reminisce of Mean Girls, that other YA films are solely lacking.
I think what made this movie even better was Rose (played by the lovely Zoey Deutch), who is fiesty, strong-willed and unapologetic. She definitely brought another element to this film, that if carried by another actress, everything would've fall flat. It was just fun to watch her fire off witty lines and just have this "I give no ****s" attitude. I love that.
Overall, It's an amazing teen/romance/fantasy movie and I love it.
1. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Rating: A+
Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper
I think I'm one of the few who wasn't excited or hyped about this film at all. I've seen countless previews on television, and I'm 'eh, no thanks'. But it wasn't until that I was bored, that I decided to watch it and what do you know? It's my number one!
The story begins with our hero, Peter Quill, who as a young boy was abducted by alien pirates and twenty years later, he is now a grown adult. After stealing a mysterious orb and escaping Korath, a subordinate, who works for the terrifying Ronan the Accuser (who also wants the orb himself, so he can take over entire universe).
Ronan then sends Gamora, an assassin, to go after the orb. The next few scenes involve Peter, Gamora, Rocket (who is almost like a raccoon), and Groot (a tree-like humanoid), fighting over it. So much happens so let's just say the four get arrested, la la, they meet a blue alien named Drax, they fight again, la la, and the five work together and break out of the prison. And then something happens, Rona captures the orb, and the five all try to work together again and get the orb back before Ronan destroys the entire universe.
This movie was a such a blast to watch. I basically enjoyed every minute of it, so it was that good. I love the interaction Peter and his team and how they learned to work together, despite their differences. That was pretty awesome to see.
Another highlight was the comedy. From Peter's dancing in the beginning to Drax's randomly shooting Nebula while she was in the middle of insulting them. THAT was hilarious. It was probably my favorite part of the whole movie.
Also, this film was quite sentimental and emotional compared to other superheroes movies. While it's not that much different, but it was still nice to another layer to the characters.
Was I the only one who wanted to cry when Groot sacrifice himself to save the team?
The only things I have to complain about was the fact Gamora was only woman on the team. Again. Really? First The Avengers, and now this? Enough with the Smurfette principle, guys! I don't see the harm of having two or more women on a team. It would be a nice change of pace for once. The other one was when the team were meeting up with The Collector, and it shows he has two girls with him, dressed in pigtails and revealing pink outfits, one of them cleaning and other one gagged and caged, which was just plain creepy. I just found it to be uncomfortable during the scene.
And the fact one of them desperately attempts to escape by touching the orb and then kills herself (and the other girl, I assume). Just a mess.
Despite its flaws, it's still one great film and I love it. I would recommend it to everyone.
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The Maze Runner
I love that movie! Probably my favorite of 2014.
You should read book #2, is amazing
I don't like 90% of the marvel films, they're overrated imo... but Guardians of The Galaxy is a big exception! That movie was really, really good
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Movie #1 rings me a bell. I've seen that title somewhere...
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The maze Runner is my favorite here
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Maze Runner looked like a carbon copy of Hunger Games but it was somewhat good! I wanna see Divergetn!!!
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Guardians of the Galaxy
You weren't the only one
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Divergent sucks tho
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d @ you dragging Vampire Academy, but giving it an A+.
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I've only seen Guardians of the Galaxy from this set, which I loved.
Chris Pratt in this movie.
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GotG
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Yes stan for my Boyfriend, Dylan's, hit movie of 2014
I'll let him know you're a fan
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The Maze Runner is my favorite
Don't forget to mine, it's on my sig
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