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Who is #1? | MWB's Best Of 2014 Top 14 Films 5-1
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Maleficent wasn't too great of a film, but Angelina was superb as the title role. Nice placement here.
I agree that it's better than the other films I've seen from this list (Spiderman, Giver).
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Ooh another Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie. Aren't they sick of each other yet?
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I understand the general notion is that Adam Sandler's movies are the definition of terrible.
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You got that one right.
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Aw this is so beautiful and well done. Great graphics + OP.
Lucy had some flaws but I disagree with that D-. Should be higher up. Yas I loved The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as well, it also had flaws though was still incredibly entertaining (and sad.)
Still need to watch The Other Woman and Maleficent.
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You don't know how happy I am too see "Blended" on another persons countdown, and in the top 10 nonetheless. I'm a shameless Adam Sandler fan, and found Blended to be hilarious from beginning to end. The movie posses pretty much all the elements I look for in a comedy.
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It was pretty funny I was surprised to find how endearing and family friendly it was for an Adam Sandler movie.
And that there were no fart jokes.
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Agree with you about Maleficent- Disney is doing a really poor job properly adapting their old movies to live-action. They keep overshooting on the dark, grim aspects and forgetting that there's an actual story to be had. Yeah, it's cool to see Angelina Jolie as Maleficent and Johnny Depp as the mad hatter, but where's the CONTENT? We got the hook, but where's the line and sinker? They really need to step up the game. butttt, Angelina was really hot so, I still use.
Nice set!
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I agree with your Maleficent review. I feel like Disney could use these live-action reboots to introduce a new generation to the older princesses and stories and give them much more depth but they end up just throwing flashy visuals at us to distract us from the characters actually have no personality.
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Y'all spillin' the tea. I think one of the problems is the fact Disney is trying to appeal to everyone so the end result is an uneven mess.
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Cinderella is probably going to follow in the same direction as well
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Oh god, I hope not. That's one of the films I'm looking forward to next year. The trailer got me so hyped and stuff.
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You got that one right.
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Aw this is so beautiful and well done. Great graphics + OP.
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Thanks!
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Hmm. Nice rankings. Although I have to disagree that Tobey was ever any good at being Peter or Spider-man.
Literally the only thing that salvages his image is the fact that Spider-Man 2's plot and Doc Oct remains flaw free. Aside from that, I think it's mostly a nostalgic goggles that blinds people from seeing that Andrew emulates the actual Spider-Man of the comics (the witty one).
Can't wait to see TPP as your #1 album.
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I only know Maleficent.
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Maleficent is great
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Maleficient
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Will be updating this soon. The next set includes: two white teenagers falling in love, a superhero, and an icon.
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Top 14 Films
8. GODZILLA
Rating: A -
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen
I was a huge fan of the 1998 version, which I understand isn't exactly any good; Godzilla looks extremely cheap, the characters are stupid and it was a big spit in the face to the legacy of Godzilla. But regardless, I still love the movie for its trashiness. And this movie is the exact opposite of that.
It begins with our main character (not really), Joe Brody, and his wife, Sandra, who both work in a nuclear facility. Things seem to be going fine except - well, something goes wrong and everyone is supposed to evacuate. Unfortunately, Sandra and her team are not able to escape. Which leaves their son, Ford, somewhat parent less. Fast forward to 15 years and Ford is serving in the U.S. Navy - while his father is deem a crazy nuthead obsessed with uncovering some conspiracy.
Joe, determined to discover some unhidden truth, goes through extra lengths such as trespassing the quarantine zone along with his son and going through his home to retrieve some data. Once they find it, they're caught and put into a secret facility.
And from there on, chaos ensures.
I have to say this movie was entertaining from the beginning to the end. My only complains was
when Joe (played by Bryan Cranston) dies. Like, are you serious? I think Aaron is a cute and all, but his wooden acting couldn't carry this entire movie. It didn't help the characters weren't likable or interesting at all.
But luckily, Godzilla and MUTO managed to save this movie from being complete boredom. Even though we didn't get clear shots of them, even when they were fighting. But alas, this movie was still good.
7. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
Rating: A -
Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlet Johansson, Anthony Mackie
Given the fact I didn't care much about the first one and I'm not all about Captain American, his basic ass. But after reading the reviews raving about it, I decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did. I think this movie obliterate any superhero movies (besides one or two) the past four or five years. It's just that good.
The starts off with Steve Rogers adjusting to modern life after being frozen for sometime and now works under the orders of SHIELD and Nick Fury. But strange things start to happen, such as SHIELD being compromise and targeting Steve Rogers. Not only that, but he also faces the threat of the mysterious Winter Soldier, who may or may not be connected to his past. With the help of the Black Widow and Falcon, Captain America is set to stop the villain and find out what's going on. (I know this summary sucks, but I'm lazy at the moment).
I don't have much to complain about this movie tbh. It's pretty great; there's an awesome storyline, some character development, surprising twists and just fun fighting scenes (which, I really loved).
6. IF I STAY
Rating: B -
Starring: Chloe Moretez, Jamie Blackley
Woo, lord. This one was such a tear-jerker, while not as sad I thought it would be but there are some scenes that put a lump in my throat.
Based on the New York Times Bestseller by Gayle Forman, this movie follows Mia, a young cellist who could be on her way to Julliard. Except, things get complicated when Mia realize she can't have both things that she really loves in life; her musician boyfriend, Adam, and her dream of going to Julliard. But things get even more complicated when one day Mia and her family get into a car accident, one that leaves them comatose.
But Mia has an out-of-body experience and the film alternates between Mia, present time, wondering around the hospital, and flashbacks.
Chloe Moretez really brought her all in this role, and it definitely shows. I was really impressed with her and the fact she's better than some actresses in their twenties (Sorry Lily Collins and Kristen Stewart!).
The problems I've had was the lack of spark between Mia and Adam, while their relationship is cute at times and the driving force of this movie, there are moments where it's completely bland and comes off as they're on their first date, despite being together for awhile. But I blame that mainly on the script.
But why did I rate this film so high? I think what made this movie perfect was the relationship between Mia and her family. That's the part I enjoy the most, even if it was quite heartbreaking at times.
The scene where her Grandpa, tearfully, tells her she can move on if she wants to after the death of her family (mom, father and little brother), even though he wants her to live was a punch to the heart. I think a good amount of the audience was crying behind me.
But overall, this is one of the better YA films that came out this year and I loved it.
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The Winter Soldier
Woo, at first I found myself watching just for Chris Evans, but then the movie turned out to be really good!
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The Winter Soldier
Woo, at first I found myself watching just for Chris Evans, but then the movie turned out to be really good!
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I always thought he was cute, but he's looking a little Ken Doll-ish for me.
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I didn't really enjoy Godzilla.
Too bad, there were no shirtless scenes in the second installment of Captain America. That was really a downer.
I'm a sucker for movies like If I Stay so I'll probably and most likely watch that one.
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If I Stay is epic
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Captain America
If I Stay is nice too
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Lucy, The Other Woman and Spiderman were good movies
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I'm familiar with the lastest 3 movies posted but I haven't seen any to tell you the truth.
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I still have to watch Winter Soldier, I really wanna though
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Will update soon.
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The Winter Soldier is one of my favorite movies for this year
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