So as you may or may not know, for the better part of 2014 I worked in a movie theater, and therefore watched free movies ALL THE TIME. In honor of that, though I'm a bit late to the game, here is my list of 2014's best and worst movies.
Top 5
These are in no particular order. I chose these because I have either seen them multiple times or want to, and for me, that constitutes a great movie.
Guardians of the Galaxy
How to Train Your Dragon 2
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Edge of Tomorrow
Must See
These are films that you should watch because...
Interstellar - Nolan never disappoints, but learn a little about the Theory of Relativity before you watch
Boyhood - Not only film history 12 years in the making, but psychologically very interesting
Tusk - If this freaks you out at all, just watch the first half. Justin Long is superb!
The Drop - James Gandolfini's last film and Tom Hardy gives a chilling performance
The Judge - For anyone who has taken care of an aging family member, this hits hard
John Wick - This film has a style that takes action to a whole new level
Brick Mansions - Similar to John Wick in style, but more physical. Luc Besson had 2 films out this year and I personally happen to like this one better than Lucy, so sue me!
Hector and His Search for Happiness - Quite the uplifting film. The rollercoaster of emotions is phenomenal!
Chef - Jon Favreau captures the frustrations of so many creative people with dreams. Eat before you watch this!
Noah - This is not the Bible's Noah, but it tells a powerful story of the testament of faith. Just get past the giant rock creatures and you'll be fine
Worst Movies of the Year
These are films you shouldn't pay money or waste your time seeing.
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
Devil's Due
Vampire Academy
Tammy
I, Frankenstein
Transcendence
The Legend of Hercules
Biggest Disappointment
The Monuments Men - With the cast this should have been more than a documentary
Best Superhero Movie
Guardians of the Galaxy - This was a hard choice, but there's something fun about this movie that the others can't live up to
Worst Superhero Movie
Amazing Spider-man 2 - If Emma Stone had died at the beginning of this movie, it would have been great!
Best Comedy Movie
22 Jump Street - These guys have good chemistry
Best Animated Movie
How to Train Your Dragon 2 - This is more heartwrenching than the first movie.
Best Theme Song
The Lego Movie - Second runner up for best animated and well, "Everything is Awesome!!"
Best Action Movie
The Raid 2 - This may be forgien, but the fighting makes you realize how crappy american fighting style is.
Best Sci-Fi Movie
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - Sometimes you watch a movie and it makes you remember what a great movie is actually supposed to look like.
Best Fantasy Movie
The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies - 3D IMAX in High Frame Rate...shivers...
Best Teen Movie
Maze Runner - Dylan O'Brian, nuff said.
Best Independent Movie
Snowpiercer - An interesting take on post-apocolyptic future
Most Underrated Movie
Edge of Tomorrow - Despite Tom Cruise, this is such a well done movie.
Best Horror Movie
Oculus - It was hard to think of a good one, but this is pretty creative.
Biggest Surprise
Heaven is for Real - This is a nice little movie that gives a realistic look into modern religion.
Most Surprising Ending
The Purge: Anarchy - This is better than the first one and was actually capable of surprising me, which is hard to do.
Best 3D Movie
300: Rise of an Empire - Some movies are better in 3D, some.
Best Romance Movie
If I Stay - Granted others were probably better, but you'll have to drag me in, strap me down to the chair, and make me watch them. Ugh!
Worst Adaptation
Maleficent - Angie was great, but I'm sorry, this movie destroyed everything that made Maleficent the great villain she was.
