BOT's Top 25 Movies of 2016 Countdown. Reveal complete. Master list in first post.

[WrathOfHan]

That's fucking low for Moonlight. I had it in a similar position on my list, but I thought there'd be enough passion for the Top 10.

[MrPink]

I'm surprised Moonlight isn't a bit higher to be honest but I suppose not THAT many people saw it.

[That One Girl]

Haven't seen Moonlight yet so eh.

[Ethan Hunt]

1 minute ago, Eevin said:

Could be Dory.

If only doubt it made the list

 

[Arlborn]

1 minute ago, grim22 said:

#18

 

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Moonlight

 

 

Another movie I haven’t watched yet (I have been busy with stuff alright), but plan to get to as soon as I can.

 

 

 

User Reviews:

 

Moonlight has been drawing comparisons to Richard Linklater's Boyhood, and it's not difficult to see why. Both films follow the journey of a young boy as he goes on to discover himself as he's grows up. This is a marvelous film that neither shies away from the ugliness that the protagonist, a black LBGT male, faces as he grows up (but neither does it wallow in the misery like most films of its ilk do) but never feels exploitative, and all of it feels true to life. We've encountered someone like Chiron at some point in our lives even if it was by passing a stranger on the streets. Especially phenomenal is the acting. The three of the actors who play Chiron, all relative newcomers, are magnificent discoveries, while Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris deserve the Oscar nominations they will receive. Andre Holland and Janelle Monae are also superb. This is what the SAG Awards were made for, people. In addition, the film is impeccably-directed by Barry Jenkins (also the screenwriter); there are many, many shots here that are terrifically put together. I look forward to seeing anything Jenkins does going forward. Year after year (and especially this year), movies are released that hardly register in the brain after they're over. This is not one of those movies. This is a film that will stay with everyone long after the end credits conclude. See it as soon as you can. A

- Filmlover

 

It's been a long time since I've watched a movie that spoon-feeds nothing to its audience. The dreamlike mise-en-scene supports the emotional immediacy well.

 

That's not to say that the spell never breaks. The Kevin in part II is a poor performance compared to the other leads. That's part of the reason I was so incredulous at one emotional crescendo and its rather hackneyed cuts. (Clenching fingers on the sand?)

 

But overall, this movie is an A.

- Cannastop

 

 

That's surprisingly low considering how many people were raving about it over here.

[trifle]

4 minutes ago, That One Guy said:

Alright...show me what you got grim.

 

For example if Passengers makes it on the list I'm gonna be like  then rage. 

[BadAtGender]

I haven't seen either (horror ain't my jam) but I keep confusing Don't Breathe with Lights Out. 

[CoolioD1]

1 minute ago, WrathOfHan said:

That's fucking low for Moonlight. I had it in a similar position on my list, but I thought there'd be enough passion for the Top 10.

eh, i saw it low on a few lists. even with all the acclaim BOT isn't exactly the demographic that can relate to it. not surprised.

Edited February 5, 2017 by CoolioD1

[SchumacherFTW]

Yup, Baumer's favourite alright

[TalismanRing]

1 minute ago, That One Guy said:

 

Typing this without context makes it sound like a fucked up fetish video on Pornhub.

 

Context wouldn't make it any less gross to read.

 

 

[WrathOfHan]

Just now, DamienRoc said:

I haven't seen either (horror ain't my jam) but I keep confusing Don't Breathe with Lights Out. 

Don't Breathe is actually good where Lights Out isn't. Does that help?  

[kayumanggi]

4/8 so far.

[That One Girl]

1 minute ago, WrathOfHan said:

Don't Breathe is actually good where Lights Out isn't. Does that help?  

 

the fuck you on about, Lights Out was great.

[kayumanggi]

Just now, WrathOfHan said:

Don't Breathe is actually good where Lights Out isn't. Does that help?  

 

I actually enjoyed LIGHTS OUT. BLAIR WITCH on the other hand...

[MrPink]

Not a horror movie person. The one genre I can just never gel with.

[cannastop]

Yay, I got quoted!

[DAR]

8 minutes ago, grim22 said:

#19

 

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Don't Breathe

 

 

One of the best horror movies of 2016. Stephen Lang’s performance here was also one of the better performances from the year. 2016 was somewhat of a resurrection year for horror on the big screen as well as we seem to be finally moving away from the found footage genre and the movies are getting a decent budget to work with again. This movie also had a very infamous scene involving a turkey baster, but I don’t think I can link that here.

 

 

 

User Reviews:

 

Extremely well directed, some great tension and set pieces. Enjoyed all the proformances . Cinematography was wonderful, loved the oner right when they break in. Does drag a toward the end though and I can't stand it when movies open with the end just because, ruins a lot for me.

 

B+ (87)

 

- Jay Hollywood

 

What a crazy ass ride. Would recommend and would definitely watch again. I'm not sure I particularly care for the ending because I feel like everyone should have died but i'll watch the sequel anyway. A-

 

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Overrated clap clap clap.    Overrated clap clap clap

[BadAtGender]

1 minute ago, WrathOfHan said:

Don't Breathe is actually good where Lights Out isn't. Does that help?  

Not really. From the concept of Don't Breathe, a title like Lights Out would make more sense. 

[franfar]

22 minutes ago, Ethan Hunt said:

Also BvS is legit berltter than Civil War (not that its good)

[cannastop]

4 minutes ago, WrathOfHan said:

That's fucking low for Moonlight. I had it in a similar position on my list, but I thought there'd be enough passion for the Top 10.

But there wasn't that much passion for it. Did you see the quotes Grim found?