2015 Films Ranked

Making such a dark and interesting story palatable without diluting its harsh themes, this is an oddly inspiring, and beautiful movie about parental love and sacrifice, lead by 2 powerful showstopping performances by Jacob Trembley and Brie Larson. One of the greatest films ever made.

10/10

Technically innovative, creative, and a marvel to watch, this film marks a return to form for Pixar, who have crafted a beautiful allegory for growing up that refuses to talk down to its audience.

10/10

Well written, phenomenally paced, and well acted, and is arguably the best news journalism film ever made, this is an important film that arguably everyone needs to see.

10/10

Hypnotizing, ambitious, original, and smart, this is Indie art house filmmaking done to its absolute fullest potential, with a beautifully crafted and dense world that is consistent, filled with sympathetic and fascinating characters, and a haunting atmosphere.

9.9/10

Chaotic and insane in every way shape and form, this is an action thrill ride that feels like one long climax, has unique and memorable moments in nearly every scene, and is masterfully choreographed and staged. Any fan of action needs to see this film.

9.9/10

Heartbreaking and heartwarming, visually astonishing, and actually pretty funny, this is Ridley Scott's best film, and is a standout in the Sci-Fi genre.

9.8/10

An illustration of a very flawed figure, this is a riveting character study, boasting one of the best scripts of the decade, and astonishing directing, and acting.

9.7/10

9.7/10

Wickedly clever and unconventional, this is a genuinely shocking thriller, with a twist ending that will shake your sensibilities in a good way.

9.6/10

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9.5/10

Grim, pessimistic, and beautifully shot, this deep, complex illustration of the War of Drugs, is hard-hitting and compelling.

9.5/10

9.4/10

Great action scenes and stunts, a fast, twisty, but well plotted story, this fifth installment shows why the Mission Impossible films have actually gotten better and better, and that this is a franchise that can continue to be fresh and surprising.

9.4/10

Nostalgic, gorgeously animated, funny and just all around sweet, this is a fantastic return to form for the Peanuts gang, and is a genuine treat for the whole family.

9.4/10

Fresh, refreshingly subversive and well directed, this is one of those rare films that understands teens and teen behavior remarkably well, and captures the fear but eventual understanding of our own mortality.

9.4/10

Wonderfully acted, this engrossing biopic is so well written, that even those who aren't familiar with Brian Wilson's work will be pulled into his story.

9.4/10

Led by a powerful performance by Tobey Maguire, this is a smartly written film, that manages to make chess something so nail-biting.

9.4/10

9.3/10

A quiet and mature examination of the generational gap, that serves up some of the wittiest dialogue, funniest scenes, and most thought provoking themes in quite some time.

9.3/10

Gripping, visually flawless, and excellent storytelling, this is an engrossing tale of one man's journey to achieve the impossible.

9.3/10

Two captivating performances and a fantastic script, help carry what is essentially a 2 hour conversation, into being so riveting.

9.5/10

Fun without feeling too goofy, this lighthearted addition to the MCU is exactly what I would've expected if told they were doing a heist film. Great and enjoyable.

9.2/10

Filled with lots of powerful moments, great acting, and a confident, cheerful feeling, this is how to do an underdog sports film correctly.

9/10

Entertaining from start to finish, this film boasts some fantastic pure adrenaline action scenes, are is the crowning achievement of how to do these kind of dumb action films correctly.

9/10

9/10

9/10

Filled with gripping sequences, a tight script, and well written characters, this makes for an above average action thriller with some thought-provoking scenes.

9/10

This is not perfect at all, but this film is a nice callback to the 80s family adventure films, is incredibly funny at times, and also even some decent frights. This is spooky good time for the family.

9/10

A chilling and brilliant plot, subtle and smooth direction, and many unsettling moments, this film is a fun attempt at a throwback to the 80s slashers, though it doesn't always escape the genre's conventions.

9/10

Both inspiring and tragic, simultaneously, this is a fantastic dramatization of a famous urban legend.

9/10

Filled with a lot of subversive and self-aware twists and turns, and a playful attitude, this is a slick, smooth affectionate parody of old time 007 films, that is one of the most fun brainless blockbusters to come out in recent years.

9/10

Fantastical, creative, and gorgeously animated, this is an animated film that respect's its audience's intelligence, though sadly does stretch at times, and is a touch disjointed.

8.5/10

Short and well directed, this is an excellent callback to the old time westerns, told from a contemporary perspective.

8.5/10

Though the magic of the first film can't be recaptured, and this film does try to juggle a little too much, Joss Whedon still manages to make one fantastic superhero thrill ride, with incredible action scenes, realistic camaraderie between the heroes, and the best villain the MCU has offered us so far.

8.5/10

Though its pacing definitely leaves something to be desired, this is still a heartwarming and poignant biopic, that is both well acted and though provoking.

8.5/10

Nostalgic, and charming, and dazzling, this is a welcome change of pace for the fairy tale genre, though arguably, it probably wasn't necessary.

8.5/10

8.5/10

It's true that some jokes are bombs, but the ones that are hits are gut-bustingly funny, and fortunately there a many more hits than misses.

8.5/10

8/10

Slow, but steady, this film is a haunting, but truthful examination of aging and dementia, that is elevated by the performance of Ian McKellen in the lead role.

8/10

It doesn't change a whole lot from the underdog boxing clichés, but the great direction, fantastic performances, especially from Jake Gyllenhaal and mostly great writing, make this a boxing film worth watching.

8/10

Though not as clever or as funny as it could've been, this film is still well animated, charming, humorous, and even surprisingly heartfelt.

8/10