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Best Movies of 2014

QuinSnydersHair said:
Not sure how anyone wouldn't want to see Foxcatcher. This is the guy who did Capote and Moneyball, the trailers looked strong, and the early word out of Cannes (and elsewhere) was that it was excellent.

Maybe it's just me. I love true stories and remember when this happened.
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I can't ****ing wait!
(Doesn't come to the slc till January 15 or something like that )
 
QuinSnydersHair said:
Holy cow, that's your list, Kick? I mean, I haven't seen any of those other than EOT (which was so mediocre they decided to rename it after their tagline) but you haven't seen anything of note like Foxcatcher? Birdman? Interstellar? And yes, I know most of those were well-critiqued. They're just not your top 10 fare by most.
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I saw two of those three (Foxcatcher and Birdman). Interstellar was one that I was told to stay away from by sources I trust. They indicated it was not going to be an instance where I had a good time. I take pride in making my list truly independently and without reference to other people's lists. The only one of those five I wouldn't seriously defend as a Best Picture nominee would be Guardians of the Galaxy, but I think that's the film that's going to be the most "important" in terms of what other blockbusters look like over the next 5-10 years.

I saw Foxcatcher with my wife and best friend. I liked it the best of the three of us and I thought it was mediocre. It is, to put it mildly, relentlessly moody. We also got scolded for laughing hysterically at a couple scenes with Carrell that I'm positive were meant to be funny, but the person in front of us wanted to make it known that "this is not a comedy." The moodiness works with a Philip Seymour Hoffman at the center of a film, but is less convincing with Channing Tatum. Foxcatcher was not a serious consideration as a top film of the year for me.

I also saw Birdman. I think it's a film more to be admired than loved. Edward Norton gets to pull out his fastball for 15 minutes and that's fun, but I think the film's rep is overhyped. In some sense it's got the opposite problem of Grand Budapest Hotel. We take Wes Anderson for granted so he can churn out great work and he's on the edge of what we consider as a good film. Birdman was essentially anointed great before anyone saw it, so that's what we're hearing about now. I think there's a strong argument that Keaton is the worst part of the film, but he's getting Oscar buzz so what do I know?

Like I said early on, of the films that I didn't see Boyhood and Inherent Vice would be the most likely inclusions. I'd stand by any of the five films I named. The One I Love is on Netflix Streaming and I can't recommend it highly enough.

YB85 said:
Lego Movie backlash in 3, 2, 1..
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Who? Me?

Archie Moses said:
You warned parents against taking kids to a movie based on reasons no kid would ever think or understand? Hmm. Your kids are gonna have an awesome upbringing if you over think things that way. ��

This reminds me of the critic who slammed, Freebirds, because of its historical accuracies based on Thanksgiving. What a killjoy.

I didn't love the movie, but I loved that my kid did and it was an experience I'm never gonna forget. ☺
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I'm sure it's not surprising that we have different theories about how to raise kids. And since you're a parent and I'm not, I'll just assume all of my theories are correct and you're doing it wrong. :p
 
Not sure I'd put Wes Anderson films in "best of" categories. Certainly fun, and I enjoyed the film, but I'd have difficulty calling it one of the year's best. I don't watch a ton of films, so maybe it's the quality of the year altogether?
 
i watched mr. bean the movie on youtube. not sure when it was released but it was uploaded in 2014. think it deserves honorable mention.
 
Sirkickyass said:
I also saw Birdman. I think it's a film more to be admired than loved. Edward Norton gets to pull out his fastball for 15 minutes and that's fun, but I think the film's rep is overhyped. In some sense it's got the opposite problem of Grand Budapest Hotel. We take Wes Anderson for granted so he can churn out great work and he's on the edge of what we consider as a good film. Birdman was essentially anointed great before anyone saw it, so that's what we're hearing about now. I think there's a strong argument that Keaton is the worst part of the film, but he's getting Oscar buzz so what do I know?
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I hear ya, I just interpreted this as a personal list of one's favorite movies. The rep doesn't play a part when I decide which movies I enjoy watching more than others. Undoubtedly, it's playing a role in there subconsciously, just as what I ate on October 28th 1997 also plays a part, but I try and block it out as best I can.
I liked Birdman because it was very creative. The cinematography - yeah. The score at that title sequence - yeah (bonus points for incorporating Ravel's piano trio in a minor). And the acting was terrific. I actually agree on Keaton being the worst part, but let's be honest, who will be better in a film this year than Edward Norton is in that one? Naomi Watts is a wonderful actress imo (and ****ing hot), and Emma Stone even impressed (particularly the part where she gives her dad da business, aided by dat killer camera work (maybe my favorite scene of the whole movie)). It had it's rough spots for me, mostly the newspaper critic thing, but I really enjoyed it.

Anyhow, we're all different people with different interests, tastes, desires, ways of thinking, etc. I don't expect people to change their minds in such a thread and I really hope that it doesn't happen to often because I would feel very sorry for a person who cannot decide for themselves what they prefer most, especially since many of us are eligible voters. Just wanted to throw out some reasons why I like movies and what my line of thinking is when I watch them. I always enjoy seeing what types of movies people are into and usually leave these threads with lots of new movies to watch!
 
Siro said:
All good movies (except for Interstellar). Moonrise Kingdom isn't 2014, but it is really amazing. Easily my favorite Wes Anderson movie. Have you actually watched Foxcatcher? I didn't think I'd enjoy it because the make-up work on the poster looked ridiculous, but the movie was actually pretty good.
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Nah, I was putting some reasons to not include Grand Budapest and Interstellar. I liked Grand Budapest okay, and was not to complimentary of Interstellar. I will probably watch Foxcatcher at some point, but I usually struggle getting through some of those super uber dramatic films. Also, the less I see Channing Tatum, the less I hate God. That's just how it is. I will probably prefer Foxcatcher to that sniper film coming out because that looks even more serious and dramatic and I just won't be able to take it.
 
Nightcrawler
Locke
The Double
Edge of Tomorrow
X-Men: Days of Future Past
The Guest

have yet to see: inherent vice, interstellar, birdman, top five
 
The Grand Budapest Hotel

I watched the first hour and turned it off. Never liked Wes Anderson. Pretty apt description by Kicky. If you like Anderson, you will probably love it, if you have never liked Anderson, well don't bother.
 
I hate thinking about "Best of Year" things (mostly cuz I see movies a year after they come out), but Nightcrawler really stands out (probably just because I recently saw it).

The Hobbit was a really dope 2 hour fight scene.

Snowpiercer was great, as Kicky said.
 
Bojack Horseman was probably my favorite thing released on video format (television or cinema) of 2014 doe.
 
I really liked guardians of the Galaxy. I like marvel movies ok for watching them one time and forgetting about them. But guardians is one i think will last, ie I will watch it in the future.

I like Wes Anderson, so the Budapest hotel was fine.

Dumb and dumber too was not a disaster like it had potential to be.

Those are the movies I saw this year. I know, I am lame and should see more movies. I have a 1.5 year old kid who is constantly talking or moving, so we don't go to theaters.
 
Boyhood and Citizen Four. I haven't seen Inherent Vice yet, though (damn limited release!); and I have a feeling that could take the top spot.
 
Hard to make a list, because I still need to see a bunch.

But I have to put these up at the top of the ones I've seen

1. Intersteller
2. Edge of tomorrow
3. Maze Runner
4. 22 jump street
5. Let's be cops.


If I watched every movie, then that list could be a lot different. Other than intersteller and edge of tomorrow. Those would probably stay at the top.


Intersteller was freaking awesome. Don't know how anyone couldn't like intersteller. Maybe religion plays a part or something. If you like planetary science, then you should like it. It does a good job of playing with some of the current physics theories out there.
 
Not a 2014 movie, but I just watched "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"

Great movie about devoting ones life to mastering a craft.
 
Sirkickyass said:
Obviously I haven't seen them all (no one has) but this is my short list of the movies I liked best that came out in 2014. The prime examples of things that are going to get omitted because I haven't seen them are Inherent Vice (I don't live in New York or LA so I haven't had a shot) and Boyhood (just missed the boat, it happens). I'm interested in what other people have to say as well, mostly so I can argue with you and tell you that you're wrong. ;)

#1. The One I Love
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Incredibly minimalist with essentially only three actors, a semi-improvised script, and an intriguing premise. The movie is wonderful. There's even a stealth dig on Kobe and Vanessa Bryant if you're looking closely.
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Just saw it tonight but I might have missed it, could you please elaborate on this? Is it the cheating thing?


A very good movie BTW, won't win any awards just because it's too simple but held my attention til the end nonetheless.
 
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