Title |
Year |
Rating |
Rank |
Review |
Fences | 2016 | 91 | 1 | - Probably the best all-around acted film of the year. |
Hidden Figures | 2016 | 91 | 1 | - Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae are nothing short of terrific while Octavia Spencer brings another solid performance. |
La La Land | 2016 | 89 | 3 | - Here's the thing: I wanted to not like this movie. As seeming like nothing but pure Oscar bait, I want to loathe this film with every ounce of my soul. But I liked it. Dare I admit it, it's very good. |
Hell or High Water | 2016 | 84 | 4 | - No one performance is particularly weak, but they are all blown away by Ben Foster who is just sensational. |
Manchester by the Sea | 2016 | 84 | 4 | - In the darkness that is 'Manchester by the Sea', there is a certain beauty. Emotionally-scarred characters learning to cope with tragedy once again. And bonds that otherwise may not have ever been made. |
Moonlight | 2016 | 81 | 6 | - A thoughtful and methodical drama. |
Arrival | 2016 | 80 | 7 | - It's a good, not great, film. And beware of rave reviews. Those buying wholeheartedly in 'Arrival' are giving it credit for being smarter than it really is. |
Hacksaw Ridge | 2016 | 74 | 8 | - A frustrating film. With such high positives and low negatives, it's hard to decide where 'Hacksaw Ridge' should truly sit amongst this year's films. |