Title |
Year |
Rating |
Rank |
Review |
AVENGERS, The | 2012 | 100 | 1 | (full review) |
Captain America: Civil War | 2016 | 100 | 1 | (full review) - Delivering a cinematic showdown for the ages full of superheroes of all stripes, the Russo brothers have put together an instant classic that joins the pantheon of outstanding comic book movies. |
Die Hard | 1988 | 100 | 1 | (full review) |
Black Swan | 2010 | 98 | 4 | (full review) |
Interstellar | 2014 | 98 | 4 | (full review) - Challenging mankind and Hollywood alike to aim a bit higher and reach for the stars, director Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is a sprawling, awe-inspiring cinematic adventure that pushes the bounds of blockbuster filmmaking. |
Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 2014 | 97 | 6 | (full review) |
Ex Machina | 2015 | 97 | 6 | (full review) - Ex Machina is undoubtedly an homage to those sci-fi films of the past that showcase this clash of man and self-aware machines. Unlike other films that bake this theme into expansive worlds with lots of colorful characters, Ex Machina boasts a far more intimate film. |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | 2017 | 97 | 6 | (full review) - Chock full of Easter eggs from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and general pop culture lore, infused with a vibrancy that matches the groovy soundtrack, and assembled with a charismatic, offbeat cast, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is an unmistakably American movie. |
Hell or High Water | 2016 | 97 | 6 | (full review) - More than just a heist thriller set in the middle of nowhere in the Lone Star state, this compelling film layers in the decimation of small town America, the financial turmoil belying predatory lending practices, and the overt racial bias that has become a way of life for some. Under the direction of Mackenzie, Hell or High Water accomplishes all of this and so much more. |
Iron Man | 2008 | 93 | 10 | (full review) |
Perks of Being a Wallflower, The | 2012 | 93 | 10 | (full review) |
10 Cloverfield Lane | 2016 | 88 | 12 | (full review) - From start to finish, 10 Cloverfield Lane is really something special, something unforgettable. For his feature film debut, Dan Trachtenberg knocks it out of the park. |
Ant-Man | 2015 | 88 | 12 | (full review) - For his part as Scott Lang and one of the two titular characters, Paul Rudd follows in the footsteps of Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Pratt's Star-Lord by finding his funny bone. He's the chill slacker who shrinks to become the hero he was born to be. |
Arrival | 2016 | 88 | 12 | (full review) - Grandly envisioned, subtly executed, and beautifully acted, Arrival is by far the most thought-provoking science fiction film to grace the big screen this year. |
Doctor Strange | 2016 | 88 | 12 | (full review) - It's a really impressive feat for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be able to reinvent itself year after year and again and again while maintaining consistent entertainment value and a cohesive mega franchise. Boldly dark, reliably funny, and visually inventive, director Scott Derrickson's Doctor Strange takes the MCU in yet another direction and delivers a healthy dose of that rarefied beauty known as movie magic. |
Iron Man 3 | 2013 | 88 | 12 | (full review) |
It Follows | 2014 | 88 | 12 | (full review) - It Follows offers moviegoers a taste of the ultimate STD. |
Avengers: Age of Ultron | 2015 | 84 | 18 | (full review) - The film's greatest asset is not the action, the comedy, or even its glut of new characters. It's the villainy. It's Ultron. James Spader's persona reminds me quite a bit of Hugo Weaving's performances as Agent Smith in The Matrix trilogy with an extra shot of menace. Popping up everywhere with money quotes on the inevitability of his peacekeeping mission, Spader oozes with malice in every move he makes and every step he takes. |
Deadpool | 2016 | 80 | 19 | (full review) - From the outrageously funny opening credits to one of the best post-credits clips in years, Deadpool is irreverent to perfection. |
Get Out | 2017 | 80 | 19 | (full review) - With the snap, crackle, and pop of an eerie, old school thriller yet the sensibilities of a woke director, Jordan Peele's Get Out is a plain and simple knockout. |
Iron Man 2 | 2010 | 80 | 19 | (full review) |
Prometheus | 2012 | 80 | 19 | (full review) |
The Witch | 2015 | 80 | 19 | (full review) - The Witch might just be the start of another good year in the horror genre in the wake of last year's breakouts It Follows and Crimson Peak. |
Total Recall (1990) | 1990 | 80 | 19 | (full review) |
Cabin in the Woods, The | 2011 | 75 | 25 | (full review) |
Safety Not Guaranteed | 2012 | 75 | 25 | (full review) |
Captain America: The First Avenger | 2011 | 70 | 27 | (full review) |
The Night Before | 2015 | 70 | 27 | (full review) - The Night Before is one entertaining romp that gets the party started right during this holiday movie season. |
What We Do in the Shadows | 2014 | 70 | 27 | (full review) - What We Do in the Shadows is one fun romp. Directors Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement offer a fresh take on traditional bloodsuckers with their thoroughly entertaining mockumentary comedy. |
Thor: The Dark World | 2013 | 61 | 30 | (full review) |
Silent House | 2011 | 43 | 31 | (full review) |
Final Destination 5 | 2011 | 11.6 | 32 | (full review) |